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Wilson Farm right outside of Boston has the best fall events. On weekends, they offer a free entry into the Pumpkin Villages, perfect fun for everyone! Also, cross off shooting potato's out of cannon off your bucket list here! 

Here's your plan for a fun fall day at Wilson Farm with pumpkin villages and potato blasters

Pumpkin Villages & Potato Blasters

Explore the Pumpkin Villages at Wilson Farm in Lexington, featuring a sheriff's office, saloon, and countless pumpkins. Free entry with donations welcomed.

Pumpkin Villages

✅ Before you go
•  wear comfortable shoes because there's lots of walking and a few set of stairs
• plan ahead for traffic, it is busy on weekends

💪 Pro tips
• check out the saloon and the sheriffs office for a great photo op
• staff are there to help you take photos

At Wilson Farm in Lexington, unleash your fun by shooting potatoes from a cannon at a target for just $1 per shot. Cash only for this thrilling activity!

Potato Cannon Shooting

✅ Before you go
• bring cash, it is cash only

💪 Pro tips
•  consider the wind when aiming for the car


Potato Blasters

If you're looking to squeeze in some last minute fall activities this month,

check out Wilson farms in Lexington Mass.

They're a well known farm that have been around for a long time.

But currently they have something called pumpkin villages going on

entry into the pumpkin village is completely free,

but it's highly encouraged to make a donation because all of the

proceeds will be going right to the Make a Wish foundation.

Each of the structures are beautifully made and unique in their own way.

You can go to the saloon, check out the sheriff's office

and you can even try to count the amount of pumpkins there are in the village.

I had so much fun walking through each of the little houses

to check out what each one had and you can find flowers,

more pumpkins, more pumpkins and more pumpkins.

It's a great way to spend your fall day on October

with your friends families and it's perfect for adults and kids.

Before you leave, you have to check out the potato blasters.

We had so much fun shooting potatoes out of a cannon.

Each shot is only a dollar and be sure to aim for the car to win a little prize.

So be sure to check out Wilson Farms for the remainder of October.

Here's your plan for all-you-can-eat hot pot and unlimited matcha soft serve at Spring Shabu Shabu.

Watch the video 👇

Don’t sleep on Boston’s best deal: $24 all you can eat hot pot and unlimited matcha soft serve ice cream at Spring Shabu Shabu in Allston! 

$24 Unlimited Hot Pot + Matcha Soft Serve!

Try all-you-can-eat hot pot at Spring Shabu-Shabu in Brighton and use their Hot Pot 101 guide to master the experience.

Hot Pot Dining

 Check out this handy hot pot “how to” from Spring Shabu Shabu!
• https://www.springshabu.com/experience


Hot Pot 101

Customize your hot pot at Spring Shabu-Shabu with their sauce bar—try sesame, creamy ginger, or spicy mixes for extra flavor.

Sauce Mixing

My faves:
• Sesame sauce, creamy ginger sauce, a dash of minced garlic, sambal, and sweet chili 🌶️
• You can also add sauce to your broth for extra flavor!

Sauce Recs

Come with me to Spring Shabu Shabu in Allston,

where you can feast on all you can eat hot pot

Start off with your choice of broth and then head over to

load up your plate with a never ending selection of fresh vegetables.

Good thing you won't have FOMO because you can always keep going back for more.

hit up the sauce station to whip up some creative flavors.

Don't forget to leave some room for my personal favorite,

Make the most of this unbeatable deal and check it out yourself!

Here's your plan for a slow, cozy morning with coffee, antiques, and a lush botanical garden in Providence. Watch the video 👇

Who says the rain ruins summer days? Spend a cozy day in Providence, RI.

Slow Morning in Providence

Start your morning in Providence at Coffee Exchange, a cozy Fox Point café where you can savor expertly roasted coffee and even grab a bag of fresh beans for later.

Coffee break

Visit Coffee Exchange to fuel up before you start exploring. It’s a 5 min walk to the Providence River Walk area, so be sure to enjoy your coffee by the water if you can! 

💪🏽 Pro tip: buy some coffee beans while you’re there! 

Grab a coffee

Explore Nostalgia Antiques, a two-story treasure trove of vintage finds, trinkets, and collectibles. Don’t forget to haggle—many prices are negotiable!

Vintage Shopping

💪🏽 Pro tip: it’s ok to haggle prices at most antique stores! If you’re not sure, just ask if items are fixed price or whether they’d be willing to be flexible. 

Antiquing

Wander lush greenhouses and gardens at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center—don’t miss the koi pond or the park’s Japanese garden and friendly goats nearby.

Botanical garden visit

💪🏽 Pro tips
• Though the conservatory is the main thing to see, don’t skip out on the other greenhouses! They grow all sorts of things- 
see, don’t skip out on the other greenhouses! They grow all sorts of things- from figs to avocados to pineapples! 
• Visit the goat farm right outside the conservatory! These live action composters help take care of any invasive species. 
• After visiting the botanical center, check out the park campus! Visit the Temple to Music, Japanese gardens, and a carousel right next door 🙂


Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 

and I spent this cozy morning in Providence,

We started off our morning at Coffee Exchange on Wickenden Street,

a fantastic cafe where they roast on site and sell a whole bunch of beans as well.

this is some of the best coffee I've had in a minute.

where they had everything from statues to

vintage clothes and trinkets of all kinds.

so you'll never run out of things to explore.

I love antique stores because every piece tells its own story,

and it's a fun way to immerse yourself in times before our own.

we headed to Roger Williams Park Botanical Center.

We explored this beautiful Japanese garden,

and I got so lost in the lush of this conservatory that

I almost forgot I was smack in the middle of the city.

And look at these cuties in the koi pond.

I guarantee there's always something to look forward to in Providence

Here's your plan for enjoying dog-friendly outdoor beer garden fun with food trucks every Thursday. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy a dog friendly outdoor beer garden in the heart of JP every Thursday this summer!

Outdoor Beer Garden in JP

Relax at Loring Greenough House's outdoor beer garden in JP—bring a blanket, enjoy food trucks, dogs are welcome, and you can picnic on the lawn every Thursday this summer.

Outdoor Beer Garden

✅ Before you go
• Bring a picnic blanket to hang out on the Greenough’s sprawling lawn space 🧺
• Outside food is allowed!
• Pups are welcome 🐶
• Super transit accessible
🚍 39 bus
🚊 Green St on the Orange Line  

💪 Pro tips
• Hang on to any unused drink tokens- they’re valid all summer long! 
• Afterwards, stop by the outdoor patios at Vee Vee or Casa Verde (right across the street) to continue enjoying the summer vibes ☀️

Things to know

If you're looking for something fun to do in Jamaica Plain this summer,

check out Thursdays on the Lawn at the Loring Greenough House,

This fully outdoor beer garden is dog friendly,

and highlights community orgs and businesses.

We snagged a falafel plate from the Chubby Chickpea

and a grapefruit aperol spritz from this cute little mobile van.

This time we even discovered a hangout nook in the Hive mobile,

which was a perfect shelter from the sun.

So… come out to JP next Thursday and chase the summer feels!

The weather is warming, which means it's the perfect time to get out for a walk in Boston's most iconic neighborhoods! Check out these spots along the way for delicious bites, great shopping, and creative art! 

City Stroll in Back Bay and South End 

Start your city stroll with a fresh, savory bagel from Brick Street Bagels—get there early, as these popular bites sell out fast!

Bagels at Brick Street

✅ Before you go
• Make sure to get there early, these bagels sell out fast!

💪 Pro tips
• Try the rosemary sea salt bagel for a savory treat that melts in your mouth. 

Grab Bagels from Brick Street 

Stop by Madeleine's Candy Shop in the South End to sample delicious gummy candies, including the famous Swedish Bubs—perfect for a fun, flavorful treat during your walk.

Candy Shop Visit

✅ Before you go
• Make sure to bring a small cooler if you plan to buy chocolate candies on a warm day! 

💪 Pro tips
• Try the Swedish Bubs (it's behind the counter)! 

Visit Madeleine's for a sweet treat

Stroll down Newbury Street for top-notch shopping, unique boutiques, and café hopping in Boston's most stylish neighborhood.

Shopping on Newbury

✅ Before you go
•  Check out the shops you want to visit on https://www.newburystboston.com! 

💪 Pro tips
• If you go to Newbury on Sundays during the summer, they close down the road and you can walk in the street! 

Go Shopping on Newbury Street 

Stroll through Boston's Public Garden and have your portrait drawn by a talented local artist for a unique memento of your day.

Portrait Drawing

✅ Before you go
• Make sure to apply sunscreen and bring a hat! 

💪 Pro tips
• There are many local artists that do portraits in the Garden, make sure to walk around to find them! 

Get your portrait drawn at the Public Gardens 

Come spend the perfect day with me in Boston's Back Bay and South End.

We started the day by taking the T to Copley Station,

where we began our stroll to Boston's South End.

This neighborhood looks like it's straight out

of a movie with its historic brownstones,

Our first stop was South End Buttery and Brick Street Bagels,

where we picked up coffees and enjoyed our everything

and rosemary sea salt bagels on the patio.

so we stopped in Madeleine's for some gummy candies and got to try

We made our way to Newbury to do some shopping before

heading over to the Public Garden to taste test our candies.

we got our portrait drawn by a local artist

Next time you are wondering where to go for your city stroll,

check out Boston's Back Bay and South End!