As the season transitions, we relish in the beauty and delights that come with it. Foliage replaces vibrant greens with fiery reds, a scenic backdrop to the intoxicating scents and flavors that reinvigorate our taste buds. Cider is on our mind this month! Warm and sweet is always a win, but why not give hard cider a try? Massachusetts-made ciders are tough to beat, and the ultimate tasting ground is Franklin County CiderDays. While this annual event takes place each November, we want to ensure all calendars are marked for this can't-miss festival of tastings, cider making, tours, workshops, and then some! Meanwhile, this is also the ideal time to reconnect with nature on leaf peeping adventures by car or foot. Then get arty on the Cape, try a few spooks on for size in Salem, and cheer on your favorite crew in Boston. Kick off the fall season with mix new experiences and favorite traditions! For more on what's happening this month in MA, visit massvacation.com/events.

For more on what to see +  do in Massachusetts this month, and into the fall season, visit massvacation.com. 

Fright Fest at Six Flags New England is back for select days September 23-October 29. It's a super-spooky time of year as zombies and ghouls take over the park! Enjoy thrills and activities for the whole family throughout the day and come back for some truly frightening fun after the sun goes down with several haunted houses and scare zones throughout the park. 

Granville Harvest Fair will be held October 7-9. This classic small-town fall fair features food, crafts, music, a book fair and historic drum factory demonstrations. Tour the orchards, enjoy local ice cream, cheese, maple syrup and other goodies, purchase unique hand crafted items from local artists and crafters, and enjoy a quintessential New England town during its loveliest season.

ExploreWesternMass.com has more information on fall happenings. Find more events and information for Greater Springfield.

Paint it, carve it, or drop it on a scale to win a ribbon - the lowly pumpkin is king this month! The gourds are gigantic at the Pumpkin Festival & Weigh-In at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston and the 34th Annual AppleFest at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton, where growers compete for pumpkin bragging rights. Feeling hungry? Plan your pie-making with a trip to the Pumpkin Festival at Lanni Orchards in Lunenburg, Fall Fest at Hollis Hills Farm in Fitchburg, or the Global Harvest Festival at Heifer Farm in Rutland. Find more events and information for Johnny Appleseed Country.

The Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival is back October 19-22! The flagship food, wine and drink event of Martha's Vineyard, the festival stays rooted in the Island's rich tradition of farming and fishing, inviting you to meet local culinary talent, and the farmers, fishermen, oyster producers, and artisans they work with. Guest chefs and vintners from around the world are added for a unique celebration. For festival info, visit mvfoodandwine.com, and for all Martha's Vineyard info visit MVY.com. Find more events and information for Martha's Vineyard .

The Annual Arts By the Bog Festival will be held Sunday, October 1 at Flax Pond Farms in Carver. What better time of year to combine cranberries & culture! Come join Flax Pond Farms owners, Jack & Dot Angley, and visit local arts & crafts vendors, see crafts demos, hear live country music, and enjoy kids games. Lunch will be available homemade by the Berry Guys, and Harvest Tours will be available too! This annual event is proving to be a Plymouth County favorite and an experience that puts the fun in fall. 10 am to 4 pm. Find more events and information for Plymouth County.

October in Boston is a work of art in and of itself.  Treat yourself to Puccini's Tosca, Bruno Mars, the 21st annual A Cappella Competition or Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. Theatre buffs can select from the throwback musical Souvenir, Tony-Award winning Fun Home and the heartbreaking musical A Guide for the Homesick. New exhibitions include, Mark Rothko at the MFA, Mark Dion at the ICA or for a different perspective check out Thoreau & His Journal at the Concord Museum. Having trouble deciding what to do? Then HUBWEEK, where art, science and technology intersect, is a wise choice. And don't forget to bookmark the annual Boston Book Festival in Copley Square. There's also plenty of Halloween, Harvest and Oktoberfests to choose from! Find more events and information for Greater Boston.