8 Fun & Local Events You Must Attend This Fall
Just because daylight is getting shorter and the weather is starting to get colder doesn’t mean there is a lack of things to do in the area! There are plenty of fun activities you can partake in with family and friends this fall. From wine and music events to local ghost tours, there is not a shortage of things to do in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding communities.
1. Ghosts in the Yaddo Gardens Tour
About: “Experience the spirit(s) of the gardens and feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the Earth! Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allan Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors!”
When: Friday and Sunday evenings until October 27th starting at 5:00pm
Where: Yaddo Gardens, 312 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Admission: $10
For more information: https://www.yaddo.org/yaddo-gardens/tours/
2. Harvest Party at Double M Haunted Hayrides
About: “We’re kicking off the season with our Harvest Party featuring live music with American Idol Finalist Madison VanDenburg and all 5 of our Haunted Attractions! Costumes are welcome. Scream, dance and party the night away!”
When: Friday, September 27th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Where: Double M Haunted Hayrides, 678 New York 67, Ballston Spa
Admission: $30
For more information: https://www.saratoga.com/business/double-m-haunted-hayrides-23150/
3. Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival
About: “The Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival returns on September 28 and 29, 2019. This event will continue to offer education on the products produced in fiber arts, raw fleece, roving, spinning supplies, needle felting, dyes, yarns, and items needed to knit, crochet, and weave.”
When: Saturday, September 28th until Sunday, September 29th
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Schuylerville Road, Greenwich
Cost: $5 for adults, kids 13 and under free; free parking
4. The Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest 2019
About: “The Saratoga Chamber Of Commerce, Saratoga Spa State Park, and the Spa City Farmers’ Market are proud to host New York’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off!”
When: Sunday, September 29th from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Saratoga Spa State Park (Great Lawn), 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs
Cost: FREE
For more information: https://www.saratoga.org/tourism/giant-pumpkin-fest/
5. Saratoga Wine & Food Festival
About: “Saratoga Performing Arts Center is pleased to present the 19th Annual Saratoga Wine & Food Festival on October 4-5, 2019. Held in the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park, the Saratoga Wine & Food Festival is a weekend destination event celebrating the bounty and talent of the region from the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks with gourmet tastings from top chefs, a new farm-to-table dinner, art and performance, chef demonstrations on sustainability, and VIP experiences.”
When: Friday, October 4th until Saturday, October 5th
Where: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs
Cost: Varies
For more information: https://spac.org/event/wineandfood2019friday/?utm_source=mannix_saratoga.com&utm_medium=events_calendar&utm_campaign=wine_food_fest
6. Zombie Zips at Mountain Ridge Adventure
About: “This tour is not for faint of heart. Your nightmare begins with a corpse-guided tour along a serial killer infested forest to then be hauled into the trees among complete, utter horror. Once in the trees you will be launched in complete darkness – alone, afraid and vulnerable – along a screaming steel cable hundreds of feet along Mountain Ridge Adventure’s awesome Zip Line Park.”
When: Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Mountain Ridge Adventure, 300 Weatherwax Road, Schenectady
Cost: $39.99/per person
For more information: https://mountainridgeadventure.com/zombie-zipline-adventure/
7. 6th Annual Saratoga International Flavorfest
About: “Travel the streets of downtown Saratoga Springs and experience a feast of flavors from a variety of countries at the 6th Annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast.”
When: Saturday, October 12th from 11:00am to 4:00pm
Where: downtown Saratoga Springs, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Cost: $1 food samples (free admission)
For more information: https://www.saratoga.com/event/flavor-feast-80015/
8. Caramel & Candy Apples – Cooking for Kids Program!
About: “Use your creativity to decorate apples for the Halloween season. We will be using a variety of candy, sprinkles, cookies and caramel to decorate at least four apples that you will be able to take home. For ages 6 and up”
When: Thursday, October 17th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Art In Mind Creative Wellness Studio, 123 Saratoga Rd (Socha Plaza), Glenville
Cost: $25
For more information: https://artinmindstudio.com/events/new-caramel-candy-apples-cooking-for-kids-program-10-17-19/
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