Say ahhhh.

EXHALE
Corbu Spa Opens
What: A Zen sanctuary that uses locally grown ingredients in autumnal body scrubs, herbal poultice massages, and coffee-and-cocoa slimming treatments inspired by in-hotel chefs Jody Adams (Rialto) and Peter Davis (Henrietta’s Table).
Why: The Spa for Humanity program donates 5 percent of spa package proceeds to one of four local charities, including MSPCA and EcoLogic Development Fund.
When: Mon.-Wed. & Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Charles Hotel, 5 Bennett St., Harvard Square (617-661-5772).

GO
Chebeague Island Inn Sea Foliage Vacation Package
What: Tour the stunning islands of Casco Bay before retiring porchside with seasonal sips and a peaceful island dinner of Maine lobster stew and pan-seared halibut chowder.
Why: Enjoy leaf peeping by sea.
When: Sat.-Oct. 17.
Where: Chebeague Island Inn, 61 South Rd., Chebeague Island, Maine (207-846-5155). Rates start at $377/night.

YEEHAW
Hoedown 2011
What: Giddyap to Verrill Farm for an afternoon of pig roasts, chef demos, hayrides, and a baking smackdown.
Why: A portion of proceeds goes to Mass Farmers Markets.
When: Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: 11 Wheeler Rd., Concord (978-369-4494). Tickets ($25) online at how2heros.com.

EAT
Spoon Food Truck Debuts
What: BBQ awesomeness on wheels. Stuff yourself with stick-to-your-ribs fare like pulled pork, smoked chicken sandwiches, burnt-ends baked beans, and fried pickles.
Why: Four words — bacon scallion hush puppies.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 333 Warren St., Roxbury (508-813-4492).

PERUSE
Autumn Salon at J.E.M.
What: Drink in the gorgeous, abstract landscapes of local artist Anna Kriger Lehmann, whose work is influenced by her travels to London, Egypt, Spain, Mexico, and Russia.
Why: Savor a fall-inspired Stone Fence cocktail (apple brandy, apple cider, Angostura bitters) with a little nighttime bluegrass.
When: Today, 6-9 p.m.
Where: 470 Shawmut Ave., South End (617-391-0490). Admission is free.

Photo: Heath Robbins Photography / Courtesy of Corbu Spa and Salon