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!
Fill your July weekends . . . with Yankee! The Fourth of July sparks off a month of fun events in New England. Discover July’s best travel deals, too.
Fill your June weekends… with Yankee! Don’t miss these 2026 events and happenings in New England in June, plus this month’s best travel deals.
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.
Plan your May weekends… with Yankee! Don’t miss these May 2026 events and happenings in New England, plus this month’s best travel deals.
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.
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.
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.