Communities across the Adirondacks welcome the arrival of fall with a diverse lineup of festivals, races, craft fairs, cultural events, and outdoor activities.
Harvest celebrations, artisan markets, music, competitive events, and longstanding community traditions fill the 2026 fall calendar, offering numerous opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the season and connect with Adirondack communities.
Sydney Aveson, communications strategist at the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, shares, “Some of the best ways to experience the Adirondacks are through the events that bring people together in our communities. Whether you’re returning to a favorite fall tradition or discovering an event for the first time, these gatherings offer a chance to experience the season from a local perspective and make memories along the way.”
The events below represent a selection of fall happenings taking place throughout the Adirondacks, rather than a comprehensive list. They highlight the variety of festivals, competitions, cultural events, and seasonal traditions happening across the region. For a complete lineup of fall events, visit adksusa.com/events.
Blue Mountain Lake
Adirondack Experience FallFest: October 4
Crown Point
Haunted History Tour at Crown Point State Historic Site: October 24
Essex
A Haunted Hamlet: October 31
Inlet
Inlet Fall Festival: September 19-20
Adirondack Kids Day: October 3
Indian Lake
Town of Indian Lake Adirondack Antiques Show & Sale: September 18-20
Great Adirondack Moose Festival: September 25-27
Lake Placid
WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series: October 2-4
Flaming Leaves Festival: October 10-11
Lake Placid Classic (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K): October 10
Lake Placid Film Festival: November 5-8
Adirondack Health Turkey Trot: November 26
Long Lake
Long Lake Long Boat Regatta: September 26
Moriah
Miners, Machines & Michigans Cruise-In Car Show: October 4
Hunter Way Farm Fright Nights: October 23-24
Saranac Lake
SPUD FEST at Tucker Farms Great Adirondack Cornmaze: October 3
High Peaks Harvest Festival: October 17
Bitters & Bones Turkey Trot: November 26
Schroon Lake
Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival: September 26-27
Fall for Schroon Festival & Car Show: October 17
Speculator
Speculator Bear & Wine Fest: September 19
Speculator Apple Fest: September 26
Oaktoberfest: September 27
Ticonderoga
FallFest & Fireworks: September 26
Heritage, Harvest & Horse Festival: October 3
Fireside Folkfest: October 3
Tupper Lake
OkTUPPERfest: September 26
Fall Craft & Vendor Show: October 18
Erin Farkas Dewyea Turkey Trot: November 24
Westport
Adirondack Harvest Festival: September 19
Wilmington
Whiteface Oktoberfest: September 26-27