Townshend Pumpkin Festival
Townshend, on the common
http://www.townshendvermont.org
802 365-7506
Oct. 19, 10a–4p: A country fair with a craft show, pumpkin decorating contest, Halloween costume parade, pumpkin pie contest, food vendors, pony rides, and pumpkin pie sale.
Keene Pumpkin Festival
Central Square, Keene, N.H.
http://www.pumpkinfestival.org
Oct. 27, noon–7p: A magical day in downtown Keene featuring more than 3,000 jack-o’-lanterns.