Mark Your Calendar for 2026 Fall Events in the Capital Region
Looking for fun things to do this fall? Check out all the events and festivals happening in Albany and throughout the Capital Region during the autumn months.
Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival
Sat, Sep 12 until Sun, Sep 13
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Colorscape returns September 12-13, 2026! Join us for a weekend of creativity, music, and community.
East and West Parks, Broad and Main Streets Norwich, NY 13815
2026 Harvest Craft Fair
Sat, Sep 12 until Sun, Sep 13
· 10:00 AM
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Our annual Harvest Craft Fair, which features over 75 vendors, a petting zoo, sheep shearing, hands on activities, live music, local food, and so much more!
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Sharon Springs Harvest Festival
Sat, Sep 19 until Sun, Sep 20
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Join us at the historic village of Sharon Springs for our annual Harvest Festival, where we welcome the fall season with open arms and celebrate all harvest time has to offer!
Village of Sharon Springs, NY, 199 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Double M Haunted Hayrides: Opening Night
Sat, Sep 19
· 7:30 PM
Don't miss out on opening night at Double M Haunted Hayrides!
Double M Haunted Hayrides, 678 New York 67 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
7th Annual Liberty Ridge Car Show
Sat, Sep 26
· 10:00 AM
Join us on Saturday, September 26th for the 7th annual Liberty Ridge Farm Car Show with Capital Car Shows.
Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road Schaghticoke, NY 12154
Wolff's Biergarten Oktoberfest 2026
Sat, Sep 26
· 11:00 AM
Celebrate Oktoberfest 2026 with us at Wolff's Biergarten - it's gonna be a bier-filled blast!
Wolff's Biergarten Albany, 895 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Oktoberfest Bar Crawl in Albany
Sat, Sep 26
· 4:00 PM
Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest like never before with the Official Oktoberfest Bar Crawl!
Bar Vegan, 205 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Upper Madison Street Fair
Sun, Sep 27
· 12:00 PM
Upper Madison Street Fair returns on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, transforming Madison Avenue into a lively community celebration.
Upper Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 2 until Sat, Oct 3
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
Double M Haunted Hayrides: Little Monsters Day
Sat, Oct 3 until Sat, Oct 10
· 11:00 AM
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Join us for Little Monsters Day - a not-so-spooky celebration designed just for families and our youngest fans!
Double M Haunted Hayrides, 678 New York 67 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 9 until Sat, Oct 10
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
Maple Ski Ridge Annual Fall Festival
Sat, Oct 10
· 9:00 AM
Featuring countless activities for all ages, Maple Ski Ridge is proud to be holding our 19th Annual Fall Festival!
Maple Ski Ridge, 2725 Mariaville Road Schenectady, NY 12306
2026 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon
Sun, Oct 11
· 8:00 AM
The Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon are scheduled for October 11, 2026.
2190 Technology Drive Schenectady, NY 12308
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 16 until Sat, Oct 17
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 23 until Sat, Oct 24
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
2026 Albany's Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
Sat, Oct 24
· 12:00 PM
Join us at Washington Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM for Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
Washington Park Albany, NY 12203
Zombie Zipline
Fri, Oct 30 until Sat, Oct 31
· 8:00 PM
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If you like Halloween and are looking for the most unique, fun and thrilling horror in all of the Northeast, then look no further.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
2026 Troy Turkey Trot
Thu, Nov 26
· 8:00 AM
The Troy Turkey Trot is a premier road race featuring 5k and 10k distances, among other events.
Troy Atrium, 4 3rd St Troy, NY 12180
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