While it may not be the most beautiful time of the year to visit New England, November brings cooler weather, naked trees
1.Go to a fun Harvest Festival
Franklin County Cider Days Nov 2-4, 2018 this is an annual celebration of all things apple in Franklin County, Massachusetts
The Maine Harvest Festival Nov 17-18, 2018 (10 am to 4 pm) this festival is located in Bangor, Maine and offers cooking demos, wine and spirit tastings, and local music.
2.Check out America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov 17. Plymouth, Massachusetts hosts this festive event that includes historical reenactments, patriotic concerts, and a food festival. Apparently, the floats in this parade are really something to see!
3.Plimouth Plantation: The most popular option, and to be honest the reason most people visit in the month of November. Now I have yet to visit Plimouth Plantation for their Thanksgiving Feast but I am trying to convince Corey that it’s a great idea for this year (check back to see if I was actually able to convince him.)
You see, every autumn, according to their website, Plimouth Plantation offers an “immensely popular Thanksgiving dining programs. Fresh ingredients, mouthwatering flavors, festive surroundings, and a sense of history that can be found nowhere else in the world.” Doesn’t that sound awesome?!? Maybe it’s the history nerd in me, but I love the idea of having a Thanksgiving meal with Pilgrim role-players and native interpreters.
Unfortunately, you have to book early because slots for Thanksgiving Day fill up fast. It’s the beginning of November and there is only 1 time slot left for Thanksgiving Day this year. In case you don’t want to be out on the day of thanksgiving, they also offer a time slot on Friday, Nov 23. For more information on visiting Plimouth Plantation, check out their website here.
If you want to read more about Plymouth, Massachusetts click here and for more information on the first Thanksgiving, check out my history nuggets here.
4. Old Sturbridge Village: in Massachusetts for if you want to get that historical feel but don’t feel like dealing with the crowds at Plimouth Plantation! Go back to the 1830’s and experience Thanksgiving in New England at Old Sturbridge Village. Every Wednesday – Sunday from 9:30 am – 4 pm in November experience Bounty: Thanksgiving. On weekends, you can enjoy a delicious bountiful harvest buffet in the Bullard Tavern from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm for $21.95 for adults.
5.Stratton Mountain Resort: in Vermont offers Stratton Village Stroll starting Nov 23rd(yep the day after Thanksgiving). The tree lighting is at 5:30 pm complete with carolers from 5:30 to 8 pm. This event also marks the start of ski season at Stratton!
6.Lighting of the Nubble: if you are in New England for Thanksgiving you can’t miss the lighting of Nubble Lighthouse (Cape Neddick Lighthouse) on November 24thfrom 5pm5 pm – 7 pm. Santa will be there with music, cookies and yummy hot chocolate.
7.Bright Night in Forest Park: Springfield, MA – If you want to get into the Christmas spirit you can’t miss Bright Nights at 300 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108. Running from November 21 – January 1 (with the exception of Nov 26 and 27). Mon – Fri from 5 pm to 9 pm. Sat – Sun from 5 pm to 11 pm. The rates may vary based on vehicle type but will be somewhere between $18-$21 per vehicle. All major credit cards are accepted. This Christmas light extravaganza has been rated as one of the top ten holiday attractions in North America and has welcomed over 3.8 million visitors.
And seriously how is it that time of year already? Don’t get me wrong, Christmas is my favorite, BUT this year really flew by!
