Farm Harvest Days Coming to Frying Pan Farm Park

in Herndon will host Farm Harvest Days this fall. The Farm Harvest Days will include four days of events in October. The first event, Boo-stravaganza, is set for Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Children 3-8 years old can visit the indoor arena barn in their favorite costume, play games, enjoy a wagon ride and enjoy treats and a small pumpkin. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes for $8 per child. 

October will also feature Fall Carnival Fun with games and rides on Oct. 18-19 from 6-10 p.m., as well as Oct. 20 from Noon-10 p.m. and Oct. 21 from Noon-7 p.m. The carnival will include fair food and beverages, free parking and admission. Tickets are $1 each or 24 for $20. Discount multi-ride passes will be available for Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon. 

For those who want to explore the farm during Fall Harvest Days, they'll be able to see a cider press in action, milk a goat, shell corn, peel apples, meet farm animals and see traditional farm demonstrations on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who bring a pair of long pants, long-sleeve shirt, and panty hose can make their own scarecrow for $5. Wagon rides will be available for $3. 

For more information call 703-437-9101 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fryingpanpark/.