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Manchaug Pond, Sutton, MA © Marty Jo Henry

Fall Fest Fun for All

Manchaug Pond, Sutton, MA © Marty Jo Henry
Manchaug Pond, Sutton, MA © Marty Jo Henry

From October 24–31, Mass Audubon’s Fall Fest offers in-person and virtual programs, free activities, and unique fall experiences for all ages throughout Massachusetts. Here are all the ways you can get in on the fun!


Family Fun Days at Wildwood

Kick off Fall Fest a little early at Mass Audubon’s Wildwood Camp in Rindge, NH this weekend (October 17–18) where you can enjoy canoeing and kayaking, guided nature walks, archery, tie-dying, campfires, and more fall fun!

Fall Fest Programs

Howl at the full Halloween moon, prowl for owls, travel by hayride, and more with fall fest programs across the state, both in-person and online.

Nature Play Days

Create your own Fall Fest wherever you are with downloadable bingo cards, scavenger hunts, activity sheets, crafts, and more for Young Explorers during Nature Play Days.

Follow Along on Facebook

Make fall crafts, explore the outdoors, and meet spooky animals with us all week long through fun and interactive videos on our Facebook page.

Pumpkin Carving & Painting Contest

Enter our contest by sharing your artistic creations to our Facebook page from October 24–31. Try one of our pumpkin carving stencils or design your own masterpiece!

Fall-unteer at a Sanctuary

There are lots of great ways to give back to your community this fall by volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary near you. Volunteer projects take place outdoors, so you can spend some time working in nature and be socially distanced, too.

Exclusive Mass Audubon Experiences

During our “Fall Fun-raiser” silent auction, you can bid on exclusive Mass Audubon experiences like private strawberry-picking at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, unique animal encounters at Habitat in Belmont, Cape Cod adventures, and more.

One of four beer labels. Artwork by Allison Tanenhaus.

Aeronauts of a Feather

Aeronaut_For the Birds Brew/ Lee Hatfield
Aeronaut Brewing Co/Lee Hatfield

Nature nerds and avian admirers rejoice: our collaborative brew, For the Birds, with Aeronaut Brewing Co. in Somerville is here, and we’ve got an evening of fun lined up at the brewery to celebrate on Tuesday, September 3!

  • Enjoy a pint of our collaboration beer, “For the Birds”
  • Purchase a limited-release t-shirt, featuring the work of local artist Allison Tanenhaus
  • Mingle with birds of prey at a live raptor demo
  • Have some fun with trivia inspired by our feathered friends

About the Beer

One of four beer labels. Artwork by Allison Tanenhaus.
One of four beer labels. Artwork by Allison Tanenhaus.

“For the Birds” is a 5.6% New England IPA (NEIPA), brewed with malted millet and a variety of four tropical fruity hops. Light, hazy, and fruity, it’s highly drinkable!

Four packs will be available at the brewery for to-go sales as well as at select Massachusetts retails while supplies last.

Event Lineup

6–7:30 pm | Raptor Meet n’ Greet

Don’t miss the chance to see raptors from Mass Audubon’s Blue Hills Trailside Museum up close and learn about their unique adaptations.

From Massachusetts’ smallest falcon to their largest hawk, you never know whoooo you might meet!

8–10:30 pm | Indie Trivia: Bird-Nerd Edition

Birds are everywhere: in music, film, literature; cities, suburbs, at sea—you might be surprised by how much you know!

Come for the winged whimsy and good humor, if you’re lucky you may leave with a special Mass Audubon-awarded prize for best team name!

Location & More Info

Aeronaut Brewing Co is located at 17 Tyler Street in Somerville. For more information, check out the official Facebook Event page.