Despite the washout weekend, Boston will see the sun again. We should be getting temps in the 70s (and 80s??) this week, which gives us about five minutes between “still basically summer” and “why is it dark at 4PM?” Use them wisely. We’ve got the ultimate fall guide for that, plus enough giveaways to distract you from the steadily disappearing daylight.

Personally, I’m already scheduling a shoulder season Cape trip. Win $150 to Backyard by Foley’s and pretend sweater weather isn’t coming for us all.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Dunkin’ and L.L.Bean are putting their first collaboration on wheels. Their custom Bootmobile stops in Cambridge tomorrow for National Coffee Day, with Dunkin’ gift cards up for grabs.

• Five bucks doesn’t go very far… unless you’re at Covet. On the last Wednesday of every month, dig through their bins for $5 consignment finds, with every dollar going to charity.

• Find art you’ll literally flip for at the Pancakes & Booze Art Show. Check out local artists while stacking up all-you-can-eat pancakes on October 15th. Win free tickets, hot off the griddle.*

• Need a festival fix in the dead of February? Something in the Way Fest is back for two days of indie favorites, with The Jesus and Mary Chain, Turnover, Wednesday and more. Tickets drop tomorrow.

• Find even more just-announced Boston shows to add to your calendar!

WHERE TO PEEP THOSE LEAVES

The leaves are turning, the air is crisp and pumpkins are stocked at Market Basket. If you want to catch peak fall color, plan your route now (bc half of New England has the same idea). Here are the best spots for fall foliage in Boston and beyond, because fall in New England deserves your full attention.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Grab your partner! Queer Line Dancing takes over Club Café tonight for an evening of boots, scoots and learning which way to turn.

• Want better sleep? Think pink. MIT researchers have filed a patent for a headband that delivers precisely timed bursts of pink noise, leading to more restorative sleep.

• After all the recent shutdowns, do you need a reason to love the T again? 10yo Makai King shares transit history, fun facts and some much-needed MBTA appreciation along the way.

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