Outdoor Activities

Olney, Md. – September 24, 2026 -- Field of Screams Maryland, ranked #1 Best Haunted Attraction in USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards, will not reopen this fall and is pushing its return to 2027, organizers confirmed.

The 24-year-old haunted attraction, a fixture named best haunted house and trail by the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun, had completed an 11-month redesign featuring 22 all-new stations, an updated haunted house, and new lighting, sound, and infrastructure.

A zoning approval holds up the reopening

The event will reopen once the Olney Boys and Girls Community Sports Association's (OBGC) Special Exception is amended to expressly include fundraising events on the property, according to organizers.

"We are enormously proud of what our design and planning teams have accomplished, which makes this an especially hard announcement to make," said John Dixon, Director of Operations for Field of Screams Maryland.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- GOAT USA has launched a co-branded apparel collection with the New York Jets, pairing the Long Island streetwear label's tee and hoodie designs with Jets branding for fans heading to MetLife Stadium.

The collection debuted at the Jets' White Out game on September 20

The line is built to work from tailgate lots to stadium seats, according to the brand. It will become widely available in early October through Jetsshop.com, GOATUSA.com, GOAT USA's retail locations, and select retail partners.

GOAT USA started selling shirts out of a car trunk in 2016

Childhood friends Rich Alfaro, TJ Cristina, and Dylan McLaughlin founded the brand by selling T-shirts at youth sports tournaments across Long Island. A decade later, the company operates more than 1,000 wholesale accounts and nine company-owned stores nationwide.

Broomfield, Colo. – September 21, 2026 -- Skiers and riders have until October 7 to lock in discounted Epic Day Pass rates for the 2026-27 season, with savings of up to 65% compared to window lift ticket prices.

Four days at Vail or Whistler costs $471 before the deadline

A 4-Day Epic Day Pass covering marquee destinations like Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Park City Mountain and Breckenridge runs $118 per day, or $471 total. Regional resorts including Keystone, Crested Butte, Heavenly, Northstar and Stowe cost $367 for four days ($92/day). East and Midwest local favorites are priced at $223 for four days, or $56/day. Prices rise for all tiers after October 7.

Irvine, Calif. – – September 19, 2026 -- Irvine Spectrum Center opens its new Spectrum SunWheel to the public on Saturday, September 19, with a 9:45 a.m. ribbon cutting followed by a full day of festivities starting at 10 a.m.

The new wheel stands 132 feet tall, 24 feet taller than the original attraction it replaces

The Spectrum SunWheel takes the place of the center's Giant Wheel, which first opened in 2002. Manufactured by Italy-based Fabbri Group, the new structure features 27 gondolas that each seat up to six passengers.

Riders get upgraded audio and programmable LED lighting

Each gondola includes an enhanced in-gondola audio system. The wheel itself is outfitted with programmable LED technology across its rim and spokes, and operators redesigned ride operations to cut down on wait times.

Garland, Texas – September 18, 2026 -- Massimo Group has launched the Mini Truck, a two-passenger recreational go-kart with retro pickup styling, built exclusively for Tractor Supply Company ahead of the 2026 holiday season.

The Mini Truck runs on a 125cc four-stroke engine with reverse gear

The vehicle uses a three-speed transmission with reverse, an upgraded digital display, and LED lighting throughout, including rear lights. It seats two people in individual seats, with an adjustable driver's seat, and is designed for riders 16 and older.

The model builds on Massimo's existing Mini 125 platform

Rather than a wholly new product, the Mini Truck reworks the design of Massimo's established Mini 125 go-kart line into a compact-truck aesthetic. Massimo Group CEO Quenton Petersen said the company wanted to give Tractor Supply customers "something that feels new, fun and immediately recognizable" for the holiday shopping period.

Katy, Texas – September 17, 2026 -- Academy Sports + Outdoors is running a five-week workwear sale from September 13 to October 17, offering weekly discounts on brands including Ariat, Wolverine, Skechers, Carhartt, Justin Boots and CAT, both in-store and on Academy.com.

Week one cuts $20 off select Ariat styles

The promotion runs September 13-19 on Ariat work and Western footwear. Academy's own Brazos work boot brand is discounted throughout all five weeks.

Wolverine gets its turn September 20-26

Shoppers can save $20 on select Wolverine work boots and apparel during week two.

Skechers and Carhartt share the spotlight in week three

From September 27 to October 3, customers get 25% off the entire Skechers workwear assortment plus $25 off select Carhartt styles.

Berlin – September 17, 2026 -- Global e-bike brand ENGWE has named Dutch football legend Robin van Persie as its new brand ambassador, timed to launch ahead of European Car-Free Day on September 22.

The campaign links Van Persie's career to a promise of reliability

The partnership, called "GOOD AS G.O.A.T," plays on the phrase "good as gold" and the sporting term GOAT (Greatest of All Time). It ties Van Persie's playing career -- which included a Premier League title, two Golden Boots and his 2014 World Cup diving header for the Netherlands, across Feyenoord, Arsenal and Manchester United -- to the idea of being someone people can count on, both on and off the pitch.

Warsaw – September 16, 2026 -- Nocpix has launched the ACE 2 Series, a new flagship lineup of thermal riflescopes that includes three models: the ACE 2 S60R, ACE 2 H50R and ACE 2 H35R.

Hybrid zoom pairs optical and digital magnification in one system

The ACE 2 introduces what Nocpix calls Ocular Zoom 2.0, blending optical and digital magnification through a single zoom ring. As users adjust magnification, the interface and reticle adjust in tandem to keep key details visible. The scopes offer 60mm of eye relief and a 10mm exit pupil, aimed at reducing eye strain during long observation sessions.

Valencia – September 15, 2026 -- Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced Thrill Glider, a new roller coaster set to open in 2027 that will let riders fly face-down on suspended "hovercycles" at speeds up to 50 mph.

The ride creates an entirely new coaster category called the Thrillglider

Built exclusively for Magic Mountain by manufacturer Vekoma, Thrill Glider packs 20 track elements into an 80-second ride covering nearly 3.5 acres. Riders assume a prone, forward-facing position beneath the track, encountering 12 airtime moments and five inversions, including a wing-over, zero-g roll, overbanked stall turn and barrel rolls.

Six world records come with the 2027 debut

At 3,380 feet long, 107 feet tall and reaching 50 mph, Thrill Glider will claim titles including World's Longest, Fastest and Tallest Thrillglider, along with the most inversions in the category at five.

Aspen – September 15, 2026 -- Aspen Snowmass has confirmed its 2026/27 season dates and launched new lesson packages and early-booking discounts, while giving skiers until Sept. 18 to lock in current season pass prices before rates rise Sept. 19.

Aspen Mountain and Snowmass open Nov. 26, with Highlands and Buttermilk following Dec. 12

The season is scheduled to run through April 4, 2027 at Buttermilk, April 11 at Aspen Highlands and Snowmass, and April 18 at Aspen Mountain, conditions permitting.

New packages bundle lessons, lift tickets and gear for beginners

The 3-Day First Time Lesson package covers a lift ticket, lesson and rental equipment for beginners, and completers qualify for free ski access and rentals for the rest of the season. The Lesson + Lift Ticket Bundle now extends to adults and seniors, offering discounted lift tickets at $174 for adults and $86 for seniors 65 and older when bundled with group lessons.