Things to do this Fall in Fairfield County
The fall colors are just a piece of the natural charm of Fairfield County, Connecticut in Autumn. From Harvest Festivals to Pumpkins, Fright Nights, and more! Our surrounding communities have you covered to enjoy all that Fall in Fairfield, County has to offer!
Scroll below to see some highlights for this upcoming fall!
Photo credit: Jesse Lee Church Pumpkin Patch, located at 207 Main Street in Ridgefield CT
CIDER SATURDAY
September 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
New Canaan Nature Center 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, Connecticut
Kick off your Autumn activities this year, by celebrating the Fall Cider Season in New Canaan! Enjoy an early autumn afternoon of family fun with cider press demonstrations, activities and crafts, and some seasonal staples, fresh cider, and apple cider donuts.
12th Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Festival
September 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ballard Park 485 Main Street, Ridgefield, Connecticut
The giant pumpkins are returning to Ridgefield for the 12th Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Festival! Head to Ridgefield’s Ballard Park on Sunday, September 22nd for giant pumpkins, music, farm stands, and other vendors! The fun starts at 10:00 AM and lasts until 3:00 PM with pumpkins dipping the scales at 12 noon!
Outdoor Arts Festival
October 12-13, 2024 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Bruce Museum 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut
This festival is one of Greenwich’s favorite fall events, and features original fine art in painting, drawing and prints, mixed media, sculpture, and photography, along with children’s activities, demonstrations, and food.
Fairfield Harvest Market
October 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Rain date: October 26th)
Fairfield's Town Hall Green 611Old Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut
Celebrate the Fall Harvest as Fairfield magically transforms The Green into an outdoor, open-air shopping market full of vendors, a farmers market, plus activities and prizes for all! This event also features their annual Dog Costume Parade, Rotary Beer Garden sponsored by Elicit Brewing Company, and Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkins!
Fright Night
October 18,19, 25, 26 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ambler Farm, 257 Hurlbutt Street, Wilton, Connecticut
Treat yourself to a date night, and drop off the kids at Ambler Farm in Wilton for haunted activities with frightful (and not so frightful) storytelling.
Pumpkin Carnival
October 19, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tokeneke School 7 Old Farm Road, Darien, Connecticut
For over fifty years, on one special day in October, Tokeneke Elementary School in Darien is transformed into a Halloween-themed festival and amusement park!
Fall Fest AT Ridgebury Farm and Stables
October 25th, 2024 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ridgebury Farm and Stables 484 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut
A family-friendly fall festival at the farm! Dive into the sensory corn pit, savor delicious treats from our food trucks, and enjoy scenic tractor rides. Challenge your friends with fun yard games and experience even more autumn adventures. It’s a perfect day out for all ages!
PUMPKIN PICKING
Warrup's Farm 11 John Read Road in Redding, CT
Silverman's Farm 451 Sport Hill Road in Easton, CT
Apple Picking
Blue Jay Orchards 125 Plumtrees Road in Bethel, CT