Center Stage Summer Concert Series
August, TBA
Samuel de Champlain Center Stage, Rouses
Point. Free performances in outdoor
amphitheater. rousespointny.com
From RSP Station
Rome Canalfest August 6–7
Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome. Three fun-filled
days on the historic Erie Canal.
romeny.rotaryclub.pro
From ROM Station
Yonkers Riverfest September TBA
Yonkers Downtown Waterfront. Outdoor
celebration with music, games, food and
classic cars. yonkersdowntown.com
From YNY Station
Port Henry Labor Day Celebration
September 4
Main Street, Port Henry. Annual celebration
with fireworks, parades, a regatta and more.
porthenrymoriah.com
From POH Station
PHOTOS: (FIELD MAZE) COURTESY FORT TICONDEROGA; (SINTERKLAUS) DOUG BAZ
Waterford Tugboat Roundup
September 9–11
Village waterfront, Waterford. Boat rides and
tours, music, food, vendors and fireworks.
tugboatroundup.com
From ALB Station
Italiafest September 10
Southside Bridge St, Amsterdam. Delicious
food, music, entertainment, vendors, family
fun. visitmontgomerycountyny.com
From AMS Station
Capital Region Apple &
Wine Fest September 17–18
Altamont Fairgrounds. Wine and food
tastings, car show, live entertainment.
appleandwinefestival.com
From SDY & ALB Stations
Sinterklaus
FALL HOLIDAYS ▼
Heritage, Harvest, and
Horse Festival October 1
Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga.
Experience equestrian demonstrations, harvest markets, family
activities. fortticonderoga.org
From FTC Station
Fall Festival October 8
Fort Ticonderoga
Maple Ski Ridge. Enjoy a car
show, hay wagon ride, pie
eating contest and more. mapleskiridge.com
From SDY Station
Penfield Apple FolkFest October 9
Penfield Museum, Crown Point. This festival
features live music, a flea market and raffles.
penfieldmuseum.org
From FTC Station
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Select evenings September 30–November 13
Croton-on-Hudson, NY. See more than 5,000
Jack O’ Lanterns in spectacular displays.
hudsonvalley.org
From CRT Station
Harvest Weekend October 15–16
Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum,
Peru. Crafts, games, and hay wagon rides.
babbiemuseum.org
From PLB Station
The Haunted Fortress October 15 and 22
Old Fort Niagara. This fundraiser will feature
a spooky tour of the fort. oldfortniagara.org
From NFL Station
Spooktacular October 28–30
Utica Zoo, Utica. Trick-or-treat stations, games
and crafts. uticazoo.org
From UCA Station
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade November 24
Midtown New York City. Holiday
kick-off with Broadway performers,
balloons and Santa.
social.macys.com/parade
From NYP Station
Great Train Extravaganza December 4
Empire State Plaza, Albany. Hundreds of
vendors with all things train related.
gtealbany.com
From ALB Station
Troy Annual Victorian Stroll December 4
Downtown Troy. Transforms Troy into a day
of enjoyment with 100+ attractions.
victorianstroll.com
From ALB Station
Ring in the New Year at Noon
December 31
New Roc City, New Rochelle. Annual
kid-focused indoor event.
newrochelledowntown.com
From NRO Station
Teatown’s Hudson River EagleFest
February 2017 TBA
Croton Point Park, Teatown Lake Reservation.
Eagle watching, guided bird walks, family
activities. teatown.org
From CRT Station
Lake George Winter Carnival
February Weekends 2017
Various outdoor locations, Lake George. A
bonfire, outhouse races, motorcycle races,
cook-offs. lakegeorgewintercarnival.com
From FED Station
ECLECTIC EVENTS ▼
Rhinebeck Antiques Fair May 28–29
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck.
Sale of art, jewelry, furniture and more.
barnstar.com
From RHI Station
OutdoorFest June 10–19
WINTER
CELEBRATIONS ▼
Sinterklaas Send-Off Celebration and Festival Day November
26; December 3
Kingston Waterfront; Village of
Rhinebeck. Dutch-themed celebration of children, art and winter.
sinterklaashudsonvalley.com
From RHI Station
Amtrak.com
Sites throughout New York City. Ten-day
festival of outdoor adventure activities.
outdoorfest.org
From NYP Station
Americade Motorcycle Touring
Rally 2016 June 7–11
Lake George Beach, Lake George.
Stunt shows, parades, vendors and more.
americade.com
From FED Station
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