Three days off. Three days off. See how they fly. See how they fly.
GO (and EAT)
Sakonnet River Pie
What: Place an order and drive to Tiverton for the best pies in New England (no joke). Pick up cookies for the ride home.
Why: Road trip for pie? Duh.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Mill Pond Shops, 3964 Main Rd., Tiverton, R.I. (401-635-0022).
GO (and DRINK)
Mount Snow Brewers Festival
What: Drown yourself in New England ales, stouts, hefeweizens, and root beers.
Why: Beer me.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Mount Snow Resort, 12 Pisgah Rd., W. Dover, Vt. (802-464-4191).
BE
A Princess
What: Crown thyself royalty at King Richard’s Faire, where jugglers, turkey legs, and jousters await.
Why: Dost thou not have a good excuse?
When: Sat.-Oct. 21. Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Rt. 58, Carver (508-866-2311).
RACE
Rubber Duckies
What: Beat out the other ducks to help support the Child Life Program at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center.
Why: Make bath time lots of fun.
When: Mon., noon.
Where: Grist Mill, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury (978-443-4094).
TASTE
The Little Pearl Caviar
What: These little pearls are American made and completely sustainable.
Why: Gift sets include handmade blini and crème fraîche — so you just spoon, spread, and eat.
When: Whenever the urge pops up.
Where: Online at littlepearl.com.