ENTRY FEE THEN EVERYTHING FREE! Such a great time! Lots of things for kids of all ages to do and experience (mostly little kids around 11 and under). But even as adults we had an enjoyable experience. SLIDES Lots of fun slides and unlike other places - you don't have to pay each time to ride them! APPLES So many free apples and apple juice! Bring a jar of peanut butter and you've just fed your entire family! FRIENDLY STAFF These are the nicest kids around. Everyone is joyful and in the spirit of the season! Have fun! read more

A Unique (and Unconventional) Day at Cox Farms ​If you're planning a trip to Cox Farms expecting traditional fall activities, be prepared for something a bit different! ​We took the family recently, and here's how it went: ​Unusual Themes: Forget pumpkins--the hayride features aliens, which definitely sparked some complaints from kids expecting to pick out pumpkins at a non existent pumpkin patch! The animals were tied up in very small spaces. ​Easy Navigation: The corn maze isn't really a maze; it's a clearly marked path, so no getting lost here. ​Crowds & Value: At $30 per ticket, it gets steep for a family. Because it was sold out, the lines for the slides were super long, and some attractions (like the rope swing) were pretty underwhelming ~ one swing and then jump ... are you kidding me? Recommend returning to what Farms do best; pumpkins patches, zip lines, sun flower fields, blow pumpkins out of cannons, pick apples ... be a farm plus reduce your prices to make it more affordable for families to visit. read more

The animals seem unhappy. This is supposed to be family friendly environment. But the new ownership is perverted. In many ways, you could visit and see for yourself. Some of the ways that this is run, just raises eyebrows. Also, their playground equipment is falling apart, I literally saw a screw fall off a piece of equipment. And some kid was shouting. They finally fixed it. But it was in fact, still broken. read more

Cox farms is a classic fall northern VA staple! It has free apple cider and apples, a super cute and creative corn maze and hay ride, a fun enchanted forest to walk through, slides for every age and member of the family, animals to pet and feed, and of course apple cider donuts! Parking is fairly simple and it's conveniently located off of Braddock road in Chantilly. You also get a free pumpkin with your ticket! The only downfall is that each ticket is $30... that's ridiculous. But mostly worth it for the awesome experience!!! read more

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Buying tickets was a pain. Can't just hand a person cash and go in. Was there 10am - 1 pm. Most of the food offerings were closed. In the old days it was just families enjoying a fall event. Today it's an inner city field trip. One adult with 12 kids on a leash. Never again. read more

Cox Farms has the most fun & engaging fall festival in the area. The hay ride is second to none - great drivers, amusing side quests and route. There are endless attractions to keep the kids and adults entertained. The slides, the pumpkin smash, the play areas, the goats... if this is your vibe, you'll have an a great time. Their food selection is also good and there are numerous signs letting you know where to go for whatever specific refreshments you're looking for. Speaking of - the free apple cider is sooo good. Don't be that person filling up your water bottle at the cider station, though! read more

Cox Farms - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Cox Farms is a wonderland of the Fall season! Whether it's pumpkin spice, actual pumpkins, hot apple cider & apple cider donuts, and other Fall themed eatery & drinks, they have just about everything you could think of. They also have really fun activities not only kids/ families can enjoy, but also adults friends. We did the hay ride, corn maze, and the big slide. We definitely had a great time & felt like big kids! I highly recommend people of all ages going to Cox Farms during their annual Fall Festival. The tickets are pretty affordable and a lot is included with the tickets. If you live in the DC area, be prepared to travel a "long distance". It's an hour from me and I live in DC. read more

Cox Farms - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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Great family-friendly harvest festival, perfect for kids - you can easily spend 3+ hours. There's so much to do! There's lots of thrilling-seeking fast slides, a galore of free apple cider, a fun forest walk, an interactive hay ride, and you get to pick out a free pumpkin at the end. Our toddler loved it! Opening weekend was surprisingly not crowded and not Peak prices. Weekends in October especially in the afternoons are mayhem with long lines (20 min+ per slide/hayride) while morning weekdays are packed as well with school field trips. I've had to wait in long lines both during the weekends/weekdays in Oct. Mornings in Sept is the way to go! There are about a dozen slides near the front with a few large slides in the back - Castle, Dino, and Treetop. Adults can go down most of the slides, there's a mix of open slides and enclosed, tunnel slides. There's no height, age, or parental restriction. There was a blue dino wavy slide that looked scary, but my fearless toddler conquered it! The new green Safari slide at the front is the tallest slide and very fast! The slides are pretty safe and there are staff members helping kids getting on all of the slides. T The hayride was hands-down my favorite part! The ride was over 20 min with new attractions and stations this year. It's impressively interactive with cowboys on friendly horses, aliens, superwoman, trolls, and cool sculptures. We went through water multiple times! Not a dull moment. Can't imagine how much the haunted hay ride would be at night - next time! Don't miss out on the forest walk - there are lots of cool sculptures and little rooms to explore. It takes about 20 min to walk through and the last entry is 1/2 hour before closing. There were barrels of complementary apple cider and bushels of apples. If you go earlier in the season in Sept, you'll be able to safely avoid the bees and drink cider to your heart's content. The farm provides free little cups and shuns bottles or containers. If you wait until Oct, bees swarm around the barrels and just couldn't get past them! The cider ran out early around 3:30pm. The warm fluffy cider donuts were divine! So good that one wasn't satisfying enough and went back for another one! In addition to the slides, there are other smaller attractions like pirate ships, hay tunnels, bubble machine (my daughter loved it!), wooden pictures frames where you stick your face in the hole, and petting zoo (big mama pig and cute little piglets). The petting zoo isn't a particular section and the fenced animals are scattered throughout the farm (chickens, cows, goats, sheep, and pigs). My daughter and son had a blast playing in the wooden train. Lots of great photo ops! As you exit, you get to pick a free pumpkin to take home (1 pumpkin/ticket) from a galore of different colors and sizes (except for the super big ones!). I was quite satisfied with my cut little pumpkin. On your way out, there's a small market. The local cider is delicious and bought a 1/2 gallon of cider (only $6.50), which pairs well with Bourbon! You can get pies, honey, different types of butter spreads. We usually spend 2-3 hours and are able to make it through most of the slides, hay ride, and attractions. While we could easily spend another hour thoroughly covering the rest of the park, the rosy cheeks on my kids face show utter exhaustion. Our family of 4 had a blast - $100 well spent on tickets. Looking forward to coming back next year on opening weekend, bright and early! read more

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Cox Farms is a popular autumn tradition for many Northern VA families, including ours. Since 2022, we've visited annually to enjoy the Fall Festival. Our favorite activity is the interactive hayride, which is long and engaging. The farm has plenty of play areas, large slides, and farm animals for kids to explore. There's also self-serve apple cider (though it attracts bees!), festival foods like apple cider donuts and kettle corn, and mini pumpkins or squashes to take home. The festival runs from mid-September to early November. We recommend buying tickets online to guarantee entry. If you're just shopping at the market, parking is available at the front for quick access. read more

Took the kids out last Thursday and it was giving fall vibes all the way through! From feeding the goats to the forest maze, hayride, and those big slides (the new one you can see from the road is fire) we had a blast. Their apple cider and doughnuts never miss, and I love that the concession prices don't feel like highway robbery. It's one of our favorite fall traditions that will continue every year, same fun, same smiles read more

Cox Farms - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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Had a lovely daycare field trip outing here. Lots of parking so easy to get a spot. I felt like there were a great variety of food spots and kid attractions. Also a nice baby changing area with rocking chairs if you were nursing. My son had a blast! read more

I take my kids almost every year. We moved for a few years but are back to partake again! My oldest kids have the best memories here. read more

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Got a chance to take my granddaughter before the end of the fall festival. We were lucky enough to have excellent weather which made the experience more enjoyable. Although there were lots of people because the farm is quite large, it didn't feel crowded. The staff that we encountered were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. My granddaughter enjoyed the kiddie play area and the goats. Not quite sure how they do it but the area where the goats were kept was unbelievably clean. I kept expecting to step in something, but that didn't happen. I enjoyed the free fresh apple cider and apples. They also had warm tasty apple cider donuts for purchase among other things. It was well worth the drive and I'm sure we'll be back next year. read more

Cox Farms has grown in popularity over the time we lived in the area. They have always been a kid-friendly farm with lots of attractions. Now, it's loaded with things from tractor pulls, rope swings, climbing obstacles, various slides, hay rides and lots of food options. It can get quite crowded during the holidays with sell out situations. Each ticket in the fall comes with a free pumpkin. Also, if you go in the fall, make sure to get their Apple cider donuts. Your kids will love this place. read more

My family and I have been coming to Cox farms for 15+ years, and each year it's gotten better! After moving back here we decided to go last weekend, and with our baby sister this time. There were new snack stands, more food available, restrooms and extensive parking. As well as new attractions, like slides and play areas. Ive been coming here since they had strawberries to pick, and it was a tiny farm area! This has grown to be an amazing fall staple for the entire NOVA area. Don't leave without trying some cider, or cider donuts! read more

Cox Farms - Play area /picnic table - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Visited Cox Farms this weekend, but just for the pumpkin patch. We didn't really have time to do the full fall festival, but maybe next year. The staff was really friendly and helpful and there were lots and lots of pumpkins to choose from. We also picked up a half gallon of cider which we look forward to trying. The donuts seem kind of pricey at $18 a dozen but maybe that's just me lol Definitely lots of things to do for little ones ! read more

Cox Farms - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

I visited Cox farms this past weekend and I found it massively overpriced (almost double the price for entry at $30/person and food is like 50% more) for the experience compared to competitor farms (Great Country Farms, Butler Orchards). The organization was confusing and the activities are comparable to the other farms. I liked the free apple cider, free apples, and free pumpkin per person upon exiting, but I felt like other farms had better playspaces and animal feeding/encounters for a much cheaper price. Apple cider donuts were great but $9.50 here compared to about $6.50 at other farms. Staff was friendly and the tractor ride was pretty fun. I recommend coming early due to the crowds by the afternoon. Overall, I don't think I would come here again because of the price. read more

I refuse to come back until they solve the hornet problem. I do not enjoy having to deal with hornets flying in my face read more

Despite living in NOVA for 20+ years I am STILL not entirely sure what Cox Farms is. And, even after spending a full day, I'm not sure. But I am sure that it is an incredibly fun family outing. My kids are older (2 college and 1 high school) but we throughly enjoyed our day spent. Our favorite things were the roasted almonds and slush apple cider. The apple cider was genuinely life changing. My daughter still talks about it, 7 months later! We loved the concept of foam henge! read more

Cox Farms - Slush Apple Cider! - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

The fall festival seems to be what they are most known for but the holiday market during the winter is also fun to visit. Parking is free and overall it wasn't as busy or overwhelming crowd wise as the fall festival. We didn't get a Christmas tree this year but we saw how there was an organized process for them to help tie trees to the tops of cars if you select one. Some of the employees were nice enough to offer to take pictures of our family. There were an abundance of fun photo opportunities with a quirky sense of humor in some instances. Plenty of local gifts to buy as stocking stuffers. The sparkling cider and burgundy (grape juice) were good as well as the cider donuts. read more

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I was really pleasantly surprised by my visit here. I was here for a company event but it was also public at the time. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food (think carnival style food) like mac and cheese was very good. The entertainment like the hay ride was also very fun! At first I thought the price tag was a little too much but you get what you pay for and more. During the fall, we got to take a pumpkin home. It was an amazing family friendly experience. Parking and access were super easy as well. read more

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1st time here for the final day of Cox Farms fall festival and I'll absolutely be back. This place is operated like a well oiled machine. So many attendants around to assist in any way you need. No shortage of attractions or food options and very clean. Attractions included: multiple slides varying from large to small. A stone hedge area to explore, animals to visit a live singer, and a very entertaining hay ride. For Tuesday 11/5 it was $15 and it was well worth the money. read more

Cox Farms is the best!!! Even though it is very catered to kids, my boyfriend and I still come every year. In fact, this year we brought a group of our mid-20's friends to enjoy it with us! Best parts: goat petting zoo (you might get dirty from goats jumping up on you), the hayride (just trust me), the giant slide (yes, the one with the GIANT line), and the school-cafeteria-style cheeseburgers are surprisingly delicious! To note: they have fun food options, but it's limited. I brought some vegetarian friends and their main option was a salad. Also, the pretzel stand does not offer cheese to dip your pretzel in, as of fall 2023. Hoping that changes!!! read more

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My friend and I were hoping to go to a cider mill/apple orchard/fall-themed farm while she was in town this past weekend. Being from the midwest, this was a yearly tradition we went to in college. If you are looking to stop by to grab some fall based foods and pastries and/or enjoy a cup of hot cider, then Cox Farms is a good spot to go and probably the easiest to get to if you're in Nova. Note, this review has nothing to do with activities or attractions. We just walked around the store part to see what kind of goods we can buy. We ended up buying a small loaf of apple nut bread and pumpkin bread (8.99 each), some apple butter, and a couple half-dozen containers of cider donuts. The apple nut bread was so good and moist, definitely the "apple" version of banana nut bread that would be the perfect alternative if you don't like bananas. It's also not too sweet. I found the pumpkin bread to be a bit dry, dense and too sweet. Overall, expensive for how much we got, but worth it for the fall festivities. The cider donuts (9.50 for 6) were sugary, cake donuts that went perfectly with a cup of coffee in the morning. These were a hit when we brought them to group gatherings. We also stopped by the cafe area to get a cup of hot spiced cider. It was perfectly hot (not to the point where your tongue will burn) and smooth, perfect for the slightly breezy fall weather. We sat on the benches sipping the cider while chatting. We also took some pictures by the pumpkin section. Overall, a great time. We got the types of pastries and drinks we wanted and checked off the essential, annual midwest fall activity for 2023. read more

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Was a little nervous at first because I was bringing my teenager here to enjoy the day but I wasn't sure if it would be too childish for his liking, but I was wrong he loved it! From the slides, the pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider donuts, corn mazes and the pumpkins to carve at home we really enjoyed ourselves. Great place for the family of all ages! read more

Cox Farms - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Fall festival is open Thursdays through Sundays through November 6, plus Tuesday, November 7! Tickets are only available online. Free spacious parking. Beautiful location, plenty of areas to enjoy shade when needed, well thought out entertainment activities as well as spacious layout to enjoy things with just your group. They have many beautiful areas set up to take photos, great for fall family pictures. Filled with family-friendly entertainment and attractions including slides, swings, animals, hayrides and a fun winding maze, filled with many surprises. loved the complementary apple cider juice, apples, pumpkin and every bit of the farm. They sell fruits, vegetables, hot chocolate, coffee, apple cider, apple cider donuts and much more... Its not an actual pumpkin patch where you go out into a field and pick your pumpkin. cannot bring any food or drinks in with you. Wonderful experience!!! read more

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I have came to cox farms since i was 2 years old with my family as a tradition every single fall. There is so much i love about cox farms. From the fresh Kettle corn and Apple cider donuts to the classic Hayride. Throughout the years it has become a very popular spot and gone up in price but i think it's worth it to support them! If you do end up checking this wonderful family fall activity make sure you bring water and comfortable shoes ! read more

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Poor customer service and they refuse to make glitches in their check out system right. Nice place and amenities but poor employees.

Wonderful time, spent most of the day there, and would do it again! I hope to check out their nighttime events someday soon. Pack a snack, water bottle, and some allergy medicine; Hay Fever Season is among us! read more

Cox Farms - Goats! - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Great experience for the kids - lots to do. Fall has hay rides and spring has the baby animals

I love this place. I have wanted to go for a long time. I went with one of my best friends and we walked the entire property, got to love on the animals got to pick beautiful sunflowers and what a great day we had. They have foodand it's a great way to spend a day with friends or family read more

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This place is overrated and overpriced! It's like $30 for one person to get into their fall "festival". While they have some good activities, they let way too many people in at once and it becomes too crowded. read more

This place is huge but also has a lot of people. It can be quite chaotic - best to purchase tickets online ahead of time. Hay rides are fun but they have the most random collection of things, so it's not well curated. However, most kids don't care about that. They are just happy to have big slides to play on. The cool part is you can take a pumpkin/squash home on your way out. Only porta potty available for bathroom. read more

Cox Farms - A couple Dino on the hay ride - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

I absolutely loved this farm! It is the biggest one I've been to and had lots of activities for the kids. I believe it's definitely geared towards families. They have many slides, photo ops, a very good hay ride, a corn maze, animals, and more! It's huge so the only regret I have is that I only spent a few hours there (went around the toddler's nap time). If I could, I would have spent the whole day there since there seems to be so much to do. The prices for food are a bit steep ($11 for kettle corn). The admission we paid was $25 during a peak day, but it was nice that all rides/attractions were included in the fee, so it wasn't too bad. They have a huge parking lot and it does get crowded, so make sure you book tickets online in advance! read more

After visiting many of the D.C. area fall festivals, I can confidently say Cox Farms is the best! Here's why: 1) Price: At first glance, it feels pricey. It's $20 per person, but the ticket does get you a lot. Unlike other fall festivals where the fun wears off after 1-2 hours, you can easily stay the entire day at Cox Farms, getting the most of your money. Also, the $20 includes an interactive hayride, a free pumpkin on your way out and all the rides and activities (except for the gem mining). 2) Space: It's pretty big so pay attention to the maps placed throughout the farm. It's also in Centreville, Virginia about a 45-minute drive from D.C., adding to the appeal. You're definitely on a working family-owned farm. Although a big space, you don't feel exhausted walking from activity to activity. 3) Slides: They have six themed-slides from the "Castle Slide" to the "Dino Slide." The tallest slide is the Dino Slide and the line moves fast since there are six chutes. The widest slide is the Barn Slide. One slide to avoid is the Volcano Slide. It's a single chute, making the line (in direct sun) very long. In the end, it's the slowest slide and not worth the wait. Skip it. 4) Amenities: Besides the slides, there's a foam replica of Stonehenge, a corn maze with fun surprises (definitely worth visiting!), an interactive corn maze, play areas for little kids, a forest rail, farm animals (goats, pigs, cows, bunnies, etc.), a music stage, rope swings, a giant yellow chair, tunnels, etc. There's enough to stay engaged all day! 5) Food: It's what you'd expect at a place like this, but the prices were cheaper than I thought. For $8, you can buy chicken nuggets and waffle fries. The portions are large enough to feed two little kids. They also sell hot dogs, BBQ, kettle corn, apple cider doughnuts, cookies and milk and more. The stands are spread throughout the farm. 6) Water: They have free water stations throughout so bring a water bottle! They also have misting stations on hot days and a barn of free apple cider. (Keep in mind that bees love cider so be gentle when getting the cider. If you need it, there are bee sting kits nearby.) 7) Thoughtfulness: The staff are friendly, masked during the pandemic and really try to make it the best experience. For example, they have bee sting kits by the apple cider. Each staff member also has their pronouns on their name tags. 8) Tables: There are plenty of areas with tables and chairs and a good amount of them are in the shade. 9) Market: They have a market full of fall goodies, produce and farm fresh jams! Expect to buy some treats for the road. A few things to note: 1) To avoid crowds during the pandemic, go on a Monday or Friday. If you must go on a weekend, get there right when they open and head directly to the back attractions. You'll have a good 30 minutes with little lines. 2) Pack hand sanitizer. They have stations by the farm animal pens, but you'd expect more given the pandemic. 3) They just have outhouses, but they are plentiful. Just be prepared to use an outhouse and expect all the usual smells. read more

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I always used to come here for the fall festival back in the day as a child with my cousins. I mostly had a good time except for the fact that I got a brush burn on one of the slides. If they don't have a first aid station, they should. Hayride is worth doing. It would also be nice if they rented the portable toilets that flush for the fall festival (yes, they are a real thing, I've seen them and used them) read more

October 2021 - COVID Review: I'd say that Cox Farms is definitely worth the visit at least once if you're from the area. My husband and I don't have kids yet but we still enjoyed our visit here. You can really make it a whole day trip! The hayride was fun and so were the different trails and attractions throughout the farm. I enjoyed seeing the different farm animals and all the fun facts posted! It was nice to get to bring home a pumpkin on your way out too! And you get to try some free apple cider (be careful of the bees!). Lots of different things you can buy from their market and if you wanna visit in the future, the market is open to the public without needing a ticket to go into the farm. read more

Cox Farms - apple cider donuts - Attraction Farms Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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A lovely day out with the family - and my sons are now teenagers. Pretty scenery, lots of rides, a petting zoo, a fun hayride and lots of yummy food options. And their shop includes lots of local sauces, pumpkins and other food items and unique gifts. read more

This place always offers up a wonderful time. There's several slides of varying heights, a huge corn maze, a hayride that takes about 15-20 minutes, farm-related activities, so many farm animals, and other fun stuff. They've got standard amusement park food - chicken tenders/nuggets, burgers, fries, pizza. But they also have freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, apple cider donuts (which are DELICIOUS), kettle corn (also delicious) and cold apple cider. There's a sluice where you can buy a bag of crystals and silt, and then sift through it using a flume and sifting pan. You actually get a decent amount of crystals for the money. Overall this place really delivers, year after year. Highly recommended if you have school aged kids. It's worth the price!! read more

Any other adults out there looking for a fun fall festival that is adult friendly? Look no further. I spent the Sunday before Halloween at Cox Farms with friends and we had a blast! We purchased our tickets in advance, which turned out to be the best move since they were sold out when we arrived. Once we parked and grabbed our wristbands we headed in to start our day of fun! My favorite activities were the 20 minute hay ride (I really want to come back and do the evening ones) and the giant slide. At first my friends and I weren't sure if that was something only for kids but let me tell you... it is not! Both of the activities had quite a long line, but worth the wait. Plus, you can enjoy some apple cider donuts and free cider samples while you wait. read more

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