A week’s worth of good times and outdoor fun.

Winter festival season continues with Indian Lake’s annual Snocade week-long celebration of winter in the Adirondacks. Every day from Saturday, February 18, to its Grand Finale Day on Saturday, February 25, Snocade offers participants a wide variety of activities to enjoy.

Check out the schedule below to see which activities get your motor running. One note, weather-dependent activities may change times, dates or locations. To get the latest info, visit Indian Lake’s website.

Saturday, February 18

7 am to 10 am Breakfast at Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department – A choice of eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, home fries, coffee, and juice.

10 am to 11 am Ice Lantern Workshop – The Library will demonstrate how to create beautiful lanterns from water, snow, and ice. Participants will be able to show off their creations at the annual “Light Up the Library” party on Wednesday, February 22, at 6 pm.

10 am to 2:30 pm Friends of the Indian Lake Library Book & Bake Sale – Located at the Indian Lake Town Hall, 117 Pelon Rd

11:30 am to 8 pm Lunch & Dinner Specials at the Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store, 6296 NYS Route 30 518.648.5115

4 pm to 7 pm Happy Hour at The Bear Trap – Enjoy drink specials at 6453 NYS Route 30 (518)648-5341

4 pm to 8 pm Baked Potato Dinner at the American Legion – Create your own customized over-stuffed baked potato with Chili, bacon, BBQ Chicken, Broccoli, Sour cream and other toppings. Includes a salad, beverage and dessert. Hosted by the Snowarriors.

Sunday, February 19

7 am to 10 am Breakfast at Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department – A choice of eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, home fries, coffee, and juice.

10 am to 2:30 pm Friends of the Indian Lake Library Book & Bake Sale – Located at the Indian Lake Town Hall, 117 Pelon Rd

11:30 am to 8 pm Lunch & Dinner Specials at the Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store, 6296 NYS Route 30 518.648.5115

Noon to 4 pm Kitty Kat Snowmobile Races – For the Lil’ ADKers at the Indian Lake Little League Field, Benton Rd

4 pm to 7 pm Happy Hour at The Bear Trap – Enjoy drink specials at 6453 NYS Route 30 (518)648-5341

7 pm Family Feud at the Indian Lake Theater. Free admission to watch. Do you think your family’s got what it takes to dominate The Feud? Email Rebecca.Oppenheimer@outlook.com to register your team of five. Entry is $25/team. Cash prizes.

Monday, February 20

10 am Cold Water Rescue Demonstration -- Water Department on Chain Lake Rd. ILVFD and NYS DEC will demonstrate how to rescue a person or animal from cold water (Weather permitting)

2 pm Ice Carving Demonstration – Watch as the experts at The Ice Farm (theicefarm.com) create frozen wonders. Town of Indian Lake Welcome Center, 6132 NYS Route 28

5 pm to 7 pm Dinner Special with Free Drink at the Bear Trap – 6453 NYS Route 30 518.648.5341

Tuesday, February 21

8 am to 4 pm Free NYS Snowmobile Safety Course taught by state-certified instructors from the Hamilton County Sherriff Department, Byron Park, 117 Pelon Rd. Pre-registration is required, and class size may be limited.

10:30 am to 11:30 am Craft & Story Hour at the Indian Lake Library. After a live reading of "A Lot of Otters," Lil’ ADKers can make an excellent otter craft to take home. This program is for families with toddlers through elementary ages. Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend too.

2 pm to 4 pm Upcycled Glass Vessel Lantern Workshop – Using upcycled and new glass jars and bottles, participants will create frost-textured lanterns illuminated with either fairy lights or tea candles. Rustic trimmings will be provided to put an Adirondack finishing touch to each creation. This program is for adults and teens. Registration is required. Please call or visit the Indian Lake Library at 518.648.5444

4 pm to 7 pm- Happy Hour at McSweeney's Irish Pub – 6303 NYS Route 30 (518)648-5832

5 pm to 7 pm Dinner Special with Free Drink at the Bear Trap – 6453 NYS Route 30 (518)648-5341

Wednesday, February 22

11 am Guided Snowshoe Hike -- Snowshoe experience exploring the two new hike/bike trails at the Ski Hut. Trail One connects the Ski Hut/Hill and meanders through the woods ending at Crow Hill Road. Trail two begins at the Ski Hut/Hill, crosses three ski hills, and climbs to the top of the ski hill, offering views of the High Peaks.

11:30 am to 8 pm $1 off Drink Specials (available at the Bar only) Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store – 6296 NYS Route 30 (518)648-5115

2 pm to 4 pm Spa Day at the Library – Learn to create three simple and all-natural spa treatment essentials: beeswax lip balm, fizzing bath bombs, and invigorating body scrub. The Indian Lake Library will provide all the supplies. Participants will create a great sample of pampering products to soothe winter-weary skin. This program is for adults and teens. Registration is required. Please call or visit the Indian Lake Library at 518.648.5444.

5 pm to 7 pm Dinner Special with Free Drink at the Bear Trap – 6453 NYS Route 30 518.648.5341

6 pm to 7 pm 4th Annual "Light up the Library" Party – Join the Friends of the Indian Lake Library for a family-friendly celebration of wonderful winter in Indian Lake! Outside there will be s’mores to roast and cider to enjoy while admiring the beautiful ice lanterns created by community members. (Learn how to make ice lanterns Saturday, Feb. 18, 10-11). Attendees can vote for the lanterns they like best. Inside, enjoy storytelling, songs, activities for Lil’ ADKers, a scavenger hunt, and take and make craft kits. Registration is not required, but an RSVP is appreciated to help us prep kits and snacks; please call 518.648-5444

Thursday, February 23

10:30 am to 11:30 am Craft & Story Hour at the Indian Lake Library – Lil’ ADKers can listen to the Story of "The Snow Globe Family" and learn to make a snow globe ornament to take home. This program is for families with toddlers through elementary ages. Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend too.

11:30 am to 8 pm Lunch & Dinner Specials at the Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store – 6296 NYS Route 30 (518)648-5115

Noon to 4 pm Horse Drawn Wagon Rides – A Time to Remember Carriage & Sleigh Rides. Location TBD

2 pm to 4 pm- Paper Flower Workshop from Upcycles Books – Participants will learn the art of making paper roses from upcycled book pages and brighten their winter décor with dreams of spring around the corner. All supplies will be provided. This program is for adults and teens, and registration is required to reserve materials and space for participants; please call or stop by the Indian Lake Library at 518.648.5444.

5 pm to 7 pm- Dinner Special with Free Drink at the Bear Trap – 6453 NYS Route 30 518.648.5341

7 pm Chalice of Malice: A Murder Mystery Event – Produced by Gem Radio, sponsored by The Town of Indian Lake, at the Indian Lake Theater,13 E. Main Street. More details to follow.

Friday, February 24

10:30 am to 11:15 am Super Fun Story Time at the Indian Lake Library In honor of Snocade, the Library’s regularly scheduled baby and toddler story time’s theme is "Fun in the Snow" with a big snowy sensory bin full of arctic animals, a snow person puppet station, and an indoor snowball toss to work on motor skills.

11:30 am to 8 pm Lunch & Dinner Specials at the Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store – 6296 NYS Route 30 518.648.5115

1 pm to 4 pm Cardboard Sled & Kayak Races at Ski Hill/Hut – Sleds must be made with cardboard, paint, wax, and tape. Kayaks may be decorated in a similar style. Prizes for sled/kayak include Fastest, Best Effort, Best Design, and Best Wipe Out per age division. Cookies and hot cocoa after the event. All ages are welcome. Please note that pre-registration is required to determine age divisions by calling (518) 648-5828 or development@indianlakeadk.com no later than 2/17/2023 by 3 pm. If you cannot pre-register, you must arrive at the Ski Hut between Noon and 12:30 pm to register; otherwise, entries will not be accepted.

4 pm to 7 pm Happy Hour Drink Specials at The Bear Trap – 6453 NYS Route 30 (518)648-5341

5 pm Paint & Sip with Briana of Brushstrokes – Mountain View Adventures Cafe, 6627 NYS Route 30. Registration is required. Call 518.648.5120

Saturday, February 25 Grand Finale Day

5 am to 7 am Snowcade Breakfast Sandwich & Bait Special Mountain View Adventures Café – 6627 NYS Rte. 30. Grab a sandwich and bait before you head out for the Fishing Derby. (518) 648-5120

7 am to 3 pm Ice Fishing Derby on Indian Lake – Sponsored by Indian Lake/ Blue Mountain Lake Fish & Game Club Association. Registration information is available online at www.indianlakefishandgame.com or www.indianlakeadk.com.

10 am to 4 pm Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce Snocade Craft Fair – Indian Lake Central School 6345 NYS Route 30. Call 518.648.5112 for more information.

11:30 am to 8 pm Lunch & Dinner Specials at the Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store – 6296 NYS Route 30 (518)648-5115

Noon to 3 pm Snowarriors Meet & Greet on Lewey Lake, Route 30

4 pm to 7 pm Snocade Grand Finale Event – Live music at the Ski Hut/Hill with Tim Rodrigue and Norm Allen. Complimentary ice skating, bonfire, hot cocoa bar, s’mores, glow necklaces and more! Followed by FIREWORKS!!!!

4 pm to 7 pm Happy Hour Drink Specials at The Bear Trap – 6453 NYS Route 30 518.648.5341