Discover Schenectady

🍎🍩 Is there anything better than a warm, cinnamon-sugary c***r donut on a crisp fall day?

Whether you’re picking up a box from Villa Italia Bakery, making a stop at Heritage Farms, or heading out to The Hungry Chicken Country Store, now is the time to enjoy one of fall’s sweetest traditions!

Pair them with a cup of hot c***r, take them along on a fall foliage drive, or just eat one (or three 😉) on the way home.

🍁 Where’s your favorite place in Schenectady County to grab an apple c***r donut? Drop your go-to spot in the comments. We’re always looking for another excuse to try one!

🎨🚲 There’s something NEW to see along the Empire State Trail! Join Cycle Schenectady and Create Community Studios on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at noon for the dedication of the latest Rotterdam Junction mural along the Empire State Trail.

✨ Walk through the newly transformed tunnel
🎨 Meet the artists and organizers behind the project
🥤 Enjoy light refreshments
🚗 Getting there: Take Route 5S to Rotterdam Junction, turn onto Scrafford Lane with parking on the road.

This beautiful mural was made possible with support from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and New York State Canal Corporation, Schenectady Metroplex, and Schenectady County.

Planning to attend? Please RSVP to [email protected].

📸: Cycle Schenectady

🍻 Break out the lederhosen, grab your crew and get ready for an afternoon of brews, brats, BBQ and live music at Back Barn Brewing Company's annual Oktoberfest THIS SATURDAY!

And just in time for the celebration — Oktoberfest is officially ON TAP! Back Barn’s Märzen-style l***r is a flavorful seasonal brew that’s malt-forward with subtle notes of roastiness. The perfect pour for Oktoberfest! 🍻

🎸 Live music by Kyle Hommel
🌭 Brats & BBQ from High on the Hog
🥨 Festive Oktoberfest attire is highly encouraged!

Come hungry, come thirsty and come ready to celebrate Oktoberfest — Back Barn style!

🍂 🍂 Fall + local shopping = a pretty perfect combination! 🛍️🎃

Grab your favorite fall sweater and head to Serenity Silos in Pattersonville for their Fall Craft Fair!

With 15+ local vendors already lined up, it’s the perfect excuse to spend a fall day browsing handmade finds, discovering local makers and maybe treating yourself to a little something. (You’re supporting local — it basically doesn’t count as shopping. 😉)

🍁 Shop local crafters & makers
🛍️ Find one-of-a-kind goodies
🎃 Soak up those cozy fall vibes
❤️ Support small businesses

Make a day of it and enjoy a little fall fun in Schenectady County!

Are you curious about electric vehicles? Thinking about making the switch? Want to see EVs up close, talk with owners, or learn more about sustainable energy options in our region? This is your chance!

The 2026 NY Capital District Drive Electric & Sustainability Fair is rolling into Downtown Schenectady this Sunday, Oct. 4th from 10am-4pm in Downtown Schenectady around City Hall.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🚗 Check out dozens of electric & plug-in hybrid vehicles
⚡ Talk with local EV owners and get real-world insight
🛞 Get behind the wheel with EV ride-and-drive experiences
🌱 Explore sustainability, clean energy & new technology
🥕 Shop the Schenectady Greenmarket and the Made Market on Jay Street you’re Downtown
🎶 Enjoy music from guest DJ Jason Keller of WEQX

PLUS! Test drive an eligible EV during the event and receive a $20 Schenectady Greenmarket gift token while supplies last!

🍗 DON’T MISS OUT, WING LOVERS! 🍗

One of Downtown Schenectady’s favorite events is back THIS SATURDAY, October 3 and tickets are almost completely gone!

The 2026 Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation's Wing Walk is your chance to stroll through downtown, sample delicious wings from participating restaurants, and help crown this year’s favorites!

⚠️ Regular tickets are SOLD OUT, but there are still a FEW Premium Tickets available through Proctors box office at (518) 346-6204.

🍎🎃 Nothing says fall quite like a trip to the farm! In Schenectady County, local farms are filling up with all the colors, flavors and traditions that make this season so special. Think colorful mums, pumpkins, apples, fresh c***r, corn stalks, straw bales and, of course… apple c***r donuts!

At Buhrmaster Farm in Glenville, the fall harvest is coming in strong and the farm stand is packed with seasonal favorites. It’s the perfect excuse to take a drive, enjoy the crisp fall air and bring a little bit of the season home with you.

What’s your must-have treat when you visit a farm in the fall?

📸: Buhrmaster Farm

🌙✨ EXCITING NEWS — The Dark Side Of The Moon Show is staying a little longer in Schenectady! If you haven’t experienced The Dark Side of the Moon powered by WORLDS at MiSci - Museum of Innovation & Science, Schenectadyi yet, you’ve got more chances!

All 10 iconic tracks are presented in order, paired with breathtaking 360° visuals that surround you from every angle and transform the planetarium into an unforgettable cosmic journey.

More than 1 million people worldwide have experienced the show and you can see it right here in Schenectady County!

Whether you’re a lifelong Pink Floyd fan or just looking for something completely different to do, don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind show while it’s here.

The official opening of Wolf Hollow Brewing Company, Scotia is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🐺🍺

This location is about more than just great b**r — it’s about community, connection, and commitment to brewing. There’s something special about being able to say: “Your b**r. Brewed here.” ❤️

We’re thrilled to see this next chapter begin and can’t wait to enjoy what’s being brewed right here in Schenectady County. A place where neighbors, friends, families, and b**r lovers can come together, raise a glass, and celebrate what makes this community special.

Here’s to Wolf Hollow Brewing Co., Scotia, and many great b**rs and memories ahead! 🍻🐺

🏡✨ 60 YEARS of opening doors to history! This Saturday, Sept. 26, celebrate a Schenectady tradition six decades in the making at the 60th Annual Stockade Walkabout!

For generations, the Walkabout has welcomed history lovers inside some of the beautiful and fascinating homes that make the Historic Stockade of Schenectady so special. This is your rare chance to step beyond the front door and experience more than 300 years of Schenectady history up close!

🏠 Tour historic homes from different eras — including one of the Stockade’s oldest
🪵 See the timber bones and artifacts of an incredible 1700s restoration in progress
🎬 Step inside a Victorian home used by Warner Bros. for an upcoming film
🍎 Sip fresh c***r pressed from apples grown right in a Stockade garden
⛪ Visit historic First Reformed Church
🏺 See an archaeological dig in progress
🎭 Explore the Schenectady Civic Players, The Stockade Inn, Schenectady County Historical Society & more
🎶 PLUS music, demonstrations, storytelling and plenty of local history along the way!

Whether you love architecture, local history, old houses or simply wondering “What’s behind that door?”, this is the day to find out.