Editor’s note 10/09/20 7:35am: The Lake George Steamboat Company has added a fireworks cruise event! This has been added to the article below.
Reminder: With so few events happening and capacity limited, checking with individual businesses and reserving tickets ahead of time is the way to go!
There’s so much fall fun to be had over Columbus Day Weekend in the Lake George area, including a Harvest Bar, Garlic Festival, and more. Scroll to the bottom for a fall foliage hiking hotspot suggestion!
Seasonal Fun: Harvest Bar & Dinner Cruises
Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11
This weekend, Holiday Inn Resort at Lake George puts on the third annual Harvest Bar with a crisp autumn atmosphere coupled with delicious food and drink.
Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner Cruises
Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11
Cruise into your fall-filled Lake George weekend with the Lake George Steamboat Company as they serve up a full Thanksgiving feast.
Sunday, October 11
Get in on a fireworks cruise this weekend! You need to call to reserve tickets for this one – they can’t be booked online.
Food & Drink: Pink Wine, Garlic Fest & Harvest Dinner
Drink Pink at Adirondack Winery
Thursday, October 8 – Wednesday, October 14
Pick up some semi-sweet, limited edition Berry Breeze wine from Adirondack Winery while you’re in Lake George this weekend (or order online if you’re staying home) to get in on the annual Drink Pink fundraiser. Proceeds go toward Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Adirondacks.
Garlic Festival at Warrensburg Riverfront Farmers Market
Friday, October 9
Garlic tying demonstrations. Garlic sampling. Garlic recipes. A garlicky food contest. Enjoy everything garlic at the annual Garlic Festival! This event runs from 3pm to 6pm, so it’s a perfect choice if you’re leaving work early on Friday afternoon and need a fun activity to jump start the weekend.
Warrensburg Local Harvest Dinner
Monday, October 12
The second foodie event that takes place in Warrensburg this weekend is the annual Local Harvest Dinner, a four-course meal that showcases local farms, vineyards, wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
Fort William Henry: Firelight Fun & Reenactor’s Fair
Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11
The fort has surrendered to the enemy! But have no fear, the soldiers will be there to guide you to safety through secret, dark passageways. Don’t miss this event at Fort William Henry this weekend, and check out two more:
Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11
This fair at Fort William Henry takes place as part of the New York State Pathway Through History Weekend, and you can expect a modern craft fair, book signings, and local beverage-makers.
Town-Wide Garage Sales: Bolton Landing & Hague
Saturday, October 10 – Sunday, October 11
Maps can be picked up at the Bolton Chamber’s Visitor Center for this town-wide garage sale. This is a gorgeous area to walk or drive around in the fall!
Saturday, October 10
You can also hunt for treasures in Hague this weekend (this one is Saturday only), and maps will be available online through the Hague Volunteer Fire Department.
A Fall Hike at Gore
The hiking trails are open at Gore Mountain through October 11 only! Many choose to take a scenic skyride to the top of the mountain and then hike their way down, and the mountain biking trails are available as well. Speaking of scenic, it’s likely to be a gorgeous 30-minute drive up to North Creek.
Plan Ahead for Next Weekend
The fun doesn’t stop after the long weekend ends!
Spirits of History Ghost Tours
October 16 – 18
The Spirits of History Ghost Tour for October 9 is sold out (and there aren’t tours on the 10 or 11 due to the other events taking place) but as of this writing spaces are open for ghost tours on October 16, 17, and 18. Hurry and reserve your tickets!