Fall Festivals & Halloween Events

Fall means changing leaves, sweater weather, getting cozy by a fire, and pumpkin everything!

Celebrate every part of fall at events happening across Massachusetts. Soak in the beauty of autumn in New England on a hayride as you admire the changing fall foliage, listen to live music as you sip a craft beer, get into the Halloween spirit carving pumpkins, explore trails lit by luminaries after dark, and more.

Hey Day Festival

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
Saturday, September 21 • 11:00 am-4:00 pm

Take the whole family out for a day of fun at Wachusett Meadow’s Hey Day.

Enjoy a tasty treat from Mountainside Bakery & Café and Monti Farms & Deli sip on an apple cider or a beer from Seven Saws Brewing as you take part in the day’s festivities! Expect hayrides, canoeing, pumpkin painting, children’s activities, portrait painting, local artisanal vendors to shop, and live music throughout the day by Tribe, The Hip Swayers, and Chuck & Mud. 

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Rockin' with Raptors 

Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
Saturday, September 28 • 12:00-3:00 pm

Get up close with some of Mass Audubon’s raptors, make nature-inspired arts & crafts, learn about bees, play lawn games, and meet local community organizations while you enjoy a relaxing afternoon in nature and snack on yummy treats. 

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Boo Meadow Brook

Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
Friday, October 18 • 6:00-8:00 pm

Explore the trails after sunset and experience them in a new way, lit by pumpkins and luminaries. As you walk the trails, search high and low for hidden creatures and characters during this family-friendly Halloween event.

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Into the Woods Halloween Happenings 

Ipswich River, Topsfield 
Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 • 4:30-7:15pm

Experience a fall evening as the sanctuary turns into a magical forest lit by glowing luminaries. Meet special characters who come out to celebrate the Halloween festivities and enjoy a night of family-friendly spooky fun.

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Tales of the Night

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln
Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25

Take a haunted hayride, meet creepy critters, and see nursery rhyme characters come to life during the annual Tales of the Night at Drumlin Farm. Explore the farm after hours for a night of fun and spooky excitement.

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The Enchanted Forest

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Cummaquid
Friday, October 25 • 5:30-7:00 pm

Explore the trails at Long Pasture on a guided lantern-lit tour as the forest awakens for a special fall evening. Encounter creatures who come out just for Halloween and listen to the silly and spooky tales that they have to tell. 

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Pumpkins and Pints: Flocktober

Boston Nature Center, Mattapan
Sunday, October 27 • 1:00-3:00 pm

More details coming soon! Embrace the spirit of the fall with an afternoon of autumn-inspired fun and festivities! Sip on a beer, your first is included in the price of your ticket, and enjoy tasty snacks as you decorate and carve pumpkins, challenge your friends to a round of cornhole, play board games, and create nature-inspired fall prints. If you are looking for something spooky, gather around as a storyteller shares tales exploring the mysterious lore of autumn. 

43rd Annual Fall Festival 

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Friday, November 29 • 10:00 am-2:00 pm

More details coming soon! Celebrate fall at this free annual festival with hayrides, crafts, live music, and tasty food. Try your hand at making your own wreath and enjoy the sense of community during a day of fall fun.