Mashpee Commons Fall Fest Returns This Week

MASHPEE, MA — It's autumn on Cape Cod and Mashpee Commons has plans to kick off the season with its annual Fall Fest.

The Fall Fest, a "celebration of free Autumn-inspired entertainment for all ages," will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Steeple Street will be closed to vehicles between The Black Dog and Panera Bread for the duration of the event, officials said.

Scheduled activities will "provide a broad array of family-friendly entertainment, including sidewalk shopping, music, art, contests and fall food selections."

Here's what officials said will be included at the event:

• "Pumpkin Painting: (Beginning at 11a.m.) Paint & take home your own sugar pumpkin thanks to the students of the National Honors Art Society. Free, while pumpkin supplies last.

• Instagram Gift Card Contest & Photo Wall: Take a photo during Fall Fest at the Commons! Post your photo to Instagram and tag @MashpeeCommons for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to the Mashpee Commons merchant of your choice. *Winners announced on Instagram on Sunday 10/13.

• Live Music in Central Square: (From 1-3 p.m.) “Beautiful 2sday” will perform!

• Touch-A-Truck: (From 12-2 p.m.) Courtesy of the Mashpee Fire Department.

• Face Painting and Balloon Twisting"

“Fall Fest at Mashpee Commons has become one of Cape Cod’s signature autumn events, attracting thousands of attendees for a day of fall-themed fun and entertainment,” said Krysten Kelliher, Marketing Director, Mashpee Commons.

“We look forward to welcoming visitors of all ages to Fall Fest, as well as to the many upcoming special events at Mashpee Commons to celebrate the start of the 2024 holiday season.”

A complete list of Mashpee Commons events can be found here.