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Central New York in October 2026: peak Mohawk Valley foliage in weeks 1-2, Cooperstown ghost tours through Halloween, last warm-weather rides on the Erie Canalway, apple harvest at Fly Creek Cider, and why this month is the inn’s biggest booking stretch.

Fellow Travelers plays its final two Glimmerglass performances August 10 and 16, 2026 — and code TRAVELERBOGO gets you a free second ticket. Stay 30 minutes away at Grand Colonial in Herkimer.

September 2026 in Central New York: the Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival (Sept 12), late Glimmerglass season, the last full month at the Herkimer Diamond Mines, prime Erie Canalway cycling, quiet Cooperstown, apple season, and the first fall color.

A weekend itinerary for the Mohawk Valley built around a dog as part of the group: Pekin Pond off-leash, Erie Canalway Trail, dog-friendly Little Falls stops, and where to base.

A two-day weekend itinerary for the Cooperstown Beverage Trail: 6 stops across Otsego County breweries, wineries, and a historic cider mill, with Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast as the base.

A complete travel guide to Little Falls NY: Beardslee Castle, Canal Place, the Erie Canalway Trail, Mohawk Valley wineries, restaurants, and where to stay.

Otsego Lake paddling, Mohawk Valley farmers markets, and Cooperstown Hall of Fame Induction Weekend — what to plan around for mid-summer 2026 in Central New York.

Three multi-day cycling events on the Empire State Trail this summer: Cycle the Erie Canal (July 11-19), Cycle the Hudson Valley (August 3-8), and Beers, Bikes, & Barges all summer. Plus where the Mohawk Valley fits.

The Dolgeville Violet Festival runs June 12-14, 2026. Three days of parade, vendors, 5K, pageant, garage sales, and live music about 20 minutes from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast in Herkimer, NY.

The 2026 Glimmerglass Festival opens July 10 in Cooperstown, NY. Four mainstage productions, new community events, and a 30-minute drive from Grand Colonial Bed and Breakfast in Herkimer.