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This year we are tossing our kiddie Halloween party tradition to the side for an overnight outing at the Keene, NH Pumpkin Festival. We had gone – pre baby – about 5 years ago. On that night, 27,000 Jack o Lanterns lined the streets. It really was something to see.
The festival includes a pie eating contest, a seed spitting contest and several food vendors with traditional fall favorites like apple pie, apple cider and kettle corn.
Lodging in the area is quite hard to come by. It is about a 2 1/2 hour trip one way from the South Shore. You may luck out like we did through a cabin/house rental for the weekend. If you find a B&B – make sure they are kid friendly….as some inns only take children if they absolutely have to.
It was sufficiently chilly in Keene on our last trip in October. I would recommend hats, coats and mittens.
Here are the Festival details:
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Great idea! We’re going too!
Comment by Lillian August 31, 2008 @ 1:51 pmNow that looks cool! I might have to see if we can make the ride. We have a cabin in Antrim we could stay at. Not too close…but close enough!
Comment by Jen September 4, 2008 @ 10:25 pmWe had a great pumpkin carving event in October and we have events (**FREE w/admission & always free to MASS AUDUBON memeber**) the second sunday of every month. In Dec. we are doing Bird Ornament Painting! Should be fun. Check out or site. Also, we have a toddler program every Tues. for 4 bucks – (or 3 for members) return to sanitiy. Check it out at – http://web.massaudubon.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=12721.0&dlv_id=17861
Comment by Sharon November 14, 2008 @ 11:32 am