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Fall is back in the Monadnock Region, bringing changing leaves, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, festivals, hikes, Halloween traditions and plenty of reasons to get outside.
MyKeeneNow’s 2026 Fall Guide is your local resource for making the most of the season — from finding the best places to see foliage and where to pick apples to upcoming festivals, trick-or-treat times, fall food and things to do around Keene and throughout the Monadnock Region.
We’ll keep updating the guide throughout September and October with new events, seasonal stories, local recommendations and timely information.
Check back often — the guide will keep growing as the season does.
Pumpkin spice drinks, cider donuts, pumpkin ice cream and other fall flavors are popping up around the Monadnock Region. Here’s where to find confirmed seasonal treats — plus a stop to make at the Keene Pumpkin Festival.
You don’t need to climb a mountain to enjoy peak foliage. These five routes offer colorful scenery, small towns, farms and plenty of opportunities to stop along the way.
Cool, cloudy weather and light morning showers are expected for Halloween 2025 as families across the Monadnock Region head out to trick-or-treat.
Downtown Keene will transform into a fall wonderland Saturday for the annual Pumpkin Festival, featuring parades, music, and community fun.
As daylight wanes, NH Fish and Game urges hikers to plan carefully and carry essentials to stay safe in unpredictable conditions.
Keene’s bars and cafés are serving up fall in a glass with cocktails inspired by pecan pie, pumpkin spice, apple crisp, and caramel coffee.
Enjoy fall in the Monadnock Region with apple picking tips for a fun, fruitful day at local orchards and fresh-from-the-tree treats.
Savor fall with seasonal treats at local orchards and farmstands.
Seven easy-to-moderate hikes in NH’s Monadnock Region with stunning fall foliage, from short strolls to rewarding ridge walks.
From pumpkins to pickles, fairs to art tours, fall festivals light up the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont with food, music, and fun.