There's something magical about driving down Beulah Street in early November and seeing over 100 jack-o-lanterns glowing against the night sky. It's not a big corporate display or a ticketed attraction—it's just neighbors, families, and pumpkin enthusiasts coming together to keep the Halloween spirit alive a little longer. And honestly? It's one of those small-town traditions that remind you why you love Northern Virginia.
This weekend, Nalls Produce & Garden Center in Franconia hosts its annual Pumpkin IllumiNIGHT, and I love how this event captures everything special about fall in NoVA. For years, this family-owned garden center has invited the community to carve pumpkins and add them to a stunning drive-by display that lights up the street after Halloween. It's become a beloved Franconia Virginia fall event that brings generations together—and it's completely free.
Here's how it works: On Saturday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can carve your pumpkin right at Nalls. They provide the pumpkins and tools—you bring the creativity. Carve as many as you like. Or, pick up a pumpkin on Halloween and carve it at home, then return it by 4 p.m. Saturday to join the display. Once the sun sets on November 1 and 2, the street transforms into a glowing pumpkin gallery you can drive or walk through.
What I love most about pumpkin IllumiNIGHT at Nalls Produce is how it reflects the heart of Northern Virginia. We're a region full of busy professionals and transplants, but traditions like this remind us we're also a close-knit community. It's not about perfection—it's about showing up, carving something fun with your kids, and being part of something bigger. That's the kind of Northern Virginia family tradition that makes this place home.
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These neighborhoods are exactly what I'm talking about—places where you're minutes from community traditions, great schools, and everything that makes Northern Virginia special.
Want to join in? Check out the Facebook event here for all the details, and follow @ChrisColganTeam or visit RealNovaNetwork.com for more Northern Virginia stories and events.
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Events like Pumpkin IllumiNIGHT are just one reason families fall in love with life in NoVA. Whether you're drawn to the tight-knit communities of Franconia, the walkable downtowns of Arlington, or the family-friendly neighborhoods throughout Northern Virginia, finding the right place to call home is about more than square footage—it's about finding your community.
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Let's find the neighborhood where you'll create your own fall traditions.
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