Fall Fun in The Finger Lakes
Colorful landscapes, crisp air, and seasonal traditions make fall an unforgettable time to experience Skaneateles and the Finger Lakes. Make Skaneateles Fields your home base for an autumn adventure you’ll never forget! Explore our latest specials and packages here.
Apple Orchards
Apple picking is a quintessential Central New York fall tradition, thanks to the region’s fertile farmland, scenic orchards, and long-standing agricultural heritage.
One of the region’s best-known destinations, Beak & Skiff is a three-time winner of USA Today’s “10Best” Readers’ Choice Award for Best Apple Orchard in America. Visitors can enjoy U-pick apples, orchard views, live music, food trucks, hard cider, wine and beer tastings, market shopping, and family-friendly activities.
Navarino Orchard offers pick-your-own fruit along with its famous apple fritter sundaes and other seasonal treats.
For a quieter, traditional farm visit, Owen Orchards features apples, fresh cider, warm donuts, and classic fall charm.
Pick an orchard, grab a basket, and make some delicious fall memories.
Lafayette Apple Festival
Celebrate Central New York’s apple-growing heritage at one of the region’s favorite fall traditions. Browse unique creations from artists and crafters, sample apple treats and festival fare, and enjoy entertainment, rides, and activities for all ages.
Skaneateles Fall Fest Weekend
Experience the charm of Skaneateles during a village-wide weekend of seasonal fun. Scavenger hunts, walking tours, fall photo opportunities, and activities for kids and adults make it a wonderful way to enjoy a crisp autumn day by the lake.
Tim’s Pumpkin Patch
Spend a classic fall day at Tim’s Pumpkin Patch, where pumpkins are just the beginning. Find your way through the corn maze, take a wagon ride, enjoy family-friendly farm activities and save room for something sweet from the bakery.
Anyela’s Vineyards
Raise a glass to fall at Anyela’s Vineyards, set on a hillside high above Skaneateles Lake. Sample estate-crafted wines, stroll through the vineyard or settle in with a bottle and something to share while taking in the beauty of the season.
Finger Lakes Wineries
Fall is an ideal time to explore Finger Lakes wine country, when scenic vineyard roads are framed by changing leaves and the annual harvest is underway. Discover celebrated regional producers such as Dr. Konstantin Frank, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, Buttonwood Grove Winery, Ravines Wine Cellars, and Forge Cellars—all represented on the wine list at our Fields restaurant which received Wine Spectator’s 2026 Best of Award of Excellence.
For a memorable day trip, follow the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, where a scenic route connects an array of wineries and tasting rooms around the lake.
Skaneateles Brewery
Set in a warm, historic location just outside the village, Skaneateles Brewery offers locally crafted IPAs, ales, lagers, sours, and other beverages in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Its rotating calendar brings together local food trucks, live music, trivia, and other fun events, making it an easy fall stop for a pint, a bite to eat, and time with friends and family.
Programming changes throughout the season, so check the brewery’s calendar for the latest food truck and event schedule.
Local Hiking
Experience the beauty of fall along the Finger Lakes region’s forested ridges, dramatic gorges, and lakeside trails. Bahar Preserve and Carpenter Falls pairs a 1.7-mile trail system with Skaneateles Lake shoreline and views of a nearly 90-foot waterfall. For a longer adventure, Bear Swamp State Forest offers more than 16 miles of multiuse trails through a quiet, expansive woodland southwest of the lake.
Whether you prefer a quick waterfall walk or a longer hike beneath the changing leaves, autumn is an ideal time to explore the landscape surrounding Skaneateles.
