What’s There to Do During the Autumn on Cape Cod?

For Cape Cod residents, the autumn months usher in cooler temperatures, stunning foliage, and plenty of activities to do this season. Below are several ideas for enjoying all that the fall season has to offer on the Cape.

Biking is particularly enjoyable during the fall months due to pleasant weather. The 25-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail offers plenty of picturesque views of ponds, bogs, and salt marshes to discover along the journey through towns such as Brewster, Dennis, Eastham, and Orleans.

High school boys varsity football games are a staple of Friday evenings, including Barnstable High School. Home games at the high school at 744 W. Main St. in Hyannis are on Oct. 3, 17, and 31. General admission is less than $10.

The Wellfleet OysterFest during the weekend of Oct. 18-19 celebrates the region's seafood heritage with events like an oyster-shucking contest. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this popular community gathering.

Yarmouth offers a Sand Sculpture Trail to discover. The trail features sculptures by Sean Fitzpatrick across 30 locations until mid-October. The sculptures will be exhibited until the weekend of Indigenous Peoples' Day, or Columbus Day, Oct. 11-13.