Experience a Fun-Filled Classic Adirondack Christmas

Schroon Lake's 38th Annual Olde Tyme Christmas features two days of festive family activities.

Starting Friday, December 8, the Village of Schroon Lake will transform into a magical holiday wonderland for its 38th Annual Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration. This family-oriented, town-wide event has been running for 38 years and will include various holiday activities organized by local businesses and organizations.

Celebrate the holidays in a charming Adirondack village.

The whole town of Schroon Lake comes together to make its annual Christmas festival the best it can be. This year’s highlights include:

• A silent auction of 10 decorated live Christmas trees from a local farm

• Family Ornament Hunt with over 300 hidden ornaments from Main Street to the beach, with prizes awarded for the most ornaments gathered

• Polar Plunge fundraiser

• Crafts and other family activities

• Horse-drawn wagon rides

• Live musical performances and caroling

• Holiday parade, tree lighting and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus

Holiday festivities begin on Friday, December 8, in picturesque Schroon Lake.

Noon to 4 pm — Festival of Trees Silent Auction at Schroon Lake Community Church

5 to 7 pm — Holiday Decorating Contest Judging (contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information)

7:30 pm — Champlain Valley Chorale Concert at Schroon Lake Community Chuch — enjoy merry holiday music and light refreshments.

The holiday magic continues on Saturday, December 9.

9 am to 4 pm — Holiday Basket Raffle at the Chamber of Commerce

10 am to 4 pm — Festival of Trees Silent Auction continues at Schroon Lake Community Church

10 am to 2 pm — Special Holiday Book Sale at the Hudson Headwaters (behind Town Hall)

10 am to 2 pm — Arts & Crafts Show and Bake Sale at Schroon Lake Community Church

10 am to 2 pm — Christmas Crafts for Kids and Adults at the Schroon Lake Public Library

11 am — 5th Annual Polar Plunch at the Town Hall Boat Launch (pre-registration required)
Noon — Family Ornament Hunt (sign up at the Chamber of Commerce)

Noon to 2 pm — Holiday Tunes at the Schroon Lake Community Church

1:30 to 3 pm — Street Carolers on Main Street

2 to 4 pm — Horse & Wagon Rides— Town Hall Parking Lot (free!)

4 to 6 pm — Holiday Mocktail Party Family Friendly Event at Schroon Lake Community Church

5 pm — Tree Lighting and Caroling at the corner of Dock Street

5:30 pm — Light Up Main Street & Holiday Lights Parade

6 to 7 pm — Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Strand Theater on Main Street

For more information on all the events and timings, visit the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce website or Facebook page.