Local Fall Attractions You Don’t Want to Miss
10 Oct 2017 by Hillary Gaynor

The sights of autumn are turning up in decorations, festivals, and the dazzling of colors of the fall foliage. Whether you’re a local or first-time visitor searching for an enjoyable activity, you will want to make note of some of these events happening around the region. As I often mention to home buyers searching across the area, “the New Hampshire and southern Maine regions have much to offer.”

Happening Around the Area

  • October 2017 (whole month) – 6+ Acre Corn Maze, Scamman Farm, Stratham, NH
    This corn maze is fun during the day or a Friday night with lots of twists and turns in the paths through cornstalks towering up to 12-foot in height.
  • October 12-15, 2017 – New Hampshire Film Festival, Portsmouth, NH
    More than 100 films will be screened during the event. The festival includes a Young Filmmaker’s Workshop and closing ceremonies with presentation of the Granny Awards.
  • October 14, 2017 – New Hampshire Brew Fest, Portsmouth, NH
    Admission includes entry, sampler cup, beer samples, live music and entertainment with three sessions at Redhook Ale Brewery.
  • October 14, 2017 – Family Fun Day, Stratham, NH
    This “Old-Home Day”- style community event for adults and children has it all when it comes to fun. From face painting and bubble soccer to live music and a colorful fireworks display at the end of the day. The event is a joint collaboration between Stratham Parks and Recreation and Stratham Memorial School PTO.
  • October 14, 2017 – York Harvestfest & Kidsfest, York Beach, ME
    Live music, local food, and juried crafters and old-fashioned market vendors fill this festival. The Kidsfest includes horse-drawn wagon rides, a pumpkin stroll, face painting, storytelling, and so much more. There’s something for the whole family.
  • October 16-22, 2017 – Harvest on the Harbor, Portland, ME
    Your taste buds will delight in feasting on culinary creations from some of Maine’s top chefs. The events include sampling at the marketplace, the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition, and Grand Tasting on the Harbor.
  • October 20-22, 2107 – OgunquitFest, Ogunquit, ME
    Pumpkin decorating, scarecrow contest, costume parade, classic car show, craft show, wagon rides and more.
  • October 29, 2017 – Portland Comic Expo, Portland, ME
    Casablanca Comics presents the 2017 Portland Comic Expo, a one-day show featuring comic artists, dealers, cosplay, and programming.

This is just a small sampling of the treats and attractions you’ll experience during the fall season across New Hampshire and southern Maine. Be sure to come and experience all the region has to offer—any season of the year. Year-round there is much to see, do, and experience. It’s a beautiful place to live, work, and play. If you’re interested in calling this area your home it would be an honor to assist you with your house search. Schedule an appointment with Hillary Gaynor today.

Hillary Gaynor

I grew up in Centerbrook, CT so I am a New England girl at heart. I moved out to Washington State to attend college and received my degree in psychology. While in Washington, I developed a deep passion for the outdoors including golfing, biking, hiking, kayaking, and skiing. I even climbed Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier. I moved to New Hampshire in 2002 to attend UNH in which I received my master’s degree as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I worked as a therapist for a while at a state agency. I eventually decided to make an important life change and pursue my interest in real estate. I was interested in real estate investing and this led me to get my real estate license. It felt like the perfect balance of being able to still focus on helping others and my other passion of real estate. My husband, Jamie, is a geologist and works for an environmental company. We have two daughters and currently live in Stratham, NH.

Hillary decided to become a Realtor because she has a genuine passion and excitement for real estate and for helping people. With Hillary’s general personality and her background of being a therapist she is really able to assist you through your real estate transaction, which can be a stressful and complicated process, but also enjoyable. One of her greatest assets is her ability to listen. Hillary will listen to your needs and concerns and will work with you to achieve your goal. Hillary has exceptional communication skills, which can also help in the negotiation process. It is important to Hillary to build relationships with trust and respect, not only with her clients but also with other people that she works with. Hillary understands and will be part of the entire real estate transaction and be present to your needs, so that you have less anxiety and get the most from the process, a successful deal! Whether you are selling, purchasing, or investing; with Hillary’s experience and knowledge of real estate and market conditions and her overall enjoyment for real estate and working with people, she can and will provide you with great real estate deals again and again!

When we are working together; I will -

listen seek to understand your needs, concerns, motivations, expectations, and your individual situations
be available to you and reachable
be committed to helping you and reaching your goals
be competent in helping you make important decisions provide professional help in managing the details
always keep you informed through the real estate process
provide education about the process and the events that will occur during the transaction
work to ensure that each transaction progresses smoothly and in a timely manner
provide information and a comfortable environment for you to make important decisions


I am an exceptional communicator and negotiator. Whether you are selling, purchasing, or investing – I will use my knowledge and experience of the current real estate market conditions to give you a great real estate deal every time.