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With fall here, we all want to know the best autumn activities, food, and events coming up. It’s time for you to get pumped for some pumpkins.

Without a doubt, fall is my favorite season. I love the crisp air, leaves falling, and everything pumpkin. Activities like apple picking, carving pumpkins, haunted houses, and of course jumping into a leaf pile –which in my opinion is suitable for ALL ages– all spell out fall fun. Overall, it is the most fun time of the year, and I’m here to tell you where in the Portland vicinity you can make the most of this autumn. 

1. Apple Picking at Hansel’s Orchard

At 44 Sweetser Road, North Yarmouth – Hansel’s Orchard is a great choice for your seasonal apple picking and it is uniquely beautiful. Some varieties of apples at Hansel’s include McIntosh, Gretel, Macoun, and Cortland. Open only until late October, so make your way over soon!

2. Apple Picking at Orchard Ridge Farm

At 236 Sebago Lake Road, Gorham – Orchard Ridge is another great option for apple picking. Their apple varieties include but are not limited to Honeycrisp, Crimson Gold, and Pristine. The farm also offers an amazing market that sells grab and go meals, local meats, dairy items, fresh daily bagels, and more. Orchard Ridge is open year round and invites you to come pick some apples!

3. Pumpkin Patch at Pineland Farms

At 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester – Pineland Farms is a 5,000 acre working farm that is full of family fun. With pumpkin patches, gardens, outdoor sports, multi-use trails, a full market and cafe, and more, Pineland offers a full day’s worth of fall fun. 

4. Pumpkin Patch at Pumpkin Valley Farm

At 100 Union Falls Rd, Dayton – check out Pumpkin Valley Farm if you’re looking for a family fun afternoon. They have a pumpkin patch, a 5-acre corn maze, farm animals, a cafe with brick oven pizza and beer, and much more!

5. Fall-Themed Food and Drinks at Trader Joes

At 87 Marginal Way, Portland – Trader Joes has many fall-themed items that are definitely worth checking out such as pumpkin ice cream, apple cider donuts, pumpkin bisque, non-dairy pumpkin oat milk, spiced cider and more! Don’t miss their toiletries such as vanilla pumpkin lotions, pumpkin body butter, etc. They also have a haunted house chocolate cookie kit and a caramel apple dipping kit.

6. Corn Maze at Pineland Farms 

At 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester – Pineland Farms has a 5-acre corn maze that is fun for all ages. They are also offering $8 tickets per person for their corn maze nights every Friday night from 6pm-9pm for the rest of October so check it out!

7. Pumpkin Beer for those over 21 at Allagash Brewing Company

At Allagash Brewing Co. 50 Industrial Way, Portland – Allagash is a very popular brewery in Portland and is currently offering their “Haunted House – Hoppy Dark Ale” and their “Ghoulschip – Tart Pumpkin Ale” plus many more! 

8. Fall-Flavored Donuts from The Holy Donut

With two Portland locations – 177 Commercial St. Portland and 194 Park Avenue Portland – The Holy Donut uses potato flour from Maine in their donuts. They are currently offering some seasonal flavors such as Apple Cinnamon Sugar, Apple Cider, Lone Pine Pumpkin, plus many more delicious flavors!

9. Everything Pumpkin Spice 

If you’re looking for a good old Pumpkin Spice Latte, make sure to visit your local coffee shops such as CIA Cafe (Located 72 Ocean St STE 103, South Portland), Verbena (Located 103 Ocean St, South Portland), Dunkin (has multiple locations), Uncharted (Located 662 Congress St, Portland), and Starbucks (has multiple locations). 

Let us know in the comments if you have any favorite fall activities or places to visit!