Family Fun · 2026
Friendly Farms
Farms in Maryland and Virginia open up for berry picking, pumpkin season and everyday animal visits, and DMV families nominated the ones worth the drive. Voting ran daily through July. Check what is in season before you set out, whether admission is separate from picking, how card payments are handled in the fields, and what stroller access is like.
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