October is here, and with it comes the beautiful fall season, which has already started to turn the Cape Cod area into a sea of yellows, oranges, reds and golds. Of all the areas to visit during the fall months, Cape Cod needs to be on your list. Not only are there tons of local events to enjoy, you will fall in love with the natural beauty that showcases Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Family Fun

Below you can browse a small sampling of the local events and things to do on Cape Cod in October:

October 1-31
Pumpkin Patch, pumpkins for sale all month at the First Congregational Church, Chatham. 508-945-0800.

October 3 & 10
Walking Tours of Sandwich Village, 9:30am. Free. Rain cancels. Meet at the Sandwich Glass Museum, 129 Main Street, Sandwich. 508-888-0251.

October 4 & 11
Great Music on Sundays @5, 5pm. Wonderful Counselors 10/4, Outer Cape Chorale Chamber Singers 10/11. $15, under 12 free. Unitarian-Universalist Meeting House, 236 Commercial Street, Provincetown.

October 7 & 21
Chatham Lighthouse Tour, 1pm-3:30pm. Children under 5 not allowed above the base. Chatham Lighthouse, Chatham.

October 9, 10 & 11
By the Bay Fine Arts and Craft Show, 10am-5pm. Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster.

October 10 & 11
31st Annual Yarmouth Seaside Festival, 10am-on. Kid’s rides, games, moonwalk, face painting, live music, food, entertainment and much more. Parade at 12pm and fireworks at 8pm on Sunday. Free admission. Most events take place at the Laurence MacArthur Elementary School, Route 28, South Yarmouth. Schedule at http://www.yarmouthseasidefestival.com/

“CapePOPS! Ultimate Gershwin”, 8pm 10/10 and 3pm 10/11. Performance by the Cape Symphony. Barnstable Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis. 508-362-1111.

October 10-30
Scary & Not-So-Scary Hay Rides. Scary Friday, Saturday & Sunday night; Not-So-Scary Saturday & Sunday afternoon. Tobey Farm, 352 Route 6A, Dennis. 508-385-2930.

October 17 & 18
9th Annual Wellfleet Oyster Fest, 10am-5pm. Festival on Main Street, Family/children’s area featuring clowns, moon bounce, face painting, crafts and more. Great food, entertainment and the shuck-off contest. All events take place in Wellfleet, most along Main St. Schedule at http://www.wellfleetoysterfest.org/

October 23 & 24
Wellfleet Scholarship Auction, Friday 6pm-9pm preview & silent auction; Saturday live auction 7:30pm-10pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Wellfleet Council on Aging, 715 Old King’s Highway, Wellfleet.

Cape Cod Real Estate

If you would enjoy living in an area that is family oriented, hosts many fun events, showcases breathtaking natural beauty, and provides nearly perfect year around weather, then start by searching Cape Cod homes for sale. You can learn about the Cape Cod community, request our detailed Cape Cod relocation guide, and enjoy our Cape Cod condo buying tips by contacting me, Steve Clay, your Cape Cod expert Realtor.

Until next time,
Steve