Fall Foliage Festival Events
September 9, 2026 // News
The 70th Annual Fall Foliage Festival kicks off early October in North Adams!
Here is a list of events happening between now and the 70th Annual Fall Foliage Parade on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Contact the North Adams Office of Tourism to learn more about this year’s Fall Foliage Festival Events!
Multiple Dates
Berkshire Scenic’s Fall Foliage Trains – Fall Foliage Speedliner
September 26, 27, October 3, 4, 10, 11, and 12
Look into the distance and view the fall foliage on the mountains on both sides of the train while listening to historic narration.
Get Tickets: berkshiretrains.org/tickets
Annual Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt
September 26 – until all leaves are found
Search for 10 hidden colorful leaves and bring a found leaf to North Adams City Hall to claim a prize donated by local businesses. Clues will lead you on a fun autumn adventure throughout North Berkshire, with an invisible hunt option available for homebound participants.
Various locations in Adams, North Adams and Williamstown
Clues can be found here: https://www.iberkshires.com/story/83986/Fall-Foliage-Leaf-Hunt-Clues-2026.html
Wednesday, September 30
Steeple City Social Community Conversation about the Fall Foliage Parade and Festival
The Fall Foliage Festival is upon us! Join members of the organizing committee, as well as producers of award-winning floats, for a discussion about the history of the parade, what it takes to set up each year, and what the future holds. Interested in participating? Learn about last-minute opportunities to dive in, or prepare to participate next year. Audience questions are welcome.
Agenda:
6:30pm: Mix & mingle with the presenters
7:00pm: Panel discussion about the Fall Foliage Day Parade
7:30pm: Q&A
8:00pm – 10:00pm: Stick around after the event until Steeple City Social closes!
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/steeplecitysocial
Thursday, October 1
Fall Foliage Dog Costume Parade
Dress up your dog and walk them down Main Street to win awards and giveaways! The parade starts at City Hall at 6pm sharp!
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FREE
Friday, October 2
Box Car Derby and BBQ Cookoff
Watch kids race down Main Street in boxcars and then head over to the BBQ Cookoff to sample some tasty meats!
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn more: https://www.discovernorthadams.com/events/box-car-derby-and-bbq-cookoff
First Friday
Jump into a weekend of Fall Foliage celebrations starting with the First Friday festivities in downtown North Adams! Downtown businesses will have extended hours, and many galleries will be hosting openings and other special events!
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Downtown North Adams
Learn more: https://www.discovernorthadams.com/events/first-friday-december-h796x-m7a2b
Saturday, October 3
Fall Foliage Children’s Parade + Fair
Join the Fall Foliage Children’s Parade + Fair at Noel Field! Children from throughout the Northern Berkshire’s are encouraged to make costumes and enter the parade.
Noel Field Athletic Complex, 310 State Street, North Adams
10:00 am – 1 pm
FREE
Tilly’s Harvest Fest
We will have a DJ, Berkshire County Line Dancers, Bounce House, Food available to purchase and more for this event.
1266 Curran Highway, North Adams
10 am – 6 pm
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/18pYLurh1F/
Sunday, October 4
1Berkshire Presents the 70th Annual Fall Foliage Parade – 70 Years In Motion: Time-Traveling Through Northern Berkshire
Downtown North Adams
1:00 p.m.
FREE
Fall Foliage Parade Picnic with the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition
Take a tour of the future home of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition. The Lions Club will be onsite serving up hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. nbCC will have tickets to hand out to the first 200 people, so they can enjoy a free lunch.
192 State Street, North Adams
11:00 am – 3 pm
Friday, October 23
Mohawk Theater Haunted House
Our Haunted Theatre themed Community Haunted House is in full swing, and we can’t wait to welcome you for a night of spooky fun!
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
FREE
Things to Do
The following establishments in North Adams contacted the Parade Committee to let us know they will be open on Parade Day. Please check their websites and/or social media for hours, address, offerings, and specials on Parade Day. If you are planning to be open but not listed below, email us at info@1berkshire.com so we can add the information to this list.
