Halloween on the Hill and the Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show are in full swing at Long Hill in Beverly and Naumkeag in Stockbridge. Don’t miss these signature events and other fall fun on offer across the state. 

Stay in the spooky spirit with other seasonal events this weekend. The Dog Halloween Costume Contest at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln is a “pawfect” opportunity for pups and their parents to show off their festive attire. Step inside the Old Manse in Concord after dark for a rare, intimate experience through the rooms where history was lived – and still lingers – at Spirits of the Old Manse: A Candlelit Encounter. At Whitney and Thayer Woods in Hingham, join us for a magical Creatures of the Night Hike as we explore the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife.  

It’s also a full moon! Join our partners from Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Hike at Notchview in Windsor, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. 

Fall fun continues on our farms. Wear your costume and meet Petunia the pig, Betty the sheep, Pepper the goat, and many more barnyard friends at Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm in Hingham. Enjoy a classic New England fall day at the farm featuring hayrides, live music, a climbing haystack, scenic walking trails, a StoryWalk®, fall scavenger hunt, and a visit to see the barnyard animals at Powisset Farm in Dover. At Appleton Farms in Hamilton and Ipswich, join Adult Cow Connection, or take part in a community science Bioblitz. 

Take part in unique programming across the state. Join the Trustees Boston Resilience team for a morning of outdoor painting at Condor Street Urban Wild, looking out over Chelsea Creek, in partnership with Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s urban wilds program. Take part in a Sip and Sculpt program at deCordova – the beginner friendly workshop will go over basic hand-building techniques needed for the project as well as time to create your own planter. At Ward Reservation in Andover, join local historian and author Jane Cairns for a walk, and learn about the early history of a piece of Andover that is now part of the Ward Reservation.