Oct. 13 - 14 / AppleFest
AppleFest is a fall festival celebration that includes over 100 craft exhibitors, a farmers' market, kids entertainment and peak fall foliage viewing from the SkyRide. You'll aslo enjoy live music, the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, Apple Pie Baking and Eating Contests. There will be a Jonathan Woods Raptor Project show along with additional family entertainment. +more
Oct. 13 - 14 / Sturbridge Harvest Festival
The 29th Annual Harvest Festival on the Sturbridge Town Common and grounds of the Publick House Historic Inn is a family fun tradition. The event includes countless local crafters, artisans, live music, specialty food vendors and farm fresh harvests. +more
Oct. 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 / Great Pumpkin Nights
An all-ages Halloween spectacular with hundreds of carved pumpkins lit up in stunning displays of dinosaurs, safari animals, and beautifully carved Jack O'Lanterns. Friendly Halloween costumes are encouraged! +more
Oct. 20 - 21 / Oktoberfest
Now in its second year, Oktoberfest at Wachusett Mountain is focused around great German Music, specialty food, beer and entertainment! The SkyRide will be running to view all the great fall foliage from above and 100+ craft and farmers' market vendors will be on-site. +more
Oct. 27 - 28 / Fall Festival at Ski Ward
This family-friendly festival is hosted by Ski Ward. Enjoy fall-flavored ice cream, Oktoberfest brews, bounce houses, caramel apples and more. +more
Oct. 28 / Fall Festival on Worcester Common
The historic Worcester Common will be full with crafters selling their finest goods and community vendors of all types. Enjoy entertainment, a pie-eating contest, Animal Adventures, and kids activities. +more