Gore Mountain hosts a scenic fall festival, Oktoberfest returns to Canada Street with three days of German food and fun, and there are lots more fall events you’ll want to experience during your weekend in Lake George.

Saturday, October 12 to Sunday, October 13
Celebrate the harvest season at Gore Mountain’s annual festival, complete with delicious food, craft beverages, live music, a craft fair, candle making workshops, and gondola and chair lift rides over the stunning fall foliage of the Adirondacks. Kids can enjoy fun activities like bounce houses and pony rides. Admission is free!
Annual Lake George Oktoberfest & Fall Festival
Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13
Celebrate Oktoberfest to its fullest in Lake George Village all weekend long! The annual festival brings German cuisine, music, and dance to Canada Street, as well as an Adirondack Brewery beer garden, artisan vendors, keg tossing, stein hoisting, pony rides, dancing chickens, and carnival rides.
Bolton Arts & Crafts Festival & Garage Sale
Saturday, October 12 to Monday, October 14
Explore Bolton Landing this weekend while shopping unique merchandise from regional artists and crafters, as well as interesting garage sale finds. Maps of the vendors will be available at the Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.
Friday, October 11th to Thursday, October 17
Adirondack Winery‘s Drink Pink month continues at their Lake George and Bolton Landing tasting rooms. Help them raise money for Making Strides of the Adirondacks by sampling amazing pink wines, shopping for Drink Pink accessories, or trying their pink wine slushy for only $5.

Saturday, October 12 to Sunday, October 13
West Mountain in Queensbury is hosting a full weekend of seasonal food, apple cider, live music, hayrides, aerial adventure tours, mountain biking, and so much more. You’ll also want to catch a chairlift ride to view the excitement and foliage from above! Bring out the whole family to enjoy the amazing fall colors and kid-friendly entertainment like pony rides, a petting zoo, and pumpkin painting.
Oktoberfest at Bolton Landing Brewing Company
Saturday, October 12
Join Bolton Landing Brewing Company for their second annual day of German-inspired fun. Enjoy amazing craft beer, fun games, and live music by Rich Ortiz.
Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12
Take a spooky tour of Fort William Henry! Step back in time and explore the historic fort by firelight. Costumed interpreters will depict a harrowing attempt to keep you and your group safe from enemies outside the fort.
Saturday, October 12
If you’re searching for a different way to go leaf peeping, look no further than Lake George Steamboat Company‘s Fall Full Lake Cruise. Enjoy six hours of stunning scenery as you journey from the southern end of Lake George to its northern tip, and then back again on the c. 1908 Mohican.