Maine Wraps Up 2025 Foliage Season with Vibrant Coastal Colors

October 15, 2025 – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has released its final foliage report for the season, indicating peak and past-peak conditions throughout most of Maine. As the weekend approaches, central and coastal areas are nearing peak color, with leaf drop now ranging from 70–100 percent.

This Week’s Foliage Outlook

“This is Maine’s weekend,” said Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson “With the holiday traffic behind us, it’s the perfect time to take a leisurely scenic drive, hike or bike ride and enjoy the colors with fewer crowds. Even ‘past peak’ remains beautifully colorful and photo-worthy. As ‘Vacationland’ prepares to put the trees to bed and we wrap up another fall foliage season, let’s thank all of the leaf lovers and everyone who celebrates Maine in the fall. There is still time to enjoy fall-inspired events and activities this upcoming weekend.” .

The final weeks of fall bring plenty of ways to explore Maine’s colors and communities:

• Gear Again Festival – Oct. 18
  Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy this community gear swap event hosted by Maine GearShare in Brunswick. The day features live music, food, and sustainable recreation programming that encourages reuse and responsible outdoor adventure.
• Mount Desert Island Marathon – Oct. 19
  Runners from around the world travel to Maine for this scenic marathon and half-marathon that winds through Acadia National Park and along the island’s rugged coastline.
• Last day of the season at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – Oct. 19
  Celebrate the final day of the season at Boothbay’s award-winning gardens. Visitors can enjoy late blooms, vibrant fall foliage, and peaceful trails before the gardens close for the year.
• OgunquitFest – Oct. 24–26
  Looking ahead, this beloved seaside festival features a craft fair, classic car show, ghostly tours and a children’s Halloween parade in the heart of Ogunquit.
• Harvest on the Harbor – Oct. 30–Nov. 1
  Maine’s signature food and drink festival invites everyone to experience the state’s culinary talent with opportunities to taste Maine Lobster Chef of the Year competition dishes, sip spirits from Maine Distillers Guild, as well as Maine wines and beers, and slurp oysters from over 30 growers from up and down the coast. .
• Scenic road trip idea – Maine’s coastal byways
  For a final foliage road trip, explore Maine’s stunning coastal routes — the Schoodic National Scenic Byway, Bold Coast National Scenic Byway, and Acadia All-American Road. Each offers a different take on Maine’s maritime beauty, from the working harbors and quiet villages of the Schoodic Peninsula to the dramatic ocean cliffs of the Bold Coast and the sweeping vistas of Acadia National Park. With fewer crowds and lingering color, these drives capture the best of coastal Maine in late October.

Fall Foliage Traveler Tips

• Embrace the coast – Coastal Maine offers extended color and smaller crowds late in the season.
• Soak up spooky charm – Many seaside towns celebrate with Halloween parades, haunted walks, and harvest markets.
• Dress in layers – Coastal breezes can be brisk; pack for changing temperatures throughout the day.
• End on a high note – Capture your final foliage photos at sunset for warm, golden light over the water.

Foliage fans can follow the season on Maine’s official foliage website where weekly reports are available online and by email. Capture and share fall adventures by tagging photos with #MaineFoliage on social media. Stay inspired through the Maine Fall Foliage Facebook and Instagram accounts featuring fresh images and seasonal activities from across the state. For more fall trip ideas and travel planning resources, go to www.visitmaine.com.