Find the Best Events This Weekend in the Adirondacks
Enjoy the long holiday weekend for Columbus and Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025.
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Get ready for a spectacular long holiday weekend in the Adirondacks.
If you're looking for the best spots to see the vibrant colors of autumn, be sure to check out this week’s fall foliage report.
We will guide you to areas where the leaves are at their peak and where colors are still changing.
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Let the adventure begin with our top recommendations for events this weekend.
Experience the fascinating display of compulsory figures and fancy skating at Lake Placid’s historic Jack Shea Arena.
Lake George’s Thrill Central provides a super spooky experience on weekends in October.
Raquette River Brewing rolls out the red carpet for the splendid hues of Adirondack fall foliage at their one and only Oktoberfest in Tupper Lake.
Dive into the world of garlic, with an array of Certified Organic and Certified Naturally Grown garlic varieties available for both planting and indulging in culinary delights.
Lake George’s annual Oktoberfest celebration takes place over Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples weekend in 2025.
Partake in a thrilling guided tour of the haunted sections of Fort William Henry on Friday and Saturday nights throughout October.
Step into the heart-pounding, blood-curdling BooTown Haunted Maze and Zombie Hunt in Fort Ann
Our Town Theater Group (OTTG) presents “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” a moving play written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, that explores how deeply affecting an item of clothing can be.
Join the next NCPR Howl Story Slam live event taking place in Saranac Lake at the Waterhole Music Lounge. Hear true, personal stories in 5 minutes, with no notes or props, on a specific theme.
Join the 5K,10K or half-marathon and support local youth and wellness programs in the Adirondacks.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of autumn at Gore Mountain's annual Harvest Fest. Enjoy local crafts, life music, delicious food and more.
Witness world-class ski jumping in the Adirondacks, along with a dynamic celebration of fall, showcasing local colors, live music, crafts, food, and beer, as well as activities for the whole family.
Love vintage cars? Don’t miss the Classic Car Show hosted in Indian Lake. This exciting event invites car enthusiasts and community members alike to showcase their classic, antique, and vintage automobiles.
Immerse yourself in a lively marketplace featuring local artisans, live music, delicious food and makers. Don’t miss the annual Octo-BEAR-Fest benefiting the C.R. Wood Cancer Center.
ADK Dark Skies and the Adirondack Sky Center host a free stargazing party at Schroon Lake’s Town Beach.
Celebrate fall at Rustic Acres Farm. Participate in apple cider making, purchase locally crafted maple products, and explore goods made by talented local artisans.
Enjoy an enriching experience where you can delve into pivotal chapters of U.S. history while savoring a delicious piece of pie.
Attend the Fall Festival, featuring free tours of the Homestead. Explore a marketplace highlighting local crafters, farmers, and producers, and unique finds at the flea market.
Multi-Weekend Events This Fall
Can’t make it this weekend? These events have staying power, so you can find a time that suits you.
West Mountain hosts an epic, multi-weekend Fall Festival in October near Glens Falls, NY.
Are you curious about what emerges at night in a corn maze? Visit Schuyler Farms' Field of Screams on Friday and Saturday nights in October to find out.
Follow the thrilling Zombie Trail every Friday evening in October, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. This spine-tingling adventure invites visitors to step into a world where the Zoms are on the loose.
The View Arts Center in Old Forge will present the 2025 Quilts Unlimited exhibition, a celebration featuring top fiber artists from around the country.
Share time with family and friends while exploring a unique corn maze located on the shores of Lake Champlain at Fort Ticonderoga, with a brand new design for 2025.
Rulfs is a farm market located in the northeast corner of the Adirondack Mountains in Peru, NY. Find farm-fresh products, apples, cider, doughnuts, jellies and jams, honey made from ADK bees, plus an awesome Corn Maze.
Tucker Farms, located near Saranac Lake Village and Paul Smiths in Gabriels, NY, hosts its annual original corn maze. Visitors can come to Tucker Farms to navigate through this impressive corn labyrinth.
Lake George’s Thrill Central provides a super spooky experience on weekends in October.
Upcoming events in the Adirondacks
It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure in the ADK.
Embark on a spine-chilling adventure at the Little Theater on the Farm as they present their 15th Annual Haunted Barn. The 2025 terrifying theme is “Psychoasylum.”
Experience the breathtaking beauty of fall in Schroon Lake while enjoying the excitement of a classic car show, food and music festival, and more.
Explore a diverse array of talented local artisans and vendors showcasing their unique, handcrafted treasures in Tupper Lake.
Spooky adventures await at this popular Halloween event in the Adirondacks, including games, food, pumpkin crafts and more.
To see all our recommendations for upcoming events in the Adirondacks, visit our events page.
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