Fall color is beginning to emerge, with colder nights expected to accelerate the change in the days ahead. Jim Salge shares his latest foliage forecast, including where color is appearing now, how drought may affect the coast, and what to look for this coming weekend.
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Best New England Fall Festivals & Events | 2026
Add these New England fall festivals and fairs to your autumn to-do list. Updated for 2026!
Remembering Yankee’s Yankee
Editor Mel Allen celebrates the healing power of storytelling — something no one did better than “Yankee’s Yankee,” Jud Hale.
Best Coffee Shop in Every New England State
Rain or shine, blizzard or heat wave, New Englanders love their java. Here are our picks for the best coffee shop in each state.
Ready to welcome spring? Here’s a sampling of the best spring events in New England, from flowers and farms to antiques and a river filled with rubber ducks.
12 Favorite Brunch Recipes
A sampling of our favorite brunch recipes, from fluffy waffles and blueberry Dutch baby to sour cream coffee cake and rosemary biscuit eggs Benedict.
The 10 Best Birdwatching Spots in New England
Wondering where to go to spot a diverse set of birds in the region? Read on for our expert’s picks for the 10 best birdwatching spots in New England.
15 Ways to Have Fun in New Hampshire This Winter
Every region of New Hampshire offers a good dose of winter fun, from zip-lining through the forest to ice skating in a historic seaside town.
In search of the Christmas spirit? These 10 New England Christmas celebrations guarantee good food, shopping, activities, and plenty of ho-ho-holiday cheer.
The 20 Most New Englandy Dishes (From 1939)
Yankee‘s first food editor chose these recipes as the 20 “most typical” New Englandy dishes back in 1939. Do her selections ring true today?
12 New England Fairs to Visit This Fall
With their giant pumpkins and tractor pulls, livestock exhibits and deep-fried whoopie pies, these New England fairs deserve a spot on your autumn adventures list.
Autumn in our region means more than just beautiful leaves. Here, Yankee ranks the best foliage towns in New England in 14 categories, from scenery to farmstands to food and lodging.