{"id":2017202,"date":"2025-09-12T18:13:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2017202"},"modified":"2025-09-12T18:13:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T18:13:28","slug":"fall-outdoor-south-shore-things-to-do-music-beer-pumpkins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/fall-outdoor-south-shore-things-to-do-music-beer-pumpkins\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall outdoor South Shore things to do: Music, beer, pumpkins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Labor Day may be in the rearview mirror and the kids are back in school, but that doesn\u2019t mean the fun has to end. On the South Shore, September and October bring a different kind of energy \u2012 cooler air, colorful foliage and plenty of ways to get outside before winter sets in.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>From strolling through conservation land on a guided nature walk to spotting humpbacks and finbacks feeding off Stellwagen Bank, fall is one of the best times to enjoy the region. Add in outdoor beer gardens, live music under the lights and festivals that keep the party going well past summer, and you\u2019ll find that the South Shore is just hitting its stride.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Haven&#8217;t been to an outdoor concert yet this year? <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/levitatebackyard.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/levitatebackyard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Levitate Backyard Concert Series<\/a> isn&#8217;t over yet. (Most shows are even free)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>When and where:<\/strong> Various dates in September and October, Levitate Backyard, 1871 Ocean St., Marshfield<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/levitatebrand\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/levitatebrand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Levitate Surf Shop<\/a> is best known for launching the massive <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/levitatemusicfestival.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/levitatemusicfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Levitate Music &amp; Arts Festival<\/a>, which each July transforms the Marshfield Fairgrounds into one of New England\u2019s biggest music and arts gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Backyard Concert Series<\/strong> is its more intimate offshoot: a relaxed, open-air venue tucked behind the surf shop that keeps the music going throughout the fall.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alongside live performances, visitors can grab food from local vendors, enjoy craft drinks and soak up the crisp early-fall evenings under the lights.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s lineup includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sept 11: Mini Yellow Witches \/ \u201990s Nostalgia Night<\/li>\n<li>Sept 12: Blue Light Bandits<\/li>\n<li>Sept 13: Mike Pinto<\/li>\n<li>Sept 17: Sam Chase<\/li>\n<li>Sept 18: Lindsey Buck with Thirsty Boots Duo<\/li>\n<li>Sept 19: Gracie Grace &amp; All the Good Boys<\/li>\n<li>Sept 20: Double Tiger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oct 3: Steve Rondo<\/li>\n<li>Oct 4: Greg Loftus<\/li>\n<li>Oct 5: Total Strangers<\/li>\n<li>Oct 6: Dudemanbro<\/li>\n<li>Oct 7: Deer Tick with Gymshorts<\/li>\n<li>Oct 10: Maya Manuela<\/li>\n<li>Oct 11: Miss Julia Violet<\/li>\n<li>Oct 12: The Crowded Table<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>Admission is free for most shows. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/levitatebackyard.com\/events-calendar\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">levitatebackyard.com\/events-calendar<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotledger.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2025\/09\/09\/free-things-to-do-weekend-south-shore-ma-festivals-food-music\/86054384007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">7 (yes, 7!) weekend things to do on the South Shore: Chowdafest, Beerfest, Porchfest, more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When and where: <\/strong>Saturday, Sept. 13, noon to 10 p.m. Widowmaker Brewing, 220 Wood Road, Braintree<\/p>\n<p>Widowmaker Brewing celebrates eight years with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/massbrewbros.com\/event\/widowmaker-8th-anniversary-party\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/massbrewbros.com\/event\/widowmaker-8th-anniversary-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an all-day outdoor party<\/a> featuring guest taps, giveaways and live music, including an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ozzy.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ozzy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ozzy Osbourne<\/a> tribute set by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ozzy.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ozzy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blizzard of Ozzy<\/a> at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Widowmaker opened its Braintree taproom in 2017 and expanded with a second location in Brighton in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is free, with food and beer available for purchase. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.widowmakerbrewing.com\/about-us\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.widowmakerbrewing.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">widowmakerbrewing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/international\/archive\/2015\/04\/how-the-beer-garden-came-to-be\/391343\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/international\/archive\/2015\/04\/how-the-beer-garden-came-to-be\/391343\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beer gardens<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oktoberfesttours.com\/oktoberfest\/history-of-oktoberfest\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oktoberfesttours.com\/oktoberfest\/history-of-oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oktoberfest<\/a> keep local breweries and taprooms busy straight into fall<\/h2>\n<p>Breweries keep the season lively with outdoor seating, food trucks and music \u2012 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/splitrockbeer.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"splitrockbeer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Split Rock in Cohasset and its new North Scituate location<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/stellwagenbeer.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"stellwagenbeer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellwagen<\/a> in Marshfield, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/untoldbrewing.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"untoldbrewing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Untold<\/a> in Scituate and Plymouth, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/barrelhousez.net\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"barrelhousez.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barrel House Z<\/a> in Weymouth, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/secondwindbrewing.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"secondwindbrewing.com\">Second Wind<\/a> in Plymouth and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/vitaminseabrewing.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"vitaminseabrewing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vitamin Sea<\/a> in Weymouth and Plymouth all pour pints under the autumn sky, while the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerbrewing.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mayflowerbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mayflower Brewing Co.<\/a> Beer Garden at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pinehills.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"pinehills.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Pinehills<\/a> in Plymouth runs through mid-October. Several layer in Oktoberfest events, giving beer lovers even more reason to raise a stein.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Flavors of fall fuel farm fun: Pumpkins smashed from cranes, a corn maze, hayrides<\/h2>\n<p>Fall farm traditions add another layer of fun. In Scituate, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.randcfarm.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.randcfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">R &amp; C Farms<\/a> draws families for its Pumpkin Drop Festival on Columbus Day weekend, complete with candy-filled pumpkins smashed from cranes, a corn maze, hayrides and a farm market.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/65cf2a46e294251efac8980d44d4354bd635d5ce\/c=112-0-1889-1333\/local\/-\/media\/2020\/10\/28\/Quincy\/ghows-WL-200928196-5ef81750.jpg 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/ac20add3f92adfd1d6e695591937e6e42c30dd09\/c=500-0-1500-1333\/local\/-\/media\/2020\/10\/28\/Quincy\/ghows-WL-200928196-5ef81750.jpg 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/-mm-\/3d93021e91b0ec7a084ab7d527e0eff44827b6fb\/c=0-104-2000-1229\/local\/-\/media\/2020\/10\/28\/Quincy\/ghows-WL-200928196-5ef81750.jpg 16:9\" image-alt=\"Families explore the Sauchuk's Corn Maze in Plympton on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.\" credit=\"Alyssa Stone\/The Enterprise\" caption=\"Families explore the Sauchuk's Corn Maze in Plympton.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nearby, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sauchukmaze.com\/\">Sauchuk\u2019s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch<\/a> in Plympton opens Sept. 13 with acres of winding paths and pick-your-own pumpkins, while October brings cranberry bog tours out of Carver, where visitors can watch the iconic wet harvest.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>Not quite ready for fall? How about a sunflower maze instead? <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wardsberryfarm.com\/sunflower-maze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ward&#8217;s Berry Farm<\/a> in Sharon, for the second year, has a maze on a one-acre parcel. It might be the happiest maze on earth. The maze is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, but children 3 and under are free. This maze is\u00a0not for picking, though there is a separate field for that. To check out all the other things going on at Ward&#8217;s, go to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wardsberryfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wardsberryfarm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">King Richard\u2019s Faire<\/h2>\n<p><strong>When and where:<\/strong> Weekends through Sunday, Oct. 19, including Columbus Day (Oct. 13), 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5 Pine St., Carver.<\/p>\n<p>Carver\u2019s Renaissance village spans 80 wooded acres and features jousting tournaments, stage shows, fire eaters, magicians, musicians and more than 100 artisan shops. Food stands serve classics like turkey legs and craft beverages, and visitors are welcome to attend in costume.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is $46 for adults, $26 for children ages 4\u201311, and free for kids under 4. Parking is free. For more information, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingrichardsfaire.net?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">kingrichardsfaire.net<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Paddle your way to inner peace<\/h2>\n<p>Fall is an ideal season for paddling: the air is crisp, the waterways calmer and foliage reflections all the more vivid. The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsrwa.org\/get-outdoors\/outdoor-adventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North and South Rivers Watershed Association<\/a> offers flexible guided experiences \u2012 from single-day or multi-day Kayak Adventures with certified guides, to ecology-rich programs that mix paddling with water testing and wildlife spotting<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/08\/NPAL\/84511683007-070805-gd-quincy-kayaks-10.JPG bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/08\/NPAL\/84511683007-070805-gd-quincy-kayaks-10.JPG?crop=2999,2250,x0,y1350 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/08\/NPAL\/84511683007-070805-gd-quincy-kayaks-10.JPG?crop=2999,4001,x0,y249 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/07\/08\/NPAL\/84511683007-070805-gd-quincy-kayaks-10.JPG?crop=2999,1687,x0,y2025 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Greg Derr\/The Patriot Ledger\" caption=\"Quincy kids signed up for the Quincy Parks Department summer boating lessons at the Ryan Boathouse on Blacks Creek kayak along the inland tidal bay.\" orientation=\"vertical\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For self-guided paddlers, check out, the association&#8217;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canoe and Kayak Guide<\/a> at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsrwa.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nsrwa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSRWA.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t count out an ocean swim: Trade a cold dip on a warm day for a warm-as-it-gets dip on a cool day<\/h2>\n<p>The beaches themselves remain a fall draw.<\/p>\n<p>Nantasket in Hull, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/duxburybeachpark.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"duxburybeachpark.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duxbury Beach<\/a>, Scituate\u2019s town beaches, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/marshfieldpolice.org\/marshfield-beaches\/pages\/beach-descriptions\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"marshfieldpolice.org\/marshfield-beaches\/pages\/beach-descriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marshfield\u2019s stretch from Rexhame to Brant Rock<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/seeplymouth.com\/listing\/plymouth-beaches\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"seeplymouth.com\/listing\/plymouth-beaches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plymouth\u2019s Long Beach<\/a> are all open year-round.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>The lifeguards and snack bars shut down after Labor Day, but so do the parking fees, making September and October prime months for long shoreline walks.<\/p>\n<p>At Nantasket, some comfort stations remain open, and the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/aragoncarousel.com\/visit-paragon-carouse\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"aragoncarousel.com\/visit-paragon-carouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paragon Carousel<\/a> spins weekends into early October with reduced hours. And if you\u2019re tempted by a late swim, September usually brings the warmest ocean water of the year to the Northeast, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seatemperature.org\/north-america\/united-states\/boston.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.seatemperature.org\/north-america\/united-states\/boston.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">averaging 65\u201369 degrees<\/a> Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotledger.com\/story\/lifestyle\/things-to-do\/2025\/09\/05\/farmers-market-fall-2025-south-shore-ma-when-hours\/85938791007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farmers markets<\/a> and festivals art home in autumn<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotledger.com\/story\/lifestyle\/things-to-do\/2025\/09\/05\/farmers-market-fall-2025-south-shore-ma-when-hours\/85938791007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farmers markets<\/a> don\u2019t all close up when summer ends, as many South Shore towns keep theirs running well into October, and some even later.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/hinghamfarmersmarket.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"hinghamfarmersmarket.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hingham\u2019s market<\/a> stretches all the way to the Saturday before Thanksgiving, while Hanover runs monthly through November and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/braintreefarmersmarket.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"braintreefarmersmarket.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Braintree caps its season<\/a> with a special Thanksgiving indoor market.<\/p>\n<p>Closer to the coast, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cohassetfarmersmarket.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"cohassetfarmersmarket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cohasset<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/scituatefarmersmarket.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"scituatefarmersmarket.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scituate<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/plymouthfarmersmarket.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"plymouthfarmersmarket.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plymouth<\/a> all continue into late October, with vendors bringing in Kingston\u2019s first-Sunday market also carries through October, and Quincy\u2019s downtown market runs on Fridays into the fall as well.<\/p>\n<p>Together, they give South Shore residents plenty of chances to stock up on local produce, baked goods and crafts even after the beach crowds have gone home.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">10 local farmers markets still open: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotledger.com\/story\/lifestyle\/things-to-do\/2025\/09\/05\/farmers-market-fall-2025-south-shore-ma-when-hours\/85938791007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apples, squash and other goodies<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Labor Day isn&#8217;t the end of the whale watching season<\/h2>\n<p>Whale watching off the South Shore is one of the season\u2019s biggest natural spectacles.<\/p>\n<p>In the summer months, humpbacks, finbacks and minkes flock to Stellwagen Bank and Cape Cod Bay to feed on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sand_lance\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sand_lance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sand lance<\/a>,<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stellwagen.noaa.gov\/visit\/whalewatching\/what-species-will-i-see.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stellwagen.noaa.gov\/visit\/whalewatching\/what-species-will-i-see.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> making June through August the peak time for sightings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the fall, whales begin their migration south, so numbers taper, but early to mid-October can still bring memorable encounters as humpbacks breach against a backdrop of autumn skies.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/03\/NPAL\/85962395007-090325-gdfeatures-06.JPG bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/03\/NPAL\/85962395007-090325-gdfeatures-06.JPG?crop=2379,1783,x310,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/03\/NPAL\/85962395007-090325-gdfeatures-06.JPG?crop=1338,1783,x831,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/09\/03\/NPAL\/85962395007-090325-gdfeatures-06.JPG?crop=2999,1687,x0,y48 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Greg Derr\/The Patriot Ledger\" caption=\"Leaving port, a Captain John boat leaves Plymouth Harbor on a whale watching excursion on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.captjohn.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.captjohn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Captain John Boats<\/a> departs from 10 Town Wharf in Plymouth through October, with trips running Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Tours last about 3\u00bd to 4 hours and are led by naturalists, offering close-up looks at whales before they head south for the winter.<\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2025-09-12 08:45:14 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2025-09-12 08:45:14 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.patriotledger.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Labor Day may be in the rearview mirror and the kids are back in school, but that doesn\u2019t mean the fun has to end. On the South Shore, September and October bring a different kind of energy \u2012 cooler air, colorful foliage and plenty of ways to get outside before winter sets in. 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