“What’s Happening”
October
14, 15, 16, 2016
14, 15,
Saturday and Sunday - Peak into Peterborough - Already a great
destination with unique shops, flavorful restaurants, and eclectic galleries,
Peterborough pulls out all the stops for this special day, with tent sales,
hayrides, live music, and much more! It’s a fall foliage tour, day-on-the-town,
and early Christmas shopping opportunity all at once. Friday, noon-7 p.m.,
Sunday, 10-8:30 – Downtown Peterborough,
www.peterboroughchamber.com
14, 15, 16, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Theatre at the Mount presents,
Nunsense - When the “Little Hobos” discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child
of God, has accidently poisoned 52 of the sisters, they parade their talents in
a variety show staged to raise funds so that the last four of the dearly
departed can be buried. 444 Green St., Gardner. $22 adult, $5 students. 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu/tam.
15, Saturday –
Fundraising Auction for the Ashburnham Meeting House and Museum, Please help us with
our ongoing projects-We need new clapboards and paint!! Preview 5:00 p.m; Live
Auction, 6:00 p.m. 79 Main St. Ashburnham – For donations please call
978-827-5804.
15, Saturday – Monadnock
Pumpkin Festival (formerly Keene Pumpkin Festival) at Cheshire Fairgrounds, Rt. 12, Keene NH –
12:00-8:00
The Monadnock Pumpkin Festival will be a family
friendly event to include activities such as:
-Huge pumpkin displays of carved pumpkins to be lit
and enjoyed by all
-Children’s Costume Parade-calling all kids! Show
your stuff in the children’s costume parade.
-Pumpkin Welcome Centers-login your carved pumpkin,
pick up a map and program. Don’t forget your candle! Welcome Center open
Friday after 12:00pm and all day Saturday
-Baking Contest - Download the Registration Form here
-Children’s Activity Tent-a huge tent filled with
activities for the kids, or the kid at heart. Crafts, games, lawn games, free
books from the Keene Public Library and more!
-Fright Fest!! Over 800
feet of frightening terror! Enter if you dare! Get the info!
Pumpkin Catapult download registration form here!
Craft Fair-artisans from near and far show off
their wares. Grab a souvenir or two!
-Fireworks by Atlas Fireworks while sitting by a
huge community bonfire!
Pumpkin Carving Contest do you have the guts to
enter? Your chance to win a $100 gift certificate from Syd’s Carpet and Snooze
room!
-Amusement rides!
-Food vendors- mmm yummy
-Family Photo opportunities-classic head in a hole
-LARP’ing demos-join a quest of your own!
-Pony rides
-Sand art and face painting
-And more!
www.monadnockpumpkinfestival.org
15, 16, Saturday and
Sunday - AppleFest at
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 10:00-5:00,
499 Mountain Rd., Princeton. Over
75 craft fair and farmers’ market booths, family entertainment, scenic foliage
Skyrides to the summit, mountainside barbecue, pony rides, climbing wall,
jugglers & magicians for the kids. Also features an Oktoberfest
Celebration with authentic German cuisine, tasty beers in the Beer Garden and
live music. Great New England Apple Pie Contest, giant pumpkin weigh-off, Cider
House 5K. Blueberry pie eating contests all weekend. www.wachusett.com
15, 16 Saturday and Sunday, The 27th Annual Harvest Festival in Sturbridge is a family
fun tradition! The event includes: Local Crafters & Artisans, Specialty
Foods & Farm Fresh Harvests, Horse Drawn Trolley Rides, Live Music &
Entertainment, Activities & Games for Kids, The Publick House Scarecrow
Contest. On Saturday, savor seasonal sensations from the region's non-profit
organizations in the big tent and learn more about the vital services they
provide for us and our neighbors. On Sunday, The Chefs of the Community take
over the big tent offering their specialties and more delectable tastes of the
fall season. Live Music, Magic and more! Free admission & parking.
Sponsored by Sturbridge Tourist Association. Festival
hours are 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday. Rain or Shine.
15, Saturday – Full Moon Canoeing at Nashoba
Paddler, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Set out by canoe at
dusk and as darkness approaches, watch the moon rise, being on the lookout for
owls, beaver, bats, and other night life. After some delicious refreshments,
we'll return following the moon's ribbon of light. Our tours are kept small so
we maximize our enjoyment and minimize our impact on the environment. Prices
include the use of our boats, paddles, and personal flotation devices. (You may
use your own equipment if you prefer.) Our guides are naturalists as well as
American Canoe Association certified instructors who are there to share their
knowledge of the river and help you with your paddling, if needed. Trip difficulty: Easy, flat-water, 5
miles roundtrip. Cost:
$40pp-canoes only. Refreshments included. www.nashobapaddler.com
15, Saturday –
Heirloom Apple Pie Workshop at Scott Farm -10:00-1:00 - Tackle “pie dough anxiety” with the Queen of Tarts, Pastry Chef Laurel
Roberts Johnson from Chester, CT. Make flaky pie dough and bake an apple pie
with Scott Farm Orchard heirlooms. Take home your pie, dough, and a tote of
heirloom baking apples. $50. Pre-register at 802-254-6868 or events@scottfarmvermont.com.
707 Kipling Rd., Dummerston VT, www.scottfarmvermont.com
