Getaway to the Adirondacks for Spectacular Fall Foliage, Festivals and Harvest Fun

New York Fall Foliage Events and Festivals Peak in the Adirondacks of Northern New York

ADIRONDACK REGION, NY - This fall, get away to the Adirondacks of New York, offering the longest foliage season in the Northeast, a full line-up of harvest festivals and heritage events sure to thrill and entertain.

From mountain summits, to nature paths and scenic valleys, fall showcases the Adirondack Region's six-million-acres of stunning landscape and foliage. Take a scenic drive through the Adirondack fall foliage, hike under a canopy of golden leaves or attend an annual celebration of autumn.

Check out these Adirondack fall foliage events and festivals for your next New York getaway:

New York, New York! The 20th Century exhibit through September 18 in Glens Falls. This major exhibition features over sixty works of art, including works from Diane Arbus, Edward Hopper, Stuart David, Berenice Abbott, Jim MacMillian and so many more.

The 7th Annual Cream Cheese Festival September 17 in Lowville. A favorite for cream cheese lovers everywhere, enjoy live music, the world's largest cheesecake, cream cheese bingo and more. This is a free event and includes local artist stands, a Children's Discovery Park and a cream cheese recipe contest.

Adirondack Balloon Festival September 22-25 in Glens Falls and Queensbury. Watch colorful and unique hot air balloons launch into the sky. Enjoy live music, food, games and more.

Oktoberfest September 24-25 in Queensbury. Traditional Bavarian cuisine, authentic music, special brews and games.

Field, Forest & Stream September 24 in Elizabethtown. Weaving the arts, history and the harvest together, this festival at the Adirondack History Center Museum features demonstrations, exhibits, crafts, antiques, storytellers and live music.

Harvest Festival at Almanzo Wilder Farm September 24-25 in Burke. Have fun with the whole family and enjoy pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, 19th century games, a Civil War skirmish and more.

The Frederic Remington Arts Festival September 26-27 in Canton. Celebrate the life and works of artist Frederic Remington during this two day festival. Activities include historic walking tours, 5k run, farmer's market, live entertainment and children's activities.

Oktoberfest October 1 in Wilmington. Annual Oktoberfest at Whiteface Mountain. Enjoy fantastic scenery, lively music and dancing, traditional food and craft vendors.

Adirondack Harvest Festival October 1-2 in Blue Mountain Lake. This family friendly event offers rustic wagon rides, arts and crafts vendors, demonstrations, music and games. Adirondack Park residents get in for free with a valid driver's license or photo ID.

Flaming Leaves Festival October 8-9 in Lake Placid. Watch ski jumpers compete, enjoy live music, games, craft vendors and more at the Olympic Jumping Complex.

Gore Mountain Harvest Fest October 8-9 in North Creek. Enjoy fall foliage from a scenic skyride, mountain bike on Gore's trails, taste hearty food and drink and enjoy children's activities and more.

With thrilling fall heritage and festivals to make the most of Northern New York's premier wilderness park - not to mention your precious time together as a family - enjoy a weekend getaway with our Adirondack lodging packages.