October in the Hudson Valley: Fall Fun!
Autumn is my favorite time of year in the Hudson Valley. The weather cools down, the leaves start to change and there are plenty of festivals and fun activities to do outdoors. October always seems to fly by so fast – there’s so much to do and not enough weekends to take it all in….leaf peeping, apple picking, scenic hiking, harvest festivals, craft fairs – not to mention, my favorite holiday – Halloween!
This is a great time of year to make a day trip or spend a long weekend visiting to take advantage of all the Hudson Valley has to offer. Here’s a list just some of the many fun activities happening in the Hudson Valley this fall…Happy Autumn!
Columbus Day Weekend
The three-day weekend is prime time for leaf-peeping and enjoying the cool weather that autumn in the Hudson Valley is know for. Check out these fun events happening Columbus Day Weekend!
TinkerBox Opening Celebration
Sunday, October 9th
Waterfalls Properties, Kerhonkson, NY
HV Contemporary Homes is kicking off the fall with a celebration to mark the opening of our new home, TinkerBox. We hope you can join us Columbus Day Weekend for an autumn gathering of friends and neighbors where you’ll have the chance to meet our team of craftsmen and designers. Please contact us at info@hvcontemporaryhomes.com for more information.
Field + Supply
October 7th – 9th
Hasbrouck House, Stone Ridge, NY
A weekend long design and craft fair with offerings from designers, makers, and artisans featuring handcrafted goods and crafts. This year F+S has moved to the recently refurbished Hasbrouck House where there will be additional parties and events held throughout the weekend.
Taste of the Catskills
October 8th – 9th
Delhi, NY
A festival showcasing food, beer, crafts, and wine of the Catskill Mountain region. Vendors include farmers, local food producers, and restaurants. Held on the grounds of Maple Shade Farm, a family-run farm in Delhi.
Scenic Hikes: Fall Colors
What better way to appreciate the gorgeous fall colors than to take a hike through the stunning terrain of the Hudson Valley.
Breakneck Ridge
Coldspring, NY
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Poughkeepsie, NY
Photo courtesy of Walkway Over the Hudson
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Kerhonkson, NY
Mohonk Preserve
Gardiner, NY
The Shawangunk Mountains are universally regarded as a premier climbing location, and Mohonk Preserve, located in the heart of The Gunks, offers more than 1,000 climbing routes at all levels of difficulty.
Photo Courtesy of Mohonk Preserve
For more hiking ideas in the Hudson Valley and step-by-step guides to over 70 hikes, visit here: http://hikethehudsonvalley.com/
Harvest Festivals
A great way to appreciate the bounty of the Hudson Valley – take advantage of one of the many harvest festivals throughout the fall season.
Applestock
October 1st
New Paltz Reformed Church
92 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NY
A celebration of fall in the Hudson Valley – full of crafts, great food, cider and beer tastings, music and kids activities!
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
October 1st – 2nd
Cantine Field, Saugerties, NY
A fun filled celebration of the garlic harvest, with options to buy garlic in bulk directly from the farmers. With tons of food vendors, ceramics and other crafts, as well as music and children’s activities, this annual festival is sure to be a fun day for the whole family!
Photo Courtesy of Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Angry Orchard Harvest Fest
October 15th
Angry Orchard, Walden, NY
Celebrate a successful harvest season with live music, exclusive hard ciders, a tour of the Innovation Cider House, cider tastings, and more!
Photo Courtesy of Angry Orchard
Fall Harvest Festival
Every weekend in October
Fishkill Farms, Fishkill,NY
Fall fun for everyone…including apple picking, live music, cider donuts, hayrides.
Halloween Festivities
From pumpkin picking to haunted houses to parades, there are ways for the whole family to join in on celebrating Halloween in the Hudson Valley.
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses
Ulster Park, NY
If you are looking to be scared – this is place to go. Haunted hayrides, corn maze and haunted house ….
New Paltz Halloween Parade
October 31st
New Paltz
Kelder’s Farm
Kerhonkson, NY
Come pick your own pumpkins from Kelder’s Pumpkin patch. They also offer seasonal hayrides, a corn maze and other family events.
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