State offices closed on October 8, 2012
Please note that state government offices will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2012 due to the Columbus Day holiday.
Fall activities
Massachusetts is an amazing place to visit year-round, and when the leaves explode with color and the fall air becomes crisp and cool, our state comes alive anew! Enjoy hot apple cider, hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and agricultural fairs. Plan a fall foliage tour, a day trip to or overnight stay at one of our many state parks, discover our national parks, or visit a nature center. Hunters can look forward to the season opening for deer, as well as black bears, turkeys, and waterfowl. Looking for more inexpensive fall fun? Check out our 50 fun things to do for under $50 to learn the best events and places to be in Massachusetts this fall!
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