Oct. 22-24
Harvest on the Harbor
Portland, Maine This epic foodie event in beautiful Portland starts today and ends on Saturday celebrates Maine’s talented chefs and well-known restaurants while promoting food and drink from local farmers, fishermen, food artisans and wine and beer makers. Oct. 29-31
Pumpkin pickin’
The Inn at Pocono Manor
Pocono Manor, Pa. Take your kids to The historic Inn at Pocono Manor — the longest continuously operating resort in the Poconos and one of the oldest in North America (it opened in 1902). This weekend is the last weekend to go on a hay wagon ride (pulled by actual horses!) that ends up at the inn’s pumpkin patch (Saturday and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.). If you like your hay-rides a bit more spooky, there will be a haunted edition from 7 to 10 p.m. www.poconomanor.com Nov. 5-7
Kids stay for free
Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, N.Y. Children ages 12 and under can stay a free night when sharing a room with two paying adults (Rate start at 570 per night) at the beautiful Victorian Mohonk Mountain House. Take the kids on over 85 miles of trails or experience horseback and carriage rides. Foxwoods Food & Wine festival
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Mashantucket, CT This three-day festival features nationally acclaimed chefs, such as Tom Colicchio, David Burke, as well as some of Foxwood’s well-known kitchen personalities. There are a number of events — from the Signature Grand Tasting where people can taste food from chefs from all over New England, celebrity chef events and many other foodie-centric events. Nov. 12 -14
New England Cheese Weekend with Allison Hooper
Ocean House
Watch Hill, R.I. Cheesemaker Allison Hooper hosts a weekend filled with cheese related, culinary activities, including cheese making and a four-course dinner inspired by cheese at Ocean House, the iconic New England seaside resort which was recently reopened in June after a whopping 140 million refurbishment. For a two night’s stay and participation in all activities, call 401-584-7000. Nov. 19-21
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia If you’re in the city for brotherly love this exciting weekend (there is also an 8K run and a half marathon as well), rest up at the Hotel Palomar, Philadelphia’s first LEED certified hotel. In honor of the recent distinction, they’re offering a “We Got Gold” package which offers a reusable shopping and a special “green” eggs and ham breakfast for two, made with local, organic ingredients in their restaurant and other tempting packages. Rates start at $229 for a deluxe room. Nov. 26 – 28
Happy Holidays – A Magical Celebration Revue Show
The Tropicana
Atlantic City, N.J. November in Mass.
Experience an evening of Shaker-inspired hospitality in the 1830 Brick Dwelling during the Shaker Suppers at Hancock SHaker Village in Western Mass. Before dinner, interpreters in period attire present an introduction to Shaker life on a guided tour of the Village’s collection of Shaker furniture and artifacts, then dinner is served by candlelight in the Believers’ Dining through Nov. 27th. Pittsfield, Mass.
Foliage Midweek Offering
Mayflower Inn and Spa
Washington, Conn. The leaves look that much brighter when you’re basking in them from the lap of luxury. The legendary luxury Mayflower Inn boasts a brand new spa and pool facility in addition to their sumptuously designed rooms and top-tier restaurant. The Inn is offering a discounted package for mid-week visitors, now through December 30th, which includes a 60 minute Mayflower massage and a full country breakfast. Metro/HP The Girlfriend Getaway
Rock Hall
Colebrook, Conn. In addition to their fall foliage package, this historic bed and breakfast (built in 1912) is offering the ultimate R&R weekend for you and your favorite girls. The package for four includes six hours of limo service, signature massages and dinner at one of the cozy local restaurants —if you even want to leave the sprawling property once you’ve seen the gorgeous period-inspired rooms.
www.harvestontheharbor.com
www.poconomanor.com
www.mohonk.com
www.foxwoodsfoodandwine.com
www.oceanhouseri.com
www.hotelpalomar-philadelphia.com
www.tropicana.net
1843 West Housatonic St.
www.hancockshakervillage.org
www.mayflowerinn.com
www.19rockhallroad.com