Paul Smith’s College’s Kyle Joray races Allison Howald, in back, at an exhibition on Main Street in Saranac Lake at the High Peaks Harvest Festival in October 2024. (Enterprise photo — Aaron Marbone)

SARANAC LAKE — Communities throughout the Adirondacks invite residents and visitors to participate in a wide array of fall events across the region — from harvest festivals, outdoor competitions and craft fairs, to cultural celebrations. This year’s schedule brings more variety than ever: music festivals, craft events, competitive races and beloved autumn traditions offer plenty of ways to experience the changing season together.

“These events offer great ways to celebrate fall in the Adirondacks,” Sydney Aveson, communications coordinator at the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, said. “The stunning fall colors and fun local events provide a number of opportunities to connect with others. They enrich the experiences of both residents and visitors, bringing people together to celebrate our local communities.”

Below is a list of events happening throughout the region:

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Blue Mountain Lake

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Adirondack Experience FallFest: Oct. 5

Adirondack Experience Rustic Fair: Oct. 13

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Crown Point

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Lake Champlain History Ride: Oct. 4, 11 and 18

Haunted History Tour at Crown Point State Historic Site: Oct. 24

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Essex

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A Haunted Hamlet: Oct. 25

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Inlet

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Inlet Fall Festival: Sept. 20-21

Adirondack Kids Day: Oct. 3-4

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Indian Lake

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Great Adirondack Moose Festival: Sept. 26-28

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Lake Placid

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WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Oct. 3-5

Flaming Leaves Festival: Oct. 11-12

Lake Placid Film Festival: Oct. 30 – Nov. 2

Skate America: Nov. 14-16

Adirondack Health Turkey Trot: Nov. 27

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Moriah

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Miners, Machines & Michigans Cruise-In Car Show: Oct. 5

Hunter Way Farm Fright Nights: Oct. 24-25

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Saranac Lake

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Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day Festival: Sept. 20

SPUD FEST at Tucker Farms Great Adirondack Cornmaze: Oct. 4

Adirondack Loon Celebration: Oct. 5

High Peaks Harvest Festival: Oct. 18

Bitters & Bones Turkey Trot: Nov. 27

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Schroon Lake

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Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival: Sept. 27-28

Fall for Schroon Festival & Car Show: Oct. 18

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Speculator

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Speculator Bear & Wine Fest: Sept. 20

Speculator Apple Fest: Sept. 27

Oaktoberfest: Sept. 28

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Ticonderoga

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FallFest & Fireworks: Sept. 27

Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival: Oct. 5

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Tupper Lake

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OkTUPPERfest: Sept. 27

Fall Craft & Vendor Show: Oct. 18

Erin Farkas Dewyea Turkey Trot: Nov. 27

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Westport

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Adirondack Harvest Festival: Sept. 20

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Wilmington

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Whiteface Oktoberfest: Sept. 27-28

WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Oct. 3-5