Your Fall Bucket List: New England Edition!
Your Fall Bucket List
Pumpkin Passage
Equine Affaire
Mather Homestead
Mt. Washington Auto Rd
Lyman Orchards
Rocky Neck Art Colony
Pumpkin Passage at The Dinosaur Place
1650 Hartford-New London Tpke., Montville, CT
Get ready for a spooktacular time at thePumpkin Passage at the Dinosaur Place! A Halloween event full of excitement and fun activities for the whole family.
Open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October!
Trail of magical lights with glowing dinosaurs, pumpkins and lights
Live shows & entertainmentevery night: Face painting & Glitter tattoos, Petting Zoo, Balloon twisting, Polar Flame Light Show, Witch Dancers
Whack-a-Dino, Basketball Pop-a-Shot & other family fun lawn games
Jurassic Jungle bounce house, a tower-like 20ft. Funhouse Super Slide, inflatable games
FREE Marshmallow Roasting
Singing Pumpkin Family
Dozens of photo opportunities
Food trucks
*please check theentertainment schedule on our website
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Equine Affaire
Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., W. Springfield, MA
Searching for a weekend escape for the whole family? Come toEquine Affaire, New England’s favorite horse expo! Equine Affaire will be at the Eastern States Exposition in W. Springfield, MA, on November 12-15, 2026. Fromkids’ crafts and exciting meet-and-greets with horsesto top-notch shopping, competitions, educational clinics, demos, and seminars, there’s plenty to explore. Don’t miss the spectacular nighttime theatrical show,Fantasia, and other unique experiences, like our Drive a Draft Horse activity! Whether you’re a seasoned horse owner or just discovering the equine world, Equine Affaire is the ultimate equestrian destination for all. Visitequineaffaire.comfor tickets!
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The Mather Homestead
19 Stephen Mather Road, Darien, CT
Head toThe Mather Homestead, Darien's only National Historic Landmark, for a fallcalendarpacked with reasons to visit. Bring the family to theNinth Annual Fall Harvest Festivalon Saturday, October 24, for pony rides, hay rides, face painting, live music and plenty of pumpkins. On Thursday, October 29, join us as we honor Stephen Mather's legacy and welcomeFirst Native AmericanNational Park Service Director Charles F. "Chuck” Sams inunveiling the Homestead's Stephen Mather plaqueandspeaking on the stewardship of our nation's public lands.OnNovember 19th, a panelled by NPCA President Tiernan Sittenfeldexplores the past, present and future of our national parks. Round out the season with a children's art workshop onNovember3rd, afield trip to Hamilton Grange National Memorialon November 12th, andholiday wreath-makingon December 2nd. Plus, The Mather Homestead offerstours Tuesdays-Thursdays 9a to 2p, and Yoga every Wednesday at 9:30am
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Mt. Washington Auto Rd. & Great Glen Trails
1 Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, NH
Experience the dramatic beauty of the White Mountains as you journey up New England's highest peak on theMt. Washington Auto Road. The 7.6-mile route winds from Pinkham Notch through changing ecosystems and dramatic mountain views before topping out at 6,288 feet.Drive yourselfor book aguided fall foliage tour. Extend your road trip at the base of the mountain with a panoramic view around the fire pit atThe Glen House Hoteland a scenic bike ride atGreat Glen Trails Outdoor Center.
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Lyman Orchards
Pick Your Own: 105 South Street, Middlefield, CT
Autumn atLyman Orchardsis the perfect time to enjoy crisp air, foliage, and hands-on farm fun. Voted Connecticut's Best Pick-Your-Own Farm & one of the Best Apple Orchards in the Nation, Lyman Orchards offers endless ways to celebrate the season. AtPick Your Own, you'll discover eco-certified apples along with pumpkins in every size! For even more fall excitement, explore our "250 Years of the USA"-themedCorn Maze. Fill a bag with apples, choose your perfect pumpkin, get lost in the maze, and then reward yourself at theApple Barrel Farm Marketwith fresh-baked treats! Plus, every weekend in October, enjoyPetting Farm Animals, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides and Trackless Train Rides,as well as theOrchard Trials Haunted House!
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Rocky Neck Art Colony
6 Wonson St., Gloucester, MA
Rocky Neck Art Colonyis a vibrant, historic artist community nestled along Gloucester’s working harbor. Avisit offersthe perfect weekend escape—wander throughgalleriesand studios, meet artists, enjoyexhibitionsandlive events, and take in the beauty and character of one of New England’s most storied art colonies. From its colorful waterfront and working docks to its creative energy and welcoming community, Rocky Neck invites you to slow down, explore, and be inspired. Whether you come for an afternoon or stay for the weekend, there’s always something new to discover.
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