Autumn Activities Abound!
Autumn in New England isn't just a season, it’s colors, flavors, and cozy experiences waiting to be enjoyed. There's no better place to celebrate the magic of fall than right here, so pull on a chunky sweater and dive into this roster of fun October activities, all proof that the place we call home is the ultimate autumn playground.
FALL FESTIVALS
New England come alive with fall festivals and there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!
- 10/7 Pumpkin Patch Express at Edaville Family Theme Park in Carver.
- 10/14 & 10/15 Wachusett Applefest Beyond apples, the event offers a plethora of family-friendly entertainment, including live music, pie-eating contests, and inflatables for kids.
- Weekends & Holidays through 10/22 King Richard's Faire in Carver celebrates all things Renaissance entertainment, jousting, and a medieval atmosphere.
- 10/28 Duxbury Food and Wine Festival’s Oktoberfest
- 10/27 Boo at the Zoo Nights at Buttonwood Zoo in New Bedford.
SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE
Every year it’s an epic showdown between Team Apple Spice and Team Pumpkin Spice. Which one are you?
- Team Apple Spice, the defenders of the orchards! They've got apple pies, apple cider donuts, and apple butter. They'll take apples over pumpkins any day, and they're not afraid to say it. They believe in the power of the forbidden fruit—the apple—to conquer all. Team Apple Spice NEEDS this New England map guide for Cider Donuts!
- Team Pumpkin Spice, the champions of the patch! They've got pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pancakes, and pumpkin-scented candles. They've even been known to sprinkle pumpkin spice on their cereal. They've got that warm, orangey glow of autumn radiating from their very souls, and they're ready to defend their beloved gourd against all comers. Team Pumpkin Spice, you’ll want to gas up for this Pumpkin Patch Road trip of New England!
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Halloween is when the spookier side of New England makes an appearance. Plymouth itself comes alive with Halloween parades and festivities that delight both young and old.
- 10/27 Halloween Night Hike Our friends at Wildlands Trust invite you to join them for a hike into the dark forest, share scary stories, and have a frightfully good time.
- 10/28 Hometown Haunts and Horror Convention Get your tickets now for this frightful event at Mayflower Brewing Company.
- Until 10/30 Barret’s Haunted Mansion is way too scary for us, but maybe not for you?
- 10/31 Halloween on Main Plymouth, MA A downtown trick-or-treat for the 10 and under set!
FOODIES REJOICE
Sure there’s clam chowder but how about sampling some other tasty New England delights.
- 10/14 & 10/15 Wellfleet Oysterfest Buy your tickets ahead of time for this celebration of Wellfleet’s briny bi-valve – a shucking good time!
- 10/18 Taste of the Town Get your tickets for the 18th annual event to support Plymouth Public Library, hosted by our friends at Village Sports Club right here in The Pinehills.
- New England Harvest Feast at Plimoth Pawtuxet Book ahead and prepare for a new spin on the traditional harvest meal! Be sure to visit the We Gather Together Exhibit and learn about the history of Thanksgiving.
- 10/28 New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival Food Trucks and Beer? Sign us up.
FALL ROAD TRIPS
Scenic drives in New England during October are nothing short of breathtaking. It's like they invented “road trips” for New England. Pack up the camper and head for the open road. Prefer a plan? Yankee Magazine has a wonderful Leaf Peeping for Newbies guide. Everything you need to know about fall foliage.
If you don't live here yet, after a trip to New England in the fall, you’ll want to call this place home (shameless Pinehills plug.)
🍁 Check out more ways to spend a fall day in New England here.
