It’s the first weekend of fall! There's no better way to mark the occasion than with a local autumn festival (especially if it's free) or dreaming of your next getaway. And while we can hold out hope that the sun will stick around a while longer, if it doesn't, try your luck at a rainy-day playground. Plus, as always, you can count on our playground of the week to round out your plans.

— Allison Sutcliffe, managing editor