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This Week's Fall Family Fun in the Plymouth Area

By Erin Michael, Plymouth MA Macaroni Kid Publisher September 8, 2024

Are you ready for fall? Got your pumpkin spice latte brewing and pumpkins all around your house? Then, you're in luck! Here are 5 fall fun events to do with kids this week! 

1. PYO at Sauchuk's Farm 

PYO Apples are now available at Sauchuk's Farm for a limited time! The orchard will be open 9/1, 9/2, 9/7, 9/8, 9/14, and 9/15. After 9/15, in order to pick apples you will need to purchase admission to the Corn Maze. Hours for picking are 9am-4pm, and the last admission will be allowed at 3:30. Wagon rides will be provided to take you to and from the orchard. Cider donuts, cider, water, and coffee will be available in the barn. There will be no admission allowed to any of the play areas. 

Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am-4:00pm

2. Marshfield Lobsterfest 

Marshfield LobsterFest is a tasteful, fun celebration of all things coastal and local! This event originated in 2019 in an effort to support our local lobstermen and highlight Marshfield's natural beauty! Don't miss out on this great event. There will be over 40 artisan vendors, over 10 food and beverage vendors, games, a KidZ Zone, marine education and FUN! Please visit the website parking, bag policy, and general event information: https://marshfieldlobsterfest.com/.

3. 2nd Annual Touch a Truck

Join D&J Enterprise for their 2nd Annual Touch A Truck fundraiser! There will be lots of trucks, emergency vehicles, and equipment. There will also be face painting, raffles, and food trucks. All proceeds will be donated to Turning Point, a non-profit organization and all non-perishable food items will be donated to Shane Gives Thanks Food Pantry. Saturday, 11:00am-3:00pm

4. King Richard's Fair 

Entertainment, exciting rides, and challenging games abound on the Faire’s enchanting 80-acre wooded site.  Be enthralled by our minstrels, acrobats, fire eaters, aerialists, and larger-than-life-size puppets. Hundreds of talented performers entertain our patrons simultaneously on eight vibrant stages and in the lanes. The King’s daring knights battle on horseback thrice daily in jousting tournaments and bawdy beggars compete in mud - and so much more! Saturday and Sunday, 10:30-6:00pm

5. Mayflower Waterfront Beer Garden at the Hedge House

Experience the perfect blend of craft brews, scenic splendor, and historic significance by visiting the Mayflower Waterfront Beer Garden at the Hedge House this Summer! Mayflower is brewing some good with the Plymouth Antiquarian Society, Plymouth’s largest organization dedicated to preserving historic houses and landmarks. A portion of every beverage sale at the beer garden goes back to the 1809 Hedge House! Friday and Saturday, 3:00-8:00pm

When visiting events and local businesses, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all your friends!