Fall has arrived, bringing with it an array of exciting events and activities such as fall festivals and hayrides in Greater Worcester! We understand that your schedule may be packed, leaving little time for searching out all the delightful autumn experiences yourself. Therefore, we have taken the initiative to curate a comprehensive list of all the fall fun, ensuring that your family doesn't miss out on a single moment. Prepare to immerse yourselves in the fun of Greater Worcester's fall season with this all-inclusive roundup of festivals.
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2024 Worcester Area Fall Festivals and Events in order by date:
- The Spencer Fair, Spencer Fairgrounds, 48 Smithville Rd, Spencer, MA, August 30th - September 2nd, hours vary by day, truck pulls, cattle shows, exhibits, midway entertainment
- Annual Appleseed Country Fair, 455 Highland Ave, Phillipston, MA, August 31st, September 1st and 2nd, 10am-4pm (varies by day), music, tractor pull, fiddlefest and more!
- Sterling Agricultural Fair Crafters and rides (must purchase tickets for rides), Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd, Sterling, MA, September 6, 7, & 8, free admission and parking.
- Annual Clinton Olde Home Day, Clinton Town Hall, 242 Church St, Clinton, MA, Sept 6th-7th. Inflatables, food vendors, performances and more
- Annual Pet Rock Festival October 6, 2024, Lancaster Fairgrounds from noon-5pm. Pet Rock Fest continues to put the spotlight on the animal welfare organizations of New England that work hard to promote kindness to animals.
- Wildlife of the Meadows Walk, October 6, 2024, Westborough’s Zwicker Farm, Free, open to the public, no reservation needed.
- Annual Scarecrows on the Common Display in Shrewsbury, September 23 - October 25
- stART on the Street 2023, Park Avenue, Worcester, MA, Sept 15th.
- Annual Kids Fest, Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA, 978-464-2300, Sept 21-22. Music, food and fun!
- Oktoberfest at the EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA, Sept 27th, 5:30-9pm, Don’t miss out on this unique fusion of science and Oktoberfest festivities!
- Douglas Octoberfest, Main St, Douglas, MA, Oct 5th from 9am-4pm, crafts, food, games and more!
- Annual AppleFest, Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA, 978-464-2300, Oct 19th-20th and Oct 26-27, crafts, farmers market, entertainment, and more!
- 7th Annual Haunted Woods Hayride, 68 Brigham Hill Rd, Grafton, MA, Sept 30th-Oct 19th, 2024 (2021 pricing for reference: $15 per adult, $10 for ages 10 and under), may be too intense for small children, free parking
- Southwick’s Harvest Fest, 2 Southwick St, Mendon, MA, 800-258-9182, Oct 27-29th.
- Southwick’s The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey, 2 Southwick St, Mendon, MA, 800-258-9182, Sept 26-Oct 31.
- Trunk or Treat and Harvest Party, 1st Methodist Church, 120 W Main St, Westborough, MA, Oct 26th, 3-5pm.
- Harvest Home Festival & 5K, 40 North Brigham Hill Rd, North Grafton, MA, Nov 3rd, 11am-3pm, price varies based on the race you register for. Family fun activities such as pumpkin catapults, apple cannons, and kids crafts. Small fee per person, children under 5 are free.
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