This weekend, be sure to catch Halloween on the Hill and the Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show at Long Hill in Beverly and Naumkeag in Stockbridge before they’re gone!  

More spooky season fun awaits visitors across the state. Fall fun on the farm is in full swing at Boo in the Barnyard, held this weekend at both Weir River Farm in Hingham, and Powisset Farm in Dover. 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 with the Past. At deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, celebrate Halloween with your little one by spending a crisp fall morning with your family in the Sculpture Park and completing gently-ghoulish activities designed for preschoolers and toddlers. And, don’t miss the “pawfect” opportunity for pups and parents to show off festive attire at the Dog Halloween Costume Contest. 

Enjoy the beauty of fall by going outdoors this weekend. October can be the most beautiful time of year for exploring the local forests of New England. Enjoy a Fall Foliage Hike with our partners at Adventure East at Peaked Mountain in Monson. At World’s End in Hingham, explore breathtaking landscapes on a guided walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Wanting to put pen to page while in nature? Join New Marlborough artist and NEGSI member, Nanci Worthington as she guides you through nature journaling sessions at Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield. And in Boston, learn how climate change affects our local neighborhoods, and what building a resilient future looks like at Greenway Rides & Strides hosted by The Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway and The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative. 

When in doubt, take a tour! Whether you’re a history buff, looking to teach the family something new, a fan of landscaped gardens, or an outdoorsy type, we have a tour that matches your needs.