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Happy fall y'all!

Corn Maze


  1. Davis Mega Maze, Sterling (Davis Farmland)
  2. Marini Farm, Ipswich www.marinifarm.com
  3. Krochmal Farms, Tewksbury www.krochmalfarms.com
  4. Hanson’s Farm, Framingham (www.hansonsfarm.com)
  5. ​​Schartner Farms, Bolton http://www.schartnerfarm.com
  6. Connors Farm, Danvers https://www.connorsfarm.com
  7. Cucurbit Farm, Acton www.cucurbitfarm.com
  8. Honey Pot Hill, Stoe (www.honeypothill.com)
  9. Kimball Farm, Haverhill (http://kimballfarmhaverhill.net)

Please check websites and Facebook pages for the most up to date information and to verify they're still operating!

Apple picking, and more than just apples

Smolak Farms (North Andover): Different farm themed weekends through October, live entertainment, hayrides, music, play area fo the kids, feed the animals, PYO apples, pumpkin patch, cow train, beer, wine and concessions. They have a great farmstand with baked goods, toys and locally produced foods.  www.smolakfarms.com


Schartner Farms (Bolton): A smaller farm but they have hayrides, apple picking, maze adventure and a few animals. http://www.schartnerfarm.com


Connors Farm (Danvers): a huge 7 acre corn maze, farm themed play area,  Putnamville railroad, pick your own apples, CSA, farm stand, cider donuts www.connorsfarm.com


Honey Pot Hill (Stowe): www.honeypothill.com PYO apples, hard apple cider tent, corn maze “big green”, hayrides, farm animals: mini ponies, pigs, chickens, goats and bunnies


Kimball Farm (Haverhill): a working farm with small corn maze, hay rides, a maple  sugar house, farm animals (a goat, sheep, and alpacas, belgian horses) and farm stand. http://kimballfarmhaverhill.net


Belkin Family Lookout Farm (Natick): There is more to do than just pick apples at this farm. You can jump on a farm train and head to the fields to pick your favorite variety.  The Lookout offers onsite food, plus craft beverages and cider donuts. www.lookoutfarm.com


Cider Hill: (Amesbury) FARM STORE, PYO apples, hayrides, outdoor market (pumpkins and jellies), mums, farmhouse gourds, assorted mums, hay bales, corn husks and scarecrows, outdoor Hard Cider bar, live music weekends, food trucks, feed the chickens (quarters required), visit with the goats, play in Farmer Glenn's Trike Yard, climb in the giant sandbox and swing on horse-tire swings! www.ciderhill.com


Boston Hill Farm:  A small family run farm in North Andover with a small selection of apples to pick, but they make and sell quite a few baked goods onsite! 

https://www.bostonhillfarm.com/


Russell Orchards (Ipswich): This idyllic farm offers a smaller variety including McIntosh, Empire and Cortland. You can make a day out of this by also visiting nearby Crane Estate or a beach trip. There is also a kid friendly barn and they sell cider donuts (and wine). www.russellorchards.com


Connemara House (Topsfield): Offers a “Pick Your Own” Apple Picking experience in September and October. Our Orchard is not commercially picked so visitors are free to wander the rows of trees at their leisure, selecting form over 10 varieties of apples. It’s a great way to spend the day with family and friends. Visitors are welcome to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy by the pond. https://connemarahousefarm.com/


Krochmal Farms (Tewksbury): Small working farm with a pumpkin patch experience,  small animal petting,  apples, corn maze, horse drawn hayrides. Check website for tickets/entry times. https://www.krochmalfarms.com/pumpkin-festival/

Please check websites and Facebook pages for the most up to date information and to verify they're still operating!

Information accurate as of 8.20.2023

pumpkin patches

Pumpkin Patches within 1.5 hours

  • Belkin Family Lookout Farm Natick, MA
  • Boston Hill Farm North Andover, MA
  • Brooksby Farm Peabody, MA
  • Charlton Orchards Farms Charlton, MA
  • Chris' Farm Stand Haverhill, MA
  • Clearview Farm Sterling, MA
  • Connemara House Farm Topsfield, MA
  • Connors Farm Danvers, MA
  • Davis Farmland Sterling, MA
  • Dowse Orchards Sherborn, MA
  • Drew Farm Westford, MA
  • Hanson's Farm Framingham, MA
  • Honey Pot Hill Orchard Stow, MA
  • Krochmal Farms Tewksbury, MA
  • Long Hill Orchard West Newbury, MA
  • Marini Farm Ipswich, MA
  • Meadowbrook Orchards Sterling, MA
  • Nicewicz Family Farm Bolton, MA
  • Parlee Farms Tyngsborough, MA
  • Shelburne Farm Stow, MA
  • Smolak Farms North Andover, MA
  • Verrill Farm Concord, MA
  • Ward's Berry Farm Sharon, MA
  • Westward Orchards Farm Store Harvard, MA

hay rides & Tractor Rides

Seasonal Tractor Rides

  • Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury
  • Schartner Farm, Bolton
  • Chris' Farm Stand Pumpkin Festival, Haverhill
  • Bolton Spring farm, Bolton
  • Honey Pot Hill Orchard, Stow
  • Westward Orchards Farm, Harvard
  • Belkin Family Lookout Farm, Natick
  • Crescent Farm, Bradford
  • Hanson's Farm, Framingham
  • Krochmal Farm, Tewksbury
  • Shelburne Farm, Stow
  • Marini Farm, Ipswich
  • Long Hill Orchard, West Newbury
  • Endicott Park, Danvers (select dates/times)
  • Smolak Farms, Andover 


Pumpkin festivals

The Big E: 

West Springfield, MA | September 13 – 29, 2024

Lots of vendors, farm animals, carnival rides, a farmers’ market, beer gardens, food trucks, and live entertainment


Krochmal Farm Annual Pumpkin Festival: 

Tewksbury, MA | September 21 – October 27th, 2024

Pumpkin picking, hay rides, kids parties, safe trick or treating, corn mazes, 


Applefest at Wachusett Mountain:

Princeton, MA | October 19 & 20 – October 26 & 27, 2024

Craft vendors, a farmers’ market, live music, and apple pie baking and eating contests. Their SkyRide will also be open for the best views of the autumn leaves.


Topsfield Fair:

Topsfield, MA | October 4 – 14, 2024

Fall extravaganza including carnival rides, horse and oxen pulling, a largest pumpkin competition, parades, lots of good food, and more!


Smolak Farm Fall Festival Weekends

North Andover, MA |  Fall weekends

Admission to the farm is always free! Each weekend features a different Fall Festival theme. Live music, food are offered. Plus, pay for experiences like Hayrides, Cow Train Rides, and Games, which you can sign up for at the Information Booth.


Good Pickin Farm Oktoberfest

Westford, MA | Saturday, October 12, 2024 from  3 - 7

Multiple brewers, pick your own pumpkin, hayrides, pony rides, animal snuggles, live music, vendors + more


Connors Farm: Family Fun In The Fall

Danvers, MA | August 31, 2024 to November 3, 2024

Mini Railroad, Dinosaur corn maze, hay rides, ropes course, jumping pillows, pedal carts, Fort Connors, play areas and more!


Onion Town Field Day @ Endicott Park

Danvers, MA | September 21st 10am-4pm

Food trucks, music, hay rides, old fashioned games and activities for the whole family, local vendors


Brooksby Farm 

Peabody, MA | Fall weekends

PYO fruits when in season, play yard, Barnyard animals, Fall Fairytale Trail, Fall hayrides, Cut your own flower bouquet (in season), Story hour on Sundays in November (no charge), Campfire and smores on various Fall weekends, Various pop-up events


Fall Fun @ Powisset Farm

Dover, MA | Weekends in October

 hayrides, live music, a climbing haystack, scenic walking trails, a Story Walk, fall scavenger hunt, and a visit to see the barnyard animals.  Enjoy farm-fresh food, hot and cold cider, wine and craft beer, and other seasonal treats 


Farm Days at Appleton Farms

Hamilton, MA | Saturday, September 14

exploring the farm, listening to music, enjoying great food & beer, hiking our trails, entertaining the kids with games and activities for all ages

  • Sack races & lawn games
  • Self-guided nature walks
  • Children’s Craft Activities
  • Barnyard animals
  • Meet the Machines
  • Live Music
  • Hayrides*


Oktoberfest at Appleton Farms

Hamilton, MA | October 12 and 13th

Fod offerings from Revelry Food Truck, Whoopie Pie Wagon, and our own wood-fired pizza from the Appleton Culinary Team! There will be lawn games, traditional German Hammerschlagen, a stein-holding competition, local breweries on site, and live music from artists Wunder Kapelle (a traditional German oompah band) and Marina Evans.


 Annual Pumpkin Festival @ Chris' Farm Stand 

Haverhill, MA | Weekends 10-4, starting Columbus Day thru  November 1st

Narrated hay rides, Pumpkin patch, Cow train, 

Hay castle, Art maze, Little’s haunted house, Farm animal displays, Tractor display, Farm games, and a country BBQ


Fall Harvest Festival @ Long Hill Orchard

Annual Festival is a day filled with music, food, laughter, and fun. Relax on a tractor drawn hayride, try your hand at cider pressing, make your own apple pie, pumpkin painting and much more. Bring some old clothes and create a scarecrow or carve a pumpkin for Halloween. PYO pumpkin.


Information accurate as of  9.4.2024

Harvest Fests & fall Festivals

September 21 | Fall Festival, North Andover

September 21 | Lynn Museum Fall Family Festival September 21 | Somerville Fall Festival

September 22 | Hayes Park Fall Fest 2024

September 28 & 20 | Faneuil Hall Fall Fest

September 27-29 | Southwick’s Zoo Harvest Fest September 28 | Lynnfield Fall Festival

September 29 | Wright-Locke Farm Harvest fest

October 6 | Harvest Fest at LexFarm

October 6 | Applefest Family Day, Sudbury

October 18 | Fall Family Fest @ ArlingtonB&G Club 

October 19 | Rockport Harvest Fest

October 27 | Wright-Locke Farm Harvest fest

November 2| Fall Fest @ Brooksby Farm

Updated as of 9/16/2024

Trick or Treat

On the Farm:

  • Charming Fair Farm: 19, 20, 26 & 27
  • Cider Hill: 19, 20, 26 & 27
  • Krochmal Farm: Safe Trick or Treat 19, 20, 26 & 27
  • Marini Farm: Trick or Treat Hayride 19th & 20th
  • Smolak Farm: Halloween every weekend in October

Trunk or Treat and Trick or Treating

2024 Dates

  • Oct 20th | Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington
  • Oct 23 | Nightmare on Main, Peabody Trick or Treat
  • Oct 24th | Stoneham’s 2024 Halloween Stroll 
  • Oct 25th | Medford Business Trick or Treat
  • Oct 29th | Reading Downtown Trick or Treat
  • Oct 30th | Trunk or Trea @ H-W Pumpkin Fest
  • Oct 31st | Malden Center Trick or Treat
  • Oct 31st | Melrose Businesses


Halloween Events

  • Frightful Friday Ghost Stories | Gore Mansion: Fridays in October
  • Pumpkin Festival | Krochmal Farm Weekends in October 
  • PumpkinFest | Chris' Farm Stand, Weekends in October 
  • The Great Jack O' Lantern Journey | Southwick’s Zoo: Thurs-Sun in October 
  • Hysteria @ Connors Farm | Weekends in October, Danvers



  • Haunted Happenings Grand Parade in Salem, October 3rd
  • Goats to Go Fall Pumpkin Festival, Georgetown October 5th
  • Bell Inn Peabody: Pumpkin Carving on the Patio October 6th
  • Hallow-Marini Party | October  14th, 26th, 27th
  • Children's Costume Ball | The Good Witch of Salem
  • Kids Haunted Gingerbread Workshop | Wilson Farm October 16th
  • Into the Woods @ Ipswich River Park | Oct 18 and 19
  • Revere Beach Pumpkin Dash & Pumpkin Patch: October 19th
  • Pumpkin Festival & Vendor Fair | Saugus: October 19th
  • Sweet Halloween 2024 | Cider Hill: 19, 20, 26 & 27
  • Halloween Spooktacular & Candy Cane Drop, Burlington | October 19th
  • Haunted Playground, North Reading | October 19th
  • Marblehead SCARECROW STROLL & CONTEST | October 19th
  • Boo at the Zoo, Stone Zoo | October 20th
  • Halloween Family Bike Ride @ Assembly Row | October 20
  • Glow in the Dark Halloween Party | Save Little Playhouse October 20th
  • SomerStreets Monster Mash | October 20th
  •  2024 Halloween Stroll in Stoneham | October 24th
  • Medford Business Trick or Treat | October 24th
  • Haunted Forest 2024 | Beverly Rec: October 25th
  • Haunted House @ Lexington Comm Car: October 25th
  • Waterworks Museum Tricks or Treats | Saturday, October 26th from 11am – 3pm
  • Halloweenfest at The LOT |  October 26th at 2-8PM
  • Wicked Watertown | October 26th 
  • Halloween Hustle 5K, Wakefield | October 26th
  • Woburn Halloween Parade | October 27th
  • Faneuil Hall-oween for Pets | October 27th
  • Pumpkin Painting at Mahoney’s Winchester
  •  Ghosts on the Banke | Strawberry Banke Museum Oct 24-27th
  • Not-So-Haunted Halloween Farm Day | Good Pickin October 27th
  • Hamilton Pumpkin Fest | Patton Park,  October 30th


Updated: 9/22/2024

Halloween-y Happenings

Boo at the Zoo

2024 Sweet halloween @ Cider Hill Farm

2024 Sweet halloween @ Cider Hill Farm

October 19 & 20, 9a - 4p
Thrills, chills and animals await you at Boo at the Zoo!

Spooktacular celebration. Wander through our animal habitats and collect terrifyingly tasty treats on our trick-or-treat trail, and get creative at our arts and craft stations. Keep an eye out—some of our animals might be getting into the spirit too!Show off your Halloween style in our kids' costume contest!

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2024 Sweet halloween @ Cider Hill Farm

2024 Sweet halloween @ Cider Hill Farm

2024 Sweet halloween @ Cider Hill Farm

October:  19, 20, 26 & 27


Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Ave, Amesbury, MA 01913, USA
A not-so-spooky, trick-or-treating experience brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage!  See below for schedule more info

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Hollowed Harvest Wicked Labyrinth

2024 Sweet halloween @ Cider Hill Farm

Hollowed Harvest Wicked Labyrinth

Weekends in September

Thurs-Sunday in October


Salem's only Jack-O'-Lantern festival with more magical Jack-O'-Lanterns than ever before! This show features hundreds of intricately carved foam Jack-O'-Lanterns that offer a new twist on the magic of the Hollowed Harvest.  Book time slots online and view the full calendar below

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Haunted Happenings Salem

Not So Scary Family Day: Good Pickin Farm

Hollowed Harvest Wicked Labyrinth

Salem Haunted Happenings is a festive celebration of Halloween and fall in New England running annually, October 1-31. Events include a Grand Parade, the Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair, Family Film Nights, costume balls, ghost tours, haunted houses, live music, and chilling theatrical presentations.

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2024 HALLOW-MARINI PARTY

Not So Scary Family Day: Good Pickin Farm

Not So Scary Family Day: Good Pickin Farm

October:  14th, 26th, 27th

Families will find Halloween fun at Marini Farm in Ipswich! By popular demand we are hosting another kid's Halloween event!

We welcome everyone to join in on the fun and dress up.

There will be a DJ, Dance Party with Characters and Trick or Treat Hunt!

Learn more

Not So Scary Family Day: Good Pickin Farm

Not So Scary Family Day: Good Pickin Farm

Not So Scary Family Day: Good Pickin Farm

Sunday, October 27, 2024 

Treat Hay Rummage, Costume Parade, Prizes, Scavenger Hunt, Bonfire, Costumed Animals, Petting Zoo, Music and more! $15/children and adults. Under 12mo are free. Ticketed events with 1.5 hour time slots.

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Halloween on the Hill @ Long HIll (Trustees)

Halloween on the Hill @ Long HIll (Trustees)

Halloween on the Hill @ Long HIll (Trustees)

Beverly: Halloween on the Hill is a seasonal-themed trail that will feature over 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns, hundreds of mums and pumpkins, elaborate Halloween sets, light displays, music, and more. This is the perfect Halloween event your family won’t want to miss!

Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required as tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window.

Wednesdays through Sundays, Sept 27th - Oct. 27th, 2024 

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Pumpkin festival

Halloween on the Hill @ Long HIll (Trustees)

Halloween on the Hill @ Long HIll (Trustees)

Krochmal Farms weekly pumpkin festival throughout October allows you to PYO pumpkin and play in the barnyard. 

Some add-on fees: horse-drawn hay rides, pony rides, corn maze, and  animal exhibits.There is a food shack where we serve cheeseburgers, hot dogs, sausages, fried dough and more. 

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The Great Jack O'lantern Journey

Halloween on the Hill @ Long HIll (Trustees)

The Great Jack O'lantern Journey

Mendon: Southwick's Zoo presents an extraordinary Halloween Festival, an after-hours walk through the zoo that brings all your favorite animals and story book characters to life

Sept 26th, 2024- October 31, 2024  

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The Good Witch of Salem

The Good Witch of Salem

The Great Jack O'lantern Journey

Throughout the month of October she's offering lots of child friendly events like: potion making, broom decorating, costume parades and more. 


September 27th, 2024 - October 31, 2024

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Family Fun: Fire Pits

Reserve your fire pit—for a cozy picnic, date night, or family outing at some of (The Trustees) most iconic properties! Gathering safely with friends and family is easy around a warm fire, and when you add a light snack, you have the makings of a cozy and fun way to be together on a brisk evening or afternoon.


  • Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
  • Appleton Farms, Ipswich
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich
  • Long Hill, Beverly


Information accurate as of 9.7.2023

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