We welcome Fall in the Blackstone Valley. It is our season to explore and a great time to visit!!!
The air is crisp and the sun is still warm with lower humidity. This is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fall festivals as well as biking, hiking and just plain old meandering through fallen leaves… or getting lost in a corn maze or two.
The Blackstone Valley is the perfect place for all things Fall. From the “Apple Valley”along Route 44, to a drive along country roads like Great Road and hiking Lincoln Woods and Chase Farm, to biking the Blackstone Valley Bikepath or down Diamond Hill.
Plus, there is still time for some kayaking along the river in search of wildlife. No matter what you’re into or your capabilities… there is definitely something for everyone to do in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley at this time of year.
We are also still in the height of festival season from great pumpkins, to scarecrows and harvests to arts and crafts.
Speaking of pumpkins, it’s pumpkin season from now through October 31 at Adams Farm in Cumberland, and they have many activities planned where family fun is harvested daily.
With a season pass, you can visit one of the largest pumpkin patches in Rhode Island! Enjoy a hayride, visit with the animals, take a turn through the 5-acre mega maze, or stroll through the kid-friendly corn and hay mazes. You can also purchase a daily pass or a mega-weekend pass. This is truly a delightful way to spend time outdoors!
While in Cumberland you can also head to Phantom Farms for some fresh apples and apple cider or maybe a slice of apple pie and coffee in their beautifully-decorated cafe. Pick-your-own season just started as well, so head out to their orchard and take home some tasty treats.
Saturday, September 18 @ 11 am – 5 pm – You will find more pumpkins, entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, and family fun at the 14th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival in North Smithfield. MORE INFO
Saturday & Sunday, September 18 @ 10 am – 9 pm & 19 @ 10 am – 5 pm – Burrillville Arts & Crafts Festival takes place on the grounds of Assembly Theatre with views of Harrisville Falls.
This two-day event will showcase local artisans and crafters, live music, and activities for kids, with of course, some great festival treats of ice cream, cotton candy and popcorn. Saturday’s festivities will end with a laser light show! MORE INFO.
While in Burrillville check out the Burrillville Farmers Market for some fresh veggies and fruits located nearby at Stillwater Mill Center, which runs through Saturday, September 25 from 9:30 am – to 12:30 pm.
You may also want to check out the Metcalf-Franklin Farm in Cumberland on Saturday, September 25th @ 10 am – 4 pm for its 5th Annual Harvest Festival and Tractor Show. Enjoy old-fashioned fun, with food and music, scenic hayrides, historic barn tours and view the many tractors on display! MORE INFO
September 25 and September 26 Check out the Oktoberfest at the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island in Pawtucket for a taste of German culture. The festival features Bavarian Gemütlichkeit (coziness) with live music, dancing, German Festbier, and traditional food offerings. MORE INFO.
As we head into October more fun fall festivals continue with Autumnfest in Woonsocket on October 8 – 11. Considered the largest festival in Northern Rhode Island, the 43rd Annual Autumnfest returns for 2021 even better than before with live music, crafts, amusement rides and food for the whole family. The event will culminate with the popular Autumnfest Parade on Monday, October 11. MORE INFO
October 16 @ 12 – 5 pm- Scarecrow Festival, Glocester, – Scarecrows (contributed by local businesses and organizations) will dot the landscape around Chepachet Village for this annual fall festival. This year is shaping up to be one of the best with live music including Trade Secrets Barbershop Quartet and traditional music of the area provided by Mary Lee Partington & Ed Sweeney and the Old Time Fiddlers.
There will also be a Fresh Paint Art Auction. Local artist Douglas R. Lovett, III is painting an original piece of art for a silent auction. The auction itself will take place in the Chepachet Art Gallery or Fine Cigars and Art Gallery. Either way we recommend checking out both galleries.
There will also be plenty of children’s activities including pumpkin painting, a marketplace, and food. Big Nazo puppets will join the fray to entertain the whole family.
The Scarecrows will remain up for public viewing through October 30. MORE INFO.
Just a reminder the Pawtucket Arts Festival continues this weekend with the Slater Park Fall Festival with arts and crafts,
Ten31 Studios will delight visitors with their Enchanted Forest on Saturday,
September 18. Music, poetry and dance entertainment
with Daybreak featuring Aurea and Festival Ballet as well as
and Pops in the Park with RI Philharmonic will take place on Sunday, September 19.
Explore the changing season in the valley, sip some pumpkin spice and other fall flavors at our local cafes or local breweries, visit our wineries, hike our many wooded trails and get cozy at our local restaurants. Let us know your favorite fall activity on social media by tagging @tourblackstone and check out our event calendar, website and social media for seasonal updates.
Image: Adams Farm courtesy Adams Farm