Fall Foliage Colors Advancing Toward Peak Throughout Maine this Upcoming Holiday Weekend

October 8, 2025 – The fifth 2025 Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) indicates high color change (70-100 percent) throughout  Maine, with moderate to high (50-70 percent) leaf drop.

This Week’s Foliage Outlook 

“Maine is approaching peak foliage conditions heading into the holiday weekend. Vibrant fall colors are unfolding across the state, especially in the central, coastal, and southern regions, where leaves remain plentiful and intact. It’s an ideal time for leaf-peeping enthusiasts to plan outdoor adventures and enjoy the many fall events happening statewide over the next couple of weeks before foliage passes its peak,” said Gale Ross, Maine’s fall foliage spokesperson.

Follow the 2025 Maine fall foliage forecast this season and take advantage of autumn events, activities, and tips for colorful road trips throughout Maine. With Indigenous Peoples’ Day approaching, the long holiday weekend is an ideal time to enjoy Maine’s crisp fall weather, vibrant foliage and seasonal festivals.

• Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the University of Maine Farmington. Gather on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 12–2:30 p.m. for an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lunch and Film Screening, presented by UMF Student Life and Mantor Library.
• Celebrate autumn in the mountains with a visit to Bethel and the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. From the world’s foremost collection of meteorites to the most extensive collection of Maine minerals and geologic specimens in the United States, MMGM tells the fascinating stories of our natural world.
• Maple lovers can savor the flavors of the season at the Maine Maple Fall Fest, happening Oct. 11–12 at sugarhouses and farms across the state. Guests can enjoy pancake breakfasts, maple tastings and farm tours that highlight Maine’s sweet tradition.
• From Oct. 10–13, downtown Damariscotta transforms for the Pumpkinfest & Regatta™. Giant pumpkin displays, a pumpkin derby and the signature regatta, where hollowed-out gourds race across the harbor, make this one of Maine’s most unique fall celebrations.
• On Oct. 13, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village hosts its annual Harvest Festival, featuring artisan demos, wagon rides and live music on the historic grounds of the world’s only active Shaker community.
• With spooky season in full swing, consider a haunted tour, corn maze or hayride. Farms across the state host seasonal attractions, from twilight wagon rides to pumpkin patches and harvest activities. Visit Real Maine to find local farms and events that bring the spirit of the season to life.

Fall Foliage Traveler Tips

• Popular spots can be busy over the Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend, so arrive early.
• Add some thrills. Pair your foliage trip with a haunted tour, hayride or corn maze.
• Chase the light. Early morning and late afternoon “golden hours” make foliage photos especially stunning.
• Pack a picnic. Scenic turnouts are perfect for a fall meal outdoors.

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 even more fall trip ideas and travel planning resources, go to www.visitmaine.com.