You can take in the work of artists who’ve created work from more than 7,000 carved pumpkins during the Great Jack o’Lantern Blaze in New York or get a bird’s eye view of the foliage during the Natchez Balloon Festival in Mississippi. Of course, there are also lots of unbeatable falls treats to be tried, from the signature fruit at the National Apple Harvest Festival in Pennsylvania to craft brews at Leavenworth, Washington’s Oktoberfest. If you’re planning a leaf-peeping trip, a last-minute vacation, or just want to stay close to home, these fall festivals will inspire a special day out with friends or family.