The annual Harvest Festival at the Adirondack Museum will be held on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2. The event will include wagon and pony rides, music, arts and crafts, demonstrations, a giant leaf pile, and much more. The Adirondack Museum offers free admission to year-round residents of the Adirondack Park in the month of October.

On Saturday, October 1, Radio Disney Albany will be on hand with music, games, and activities with a Harvest twist. Don’t miss Pumpkin Roll Relay, Best “Yee-hah”contest, Guess the Harvest Crop Gross, Scarecrow and Me Contest and more. Plus dress up in harvest themed costumes for a Costume Parade to get a special prize.

Throughout the weekend visitors of all ages can climb aboard a rustic wagon, take a seat on a hay bale, and enjoy a leisurely ride around the museum’s grounds. Young children can enjoy a pony ride on center campus with Circle B Ranch. A 4-season ranch located in Chestertown.

Paul Smiths College Culinary and Baking Program will demonstrate how to prepare dishes inspired by an Adirondack fall. Browse and buy from a small group of talented North Country artisans and craftspeople.

Clean out your closets and cupboards for a good cause. The Museum is accepting donations of canned or dried food, winter outerwear, and blankets for the Warm and Fed Benefit Drive to support the good works of the Warren – Hamilton Community Action. Items can be dropped off in the Visitor Center lobby from October 1 through October 10.