Fall Fest Weekend in Skaneateles

We look forward to another great Fall Fest Weekend in 2025

Friday, October 24th

Fall Fest Scavenger Hunt Begins

Pick up a form at the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce starting at 10 am and adventure around the village looking for cutout clues in shop windows. Return a completed form to the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce by the end of the day Sunday (10/26) for a chance to win one of 10 prize bags! This event is fun for all ages, but geared toward children 12 and under!

Barrow Walking Tours, 1 pm, 3 pm

Join the Barrow Gallery at 1 pm or 3 pm for their walking tour of Skaneateles centered around artist John D Barrow. View all the details by clicking here.

Lake Life Laser Studio Hosting Kid's Halloween Charcuterie Class with Authentically Amber 2pm & 4:30pm

Registration is available online or at their store located at 22 Jordan St. https://lakelifelaser.com/workshops

Launch Party Event

Join Sea Culture Brand for a special event celebrating their collaboration with Port Canvas. Customize your own bags and enjoy maine-inspired light bites and beverages, 5-8 pm

Saturday, October 25th

Trick or Treat Parade in Skaneateles, 10 am

Kick off your Saturday with a Trick-or-Treating sidewalk parade downtown! Wear your costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating in downtown Skaneateles. Meet in the alley at 22 Jordan Street (between Doug's & Lucky Dogs) for the start of the Parade led by Play2Learn! End the parade at the Skaneateles Methodist Church on Jordan St with some sweet treats and cider! Parade is rain or shine!

Haunted Gingerbread House

Join the Skaneateles Community Center to build a Haunted Gingerbread House. You can make the gingerbread kits there or take them home. The cost is $20. Pay and order at the front desk before October 19th.

Cemetery Tours by the Skaneateles Historical Society, 10:30 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm

The Skaneateles Historical Society will offer cemetery tours throughout the day. The Cemetery Tours will be about 45 minutes long. Please reserve your space by calling the Skaneateles Historical Society at 315-685-1360, at their museum at 28 Hannum St., or emailing them at shsmuseumdirector@gmail.com. Space is limited! The tours are free of charge, but donations are always appreciated!

Shop, Sip and Stroll, 2 pm

Make a purchase at a participating store and receive a coupon for a free drink at one of the many amazing spots in downtown Skaneateles. The perfect fall afternoon does exist!

Shopping Specials:

CAPTIVATE WELLNESS: We will offer these specials for the entirety of the weekend, but the juice samples will only be available on Saturday. Specials: 15% off all supplements, skin care, and juices in the office. We will have 2 giveaways, a custom facial giveaway and a Botox giveaway! We will also be giving out samples from our new juice bar, Captivate Cold. Non-alcoholic functional beverage samples with our (fresh) Pressed Juices/smoothies. There will be discounted service packages available for purchase, including IV packages, facial packages, and sauna packages!

EMMA + JAMES: Link MT will be in the store making bandana necklaces from 2-6 on October 25

FIRST NATIONAL GIFTS: a free Inis product with a $150 purchase. We will have a selection of items to choose from, including lotions, colognes, soaps, and home fragrances. We will also have Inis product samples for all shoppers.

HAP + MAIN: Featuring a Closet Sale (gently used clothing) in the store all weekend, October 24-26 - great deals!

HOBBY HOUSE TOYS: Make a purchase and receive a coupon for $10 off a $50 or more purchase during month of November

LAKE LIFE LASER STUDIO: 20% off all Halloween Merchandise!

THE LOCAL BRANCH: 10% off purchases over $50.

RHUBARB KITCHEN SHOP: Save on the #1 stocking stuffer…FESTIVE GOURMET HOT CHOCOLATES! Buy 12 or more hot cocoa packets & receive 10% off! 50 varieties to choose from! Stop in to check out the Swiss Diamond cookware specials too!

SEA CULTURE BRAND: Beverages offered in-store and $10 Off Coupons with purchase.

Pints and Pumpkins 12-4pm ~ Sherwood Inn West Lawn Buy a pint and get a free pumpkin. Bring the kids along to paint their pumpkins right here while you relax and enjoy the crisp autumn day by the lake (weather permitting).

Sunday, October 26th

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest, 11am, Skaneateles Library. Dress up your pet for the Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume contest.