The leaves are turning shades of red, orange, and yellow, apple orchards are opening up, and harvest festivals are starting soon - these are all signs that fall has arrived in Saratoga! Make the most of this colorful season and plan a fun autumn activity, like a fall foliage hike or a trip to a pumpkin patch. It's a great time of year to explore the region.
Experience the Perfect Fall Day at Ellms Family Farm
Starting September 16, local favorite Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa will open their doors for all of the old-fashioned fall activities you know and love. Get lost in a corn maze, ride the Pumpkin Express, explore the ropes course, and experience endless fall fun.
Just 12 miles east of downtown 'Toga lies Washington County, an area that really comes alive during autumn! Plan a trip to this beautiful countryside and check out all the apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and can't-miss fall festivals going on this season.
The 21st Annual Irish 2000 returns to the Saratoga County Fairgrounds as a one-day extravangaza on September 16. This family-friendly music & arts festival features traditional and contemporary Irish music as well as vendors, food, and more. Tickets are just $16 in advance and $20 at the gate.
Get ready to watch dozens of hot air balloons fill up the sky with their unique designs at the Adirondack Balloon Festival on September 21-24 in Queensbury and Glens Falls, just a short drive from Saratoga. This magnificent spectacle is a great way for families to celebrate the arrival of fall.
One of the "largest" competitions of fall is happening right at Sunnyside Gardens - the Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest. On September 23, pumpkin growers from around New York State will find out which giant pumpkin is the greatest of them all. Bring the kids and come join in the day's festivities!
