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🎃 12 experiences to add to your Boston fall bucket list

Create your own fall bucket list using this round up of 12 fall-tastic events and expereinces.

The pumpkin decor at Wilson Farms.

Things are about to get scary busy in Boston.

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The first day of fall is Saturday, Sept. 23. To celebrate the start of the autumnal equinox, we’ve found a few events and experiences that will surely have you saying “oh my gourd.”

Pumpkin Palooza | Friday, Sept. 29 | 7-11 p.m. | Lamplighter Brewing, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free to attend | Festivities include pumpkin treats, pumpkin decorating in the back taproom, and fresh pours of David S. Pumpkins. Pro tip: Don’t forget to ask for a cinnamon sugar rim.

Spice Blend Class | Friday, Sept. 29 | 6-8 p.m. | More Than Words Bookstore, 242 E. Berkeley St. | $40 | Make your own pumpkin spice blend.

Harvest Party | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Boston Public Market | $50+ | Shop the local vendors + see New England’s largest pumpkins.

Pumpkin Flower Arranging Workshop | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Castle Island Brewing, 31 Astor Ave., Norwood | $77 | Tickets include one drink + the interactive workshop with all the tools, florals, and ceramic pumpkin vase.

Fall Fest | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 5-8 p.m. | Kendall/MIT Open Space, 292 Main St., Cambridge | Free | Enjoy stargazing with MIT Astrogazers, live music, yard games, fall food favorites, and make your own sea salt scrub.

Pumpkin Painting | Monday, Oct. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | High Street Place | $35 | Tickets include up to three small or one medium-to-large size pumpkin to decorate with any design or pattern.

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