The heat, blooming plants, biting insects, flies and traffic jams – gone! Crowded malls, grocery stores, parks and campgrounds are somewhat abandoned until next spring.

I’ll like to think, fall was created to purge the earth of harmful disease causing bacterial. As well as, a playground for brave adventurous folks like myself, who enjoy the feel of chilly air on their face and snow crackling under their feet?
Since childhood the most fascinating fall event to watch was, the transformation of lustrous green leaf-trees; that gradually changed colors until it was totally naked for the winter. Mmm…butt naked!

For the time being, fall is king. It’s a great time to attend festivals, county fairs and participate in winter sports, or take walks in a forest, a park, or on a beach. I also like camping during the months of September through November.

I’m sure if you look, you can found many fall activities in your own city. However, if you live in Maryland here are a few events that occur within and nearby during the fall.

Annapolis Maryland – The Maryland Renaissance Festival begins Aug. 27 and ends Oct. 23.
Alexandria Virginia – The King Street Art Festival is used as a fall season kickoff. Although, it was held Sep. 17 and end Sep. 18. There are on-going events and festivals being held. Browse through their calendar to find out what’s happening now.
Maryland Fall Festivals – These festivals are held in various cities to celebrate books, food, drinks, and fall fun. The first three festivals was held Sep. 17 and end Sep. 25. However, Taste of Bethesda Maryland begins Oct. 1. And Deep Creek Maryland’s Autumn Glory Festival, Oakland begins Oct. 12 and ends Oct 16.
Kings Dominion – The Great Pumpkin Fest begin Sep. 24 and ends Oct. 30.
Six Flags America-Baltimore/Washington DC – Fright Fest weekends begin Sep. 24 and ends Oct. 31.
Baltimore Maryland – If you aren’t hibernating for the fall. Baltimore City offers over 300 free events during the fall which begin Sep. 30 and ends Oct. 31.
Virginia’s Fall Festivals – These events are held in various cities. The first begins in Richmond Virginia on Oct. 7 and ends Oct. 9.
Annapolis Maryland – The United States Sailboat Show begins Oct. 6 and ends Oct. 10.
Biglerville Pennsylvania – The 52nd National Apple Harvest Festival begins Oct. 1 and ends Oct. 2. This festival resumes Oct. 8 and ends Oct. 9.
Baltimore Maryland – Fleet Week & Air Show with Blue Angels. A dozen U.S. and Canadian vessels will be docked at Inner Harbor, Locust Point and Fells Point. This event begins Oct. 10 and ends Oct 17, 2016.
Gaithersburg Maryland – Sugarloaf Crafts Festival begins Oct. 14 and ends Oct. 16.
Hershey Pennsylvania – Halloween Event, Hershey Park in the Dark begins Oct. 14 and ends Oct 30.
Solomon’s Island Maryland – 19th annual Calvert County Fall Farm Festival various locations. Events begins Oct. 15 and ends Oct. 16.
Baltimore Maryland – Baltimore Craft Beer Festival begins Oct 22 @ noon and ends 5:45pm.
Mount Vernon – Fall Harvest Family Days begins Oct. 22 and ends Oct. 23.
North Beach Maryland – 7th annual Halloween Boo Bash begins Oct. 29 from 3 to 5pm. Also, see Goosebumps at the Drive-In Movie at dusk.
Nassau Delaware – World Championship Punkin Chunkin begins Nov. 4 and ends Nov. 6.
What are your thoughts regarding fall? Do you park your wonderful self near the closest fireplace, or bundle up and brave the cold with an adventurous spirit?