Things to do in York Beach in October

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Overview

October is a good time to visit York Beach. The weather is usually moderately chilly and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 48—59°F (9—15°C).

York Beach has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your October trip to York Beach. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to October. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in York Beach in October. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout October, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in York Beach in October

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Holidays in York Beach in October
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Weather in York Beach in October

Temperatures on an average day in York Beach in October

The average temperature in York Beach in October for a typical day ranges from a high of 59°F (15°C) to a low of 48°F (9°C). Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in York Beach, July, has days with highs of 76°F (25°C) and lows of 64°F (18°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 34°F (1°C) and lows of 23°F (-5°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in York Beach in October based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in October
59°F
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48°F
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General weather summary

Moderately chilly, breezy
Feels like
34%
Chance of rain
0.188 in
Amount
13.2 mph
Wind speed
79%
Humidity
11.1 hrs
Daylight length
6:55 AM
Sunrise
6:00 PM
Sunset
50%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in October
With an average high of 59°F (15°C) and a low of 48°F (9°C), it generally feels moderately chilly and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for York Beach in October

Besides the array of exciting events and activities York Beach has to offer for travelers in October, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in York Beach that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in York Beach for October.
York's Wild Kingdom
1. York's Wild Kingdom
4.0
(3599)
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Small, family-oriented zoo & amusement park featuring a Ferris wheel, bumper cars & more.
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Place was amazing I am 62 my husband is 65 we stopped on a whim while visiting Maine never have I ever walked into a butterfly exhibit they were just flying all over the place just beautiful. And the parakeet exhibit where you can buy little sticks with bird food and they land on your stick was amazing all the animals looked healthy and happy bonus were there at feeding time.i could go on and on .Loved it.
Enjoyed the little zoo they had and the interactive exhibits from feeding birds, goats, deers, ducks and the camel rides also the little carnival they had was a nice addition. The family had a great time the only complaint I really have is you have to watch while walking on there paved walk ways over the years tree roots have made it bumpy so there some real bad areas you could easy trip if your not careful.
First I'd like to say that some of the exhibits were awesome, such as the butterfly kingdom, parakeet exhibit, goats, and duck pond--those animals seemed to be so happy and thriving! Honestly I would go again just to see and interact with those exhibits. However, some of the other animals seemed to be in very small enclosures, were by themselves (from what I could see, but I understand that I was only there for a short period of time and do not know the ins and outs of caring for these animals), and seemed lethargic. The bathroom by the entrance was disgusting and desperately needed to be cleaned/sanitized. Stalls were out of toilet paper as well, so more attention to the bathroom conditions is definitely needed. Overall, it was not a bad experience and it had some really cool exhibits, but there are a few areas to improve in my opinion.
Visited here with my daughter while vacationing in Maine. Lots of fun animals to see. The otter in the added video was immensely entertaining and there were areas where kids could feed goats, deer, ducks and geese- bring your quarters for the food. We went on a weekday when it was barely 70 which is probably ideal as most of the animals were out and at least looking around as opposed to hiding from the heat. It does seem like they removed some animals from years ago when we last visited but there's still a good selection especially for the young ones.
Very cool and interactive zoo! The butterfly room and bird feeding rooms are so cool. Petting the goats is cool too. It doesn't look like much of a zoo upon entry, but don't let this book's cover judge the rest of it! It is a fantastic zoo and we have been to over 15 zoos this year in New England.
We had a blast. We saw kids , baby goats and 2 different types of monkey babies. A few large cats, zebra. The butterfly garden was really nice. Lots of exotic animals. Kids under 48" will get to ride the most rides . But there was still a few rides for the bigger kids. A very nice beach is a 7 minute walk from the rear entrance of the park through a commercial street with many food options and the typical tourist traps.
for such a small zoo, they have a lot of cool animals. They have tigers, lions, but no bears sadly lol. They have a lot of monkeys, and birds. My sons favorite where the birds and butterfly house. The cost is great 18$ for adults, but they do charge for 2 and under. overall will be visiting again, had a great time.
It's such a fun place. I will warn you that you will need quarters to feed some of the animals. It's very clean and they have a place to purchase snacks and drinks in the park as well as at the entrance. They have nice signs that tell you about the animals. It's spread out nicely, so there's no bunching. Feeding the parakeets was my kids' favorite part. Each feeding stick was $2.50, and it's best that each kid has one. I highly recommend going for kids between 2-15. You can bring strollers, but some of the paths are bumpy, so make sure it's sturdy.
Long Sands Beach
2. Long Sands Beach
4.7
(1276)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
This no-frills, sandy neighborhood beach features a strip of adjacent metered parking spaces.
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I’ve been coming here since I was a little kid. This beach will always have a special place in my heart but for great reasons. It’s beautiful, clean, great waves, close to downtown food/shops, lots of parking (street), and short walk from car to sand. Always a go to being a New Englander!
We were visiting the area with our two nine year olds and this beach was recommended to us, and certainly didnt dissapoint. Parking could be difficult depending on time of year and time of day. We went early and arrived around 11am and were able to find parking. Its an app based meter system so you will have to spend a few minutes figuring it out. It wasn't outrageous cost wise, $9 or so for a few hours. Note if you going all day, there are all day parking lots that were advertised for $30 nearby which is clearly more bang for your buck. The nice thing about the street parking is that it's right along the beach, which made shuttling things very easy. The beach was pretty clean, no real trash to speak of, but they also dont have bins, so everything you bring, you take away. Mind the tide. When we arrived it was high tide so the was fairly close to the beach access stairs. When we left it was going out and I bet there was an additional football field worth of beach in front of us. If it was going the other way and you aren't paying attention you could lose stuff to the ocean. The water is frigid. The board at the lifeguard stand said it was 55 degrees. Sounds nice on a hot day, but the temperature swing is extreme when you go from the beach to the water. We still got it and swam, but be prepared. The beach wasn't real rocky, it consisted mostly of smooth gray and brown sand mixture, which made it easy on the feet. The waves were great for low key surfing or Boogie boarding. Certainly it was a great spot for our family.
York Beach… a nice sandy beach with water so cold only Canadiens and Polar bears would love it. Waters were clear and clean, nice beach for this region. Just makes me miss Santa Rosa Beach.
Beautiful sandy beach. We went after Labor Day and there was no problem parking. I wouldn’t go during the summer months. Nice, clean bathhouse. Easy pay at Kiosks. Nice long range view of Nubble Lighthouse.
This has been our family's favorite beach since 2007. We come up every fall and enjoy the area and this beach. I prefer the rocky section. My kids prefer the sandy beach. We all win with Long Sands. ❤️ Accessible. Easy parking (pay through the app).
A timeless question is whether a spectacular sunrise on a beautiful beach or a spectacular sunset on a beautiful beach is better. The answer is both. Both are better. The weather on the first weekend in October was warm, cloudless, and with the light breeze, sublime. Our hotel, the Sea Latch Inn, was just a few steps from the sand. In fact, we had a fantastic view of the ocean from our 2nd-floor room. I recommend the place! As the sun set, the sky and sand filled with pastel colors, and the moon rose over the ocean. We held hands, walked on the sand, and listened to the waves softly lapping at the beach. At dawn, the sun rose over the water, and we walked again, sharing the sand with shorebirds, tiny crabs hiding among the rocks, a man practicing Tai Chi, and a broad, flat beach that invited an early morning walk before coffee on our hotel room balcony. It was idyllic, and we will be back.
Anazing views. Limited sand at hi tide, so plan accordingly. A sidewalk is narrow in places with drop down to the sea wall. There is limited parking, Web based paid parking omly works if you can access spotty cell services.
Very nice clean beach right next to public road. Parking is free on the right side and it's right next to the road. Usually not as crowded as it's sister beach "Short Sands" so there's plenty of room to roam around.
Short Sands Beach
3. Short Sands Beach
4.6
(1341)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Tiny, relaxed beach with a promenade offering dining options, shops & arcades, plus bath facilities.
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Best beach experience of this year! Beautiful beach, atmosphere was relaxing, happy and friendly. Parking was super easy, got there at 930 and lot was 1/4 full. Paid $32 for 8 hours. Beach was clean, water is crisp! They have adequate and clean bathrooms. Plenty of little shops to go walk around later in the day. Lots of awesome food options. It's not a boardwalk, it's actually walking through the town, but it's a 1 minute walk from the beach. I will go back there every year, absolutely loved it. Hampton beach is a complete nightmare compared to this.
Beautiful spot for spending an hour or a whole day! Sand is soft and clean. Close access to parking and shops/restaurants for those with limited mobility.
We love Short Sands. Great beach. Very scenic.It gets crowed quick in the summer. The people are friendly. Lots of families. A Playground. Food for everyone. Shopping. Arcade. At low tide there’s lots of space for beach games. The zoo is close. Very busy roads. Parking is about $4 per hour on the Park n Go app. It’s a short walk to Long Sands.
This beach is in a prime location. It's close to an arcade, bowling, a zoo, and so many other restaurants and shops. There's a parking lot right against the beach that charges 4 dollars an hour. There are bathrooms, which is a luxury in this area. It's good to get to this place before 10am because it fills up fast.
Beautiful clean beach. They have a public bathroom/changing area right next to the beach which is convenient. There is a modern playground fenced in for children and a basketball court. Parking at beach is a little tight and expensive so plan to arrive early if you want to get a spot. Lots of shops and food places close by.
We love short sands! The surrounding little town area is easy to walk to. Everything from fancy restaurants to a pizza by the slice can be found!
Love this beat Love the town vibe. Everything about it was amazing. Fourth of july, there excellent would recommend
Such a nice beach! Busy, but we'll maintained, such refreshing water and super sandy beach with perfect boogie boarding waves
Fun-O-Rama
4. Fun-O-Rama
3.9
(483)
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Video arcade
Fun & Games
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Fun-O-Rama in York is a true gem! It's a vibrant arcade, bursting with a wide array of games catering to all age groups. The lively atmosphere coupled with the friendly staff makes your visit even more enjoyable. Whether you're a fan of classic or modern games, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to win some cool prizes. A must-visit spot for family fun or a nostalgic trip down memory lane! Sorry I didn't get a whole lot of pics!
This place is a shell of what it may remember it being. I would say around 38% of the games are out of order, which is sad, as many of these games should be preserved with care. Instead, they are shoved into corners and left to decay with the salty air. Many of the games that were “working” had mechanical issues, most to the point of inoperability. There is still a lot going on, and much fun to be had, but I would meter your expectations as best as possible. Also, the staff all seem depressed. It doesn’t help the atmosphere, and I hope they are okay.
It feels as though you stepped into a time machine at Fun-O-Rama. I would say 45% of the games didn't function properly or at all. Still had a nice time. Not very clean.
Yikes! Who's in charge of this place? Not that I blame them because what a terrible job but staff seems like a bunch of checked out teens with no personality. First two games we tried just took our money, got refund. Continued our rounds with $20 worth of quarters and found many machines out of order and not marked, some worked but not correctly etc. It was honestly a joke. So many games took our money it wasn't even worth walking up to counter every 2 minutes for refund. Aweful shell of an arcade that hasn't spent any money on upkeep..
Awesome classic, old-school arcade! It really makes you feel like it's the late 80s again! (assuming you're old enough) And if you're not old enough to remember, well then this is pretty much the vibe! The arcade games (at least the ones we played) were still only 25¢, which is unheard of. A great place to spend an hour or so hanging out!
This is a large arcade by the beach, so it's fun to come down and play some arcade games. As other reviews have stated, there are a few games aren't working, and it's obvious because they're not on, so you don't try to play them. The problem is when the game is on but doesn't work or give out tickets, and you've wasted your money on it. That just shows its a poorly run arcade. Overall it's fun. There are some brand new arcade games mixed in with all the other ones.
This place has the perfect variety of video games and ticket games! Although some of the games could use some maintenance (like waverunner and Daytona USA) but overall, I had fun here! Staff were super friendly and those other reviews don’t give this place enough credit. My dad went here as a kid and they still have the machines he used to play on! Overall 7/10 experience.
The selection looked great. SO MUCH of it was broken and not marked out of order. At least two pinball machines (champions pub and the Star Wars one) took one quarter and then didnt recognize the next one. Time Crisis and Silent Scope had broken light guns, so i paid and then couldn’t actually play the game. Theater of Magic played fine but took ages to return balls once they were locked or went to the trunk, and High Roller soft locked when I locked a ball and it just never came back. Completely unacceptable and a giant disappointment.
Little Bull
5. Little Bull
4.8
(64)
Temporarily Closed
Gift shop
Shopping
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To say I love this store is an understatement! I started going into The Little Bull probably about 20 years ago while I was on vacation in York. I immediately fell in love with the hand crafted Native American jewelry. The owners Ed and Michelle are amazing. They make you feel like part of their family. The pieces of jewelry are gorgeous and I'm always getting compliments every time I wear something which these days is daily now after 20 years of buying pieces every time I visit. Thank you Ed and Michelle for a great experience every time we come ❤️
I love this shop and I love the staff here! My partner and I found our perfect wedding rings at the shop, and we were so excited that we wanted to go home with them right away! The shop had offered to make sure that the sizes were correct, but I really Wanted to have the rings right away for us. Within a few weeks, I realized that my ring was just way too tight. No jeweler would size it for me because it was made with such special materials. So I contacted the store, and the owner was such a delight to work with. He took the ring to the artist in New Mexico, who created the ring, and had it resized for me! I live in Boston, which is a few hours from the shop, and we got it all done by mail. I am just so grateful to the wonderful experience, the jewelry is guaranteed for life from the specific artist. David Rosales is the artist, and no other shop carries him , as far as I know anywhere in the north east! There are so many amazing Native American artists carried in the shop, and the jewelry is just stunning. Definitely worth a trip up from Boston!
Ed and his team are so great to work with! They help you find the perfect jewelry to complete your look and they will custom fit anything you want. We have been shopping here for years! Highly recommend for all your jewelry treasures. Thank you Little Bull
I absolutely love this store! Every time my husband and I start planning our vacation to Maine we make sure to include a day to go down to York and visit Ed and The Little Bull. I have some of the most beautiful jewelry I have ever seen by indigenous craft men. This last trip I saw a new piece by David Rosales but it was out of my budget, so I decided on a different shape but in that style. So in other words, Ed had to special order it for me. Well, I got in just 2 weeks! Amazing, it was incredibly fast, quick and the piece itself was stunning. The people who work at The Little Bull take good care of you. And you can’t go wrong with anything you buy there.
The Little Bull is our favorite store in the world. Beautiful Native American jewelry, clothes, music and gifts. The jewelry pieces are the most beautiful, exquisite hand crafted works of art. My wife and I have bought several incredible necklaces,earrings,etc. Ed,Michelle and their staff are the most helpful, kind and informative, friendly people you will ever meet. We always leave the Little Bull having enriched ourselves spiritually as well as bearing treasures. The Little Bull is truly a one of a kind store …we have been blessed to return to over and over. 5 stars …for us ,a skyful of infinite stars. Please visit these wonderful people in an amazing shop.
Absolutely adorable store, one of my favorite in the area. Everything in there is so gorgeous and lovely. I absolutely loved the atmosphere, smells, and music. I wish more places dedicated to sharing Native culture existed. I want to so badly give it five stars but the owner (I think it was) was not too courteous, and when I wanted to check out nobody would help me. The man was stern to my friend and I when we were admiring the objects and told us not to touch anything when we were interested customers. If the customer service improves I will be so incredibly in love with this store.
THIS SHOP IS NOT POC FRIENDLY. IF I COULD LEAVE NO STARS I WOULD. They had such a beautiful display and I was excited to purchase jewelry when I had gone inside. As I got close to the counter the lady behind it asked if I wanted something to carry my items, a seemingly harmless request. She even complemented my earrings. Despite me saying no thank you, she hands me a small wooden tray. It honestly looked like a display box for the jewelry that she had handed to me not one meant for holding anything. I only had two items in my hand, a bag of incense and a pair of earrings which were clearly shown. The tray she had given me was more inconvenient to hold than what I had been carrying. I looked around to see that NO ONE ELSE had a tray like me and she did not seem eager to give anyone else anything to “carry their items” which were similar sizes if not more than what I had been carrying. I was the only person of color in the shop, the woman was white. It did not sit right in my spirit and made me uncomfortable because it felt very targeted, as if she felt that I would steal from their store. I chose to save her time and my money by leaving the items.
The Little Bull staff all are wonderful, but the owners Michelle and Ed are the best! Besides being knowledgeable, Ed is a master silversmith and has made not one, but four pieces of my jewelry. The work is outstanding, beautiful and always fits me; which is important! Come visit them at the store for an inviting and cultural experience!
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