All The Fall Things: Crisp Air, Crispier Apples 🍎😋
Apple Picking, Scary Movies at Midnight, and all the Fall Weekend activities in Boston! (September 16th to 22nd, 2024)
WHAT'S POPPIN'
Top Spots to go Apple Picking near Boston this Fall!
The 5 Best Places For Apple Picking and All Things Boston Fall! 🎃🍺🍏
As Fall sweeps across New England, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a delightful day of apple picking. Here are the top five spots near Boston to enjoy the crisp air, vibrant foliage, and the tastiest apples!
Lookout Farm 👀
Nestled in Natick, Lookout Farm is not just about apples—it's a full farm experience! With U-pick apples and pumpkins, hayrides, and a fantastic beer garden, it’s perfect for a family day out. Enjoy live music and delicious local food while soaking in the stunning fall colors.
🚗 30 minute drive from Boston
@ 89 Pleasant St S, Natick
Honey Pot Hills Orchard 🐝
A favorite among locals, Honey Pot Hills Orchard in Stow features a variety of apple trees and plenty of family-friendly activities. Enjoy a hayride, navigate the corn maze, or indulge in some warm apple cider and fresh-baked pies from their onsite bakery.
🚗 40 minute drive from Boston
@ 16 Boon Rd, Stow
Boston Hill Farm 🎃
This hidden gem in Groton boasts a wide selection of apples and a beautiful backdrop for your picking adventure. Boston Hill Farm is also known for its farm-fresh produce and homemade treats. Be sure to try their famous apple cider while you’re there!
🚗 40 minute drive from Boston
@ 1370 Turnpike St, North Andover
Brooksby Farm 🧑🌾
Located in Peabody, Brooksby Farm offers a charming apple-picking experience amidst rolling hills and scenic views. With over 40 acres of apples, you can enjoy a variety of options, from classic Honeycrisp to sweet McIntosh. After picking, explore their farm stand for fresh cider donuts and homemade jams!
🚗 35 minute drive from Boston
@ 54 Felton St, Peabody
Russell Orchard 🏞️
Located in Ipswich, Russell Orchard offers not just apple-picking but also breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy picking from several varieties, and don’t miss their farm store, where you can find fresh-pressed cider and seasonal goodies.
🚗 1 hour drive from Boston
@ 147 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
Don’t forget to grab a warm pumpkin spice latte from your favorite local café or savor a seasonal craft beer at your favorite brewery. Happy picking! 🍏🍂
AREA SPOTLIGHT
This Luxury Hotel used to be a Prison!
The Most Beautiful Cinema in Greater Boston 🍿
🍿 How have I never heard of this? - Nestled in the heart of Brookline, Coolidge Corner Theatre stands as a beloved beacon for film lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike. Established in 1933, this historic venue has transitioned from a church to a vibrant community hub that celebrates the magic of storytelling through film. Recently, it has gained international recognition, earning the 30th spot on Time Out's “50 Most Beautiful Cinemas in the World.”
🎥 A majestic cinema experience - Inside the hall, moviegoers are greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere. The neon-lined, Art Deco-inspired marquee ushers visitors into one of its four screening rooms, with the largest hall seating 432 guests. You can't beat the vintage luxury of red curtains, plush velvet chairs, dark wood paneling, golden accents, and a stunning ceiling mural.
🎬 Unique programming for movie lovers - This theatre showcases a mix of new releases, independent features, and classic revivals, often hosting special screenings and film festivals that spotlight local filmmakers. For late-night movie-loving insomniacs, the “Coolidge After Midnite” series screens horror, weird, camp, avant-garde, and cult films, frequently projected from 35mm prints.
Coolidge Corner Theatre 🎥❤️🎬
Visit their website for programming and more information!
🚊 Vising by train - take the Green Line (C branch to Cleveland Circle) trolley from downtown to Coolidge Corner via Beacon Street. The Coolidge Corner stop is at Harvard Street, 5-10 minutes from Kenmore Square.
🚌 Visiting by bus - take bus #66, Dudley/Harvard Square. All buses and trolleys stop at the Harvard Street/ Beacon Street intersection.
@290 Harvard Street, Brookline
THIS WEEKEND
Check out these awesome weekend activities!
Fluff Fest 2024 ☁️
What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff. It celebrates Somerville’s proud tradition of innovation with live music, fluffalicious feasts, sticky games, zany happenings, and much more.
Cost: FREE
Saturday, September 21st | 2pm to 6pm
Rain Date: Sunday, September 22
@ Union Square, Somerville Ave (School St and Warren Ave), Somerville
Central Square By Night 🏮
This exciting event, a collaboration between the Central Square Business Improvement District and the Boston Night Market, features local food vendors, artisans, a beer garden, art displays, and live entertainment.
Cost: FREE
Saturday, September 21st | 5pm to 11pm
@ University Park, 65 Sidney St, Cambridge
Sunday Bazaar ✨
The Sunday Bazaar is hosting 100 small local businesses at the Brighton Elks Lodge in Boston to sell art, vinyl, vintage, & more!
Cost: FREE
Sunday, September 22nd | 11am to 6pm
@ Brighton Elks Lodge, 326 Washington St., Brighton
College Fest 🍾
CollegeFest brings together brands and college students to create unforgettable experiences. This large lifestyle event allows students to explore local Boston businesses.
Cost: FREE for College Students with Student ID
Sunday, September 22nd | 11am to 5pm
@ House of Blues, 50 Lansdowne St, Boston
The Somerville Flea 🛍️
Dozens of your favorite vendors are back at it for the 12th Somerville Flea. Come discover what you never knew existed but can't live without. You can expect paintings, photography, handmade objects, art, collectible items, plants, vintage clothes, etc.
Sunday, August 18th to October 27th | 10am to 4pm
Repeats Weekly
Cost: FREE to enter
@ 56 Holland St, Somerville
