Foliage, Festivities and Fall Fun in and Around Queensbury NY!
Fall is a beautiful time to be in Queensbury and the Adirondacks. As the leaves turn shades of red, orange and gold, the region comes alive with apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, scenic rides, Halloween fun and fall festivals.
Whether you live here or are visiting the Lake George and Queensbury area for a fall getaway, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season.
Go Apple Picking
There are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy a favorite fall tradition — picking your own apples!
Hicks Orchard in Granville is New York’s oldest U-Pick orchard, welcoming apple pickers since 1905. The orchard is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the fall season, with a variety of apples available for picking throughout the season. Stop by the Barn Store for fresh apples, cider donuts, fresh-pressed cider, homemade fudge and other local treats.
While you’re there, adults can visit Slyboro Ciderhouse, located at Hicks Orchard, to sample estate-made hard cider in its historic tasting room.
Another option is Bowman Orchards on Sugar Hill Road in Rexford. The family-friendly farm offers U-Pick apples and other seasonal produce, along with a farm store, farm animals, rides and other fall attractions. With more than 60 varieties of apples grown at the orchard, there’s plenty to discover throughout the season.
Before heading out, check each orchard’s website for current picking conditions, available apple varieties, hours and activities.
Find Pumpkins, Corn Mazes & Family Fun
Fall also means pumpkins, hayrides and corn mazes, and you’ll find plenty of options within driving distance of Queensbury.
Fort Ticonderoga’s six-acre Heroic Corn Maze has an all-new design for 2026 celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The maze combines fall fun with stories from the American Revolution and includes both a smaller introductory maze and a larger main challenge. It’s open Tuesday through Sunday through October 25 and is included with general admission to Fort Ticonderoga.
Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa is another fun fall destination for families. The farm offers pumpkin picking, corn mazes, the Pumpkin Express, jumping areas and dozens of other activities. New attractions for 2026 include additional ziplines, a low ropes course and mini tractors.
Schuyler Farms in Schuylerville is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 with an America 250-themed seven-acre corn maze. Visitors can also enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, farm animals, gemstone mining and other fall activities.
For those who prefer their fall fun a little scarier, Schuyler Farms’ Field of Screams Haunted Corn Maze takes place Friday and Saturday nights throughout October.
Experience Fright Fest in Queensbury
Halloween fans don’t have to travel far.
Great Escape Theme Park hosts Fright Fest on weekends from September 26 through October 25, 2026.
As evening arrives, the park transforms with haunted attractions, scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime rides. The 2026 lineup includes Nightmare, Skull Manor, CarnEVIL and Hell Block VI.
Celebrate Fall at West Mountain
One of Queensbury’s signature autumn events is the annual Fall Festival at West Mountain.
The 2026 West Mountain Fall Festival takes place October 10–11, October 17–18 and October 24–25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Festival activities include live music, indoor and outdoor vendors, scenic chairlift and hay wagon rides, pumpkin painting, inflatables, mountaintop yoga, aerial treetop adventures, pony rides, a petting zoo, food and beverages and more.
Admission to the festival is free, although some activities require tickets or an additional fee.
Take in the Fall Foliage
You don’t need a festival or special event to enjoy autumn in Queensbury. The changing leaves make fall a great time to get outside and explore the area’s parks and trails.
Take a walk along Rush Pond Trail, explore the trails at Gurney Lane Recreation Area, or discover another outdoor destination using the Town of Queensbury’s interactive maps.
For an elevated view of the fall colors, head to West Mountain for a scenic chairlift ride during its annual Fall Festival.
Make the Most of Fall in Queensbury
From colorful foliage and apple picking to pumpkins, corn mazes, Halloween attractions and festivals, there are plenty of ways to celebrate fall in and around Queensbury.
Many fall attractions are seasonal and weather dependent, so be sure to check directly with each destination for current hours, tickets and availability before heading out.
Then grab a sweater, gather the family and get out there to enjoy fall in Queensbury and the Adirondacks!