Great Adirondack Events
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Newcomb Holiday Craft Fair | November 23-24
Local artisans and crafters showcase their unique handmade gifts, decorations, and holiday treats in Newcomb.
Warren Miller’s “75” | Glens Falls | November 23
Don’t miss Warren Miller’s 75th wintersports masterpiece at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls, NY.
Saranac Lake Holiday Craft Fair | November 24
North Country Community College holds its Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring works by the Adirondacks’ best artisans.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train | Fort Edward | Port Henry | Plattsburgh | November 26
The 2024 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stops in the Adirondacks along Lake Champlain on Tuesday, November 26.
Bitters and Bones Turkey Trot | Saranac Lake | November 1- 28
Join a month-long virtual competition and an epic in-person race on Thanksgiving Day in Saranac Lake.
Gobble Wobble | 5K Run/Walk | Thanksgiving | Glens Falls | November 28
Pre-game Thanksgiving dinner and help fight hunger at the Glens Falls Gobble Wobble 5K and family-fun race.
Tupper Lake Turkey Trot | Thanksgiving | November 28
Join the 11th annual fun run celebrating the life of Erin Farkas Dewyea and supporting Tupper Lake youth.
5K Turkey Trot | Lake Placid | Thanksgiving | November 28
Adirondack Health in Lake Placid sponsors the 15th Annual 5K Turkey Trot Walk/Run on Thanksgiving Day.
Indian Lake | Country Christmas Tour | November 29-30
Find unique Christmas crafts at Indian Lake’s two-day Country Christmas Tour.
Inlet | Old Forge | Christmas on Main Street | November 29 - December 1
Shop local and enjoy live music, crafts, and more at this annual tradition in the Central Adirondacks.
Black Friday Shopping | ADKX Store | November 29
Visit Blue Mountain Lake on Black Friday for a holiday shopping event at the Adirondack Experience.
Speculator Holiday Stroll | November 29
Enjoy an Adirondack hometown holiday celebration in Speculator, NY.
Adirondack Hockey Invitational | Lake Placid | November 29-30
The Herb Brooks Arena at the Olympic Center hosts the second annual Adirondack Winter Invitational Thanksgiving Weekend.
North Country Christmas | Ticonderoga | November 30 to December 8
Celebrate the season in Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain.
Lake Placid | Nutcracker Ballet | November 30 - December 1
Catch the holiday spirit at this performance of one of the most beloved and classic ballets.
Lake George | Lite Up the Village | November 30
Lake George Village is lit by over 7,000 lights to celebrate the holidays in the Adirondacks.
Saranac Lake | Festival of Trees | November 30 to December 21
Visit BlueSeed Studios to see an imaginative and creative display of Christmas Trees adorned by local artists and craftspeople.
Sherlock Holmes’ The Night Before Christmas | North Creek | November 30 and December 1
Enjoy a mysterious take on the traditional “Night Before Christmas” featuring Sherlock Holmes at Tannery Pond Center.
Sparkle Village Craft Fair | Saranac Lake | December 6 and 7
It’s the 39th annual Sparkle Village Craft Fair in Saran Lake, celebrating the holidays in the Adirondacks.
Holidays in Essex | Lake Champlain | December 6 - 7
Celebrate the holiday season on Lake Champlain in the Adirondacks in charming Essex, NY.
Light Up Saranac Lake | December 6
The Village of Saranac Lake’s holiday celebration includes a lighted fire truck parade, tree lighting and a visit from Santa.
Christmas in Warrensburgh | Adirondacks | December 7 to 8
Christmas in Warrensburgh has been a much cherished Adirondack event for over three decades.
Bolton Landing Holiday Home Tour | Lake George | December 7
Visit five Bolton Landing homes decorated festively for the holidays.
Plattsburgh | Nutcracker Ballet | December 7-8
Catch the holiday spirit at this performance of one of the most beloved and classic ballets in Plattsburgh in December.
Oak Mountain Holiday Fair | Speculator | December 7
Celebrate the Holiday Season at Oak Mountain in the Central Adirondacks.
Saranac Lake | Holiday Village Stroll | December 7
Kick off the holiday season on Saturday, December 7, with the Saranac Lake Holiday Village stroll, which supports local businesses.
North Country Singers | Holiday Celebration in North Creek | December 7 and 8
North Country Singers annual holiday celebration takes place near Gore Mountain on December 7 and 8, 2024.
Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll | December 13-15, 2024
Celebrate the Holiday Spirit at Lake Placid’s Holiday Village Stroll.
Schroon Lake | Christmas in Schroon Lake | December 13 and 14
It’s a very merry Christmas in Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks in December.
Snodeo Weekend | Old Forge | December 13-14
It’s America’s premier Snodeo in Old Forge on December 13 and 14, 2024. It’s the 48th year of this iconic winter sports event.
Warren Miller’s “75” | North Creek | December 13 and 14
Don’t miss Warren Miller’s 75th wintersports masterpiece in North Creek near Gore Mountain.
Jim Breuer | Lake Placid | December 13
Saturday Night Live alum brings his comedy tour to the Conference Center in Lake Placid on December 13.
Holiday Shopping | ADKX Store | Blue Mountain Lake December 14
Last-minute shoppers can find great Adirondack gifts at the ADKX Store in Blue Mountain Lake on Saturday, December 14.
Winter Bird Hike | Newcomb | December 14
Enjoy an educational Winter bird hike or snowshoe at Newcomb’s Adirondack Interpretive Center on December 14.
Nature Sensory Walk | Lake Placid | December 15
Skip the spa, unplug, and forest bathe in the Adirondacks. Experience a guided nature sensory walk near Lake Placid.
Dar Williams | Lake Placid | January 9
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Dar Williams appears at Lake Placid’s Center for the Arts on January 9, 2025
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival | January 31 to February 9, 2025
Save the date! Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival takes place from January 31 to February 9, 2025.
Lake George Winter Carnival | February 2025
Lake George’s annual Winter Carnival takes place every weekend in February 2025.
Can-Am Rugby Tournament | Saranac Lake | July 25-27, 2025
World-Class Rugby Competition in Saranac Lake
Adirondack Thunder Hockey | Reading Royals | FREE Post-Game Skate Glens Falls | November 17
The Adirondack Thunder take on the Reading Royals in Glens Falls.
Nature Sensory Walk | Lake Placid | November 17
Enjoy a guided walk on gentle terrain and discover how engaging your senses in nature can lead to relaxation and mindfulness.
Warren Miller’s “75” | Lake Placid Center for the Arts | November 16
Don’t miss another Warren Miller 75th ski masterpiece in Lake Placid.
Fall Fest | Long Lake | November 16
Enjoy rollerblading on the new, smooth ice rink surface, and explore a maze, and other family-friendly activities.
Wilmington’s 4th Annual Craft Show | Lake Placid | November 16
Visit and shop from local artisans at the 4th annual Wilmington Holiday Craft Show near Whiteface Mountain and Lake Placid.
Adirondack Thunder Hockey | Reading Royals | Glens Falls | November 15-16
The Adirondack Thunder take on the Reading Royals in Glens Falls.
Concert | The Hyde Collection | Glens Falls | November 15
North Country Arts presents a concert at The Hyde Collection featuring original music about climate change and its impact on the Adirondacks.
William Shatner | Star Trek Original Series Set Tour | November 15-17
William Shatner will visit the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour the weekend of November 15-17, 2024.
Pop-Up Exhibit: The Impact of Climate Change on the Environment | Hyde Collection | November 14-17
North Country Arts presents original art focused on the climate change crisis.
Salute to Veterans | Lake George | Fort William Henry November 11
Attend an event honoring Adirondack veterans and their service to the United States.
Adirondack Free Fishing | Veterans Day | November 11
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, NYS residents can fish for free in the Adirondacks.
Pumpkin Chunkin’ | Lake George | November 9
Turn those obsolete Halloween pumpkins into squash missiles at Adirondack Brewery’s annual festival.
Adirondack Vinyl Slam | Glens Falls | November 9
Over 5,000 records for sale at Glens Falls Shirt Factory. Find your hidden treasure. Admission is FREE.
The Wild Center Community Free Day | Tupper Lake | November 9
The Adirondacks’ Museum of Natural History will be open free of charge on November 9.
Living History | Fort Ticonderoga | November 9
Experience a re-enactment of British and American loyalist soldiers in the fall of 1781.
Adirondack Thunder Hockey | Glens Falls | November 8 -9
Catch two nights of electric hockey action in Glens Falls on November 8 and 9.
Wine and Chocolate Tasting | Glens Falls | November 8
Savor an exquisite selection of wines paired with artisanal chocolates, all in a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
Lake Placid Film Festival | November 7 to 10
The Adirondacks’ premier cinematic event takes place November 7 through 10 in Lake Placid.
The Soul Rebels | Lake Placid Center for the Arts | November 3
The Soul Rebels bring their eclectic live show to Lake Placid, harnessing the power of horns and drums in a party-like atmosphere.
Scotlander Bluegrass Jam | Argyle, NY | November 3
Spend a Saturday afternoon pickin’ and grinnin’ or just sippin’ at Scotlander’s Bluegrass Jam.
Glens Falls Restaurant Week | November 3 to 9
Discover new dining hot spots or visit your favorite restaurant.
Field of Flags | Fort William Henry Museum | Lake George
Thousands of flags honor former and current members of the U.S. Military for Veteran’s Day in Lake George.
Lake George Wing Walk | November 2
Sample and vote for the best wings in the southern Adirondacks.
A Tuneful Trick-or-Treat | The Mill | Westport | October 31
Attend a tuneful Halloween Trick or Treat at The Mill on Lake Champlain.
Tupper Lake Monster Dash | October 31
Celebrate Halloween with an energetic fun run in Tupper Lake.
Trick or Treating | Downtown Ticonderoga | October 31
Downtown Ticonderoga hosts trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
Halloween Trick or Treat | Indian Lake | October 31
Stop in at the Welcome Center for Halloween Treats
Scare-anac Lake Halloween | Saranac Lake | October 31
History, haunts and hands-on activities for kids at the Saranac Laboratory Museum.
Trick or Treat | Downtown Saranac Lake | October 31
Enjoy a ghoulishly good Halloween celebration in downtown Saranac Lake.
Halloween Day and Parade | Lake Placid | Oct. 31
A full day of Halloween fun in Lake Placid!
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