Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Fredericksburg Fire Department Open House Postponed Due To Weather
Originally scheduled for Oct. 11, the free event featuring fire trucks and demonstrations has been rescheduled to Oct. 18.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fall Events
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Foxborough, MA|News|
Foxborough Fire & Rescue Hosts Open House
Foxborough Fire & Rescue is making an effort to connect with the community.
Jamie Gatlin, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Coonamessett Farm Rolls Out Fall Weekend Special
Coonamessett Farm is offering visitors four days of fall fun starting this weekend.
Jamie Gatlin, Patch Staff
Medfield, MA|News|
Medfield Hosting Special Fire Truck Parade For 375th Anniversary
The town of Medfield is celebrating its 375th birthday in style.
Jamie Gatlin, Patch Staff
Attleboro, MA|News|
Music, Fun and More: Annual Festival Returns To Attleboro
The city of Attleboro is hosting a unique music festival.
Jamie Gatlin, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens 33 Stores In VA: Here's Where
Spirit Halloween operates more than 1,500 stores nationwide, including 33 in Virginia. Here's where to find your next costume.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens 22 Stores In MD: Here's Where
The Spirit brand operates more than 1,500 stores nationwide. Maryland accounts for 22 openings.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
9 Pumpkin Patches And Corn Mazes To Visit In Northern Virginia This Fall
Snag a gourd, disappear into a maze or catch candy from a cannon at Virginia farms this fall.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
2026 Pumpkin Picking In Maryland: Farms, Mazes, Hayrack Rides
Patch has rounded up a list of pumpkin patches across Maryland, some of which offer corn mazes, hayrack rides, petting zoos and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Hingham, MA|News|
Hingham Gives Trick Or Treaters A Unique Experience
Hingham is getting into the holiday spirit with a unique trick-or-treat experience.
Jamie Gatlin, Patch Staff
Brockton, MA|News|
Brockton's Annual Fire Safety Day Returns
The Town of Brockton is making sure residents know about fire safety.
Jamie Gatlin, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Guilford's Annual Halloween Spooktacular Upcoming
The event is organized by Guilford Parks and Recreation, Guilford Youth & Family Services and Guilford D.A.Y.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
Berkeley Library To Host Local Author
The Berkeley Branch will host a free evening program with the local author of the teen dystopian novel The Cavern.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Sandwich Glass Museum Brings Annual Fall Tradition To Cape Cod For 15th Year
The Sandwich Glass Museum is bringing back its popular Pumpkin Fest.
Jamie Gatlin, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Wildomar Halloween Decorating Contest Accepting Entries
Judges will evaluate homes from Oct. 24 through Oct. 26, the city said.
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Northborough, MA|News|
Titan Games Bring Northborough-Southborough Students Together
Northborough and Southborough student-athletes came together for competition and inclusion at the fourth annual Titan Games.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Bucks To Host Family History Month Meet & Greet
More than a dozen organizations will take part in the free event at Bucks County Community College’s Newtown Campus.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Long Valley This Fall — And How To Carve Them
See a step-by-step guide on where to find your pumpkin and how to carve it.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Halloween 2026: Witch City Puts Out Call For World Record Witch Hat Photo Shoot
Residents and visitors are invited to Salem Maritime on Oct. 17 for a witch hat photo and world record attempt.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Gaithersburg Oktoberfest Canceled Ahead Of Stormy Weekend
The Oktoberfest event was expected to take place Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kentlands community.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Artist Brings Cult-Favorite Radley House Lore To FloridaRAMA
After 12 years, the creator of St. Pete's Radley House returns with Relics & Lore, a new spooky experience for FloridaRAMA.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Cosmetology Benefit Set To Help 2 Former Students
The Nov. 9 event will support a former student with cancer and another who lost his home in a fire.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
Doylestown Legionnaires To Serve All-You-Can-Eat Fall Breakfast
Proceeds from the breakfast will support the upkeep of the Legion Hall and the post's activities.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
New Hope-Lambertville, PA|News|
Roxey Ballet Bringing "Dracula's Lair" To New Hope
The Halloween dance party and haunted house will unfold through professional dance, staged among real vampire relics from the VAMPA Museum.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|News|
Pittsburgh Holding City's First Halloween House Decorating Contest
Don't be afraid. It's just the city holding a fun, Halloween-themed competition.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington To Host Free Electronics, Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Arlington residents can drop off old electronics, paint, batteries and other household items during the county's free E-CARE event.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Worcester Railers Opening Night 2026: What To Know
A new era of Worcester hockey will begin at the DCU Center next weekend.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
6 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Bucks County
This is a summary of some of the weekend events planned around Bucks County.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury To Kick Off 300th Anniversary Celebration
Shrewsbury will begin a yearlong celebration of its tricentennial in December.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
Craft And Vendor Fair Brings Local Artisans To Brick
Find unique items by local artisans at the fair at Windward Beach Park in Brick.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|News|
Bedminster Trunk Or Treat Event Coming Soon: What Families Should Know
Bedminster Recreation is planning a Halloween celebration at River Road Park, with families invited to join the festivities.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
Live Music, Oktoberfest & More: This Weekend In Monmouth County
Looking for something new to do? Here's what's happening around Monmouth County this weekend:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Trunk Or Treat, Wienerfest Highlight Eastern Montco Weekend Events
This is a summary of some of the events planned for this weekend in eastern Montgomery County and the Philadelphia region.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Ocean City Halloween Parade, Decorating Contest Signups Now Open
The city and Exchange Club also announced skating, library festivities and trick-or-treat hours for Halloween week.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Nostalgia Days To Bring Traffic Delays, Road Closure In Novato
Events will bring a police-escorted car cruise and a major road closure for Nostalgia Days.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|News|
63rd Annual Havre De Grace Art Show Helps Support Food Insecure Residents
Make plans to attend the 63rd Annual Havre de Grace Art Show with children's activities, live music, artist interactions, shopping and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
New York Hotel Named Among America's 'Most Haunted'
Twenty properties in the U.S. were featured on the list.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|News|
PorchFest, 'Hike For Mike' Highlight Lower Bucks Co. Weekend Events
This is a summary of some of the weekend events planned for this weekend in Lower Bucks County and the Philadelphia region.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Skips Touch-A-Truck Returns To Ellington This Saturday
Saturday’s event at Skips Wastewater Services features trucks, food vendors and children’s activities, with proceeds supporting HVCC.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Is Trick-Or-Treating Becoming A Zombie? [Block Talk]
More Americans are celebrating Halloween, but traditional trick-or-treating is losing ground as families embrace organized events.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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