Rochester Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

33 family-friendly fall activities in Rochester and nearby

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch)

Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch

Sat, Oct 3

Rochester Free

Free pumpkin decorating, trunk-or-treat, kids' games, and live music downtown.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (148th Annual Deerfield Fair)

148th Annual Deerfield Fair

Oct 1 – Oct 4

Deerfield 20 mi $

Four-day country fair featuring an excavator rodeo competition.

2026 Apple Harvest Day

Sat, Oct 3

Dover 10 mi Free

Day-long family festival featuring 300 vendors, food, and live entertainment.

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Children's Trick or Treat at Charmingfare Farm)

Children's Trick or Treat at Charmingfare Farm

Oct 17 – Oct 25

Candia 25 mi $$

Daytime farm trick-or-treating with wagon rides, live entertainment, and friendly animals.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Charmingfare Farm Pumpkin Festival)

Charmingfare Farm Pumpkin Festival

Oct 3 – Oct 12

Candia 25 mi $$

Family-friendly fall festival with pumpkin picking and live entertainment.

Ghosts on the Banke

Oct 16 – Oct 24

Portsmouth 19 mi $$

Trick-or-treat through history with spirits from America’s founding.

Pumpkin SMASH

Sat, Oct 17

Portsmouth 20 mi $

Smash pumpkins with mallets, bats, and two-by-fours for community catharsis.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Spiller Farm U-Pick Pumpkins and Hay Rides)

Spiller Farm U-Pick Pumpkins and Hay Rides

Wells 19 mi

Pick-your-own pumpkins, winter squash, and fall decorations on the farm.

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Canobie Lake Park

May 16 – Oct 31

Salem 38 mi $$

New England's family amusement park with five haunted houses for Screeemfest.

Halloween Howl

Fri, Oct 23

Concord 35 mi Free

Free community trick-or-treating, costume contest, and trunk-or-treat on Main Street.

Sweet Halloween

Oct 17 – Oct 25

Amesbury 30 mi

Trick-or-treat farm trails, tractor rides, and costume contests for families.

Illustration of a small clay figure on a path between tall golden cornstalks, with a red flag, pumpkins and a tiny cottage (Moulton Farm Fall Activities)

Moulton Farm Fall Activities

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Meredith 36 mi $

Four-acre corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkin patch, and sunflower field.

On-Site Pumpkin Lettering!

Oct 9 – Oct 16

Amesbury 30 mi

Personalized pumpkin hand-lettering by Sage & Oak Creative.

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Salem Haunted Happenings Marketplace)

Salem Haunted Happenings Marketplace

Sep 26 – Nov 1

Salem 54 mi

A walkable downtown Salem circuit featuring curated artisan makers and food.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (_Hocus Pocus_ Decorations at Ropes Mansion)

_Hocus Pocus_ Decorations at Ropes Mansion

Salem 54 mi Free

Exterior _Hocus Pocus_ movie-themed decorations at historic Ropes Mansion.

Milford Pumpkin Festival

Oct 9 – Oct 11

Milford 47 mi

Features giant pumpkin weigh-offs, catapult launches, live music, and family crafts.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair Halloween Edition)

Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair Halloween Edition

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Salem 54 mi Free

Outdoor artisan market featuring over 80 local vendors on Salem Common.

Howl-o-ween Pet Parade

Sat, Oct 10

Salem 54 mi $

Costumed pet parade led by the Dog Mayor race winner.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (North Shore Children's Museum Halloween Costume Party)

North Shore Children's Museum Halloween Costume Party

Sat, Oct 17

Peabody 54 mi $

Features festive crafts and a Tiny Troupers performance of Skeleton Kid.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Smolak Farms Fall Festival - Pirates Theme)

Smolak Farms Fall Festival - Pirates Theme

Sep 26 – Oct 4

North Andover 43 mi

Features hop-on hayrides, apple picking, an animal playground, and cider donuts.

Marini Farm Corn Maze

Sat, Sep 12

Ipswich 43 mi $$

Seven-acre interactive dinosaur scavenger hunt maze with 18 game stations.

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Wolfe's Neck Center Fall Festival)

Wolfe's Neck Center Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 24

Freeport 58 mi $

Features an autumn wagon ride to the West Bay pumpkin patch.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Krochmal Farms Pumpkin Festival)

Krochmal Farms Pumpkin Festival

Sep 19 – Oct 25

Tewksbury 50 mi Free

Draft-horse hayrides, corn maze, and free farm admission in Tewksbury.

Hallow-Marini Party

Oct 12 – Oct 25

Ipswich 43 mi $$

Kid-friendly Halloween celebration with a character dance party and candy drop.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Thu, Oct 29

Beverly 52 mi Free

Costumed trick-or-treating along a pedestrian-only stretch of Cabot Street.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Beaver Brook's Fall Festival)

Beaver Brook's Fall Festival

Sat, Sep 26

Hollis 51 mi Free

Features an artisan market, nature scavenger hunt, and food trucks.

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Coppal House Farm Corn Maze & Wagon Rides)

Coppal House Farm Corn Maze & Wagon Rides

Lee 14 mi $$

Annual themed corn maze with trivia-guided paths

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Mack's Apples Fall Harvest Corn Maze)

Mack's Apples Fall Harvest Corn Maze

Londonderry 37 mi $

Expansive fall harvest corn maze

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Chris' Farm Stand Pumpkin Festival)

Chris' Farm Stand Pumpkin Festival

Haverhill 38 mi $

Annual pumpkin festival with farm fun and scarecrow contest

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Cider Hill Farm Fall Festival)

Cider Hill Farm Fall Festival

Amesbury 30 mi $$

New England's premier fall farm experience with pick-your-own and live music.

Trunk or Treat at the Y

Methuen 43 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat event

Connors Farm Fall Activities

Danvers 48 mi $$

Expansive 'Bee Happy Corn Maze' with a unique theme

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Merrimack Annual Halloween Party)

Merrimack Annual Halloween Party

Merrimack 44 mi Free

33rd Annual community Halloween party with free games and activities.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct On-Site Pumpkin Lettering!Amesbury

Fri16Oct Hallow-Marini PartyIpswich

Fri16Oct Ghosts on the BankePortsmouth

Sat17Oct Children's Trick or Treat at Charmingfare FarmCandia

Sat17Oct Pumpkin SMASHPortsmouth

Sat17Oct Sweet HalloweenAmesbury

Other Halloween categories in Rochester

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

RochesterHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties6 parties & tastings

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RochesterHaunted Experiences24 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

RochesterHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment2 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

RochesterUnique Halloween Events18 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Rochester

As autumn colors deepen, Rochester and surrounding towns offer Halloween experiences. From grand ticketed attractions like Canobie Lake Park to smaller community gatherings, families can find their perfect fall outing.

Consider the mix of venues and activities, from large amusement parks to local farms and even a free downtown event, when planning your Halloween adventures.

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33 family-friendly fall activities in Rochester and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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