Our hand-picked ideas for great things to do right now.

Wetlands on the 138-mile Northville Placid Trail in the Adirondacks.

Ready for another great weekend in the Adirondacks? Here are some of the great events happening this weekend.

**Adirondack Boreal Birding Festival | June 6 - 9, 2024**

Enjoy four days of birding hikes, walks, safaris, outings, and seminars in Hamilton County.
Wing on over to the Central Adirondacks →

**Rhubarb Festival | Lake George Area | Warrensburgh | June 7**

It’s that time of year in the Adirondacks, and we are ready for all the rhubarb action. Warrensburgh hosts its 14th Annual Rhubarb Festival on Friday, June 7.
Who wants pie? →

**Kickass Writers Festival | Saranac Lake | June 7-8**

The Adirondack Center for Writing in Saranac Lake hosts writers, poets, comedians, and other kickass creatives.
Word up →

**PRIDE Exhibit | Plattsburgh, NY | June 7 to 30**

The Strand Center for the Arts presents “Hues of Identity: Queer Art Exhibit” illustrating the queer experience.
Explore new perspectives →

**Lake George Music and Arts Festival | DJ Takeover | June 7-9**

The Barn at French Mountain hosts a three-day mega-music event that showcases musical talent and other creators from all over the East Coast.
Let the music play →

**Black Fly Challenge Bike Race | Inlet to Indian Lake | June 8**

The 27th Adirondack Black Fly Challenge bike race, an epic 40-mile cycling gravel grinder through the heart of the Adirondack Park, takes place on Saturday.
Grind it out →

Woof Stock | Chestertown | June 8 to 9

Visit Chestertown, NY, in the Gore Mountain and Schroon Lake region of the Adirondack Park for a weekend of peace, paws, and music.

Follow the pack →

**King’s Garden Plant Sale | Fort Ticonderoga | June 8**

Take in some American History and indulge your green thumb at Fort Ticonderoga during the King’s Garden annual Adirondack plant sale.
Visit America’s roots →

Runners waiting to start the Lake Placid Marathon in the Adirondack Mountains — **19th Annual Lake Placid Marathon | June 9**

The 18th Annual Lake Placid Marathon (and Half Marathon) is a premier early-season race event hosted in the historic Olympic Village of Lake Placid, New York.
Go for the gold →

People enjoying a PRIDE event in Lake George — **Lake George PRIDE Event | June 9**

As part of the Lake George DJ Takeover Music & Arts Festival, PRIDE Festival will take to the main stage with DJs representing the community and celebrate like never before.
Shake your groove thing with PRIDE →

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events.

Opera performers from the Seagle Festival, the Adirondacks premier opera festival — **Seagle Season Preview | North Creek, NY | June 13**

Enjoy a sampling of songs from Seagle's 2024 season, the Adirondack’s premier opera festival, at the Tannery Pond Center near Gore Mountain.
Hit the high notes →

Scottish heritage event at Fort Ticonderoga in the Adirondack Park. — **Scots Day | Fort Ticonderoga | June 15**

It’s a day of clans, kilts, pipers and Scottish heritage at historic Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain.
Calling all lads and lassies →

**Adirondack Free Fishing Days | June 29 - 30**

Enjoy Free Fishing Days in the Adirondacks’ 3,000 lakes and over 30,000 miles of rivers and streams on June 29 and 30, 2024.
Get hooked →

**Celebrate PRIDE Month in the Adirondacks**

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