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.
5 Best Pumpkin Festivals in New England
Looking for phenomenal fall celebrations? These annual events are the best pumpkin festivals in New England!
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.
Best Irish Bar in Every New England State
Looking for a great place to hoist a perfect pint? From Maine to Connecticut, we reveal our picks for the best Irish bar for tippling, tunes, and tasty food.
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.
My group of friends discovers why Renys is the perfect place to start every holiday season and every new chapter—from new apartments to newlywed life.
Favorite Late Fall Hikes in New England
A collection of easy to moderate late fall hikes in New England that are worth the trek even after the foliage fades.
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?