Fall Activities
Farms
Voted as America’s number 1 apple picking spot (*Yelp), Cider Hill is a New England classic farm with scenic appeal and authentic charm. Weekends in September and October they boast cider tastings and live bands. To guarantee your spot, check out their website as they are asking for RSVP for apple picking now due to their popularity.
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Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern AveVoted as America’s number 1 apple picking spot (*Yelp), Cider Hill is a New England classic farm with scenic appeal and authentic charm. Weekends in September and October they boast cider tastings and live bands. To guarantee your spot, check out their website as they are asking for RSVP for apple picking now due to their popularity.
Connors Farm has taken the farm experience up a notch and offers attractions, food, live music, etc. Please check their website as reservations and tickets may be required in advance.
Activities: Haunted and non-haunted Corn Maze, Flashlight corn maze for after dark, Railroad train ride, and more.
For younger kids: Bounce Bubble, Kiddie cycling course, and more
Connors Farm
30 Valley RdConnors Farm has taken the farm experience up a notch and offers attractions, food, live music, etc. Please check their website as reservations and tickets may be required in advance.
Activities: Haunted and non-haunted Corn Maze, Flashlight corn maze for after dark, Railroad train ride, and more.
For younger kids: Bounce Bubble, Kiddie cycling course, and more
The Topsfield Fair is the most iconic fall fair in Massachusetts.
From October 1st-October 11th
Purchase tickets online
https://www.topsfieldfair.org
Topsfield Fairgrounds
207 Boston StThe Topsfield Fair is the most iconic fall fair in Massachusetts.
From October 1st-October 11th
Purchase tickets online
https://www.topsfieldfair.org
Art
Free- yes absolutely free
September 12th-October 3
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the 22nd Annual Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay Exhibit September 12 through October 2 featuring 50 site specific sculptures by local artists addressing this year’s theme, ‘Reach’ within the magnificence of Maudslay State Park in Newburyport. Look for the large green trail head signs featuring sculpture locations and instructions for downloading our simple phone app which will include the sculpture locations, photos, and artist statements.
Special Instructions:
The sculptures are located in fields and along marked paths, the walking is mildly strenuous, and an all-terrain wheelchair is available at the park headquarters.
On September 18th there will be a reception and tour will begin at 2pm and go until 5pm as each artist presents their work, all are welcome to attend!
57 locals recommend
Maudslay State Park
74 Curzon Mill RdFree- yes absolutely free
September 12th-October 3
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the 22nd Annual Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay Exhibit September 12 through October 2 featuring 50 site specific sculptures by local artists addressing this year’s theme, ‘Reach’ within the magnificence of Maudslay State Park in Newburyport. Look for the large green trail head signs featuring sculpture locations and instructions for downloading our simple phone app which will include the sculpture locations, photos, and artist statements.
Special Instructions:
The sculptures are located in fields and along marked paths, the walking is mildly strenuous, and an all-terrain wheelchair is available at the park headquarters.
On September 18th there will be a reception and tour will begin at 2pm and go until 5pm as each artist presents their work, all are welcome to attend!