October Events in Northern New York 2026
October 2026 events across Northern New York — fall festivals, live music, craft shows, and family fun in Jefferson, Lewis & St. Lawrence counties.
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Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards Open This Fall
Early October is the sweet spot: the apples are ripe, the pumpkins are in, and the foliage is doing its thing around them. Every one of these was checked against […]
Lewis, Local Pulse
Measles Confirmed in Lewis County: What to Know
A confirmed measles case in Lewis County. Here’s how to check your protection, what symptoms look like, and what to do if you were exposed.
Local Pulse, St. Lawrence
Hammond Voted to Dissolve: What Happens Now
Hammond village voted 45-20 to dissolve into the town. Here’s what dissolution actually means, the 8-9 month timeline, and what residents should watch for.
Jefferson, Lewis, Local Pulse, St. Lawrence
SNAP Cost Shift Takes Effect This Week
Starting Oct 1, NY counties cover 75% of SNAP admin costs. What it means for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties — and where to get help.
Jefferson, Local Pulse
Paddock Club Closes in Watertown
The Paddock Club closed Sept 19 — but a new tenant is already lined up. What the quick turnaround says about downtown Watertown.
Jefferson, Local Pulse
Watertown’s Christmas Parade Is Back On
Well, that was fast. A week after Watertown pulled the plug on its Christmas parade over cost, the parade is back on — this time paid for by the community […]
Jefferson, Local Pulse
Weekend Roundup: September 25–27
A race through downtown Watertown, a walk through 19th-century history, and a wind-down in the park — this weekend has range. Here’s what’s on across the North Country. A quick […]
Jefferson, Lewis, Local Pulse, St. Lawrence
Northern New York Halloween Events 2026
For non-Halloween October events — fall festivals, concerts, and craft shows — see our October Events in Northern New York 2026 roundup. For door-to-door hours by community, see our 2026 […]
Jefferson, Lewis, Local Pulse, St. Lawrence
Our Schools Top the State for Lead in Drinking Water — What Parents Should Ask Next
Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Lewis counties rank #1, #2, and #4 in New York for lead in school drinking water. What the numbers mean, what they don’t, and three questions parents should ask their districts.