Cozy & Scary October Events in the Capital Region & Adirondacks!

October 03, 2024

Tis the season for fall fun! From corn fields to haunted tours, we have the ultimate list for October events in upstate New York.

October 4th-6th

  • Warrensburg Garage Sale: It’s garage sale season up at Exit 23! Warrensburg hosts the world’s largest garage sale every year. Stop by to find hidden gems and see the leaves changing.
  • Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival: Stop by Fort Ticonderoga to find animals to meet and a six acre corn maze to work your way through.
  • Saratoga Book Festival: Downtown Saratoga is celebrating the joy of reading with books displays spanning all genres. A perfect way to slow down and stroll in the fall weather.

October 12th-13th

  • Lake George Oktoberfest: This fall festival acts as an homage to German Oktoberfest! German & polka music will fill the festival where you’ll find delicious treats and fun rides.
  • Thurman Farm Tour: Grab your flannel & hop in the tractor-pulled wagon for a tour of Thurman farms. They have various farm animals, cold beer, and ready-to-carve pumpkins.
  • Gondolas at Gore: Full panoramic views of russet-colored hills and mountains wait you on Gore’s fall gondola rides up the mountain!

October 19th-20th

  • Haunted House at the Silver Bay YMCA: The notoriously haunted Paine house at Silver Bay YMCA has been acting especially spooky. Stop by when the sun goes down on October 18th to see what’s going on!
  • Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest Charity Block Party: This 21 & up block party will be filled with great beer, amazing outfits, and polka music. It’s all for a good reason too, this year the profits are being donated to the Ben Osborn fun, which helps local students get the support they need.
  • Witch Walk & Dance 2024: Downtown Saratoga is replacing their racecourse hats with something spookier. Join your local coven for dancing & drinks for the 2024 Witch Walk!

October 26th-27th

  • Trunk-or-Treat at Up Yonda Farm: Grab your kids and pull up to Up Yonda Farm from 3-5 on the 26th for pumpkin decorating, candy, and live raptors!
  • Boo 2 You!: Glens Falls’ iconic annual Halloween parade is back this year. You’ll find performances, a petting zoo, and local businesses handing out candy for trick-or-treaters.
  • Double M Haunted Hayrides: Stop by this world-renowned haunted hayride in Ballston Spa all month long. You’ll be guided through darkness with surprises and scares around every corner.

 

Upstate New York is full of Halloween & fall events all month long, make sure you get out there and enjoy it! If you’re ready to make Upstate NY your home, contact us at Julie & Co. Realty, LLC o: 518.350.7653.

 

 

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