The Insider’s Guide to the Adirondacks this Weekend.
It’s the first full weekend of fall, and there are plenty of great activities to enjoy in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
Only two weekends are left to take the Fort Ticonderoga Challenge and find your way through their 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)
Compulsory figures, once a key component of figure skating competitions, are making a comeback. Discover the fascinating world of figures and dancing skating at their World Championship competition in Lake Placid’s historic Jack Shea Arena.
Jack Shea Arena 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, NY, 12946 (map)
The heart of Lake George Village is converted into a Bavarian-style street festival to commemorate Oktoberfest during Columbus Day Weekend 2023. It's an excellent opportunity to relish the fall colors, delicious food, and seasonal drinks.
Canada Street Lake George, NY, 12845 (map)
Lake Placid’s Olympic Ski Jumping Complex is the site for 3-days of world-class ski jumping, combined with a lively festival featuring crafts, live music, local food and beer producers, and family fun.
5486 Cascade Road Lake Placid, NY, 12946 (map)
It’s said that shallots are for babies, onions are for men, and garlic is for heroes. So wear your cape and head to Warrensburgh on Oct. 6 to Warrensburg’s Riverfront Farmers’ Market 14th Annual Garlic Festival.
180 River St. Warrensburg, NY, 12885 (map)
Tupper Lake’s Raquette River Brewing (RRB) hosts a 3-day festival to celebrate Oktoberfest October 6 through 8, 2023. They will release new beers throughout the weekend and offer your RRB favorites on tap.
This event is family-friendly (and dog-friendly on the patio). Enjoy live music, on-site T-shirt screening, pumpkin painting, games, local vendors and Pipsqueak the Clown. Popular local food trucks will be on-site, too.
The self-guided tour of Thurman’s finest farms is one of our favorite activities of the season. Meet local farmers, dairy and maple producers, and sample their incredible products. Don’t miss the craft and quilt show.
Visit Blackberry Hill Farm for breakfast, and Nettle Meadow Farm and Animal Sanctuary offers their incredible gourmet buffet lunch in their authentic barn loft for only $18.
311 Athol Road Athol, NY, 12810 (map)
Made in the ADK Barkeater Chocolates recognizes its many loyal friends and fans with a customer appreciation day. Please stop by their storefront in Northcreek for discounts, treats and other surprises.
793 Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY, 12853 (map)
Head north to the 42nd Annual Titus Mountain Oktoberfest. In addition to some of the region’s best beer, the celebration also features excellent local food, live music, fun and games for the Lil’ ADKers, and fireworks.
215 Johnson Road Malone, NY, 12953 (map)
This weekend and next, West Mountain, just west of Glens Falls (do you think that’s how it got its name?) celebrates the best of autumn. Fall food and drinks are available in the main lodge. Enjoy live music, keg tossing, specialty food, art, jewelry, clothing and craft vendors. This is also a great time to experience West Mountain’s facilities, including mountain biking trails, mountaintop yoga, scenic chairlift rides, and the Aerial Treetop Adventure.
59 West Mountain Road Queensbury, NY, 12804 (map)
The Adirondack Loon Conservancy and Paul Smith’s join forces to present the 2023 Loon Celebration. Learn more about these beautiful creatures that inhabit the lakes and ponds of the Adirondack region.
8023 New York 30 Paul Smiths, NY (map)
The fun and foliage continue through October.
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 target 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 — You’re running out of time to get lost at Fort Ticonderoga’s Epic Corn Maze. The maze will be open Tuesday, October 10 and closes for the season on Sunday, October 15.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Tupper Lake — It’s not April Fools; Miss Americana and her Eras tour will be in Tupper Lake in her big screen concert film event at the historic State Theater. This is your chance to get closer to TayTay than any VIP pass could on her world Tour. Weekends starting October 13 until early November.
Schroon Lake's Fall Hometown Festival and Classic Car Show — On Saturday, October 14, take in peak foliage while enjoying food trucks, live music, a fall farmers market, family fun activities and more.
Apple vs. Pumpkin Fall Throwdown — Glens Falls artist collaborative space holds its annual event on Saturday, October 14, featuring delightful creative dishes featuring apples and pumpkins. Enjoy great food and beverage while visiting local craft makers’ year-round shops inside the converted factory space.
Adirondack Film Festival — Join filmmakers and movie fans in Lake Placid for a weekend of events and films from October 26 - 29.
Taxidermy Workshops — The esteemed Adirondack Experience in Blue Mountain Lake hosts two workshops in late October. Choose the Mouse Taxidermy Workshop or the Jackalope Workshop on October 28 and 29, respectively.
The Oktoberfest festivities continue through October. Check out our article on where to get your oompah on.
