Celebrate Halloween in the Adirondacks.
The Adirondacks are dressed for Halloween, and some neighborhoods have clearly taken the assignment seriously.
Pumpkins glow, skeletons stand guard, and even the most respectable front porches have picked up a few cobwebs. With Halloween falling on Saturday this year, the weekend offers plenty of opportunities to get into the spirit.
Across the region, Halloween celebrations bring costume contests, trick-or-treating, haunted attractions and family-friendly festivities to Adirondack communities. In Glens Falls, the Goblin Gallop adds a little exercise to the Halloween festivities, while Tupper Lake offers a different sort of encounter: it's the final weekend to visit the larger-than-life trolls at The Wild Center.
And there's more to the weekend than ghosts and goblins. As October gives way to November, ADK Taste has gathered a hand-picked selection of events and experiences worth getting out for, from seasonal favorites to cultural outings across the Park.
Whether the plan involves costumes, curious creatures or simply making the most of the last weekend of October, there's plenty to explore. Here's where to find the fun.
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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.
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, bonfire and s’mores.
America turns 250, and Rulfs Orchard has grown a maze for the occasion. Explore the anniversary-themed corn maze in Peru, open daily through October 31—with doughnut stops encouraged.
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.
Wrong turns come with company at Schuyler Farms. Its haunted corn maze in Schuylerville brings live actors, haunted buildings and chainsaw encounters to four remaining October nights. Check dates, tickets and the firm arrival cutoff.
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.
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.
What happens when spare parts outlive their job descriptions? Anastasia Osolin turns them into mysterious sculptures at the Adirondack Artists Guild in Saranac Lake.
Broomsticks, classic rock, and absolutely no interest in acting their age. The Adirondack Dancing Witches return to Bandstand Brew Works in Warrensburg on October 29 for a free appearance.
Spider-Man is swinging into Indian Lake for Halloween weekend. Catch Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Indian Lake Theater, October 29–November 1. Adults pay $8, and kids 17 and under get in free with an adult.
Lake Placid gives Halloween a head start: Friday brings a Main Street parade, downtown treats, and a Haunted School. Neighborhood rounds follow Saturday. Here’s the schedule for planning those costume appearances.
Those costumes deserve more than one outing. Downtown Saranac Lake businesses welcome trick-or-treaters on October 30, giving families a head start on Halloween. Here’s when to go and how to find participating stops.
The dead have unfinished business in Tupper Lake. Read why Night of the Living Dead still deserves a big-screen viewing at Adirondack State Theater—and check the confirmed schedule before heading out.
A costume with places to go: Inlet’s October 30 celebration moves from trunk-or-treating to a town parade, then ends with a costume competition and a party. Admission is free, and everyone in costume gets treats.
The woods outside North Creek have company. Revolution Rail’s Halloween rides pair six miles of pedaling with scare actors, spooky forest scenes and a warm drink afterward. October 30–31; recommended for ages 13+.
Does your Halloween costume come with running shoes? Glens Falls’ Goblin Gallop returns October 31 with a 5K run/walk, a free kids’ Halloween Hop, and treat bags for young finishers. Registration details are here.
Essex puts Town Hall to wonderfully questionable use this Halloween. Haunted Hamlet pairs a free haunted house with live music, pumpkin painting, food trucks, and campfire s’mores—with an early session for the jump-scare-averse.
More to do: Ongoing events and exhibitions.
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.
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It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure in the ADK.
Halloween’s over. The pumpkins have other plans. Lake George’s Pumpkin Chunkin’ brings catapults, medieval entertainment, and a Great Pumpkin Drop to a free afternoon on November 7.
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.
At 95, William Shatner isn't ready to surrender the captain's chair. The original Captain Kirk returns to Ticonderoga November 13–15 for a weekend of Enterprise tours, Bridge chats, autographs, and encounters with a television legend.
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ADK Taste Instagram followers will immediately recognize our popular Loon Facts, which we share regularly. These factoids are now available on ceramic mugs, suitable for coffee, tea, hot cocoa, or even a hot toddy in front of the campfire.
These unique 11-oz hot beverage mugs feature an interesting fact about loons, such as “Fact #12: Loons are Not Ducks,” with an explanation. It's a great way to show off your love for the Common Loon, the Adirondacks, and random trivia.
This ceramic mug is perfect for coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. It also makes an excellent gift for nature lovers, bird watchers, and anyone who appreciates unique, trivia-inspired drinkware.
Material: White ceramic
Size: 11oz (0.33 l)
Uses: Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, hot toddy
Features: Durable, trivia-themed design, great gift idea