🌱 Thinking about a fall weekend escape right here in Old Forge?

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In today's newsletter:

• Thinking about a fall weekend escape right here in Old Forge?

Also on today's calendar: Autumn Adventure Weekends and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026's 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In The Adirondack Mountains (worldatlas.com) — Old Forge gets a prime spotlight here as a lakeside getaway, with swimming or strolling along Old Forge Pond, a public beach, and the Enchanted Forest Water Safari park all within easy reach. The guide also suggests nearby towns like Inlet, Speculator, and Tupper Lake for hikes, breweries, and small‑town exploring, ideal for planning your next Adirondack weekend.
   

📸 Around Old Forge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Old Forge

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Ceramic Trinket Dishes with Deb Petronio →
  View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28 | PO Box 1144, Old Forge
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Autumn Adventure Weekends →
  Old Forge Camping Resort, 3347 State Route 28, Old Forge
• Oktoberfest →
  North Street Rec Center, North Street, Old Forge
• Pottery Open Studio →
  View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28 | PO Box 1144, Old Forge
  10:00 am
• Old Forge's Oktoberfest →
  North Street Pavilion, 201 North Street, Old Forge
  11:00 am
• Old Forge Farmer's Market →
  Hiltebrant Recreation Center, 200 North Street, Old Forge
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Autumn Adventure Weekends →
  Old Forge Camping Resort, 3347 State Route 28, Old Forge
• 2026 Quilt Breakfast & Lecture →
  View Arts Center - Gould Hall, 3273 State Route 28 | PO Box 1144, Old Forge
  10:00 am
• Old Forge Oktoberfest →
  Space, 3022 Route 28, Old Forge
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Autumn Adventure Weekends →
  Old Forge Camping Resort, 3347 State Route 28, Old Forge
• Old Forge Farmer's Market →
  Hiltebrant Recreation Center, 200 North Street, Old Forge
  1:00 pm

📣 Old Forge Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Pottery Open Studio →
  View Arts Center, Webb
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tnstumpff Enterprises, LLC posted a job opening for Mail Carrier in Old Forge. Apply here.
• Weekender Hotels posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager (Great Pines) in Old Forge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Old Forge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Indian Lake

• The Way Things Were: September 30, 2026 (weeklyexpressnews.com)

Carthage

• Carthage trap shoot raises $3,700 for volunteer transportation (nny360.com)

Ok Old Forge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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