Yes, it is early

but I loooove Fall. I know there are some fun Fall Festivals a little further out (we went to them last year and they were fun), but I was wondering about more local places to get some fun pumpkin photos while we choose our pumpkin. The only ones I know of near us are in church parking lots and I'd rather the background not be asphalt.

Would be great if there was hay or grass to sit on.
Re: photo ops at pumpkin patches or fall festivals in Arlington/Alexandria/Falls Church area
The pumpkin playground in Burke is fun! It's not as far as Cox Farms from you, but similar (though about 1/5 the size). We took DS last year and I liked that it was just a little smaller and less crowded than Cox Farms. He loved it and we got lots of great pics! You don't pick your pumpkin off the vine or anything, but they have a wagon ride, slides, hay, etc.
Thanks for the suggestions!