The changing seasons are one of Frederick County’s most charming occasions. As the weather turns from hot to mild and leaves change from green to red, orange, and yellow, fall activities swing into full gear. With a wide variety of farm festivals and city celebrations, Frederick County is the best place to enjoy outdoor fun for the whole family.
Festivals/Corn Mazes
- Gaver Farm Fall Festival
- September 6 - November 3, 2019
- Enjoy the hayrides, corn maze, farm animal area, jumping pillow, giant slides, mini mazes, pedal karts and more than 45 farm activities. Pick your own pumpkins and apples and enjoy farm fresh food and treats!
- Winterbrook Farms Fall Festival
- September 21 - November 3, 2019
- Fall festival on the farm with activities for all ages! Five corn mazes, two pumpkin mazes, hay rides, hay forts, hay maze, campfires, and more. Great for birthdays, family outings, and youth groups.
- Fall Harvest Festival at Summers Farm
- September 21 - October 31, 2019
- Hayrides, pick your own pumpkin patch, 12-acre corn maze, slides, farm animals, two jumping pillows, farmer golf, pig races, campfires, delicious farm food, fresh baked goods, apple pie cider donuts.
- Screamland Farms
- Fridays and Saturdays September 27 - November 2, 2019
- Two screamtastic haunted attractions: Barn of Bedlam and Hayride of Horrors. Campfires and other scary fun like Zombie Paint Ball and our Escape Room experience. Not recommended for children under 13 years old.
- Maryland Pumpkin Festival
- October 5 - 6, 2019
- Pumpkin Princess Storytime, Pumpkin sculpturing demonstration, Mr. Brown the Clown, egg hunt, gourd hunt and pumpkin painting.
- Homegrown Haydays
- October 18 - 19, 2019
- Many farms open up for free self-guiding tours. Farms offer numerous activities such as finding a pumpkin, scarecrow making, a chance to see the animals, and to learn about agriculture. This is a great time to see the diversity of Frederick County Farms, and great chance to see where your food comes from.
- Jumbo's Pumpkin Patch Farm Festival
- September 21 - October 31, 2019
- Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, and shopping.
Fall Foliage Spots
- Drive the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway between Emmitsburg and Frederick
- Hike in Catoctin Mountain Park (NPS) or Cunningham Falls State Park
- Tour or walk through Monocacy National Battlefield
- Visit Catoctin Mountain Orchard
Unique Overnight Stays
- Camping in Cunningham Falls State Park
- Cabin or cottage at Ole Mink Farm
