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Burke Nursery welcomes autumn with annual Pumpkin Playground.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

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Photos by Robbie Hammer

Caroline Winakur, 3, of Alexandria rides a mechanical horse while enjoying the Pumpkin Playground at the Burke Nursery on Friday, Sept. 28.

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Jacob Williams, 8, of Alexandria visits the Burke Nursery Pumpkin Playground with several of his friends.

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Goofing off with his friends at the Burke Nursery Pumpkin Playground, Brandon Fisher, 8, of Springfield, slides down a sand pile.

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The Burke Nursery, decked out in Halloween and fall decorations, has opened their annual Pumpkin Playground for visitors to enjoy.

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Pumpkins of all sizes can be found at the Burke Nursery. The fall season also marks the opening of the Pumpkin Playground at the nursery.

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Chase Behrens, 3, of Springfield, enjoys exploring a ‘pirate ship’ while visiting the Burke Nursery Pumpkin Playground with his mother.

Returning for its 13th year, the Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground rolled into the Burke Nursery on Friday, Sept. 28. The festival is open daily through Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $8 per person on weekdays and $11 per person on the weekend. Weekend prices are in effect on Columbus Day. Children under 2 are admitted free. With each paid admission, visitors receive a small, carvable pumpkin and a wheelchair-accessible hayride. The Burke Nursery is located at 9401 Burke Road in Burke. For more information, call 703-323-1188 or visit www.pumpkinplayground.com.

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