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October is getting a little spooky in the Adirondacks.
Pumpkins are appearing on porches, Halloween decorations are multiplying, and the last stretches of fall color are giving the landscape a suitably dramatic backdrop. It's that time of year when a walk in the woods can be either a lovely autumn outing or the beginning of a ghost story.
This week's Adirondack events calendar is leaning into the season. Corn mazes offer one last chance to get thoroughly lost among the stalks, while Halloween festivals bring costumes, trick-or-treating and family-friendly frights to communities across the region.
For something decidedly different, the Owl Prowl in Newcomb invites nature lovers to discover the mysterious nighttime world of Adirondack owls.
Of course, not everything on the calendar involves pumpkins or things that go bump in the night. ADK Taste has gathered a curated collection of events worth considering October 22–24, from seasonal traditions to outdoor adventures and community celebrations.
Whether you want a little Halloween mischief or just another good excuse to get outdoors, plenty is happening across the Park. The only real trick is deciding where to go.
Explore our curated guide to current and upcoming events in the Adirondacks.
Here’s what’s happening across the Adirondacks this weekend.
The woods at Silver Bay have developed a zombie problem. Friday nights in October offer an easy trail walk with Nerf blasters provided; Saturdays take you to Haunted Paine Hall for scares. Choose an evening—and some brave company.
Chairlift views, treetop adventures, apple cider donuts—and three weekends to fit it all in. West Mountain’s Fall Festival returns to Queensbury with free admission, live music, and plenty of ways to play.
A locally designed tribute to America’s 250th takes shape in the corn at Tucker Farms. Explore by day in Gabriels, or bring a flashlight Friday or Saturday for an evening maze adventure with a bonfire and s’mores.
America turns 250, and Rulfs Orchard has built a maze to celebrate. Explore the anniversary-themed corn maze in Peru, open daily through October 31—with doughnut stops encouraged.
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Six acres, Revolutionary clues and plenty of opportunities to question the family navigator. Fort Ticonderoga’s Heroic Corn Maze pairs Lake Champlain scenery with a history-minded challenge through October 25.
Pets have Halloween plans, too. The Devlin in Lake Placid hosts pumpkin decorating, a haunted hotel, and pet activities—including bobbing for hot dogs—on October 23 with the Tri-Lakes Humane Society.
What’s this? Jack Skellington takes over the Arts Center Lake Placid Annex on October 23 at 7 pm. Rediscover The Nightmare Before Christmas at a $7 screening of the stop-motion musical favorite.
Dancing witches, Adirondack ghost stories and a park full of jack-o’-lanterns: Ticonderoga’s HalloweenFest spreads the fun across October 23–31. Find the family festivities—or follow the scarier trail.
How did an American army convince the British to turn back? Fort Ticonderoga follows the maneuvers, cannon fire, and calculated resolve behind a lesser-known Revolutionary victory on October 24–25.
Those Halloween costumes deserve a dress rehearsal. Hallowed Forge brings games, a hayride, a haunted house, crafts, and music to Old Forge on October 24. Get the details for this family Halloween morning.
The library has a broomstick appointment. Indian Lake welcomes the Adirondack Dancing Witches for a morning of Halloween games, crafts, and treats on October 24. Catch the dancing at 11 am.
Summer camp cabins become candy stops at Chestertown’s free Halloween festival. Add a handmade haunted house, Dancing Witches, and flying gourds, and October 24 has the makings of a spirited family afternoon.
Small ghosts, big treat bags. Boo2You brings free trick-or-treating, DJ Pete, and live performances to downtown Glens Falls on October 24—plus a new Maple Street shopping stroll for accompanying grown-ups.
The trunks dress up, too. Up Yonda Farm’s free Halloween gathering brings costumes, candy, and creative vehicles to Bolton Landing on October 24. Here’s what families should know before going.
Who’s working the Adirondacks’ night shift? Newcomb’s Owl Prowl heads onto a 1-mile trail through woodland and a cedar swamp for an evening of learning about—and listening for—owls on October 24.
Fifty years of Halloween fun deserve a parade. Lake George celebrates October 25 with high school activities, a 3 pm parade, trunk-or-treating, food vendors, and entertainment until 7 pm.
Parisian catacombs meet Adirondack movie night. View Arts Center in Old Forge screens the 1925 silent classic The Phantom of the Opera on October 27, with free admission and popcorn. Discover why this century-old thriller still deserves a big screen.
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More to do: Ongoing events and exhibitions.
Six giant trolls are taking over The Wild Center this summer. Created from reclaimed materials by world-renowned artist Thomas Dambo, these whimsical guardians invite visitors to explore the Adirondacks through art, storytelling, and environmental stewardship.
Quilts aren't just for keeping people warm at View Arts Center. Quilts Unlimited brings together traditional craftsmanship and contemporary fiber art in a nationally juried exhibition in Old Forge.
Simple, useful—and unexpectedly modern. “Form and Function: The Beauty of Shaker Design” brings rarely exhibited Shaker furniture, tools, and everyday objects to The Hyde Collection, marking 250 years since the Shakers first settled in upstate New York.
Upcoming events in the ADK.
It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure in the ADK.
Twelve restaurants. Three price points. Plenty of reasons to skip the dishes. Glens Falls Restaurant Week returns November 1–7 with three-course dinners for $25, $35, or $45. See who’s participating before booking a table.
Lake Placid trades trail maps for film schedules November 5–8. The festival’s 25th edition brings independent cinema, short-film discoveries, and filmmaking conversations to the Adirondacks. Here’s how to plan a visit.
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