Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays in the Adirondacks

A Winter Wonderland Awaits

Celebrate the holidays in the Adirondack Mountains.

The Adirondack Mountains offer winter holiday experiences unlike any other, combining festive charm with the region’s rugged beauty.

Picture snow-dusted evergreen trees, quiet forest trails, and charming mountain villages adorned with holiday lights—this is the heart of the Adirondacks at Christmas and New Year’s.

Spending the holidays in the Adirondacks is an invitation to reconnect with nature, loved ones, and the season's magic.

Here, the holiday rush melts away, replaced by the peace and joy of a snow-covered paradise where traditions are made in the glow of winter’s splendor.

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Wild Lights | The Wild Center | Tupper Lake | Now through February 21, 2026
Dec 19
Wild Lights | The Wild Center | Tupper Lake | Now through February 21, 2026

Tupper Lake doesn’t just embrace winter—it illuminates it.

“Springsteen” | Indian Lake Theater | December 19-21, 2025
Dec 19
“Springsteen” | Indian Lake Theater | December 19-21, 2025

The film focuses on a pivotal moment in Bruce Springsteen’s life.

Winter Solstice | Luminaria Walk | Wadhams, NY | December 21, 2025
Dec 21
Winter Solstice | Luminaria Walk | Wadhams, NY | December 21, 2025

Celebrate the turning of the season in the Adirondack woods

Polar Plunge | Long Lake | December 27, 2025
Dec 27
Polar Plunge | Long Lake | December 27, 2025

Don’t miss the 2025 Feeling Long Lakey Polar Bear Plunge.

North Country New Year | Saranac Lake | December 31, 2025
Dec 31
North Country New Year | Saranac Lake | December 31, 2025

Music, Magic, Fireworks & Family Fun on New Year’s Eve.

Silver Lake Mountain First Day Hike | Au Sable Forks | January 1, 2026
Jan 1
Silver Lake Mountain First Day Hike | Au Sable Forks | January 1, 2026

Greet the first sunrise of 2026 from the summit of Silver Lake Mountain.

Mt. Arab First Day Hike | Tupper Lake | January 1, 2026
Jan 1
Mt. Arab First Day Hike | Tupper Lake | January 1, 2026

Ring in the New Year from a fire tower.

Cat Mountain First Day Hike | Bolton Landing | January 1, 2026
Jan 1
Cat Mountain First Day Hike | Bolton Landing | January 1, 2026

Kick off 2026 with a classic Adirondack climb.

Paul Smith’s VIC First Day Hike | January 1, 2026
Jan 1
Paul Smith’s VIC First Day Hike | January 1, 2026

Start the New Year immersed in Adirondack wetlands on a guided hike around Heron Marsh at the Paul Smith’s College VIC.

Adirondack Rail Trail First Day Hike | Saranac Lake | January 1, 2026
Jan 1
Adirondack Rail Trail First Day Hike | Saranac Lake | January 1, 2026

Ease into the New Year with a scenic winter stroll along the Adirondack Rail Trail.

Lost Pond First Day Hike | Ticonderoga | January 1, 2026
Jan 1
Lost Pond First Day Hike | Ticonderoga | January 1, 2026

Feel found this New Year’s Day on a guided hike to Lost Pond.

Lake George Polar Plunge | New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026
Jan 1
Lake George Polar Plunge | New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026

Celebrate the New Year with a Polar Plunge in Lake George.

Lake Colby Conservation Camp First Day Hike | Saranac Lake | January 1, 2026
Jan 1
Lake Colby Conservation Camp First Day Hike | Saranac Lake | January 1, 2026

Looking for a low-key, family-friendly way to start the New Year outdoors?

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