Calendar of Local Events
The Art Walk begins at the Little Falls Public Library at 3:30pm with a children’s art activity. From there, guests can travel down Main Street to view numerous art exhibits, wrapping on West Main Street with live music. Each will be clearly marked with balloons to help guide people through the Art Walk. The exhibits will showcase artwork created by Little Falls students as well as many local artists. In addition to the art and music, great food will be available all along the Art Walk.
New York State’s Little Falls Cheese Festival is a premiere gathering of cheese makers with over 120 different cheeses, gourmet foods, live entertainment and historic tours.
Midsummer’s Night Picnic in historic Canal Place. Community members are encouraged to pack their own picnic and bring a picnic blanket. Food will also be available for purchase from local eateries. There is a Makers Fair beginning at 4pm for the opportunity to make a masquerade mask, build a fairy garden, or create a floral hair wreath to name a few. Kids may take part in classic kids’ races including a three- legged race, egg and spoon race, and sack race. Outdoor summer lawn games including Bocce, Crochet, and Badminton. There will also be live music, a play, a kid’s talent contest and star gazing opportunities.
This Annual Canal Celebration, spanning 31 consecutive years, represents our recognition of the community, our heritage and the spirit that makes Little Falls a unique place in the Mohawk Valley. Canal Celebration has welcomed thousands of visitors to Little Falls, attending dozens of family oriented community programs, held throughout the week. There is something for everyone., craft fairs, children’s rides and events, live music, a car show, a 10k and 2mile kids race and, of course, great food.
The 18th annual Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival will be held on September 14, 2019. Find a lot of garlic along with herb/produce growers, fine artisans, food product producers and culinary delights. Other items will include woodcrafts, alpaca products, handcrafted soaps, body-care products, pottery, antiques and more. Hours: Sat 10am-5pm
The leaves are turning, the cider is flowing, and the pumpkins are on display which can only mean one thing — Oktoberfest is coming to Little Falls. Thursday, October 18th, celebrate all things October, from the food to the music to the spookiness of Halloween! The festivities kick off in the morning where our shops and eateries open offering Oktoberfest specials.