Veterans’ Day Weekend in the Adirondacks: Best Events

Veterans Day honors those who have served our country. In 2024, the holiday will be observed on a Monday, creating a long weekend for many families.

If you’re in the Adirondacks this weekend, we have recommendations for honoring the holiday while also finding enjoyable ways to relax and make the most of the three-day weekend.

Veteran's Day Field of Flags

Fort William Henry’s annual display of thousands of flags to honor those who’ve served in the U.S. Military, past and present.

Thank you for your service

Glens Falls Restaurant Week

Explore Glens Falls’ booming dining scene and take advantage of special deals.

Chow down

Lake Placid Film Festival presents an exciting lineup of award-winning international films, engaging short films, and competitive TV pilot screenings.

Reel pleasure

Glens Falls wine and chocolate tasting

Support the Chapman Museum with a delicious event at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls.

Find time to wine down

Adirondack Thunder hockey game

Over two nights, the Adirondack Thunder hosts the Norfolk Admirals. Catch some incredible hockey action in Glens Falls.

Puck-er up for a fun time →

Fort Ticonderoga re-enactment

Participate in a living history event that delves into the British and American loyalist soldiers' final campaign in the autumn of 1781 during the American Revolution.

You say you want a revolution

The Adirondack Natural History Museum will be open to the public free of charge on November 9.

Go wild

Looking to add to your record collection? Over 5,000+ records will be up for sale at The Adirondack Vinyl Slam at Glens Falls’ Shirt Factory.

Go for a spin

Pumpkin chunkin in Lake George in the Adirondacks

Get rid of your old pumpkins, gourds and jack-o'-lanterns with the help of Adirondack Brewery’s ginormous squash launcher.

Go big or gourd home

Free Fishing in the Adirondacks

It’s your last chance to fish for free without a license in New York State in 2024.

Go fish

Salute to Veterans in Lake George

Fort William Henry pays tribute to veteran military personnel with a wreath-laying and musket salute on Veterans’ Day.

Thank them for their service


Upcoming events in the Adirondacks: Make plans for your next adventure.

The O.G. Captain Kirk makes a return engagement for a weekend of immersive Star Trek experiences.

Set phasers to fun!

Warren Miller Ski Movie

Lake Placid Center for the Arts presents Warren Miller’s 75th film celebrating ski culture. Prepare to dive into the essence of snowy dreams with “75.”

Ski ya later

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train travels through the Adirondacks on November 26, stopping at Amtrak stations along Lake Champlain.

All aboard for holiday fun

For the complete list of upcoming festivities, check out our events page.



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