The leaves are turning colors, and the weather is becoming cooler. And with the return of fall in upstate New York, we are seeing dozens of different fall festivals and events coming up!
This guide has a list of several festivals and events that are happening Schenectady, NY, the place Kingsway calls home. If you’re looking for something to do this fall, start here!
Currently Ongoing
Autumn Glow Festival
Runs through November 2, 2025
Thursdays – Sundays, 7pm – 10pm
An outdoor nighttime event that brings together traditional Chinese lantern festivals and modern LED lights, this art exhibition is a beautiful experience. Walk through the displays and enjoy the craftsmanship of the lanterns. The exhibition takes about an hour and a half to go through. Tickets are available on their website.
Coming Up Soon
18th Annual Fall Festival at Maple Ski Ridge
Saturday, October 11, 2025
9am – 4pm
Maple Ski Ridge is hosting a big festival to celebrate the fall season! This includes hay wagon rides, chairlift rides to see the fall foliage, and antique car and antique tractor shows. There will also be an accompanying craft and vendor show, and a raffle and silent auction to benefit The Schenectady Firefighter’s Cancer Foundation. Parking is $5, and ticket options for the hayrides and chairlift rides will be available at the event.
FallFest at Mabee Farm
Sunday, October 12, 2025
11am – 3pm
FallFest collects all of our favorite fall activities and brings them to Mabee Farm. There will be pony rides, boat rides, crafts, and a petting zoo. Enjoy live music with a local beer, or go through the vendor area, filled with over sixty artists and crafters. The event is free, with a suggested donation of $10.
Candlelight Tours
Runs October 16, 2025 to October 31, 2025
Thursdays – Saturdays, tours starting at 6pm – 7:15pm (depending on day of the week)
Are you interested in ghostly tales from the historic Stockade? The Schenectady County Historical Society (and co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation) is hosting two different spooky tours. Choose between the “Colonial Hauntings” tour and the “Ghostly Victorian” tour, and enjoy! Tours last 60 – 90 minutes. Tickets are available on their website.
The Nightmare Market
Saturday, October 18, 2025
5pm – 9pm
A night market for all things spooky, weird, and unconventional! This event will have performances including a live circus performance and live music. Enjoy vendors offering food, crafts, and tarot readings. A perfect marketplace for Halloween lovers!
Spooky Science: After Dark (a miSci 21+ event)
Friday, October 24, 2025
6pm – 9pm
The Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) is hosting a Halloween party that mixes science with spirits! The event comes with spooky activities and a special planetarium show, and special themed cocktails you can purchase. They’ll also be celebrating the 150th birthday of Prudence Victoria, their wax doll! Tickets are available on their website, with discounted tickets available to miSci members.
Apple Pie Tour & Takeaway at Kingsway
We’ll be hosting our own fall event: Apple Pie Tour & Takeaway! From October 27 through October 31, you can take a personal tour of Kingsway Village and Parkland Garden Apartments. You’ll get a chance to meet our welcoming team and see our beautiful new décor. And as a sweet thank-you, you’ll head home with a delicious apple pie baked fresh by our chef!
Space is limited, and reservations are required. Please RSVP to 518-393-8800 ext. 5001 or RSVP@kingswaycommunity.com by October 20 to join!