Celebrate the First Official Fall Weekend in the Adirondacks
Fall begins on Saturday, September 23. And the season brings plenty of fun activities and events in the towns and villages across the Adirondacks.
Find your way through Fort Ticonderoga’s magnificent corn maze. Every fall, people flock to Fort Ticonderoga to explore the fun and unique puzzle on Lake Champlain's shores.
Each year, the maze takes shape in a new, unique design, and guests return faithfully to get lost in this lifesize riddle that includes history clues among towering stalks of corn.
102 Fort Ti Road Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 (map)
The 50th Adirondack Balloon Festival launches on Thursday, September 21, at 4 pm, and festivities continue all weekend.
Floyd Bennet Memorial Airport 443 Queensbury Avenue Queensbury, NY, 12804 (map)
The Great Escape (a Six Flags property) has always been a destination for entertainment and family fun (remember when it was Storytown?). This weekend, it’s also a destination for Oktoberfest food and beer. Prost! Zum Wohl!
Great Escape1172 U.S. 9 Queensbury, NY, 12804 (map)
Tannery Pond Center in North Creek presents an exhibit of local taxidermy artisans from across the Adirondacks.
Tannery Pond Community Center 228 Main Street North Creek, NY, 12853 (map)
The Great Adirondack Moose Festival is a multi-day festival, jam-packed with special events, including a variety of fun activities for the whole family.
Great Adirondack Moose Festival Indian Lake, NY, 12842 (map)
On September 23, NY residents and non-residents may fish without a freshwater fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration.
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail partners with Long Lake Recreation and Tourism to host the Long Lake Long Boat Regatta.
Long Lake Town Beach1258 Main Street Long Lake, NY, 12847 (map)
Made in the ADK Barkeater Chocolates recognizes its many loyal friends and fans with a customer appreciation day. Stop by their storefront in Northcreek for discounts, treats and other surprises.
Barkeater Chocolates 3235 New York 28 North Creek, NY, 12853 (map)
Xperience For All at the ADKX allows visitors all-day FREE attendance to let anyone partake in various forms of outdoor recreation.
Adirondack Experience 9097 New York 30 Indian Lake, NY, 12812 (map)
Engage with hunters, fishermen, trappers, and other Adirondack outdoor enthusiasts interested in taxidermy, fly fishing, rafting, outdoor guides, gun safety and outdoorsy family activities.
Tannery Pond Center 228 Main Street North Creek, NY, 12853 (map)
Attend the annual celebration of agriculture in the ADK. The Adirondack Harvest Festival returns to the historic Essex County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 23, from 12 to 5 pm.
Essex County Fairgrounds Sisco Street Westport, NY, 12993 (map)
Mark your calendars for September 23, 2023, for the 18th annual Dam Duck Race at Lisa G's Restaurant in Lake Placid.
Lisa G's Restaurant 6125 Sentinel Road Lake Placid, NY, 12946 (map)
While you’re out there enjoying all the fun things to do, you’ll be surrounded by the beautiful changing leaves, which are worth visiting the Adirondacks on any fall weekend.
Don’t miss these incredible upcoming fall events in the Adirondacks.
Experienced travelers know the fall is one of the best times to visit the Adirondacks. Thank your lucky stars, ADK Taste is here to help you suss out the best places and festivities to make your visit perfect.
We help you find excellent places to eat, shop, stay and other things to do during your visit. Here’s a preview of upcoming events.
Ticonderoga’s Corn Maze — Fort Ticonderoga’s corn maze is fun for the whole family and will be open until October 15.
World’s Largest Garage Sale — A perennial favorite, bargain and treasure hunters will converge on Warrensburg from September 29 to October 1.
Amy’s Adventure Race — Enjoy the challenge of rugged terrain in Bolton Landing while raising money for the Lake George Land Conservancy on September 30.
Whitelhall, NY, is the site for the annual Sasquatch Festival and Calling contest on September 30.
Heritage, Harvest and Horse Festival — Fort Ticonderoga hosts their annual festival celebrating history, the harvest season, and horses on September 30.
Sasquatch Festival & Calling Contest — Whitehall, NY, hosts its annual Sasquatch Festival and Calling Contest in Skenesborough Park on September 30.
Whiteface Oktoberfest — Authentic music, dancing, great food and excellent beer on September 30 and October 1.
Oaktoberfest in Speculator — Throw on your lederhosen and dirndls and meet us at Oak Mountain on September 30.
And more. Visit our Events page to learn about all the exciting celebrations in the Adirondacks this fall.
These are just a few of the things to look forward to in the Adirondacks this fall. To stay in the know, subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
