Thursday, October 1
🇺🇸 Clinton County Revolutionary War Veterans — Plattsburgh, NY
Learn about the diverse members of the Continental Army who came from Clinton County during a historical presentation beginning at 6 p.m. at the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 U.S. Oval. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
🎭 “What the Constitution Means to Me” Opens — Montpelier, VT
Lost Nation Theater begins its October production of Heidi Schreck’s acclaimed play at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center. Performances continue on select dates through October 11. Check the theater for individual curtain times and ticket availability. Official Vermont Tourism listing plan.vermontvacation.com
Friday, October 2
🚵 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series Opens — Lake Placid and Wilmington, NY
The world’s leading mountain-bike racers arrive for the final stop of the 2026 World Series. Friday includes downhill training at Whiteface Mountain and short-track World Cup racing at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Both venues open at 8 a.m. This is a ticketed event. Lake Placid
🚲 Friday Night Bike Jam — Lake Placid, NY
UCI weekend expands into the village with a bike celebration from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval. Official UCI weekend schedule
⛳ Glow Golf — Middlebury, VT
Ralph Myhre Golf Course hosts an evening glow-golf event from 7–9:30 p.m. Advance registration may be required. Official Vermont Tourism listing plan.vermontvacation.com
Saturday, October 3
🚵 UCI Mountain Bike World Series — Lake Placid and Wilmington, NY
World Cup competition continues at Whiteface and Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Saturday’s schedule includes downhill qualifying at Whiteface and cross-country racing at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, with venue gates opening at 8 a.m. Official event schedule lakeplacidlegacysites.com
🐑 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival — Tunbridge, VT
The annual fiber-arts festival returns to the Tunbridge Fairgrounds for two days. Explore sheep and other fiber animals, fleece sales, herding and shearing demonstrations, fiber-art competitions, classes, live music, food and products from regional farms and makers. Only service dogs are allowed. Official festival website vtsheepandwoolfest.com
🍎 Harvest Celebration — Woodstock, VT
Billings Farm & Museum celebrates the harvest from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. with seasonal farm activities and family programming. The celebration continues Sunday at 69 Old River Road. Official Billings Farm calendar Billings Farm
🎶 Fireside Folk Fest — Ticonderoga, NY
Downtown Ticonderoga hosts an afternoon and evening of live folk music and community activities along Montcalm Street. The regional calendar lists festival programming beginning at noon. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
🥔 Spudfest — Gabriels, NY
Tucker Farms and the Great Adirondack Corn Maze host Spudfest from noon–9 p.m. at 112 Hobart Road. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
🎃 Plattsburgh Farmers Market Boo Bash — Plattsburgh, NY
Celebrate the end of the outdoor market season from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at 26 Green Street with a Halloween-themed market day. Official event page goadirondack.com
🍂 Fall Farm Fest — Chazy, NY
The Alice T. Miner Museum hosts a free community farm celebration from 9 a.m.–noon at 9618 U.S. Route 9. Official Adirondack Coast event page goadirondack.com
🧺 Saturday Farmers Market Roundup — Vermont
- Burlington Farmers Market: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 345 Pine Street. Official market
- Northwest Farmers Market: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Taylor Park in St. Albans. Official market
- Capital City Farmers Market: 9 a.m.–1 p.m., 133 State Street in Montpelier. Official market
- Champlain Islands Farmers Market: 10 a.m.–2 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 185 U.S. Route 2 in Grand Isle. Official market
Sunday, October 4
🚵 UCI Mountain Bike World Series Finale — Lake Placid and Wilmington, NY
The three-day international competition concludes at Whiteface Mountain and Mt. Van Hoevenberg, crowning the 2026 downhill and cross-country champions. Lake Placid
🐑 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival: Day Two — Tunbridge, VT
Fiber animals, demonstrations, classes, vendors, contests, food and music continue at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds. Official festival website
🍎 Harvest Celebration: Day Two — Woodstock, VT
Harvest activities and family programming continue from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at Billings Farm & Museum. Official Billings Farm calendar
🍁 FallFest at Adirondack Experience — Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, hosts FallFest from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free for year-round Adirondack Park residents. Official Adirondack Coast event page goadirondack.com
🥕 Keene Farmers Market — Keene Valley, NY
Shop local farms and regional vendors from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Marcy Field on Route 73. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
Monday, October 5
🎭 October Arts and Theater — Montpelier, VT
Lost Nation Theater’s production of What the Constitution Means to Me continues during this calendar window, with performances scheduled through October 11. Consult the theater for the next available performance and tickets. Official Vermont Tourism calendar
Tuesday, October 6
🎸 Christone “Kingfish” Ingram — Plattsburgh, NY
The Grammy-winning blues artist brings his Hard Road Tour to the Strand Center Theatre at 7 p.m. Official Strand Center goadirondack.com
🇺🇸 The Battle of Valcour Island and Its Legacy — Plattsburgh, NY
A special historical presentation marking the battle’s 250th anniversary begins at 6 p.m. at the Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 U.S. Oval. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
🎤 Ann Wilson of Heart — Burlington, VT
Ann Wilson and Tripsitter perform at the Flynn Main Stage, 153 Main Street, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Official Flynn schedule Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Wednesday, October 7
⛸️ World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships Begin — Lake Placid, NY
The competition begins at the Olympic Center and continues through October 11. The venue calendar lists competition from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. each day. Official Olympic Legacy Sites calendar lakeplacidlegacysites.com
🧺 Malone Farmers Market — Malone, NY
The Wednesday market operates from noon–5 p.m. at the Malone Town Office, 27 Airport Road. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
🏪 Chazy’s General Stores — Chazy, NY
The Alice T. Miner Museum presents a local-history program from 7–8:30 p.m. at 9618 U.S. Route 9. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
Thursday, October 8
⛸️ World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships — Lake Placid, NY
Competition continues from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. at the Olympic Center. Official venue calendar
Friday, October 9
⚓ Battle of Valcour Island 250th Anniversary Weekend Begins — Plattsburgh, NY
The commemorative weekend opens at 5 p.m. at the West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Road. Weekend programming includes living-history activities, museum tours, boat trips, musical performances and Sunday’s battle reenactment. Official event page goadirondack.com
🎬 Movie Night in the Park — Plattsburgh, NY
The city hosts an outdoor movie at the Melissa Penfield Park football field. The regional listing did not publish a start time or film title, so check the event page before attending. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
⛸️ World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships — Lake Placid, NY
Competition continues from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. at the Olympic Center. Official venue calendar
Saturday, October 10
🍂 Flaming Leaves Festival — Lake Placid, NY
Celebrate peak foliage at the Olympic Jumping Complex from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The festival features the U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined National Championships along with seasonal festival activities. It continues Sunday. Official Olympic Legacy Sites information lakeplacidlegacysites.com
🏃 Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon, 10K and 5K — Lake Placid, NY
Race-day activity begins at 6 a.m. at the North Elba Horse Show Grounds, 5514 Cascade Road. Race proceeds support local youth organizations and scholarships. Official Lake Placid event information roostadk.com
⚓ Battle of Valcour Island Living History — Plattsburgh and Peru, NY
Saturday’s commemoration includes:
- A reenactor encampment at Plattsburgh City Beach from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Boat trips to Valcour Island and Bluff Point Lighthouse from the Peru Boat Launch, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- Legacy Project dedication at the Peru Boat Launch at 11 a.m.
- Clinton County Historical Association museum tours from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- A U.S. Navy Band performance at 7 p.m. at SUNY Plattsburgh
Official Adirondack Coast schedule
🚜 Babbie Museum Harvest Weekend — Peru, NY
The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum closes its regular season with Harvest Weekend from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at 250 River Road. Activities continue Sunday. Official regional calendar
🍎 Apples & Crafts Fair and Food Truck Festival — Woodstock, VT
Browse more than 100 artists, makers and specialty-food vendors from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Bailey’s Meadow. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. The fair continues Sunday. Official Woodstock event listing woodstockvt.com
🧺 Saturday Farmers Market Roundup — Vermont
Burlington, St. Albans, Montpelier and Grand Isle return on their published Saturday schedules:
- Burlington Farmers Market
- Northwest Farmers Market
- Capital City Farmers Market
- Champlain Islands Farmers Market
Sunday, October 11
⚓ Battle of Valcour Island Reenactment — Plattsburgh, NY
Sunday’s closing events at Plattsburgh City Beach include a U.S. Navy Band performance at 10 a.m., the Saranac Chapter NSDAR commemoration ceremony at 10:30 a.m., and the signature battle reenactment at noon. Official anniversary event page
🍂 Flaming Leaves Festival: Day Two — Lake Placid, NY
The fall festival and national ski-jumping competition continue from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Olympic Jumping Complex. Official Olympic Legacy Sites calendar
🚗 Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival — Middlebury, VT
Classic and specialty vehicles take over downtown Middlebury for its annual fall car show and community festival. Check the organizer for vehicle-registration and visitor information. Official Vermont Tourism listing plan.vermontvacation.com
🚜 Babbie Museum Harvest Weekend: Final Day — Peru, NY
The museum’s season-ending celebration continues from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at 250 River Road. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
⛸️ World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships: Final Day — Lake Placid, NY
The championships conclude at the Olympic Center. Official venue calendar
Monday, October 12
🍁 Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day Outings
Many seasonal attractions remain open for the holiday, including scheduled nature tours and Olympic-site activities in the Lake Placid area. Hours and reservations vary by attraction. Official Olympic Legacy Sites calendar
Tuesday, October 13
🎶 Magoo with Beg, Steal or Borrow — South Burlington, VT
The Vermont bands perform at Higher Ground. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Official Higher Ground calendar Higher Ground
Wednesday, October 14
🎨 Spooky Collage Night — Plattsburgh, NY
The Strand Center for the Arts hosts a Halloween-themed collage night from 5–9 p.m. at 23 Brinkerhoff Street. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
🦁 Wild Kratts Live 2.0 — Burlington, VT
Chris and Martin Kratt bring their family show to the Flynn Main Stage for performances at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are required. Official Flynn event page The Flynn
Thursday, October 15
🎻 Buena Vista Orchestra — South Burlington, VT
The Cuban music ensemble performs at Higher Ground. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the all-ages show begins at 8 p.m. Official Higher Ground event page Higher Ground
💃 FlynnZone: Dance Through Time — Burlington, VT
The Flynn offers free family dance sessions at 5:30 and 6:20 p.m. in the Flynn Lobby. Advance booking is required. Official Flynn information flynnvt.org
Friday, October 16
🪕 The Travelin’ McCourys — Stowe, VT
The Grammy-winning bluegrass group performs at Spruce Peak Arts. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Official Higher Ground calendar Higher Ground
🎶 RePlay — Plattsburgh, NY
Enjoy live music at Valcour Brewing Company, 3 Rhode Island Avenue, from 6–9 p.m. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
Saturday, October 17
🏃 von Trapp Mountain Marathon — Stowe, VT
Runners take on scenic mountain terrain at the Trapp Family Lodge during the annual trail-running event. Registration and individual race information are available through the organizer. Official Vermont Tourism listing plan.vermontvacation.com
🎤 Bob the Drag Queen: “Now Clap!” — Burlington, VT
Bob the Drag Queen brings the Now Clap! comedy show to the Flynn Main Stage at 6 p.m. Official Flynn schedule Shows & Events at the Flynn
🎸 Adam Ezra Group — South Burlington, VT
The Americana band performs at Higher Ground. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Official Higher Ground calendar
🧺 Saturday Farmers Market Roundup — Vermont
The Burlington, St. Albans, Montpelier and Champlain Islands markets continue on their official Saturday schedules. Visitors should check individual market sites for late-season vendor updates.
Sunday, October 18
🏃 Heady Trotter Four-Miler — Stowe, VT
The annual four-mile race returns to The Alchemist in Stowe. Check the race organizer for start time, registration availability, parking and spectator information. Official Vermont Tourism listing plan.vermontvacation.com
🧺 Keene Winter Market Opens — Keene, NY
The winter market begins its season from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Keene Arts Center, 10881 State Highway 9N. Official Adirondack Coast calendar
🎻 Vermont Youth Orchestra Fall Concert — Burlington, VT
The Vermont Youth Orchestra performs at the Flynn Main Stage at 3 p.m. Official Flynn schedule Shows & Events at the Flynn
Verification reflects official information available September 30, 2026. Outdoor events, ticket availability and schedules may change; listeners should consult the linked organizer before traveling.
