Autumn Guide - Visit Glens Falls In The Fall

Enjoy all that Glens Falls has to offer this Autumn!

Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in upstate NY. Glens Falls, NY and the surrounding area offer many activities that take place each autumn. Spend some time outside and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings! Whether its a festival or fair, outdoor activity, or even getting your kids ready for school, there is a lot to do. So find out the details and plan for some fall fun before your schedule fills up!

Farmers Markets

Check out the Glens Falls Farmers Market every Saturday! Enjoy an array of local produce, spreads, dressings, jams, jellies, flowers, and much more! Many of the products are Certified Naturally Grown and Organic too.

Hiking, Biking & Peeping

The fall season is a great time to get outside and take in the fresh, brisk air and beautiful views.Whether you prefer hiking or biking , the area has a lot to offer including trails and paths for everyday use!

Apple Picking

It's a classic autumn activity! Take the time during the height of apple season to visit one of the local orchards and go apple picking. While you are there, grab some delicious produce, apple cider, and other special treats.

Favorite Fall Fun

We polled our Glens Falls facebook fans and asked them "What are you most looking forward to about fall?" Here are the top five responses!

Fall Festivals

Adirondack Balloon Festival - Glens Falls, NY

There is so much to do this season! There's a long list of annual events and festivals that take place each fall. These local festivals have quickly become extremely popular, but only happen once a year so mark your calendar and don't miss out!

Pumpkin Patches & Farms

Within just a short drive, there are a handful of farms and orchards that offer fall family fun! The Ellm's Family Farm has corn mazes, haunted hayrides, pumpkin patches and much more! Want to see how apple cider is made? Visit Eagle Mills Cider Mill in Broadablin NY. This working mill also offers a full fall schedule of events and festivals.

Fall Events

South Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade 2013
Fri, May 24, 2013
Lake George Memorial Day Parade 2013
Sat, May 25, 2013
Warrensburg Memorial Day Parade 2013
Mon, May 27, 2013
Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade 2013
Mon, May 27, 2013

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Spooky Fun

Stumped on what to do this Halloween? Get an idea with some of these spooky local events!

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Regional Events

Black Fly Affair: A Peace and Love Cruise
ADK takes to the Lake to support its efforts to stop the spread of aquatic invasives. ADK's annual gala, the Black Fly Affair is hosting a Peace and Love Cruise with dining, dancing to live sounds of Standing Room Only, beer and wine tastings, and a cruise around Lake George aboard the steamship, Lac du Saint Sacrement. Silent and live auctions. 60s style, dressy attire. TIE DYE optional, hiking boots mandatory! Join us and support Adirondack Clean WATER!
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Gary Allan LIVE in Glens Falls NY
Gary Allan has sold over 7 million albums and released five platinum and gold albums in a row including two that made their debut at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. His most recent album SET YOU FREE made its debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 (all genre album chart) and #1 on the Billboard Country Album Chart.
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1st Annual Lake George Italian Festival
Don't miss the 1st Annual "Italian Festival" taking place May 18 & 19, 2013. Canada Street in Front of Shepard's Park and through out Shepard's Park will be filled with vendors, entertainment and more!
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Domestic Violence: The Workplace Responds
The Domestic Violence Workplace Initiative (DVWI) of Warren & Washington Counties announces a special event, ?Domestic Violence: The Workplace Responds.? The event will feature two, 90-minute seminars for all workplace sectors including business, non-profit, public sector, higher education, and more.
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Piccadilly Circus
PICCADILLY CIRCUS has everything you?d expect to see at a Circus. We are returning with an all new show that we call Piccadilly Circus BLAMMO! You?ll see the ?Cossak Warriors? on horseback; Motorcycle Nitro Cowboys in the globe of Death; camels and zebras performing with ponies; clowns and comedy acts and much much more!
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