Winter Carnivals 2025
Adirondack towns and villages embrace and celebrate winter with a plethora of special events. Find winter carnivals and festivals near you.
Central Adirondacks
Visit the towns of Old Forge, Long Lake, Raquette Lake, Indian Lake, and more for festive winter traditions.
22nd Annual Long Lake Winter Carnival
Long Lake’s annual Winter Carnival includes an ice sculpture contest, cardboard sled races, family-friendly games, food and drinks, and free ice skating and sledding.
January 18, 2025
Old Forge Winter Carnival at Mt. McCauley
Join the Old Forge community for a classic winter carnival at Mt. McCauley Ski Center. Enjoy live music, sledding, torchlight skiing, fireworks, and much more.
February 8-9, 2025
Adirondack White Out Weekend in Wanakena
Winter White Out takes place in Wanakena and nearby Star Lake, Cranberry Lake, and Newton Falls, offering a stunning winter landscape for a weekend of fun and festivities.
February 14-16, 2025
Winter Carnival in Raquette Lake
Raquette Lake transforms into a vibrant winter wonderland during Presidents Day weekend, drawing together a close-knit community and welcoming visitors who return year after year.
February 15-16, 2025
Indian Lake’s Week-long Snowcade Returns
Indian Lake’s popular Snocade returns during President's Week 2025. Visitors can enjoy free indoor and outdoor activities, dining specials, special events, and more.
February 15-22, 2025
Inlet’s 23rd Annual Frozen Fire and Lights Festival
Enjoy Inlet’s annual winter carnival: skating, cardboard sled and outhouse races, pancake breakfast, bonfire, fireworks, and more.
February 22, 2025
Tri-Lakes and High Peaks
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is the highlight of Adirondack festivals, since it’s inception over 125 years ago. Lake Placid and Tupper Lake also host unique winter celebrations.
Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival 2025
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, a cherished tradition since 1897, is among the U.S.'s oldest winter carnivals. Events include a town-wide parade, ice castle, tons of fun events and fireworks!
January 31 - February 9
BrewSki in Tupper Lake
Strap on your X-Country skis and snowshoes for one of the Adirondacks’ winter season highlights in Tupper Lake. 2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Tupper Lake BrewSki at the James C. Frenette Sr Recreational Trails.
February 22, 2025
Lake George and the Gore Mountain Region
The Lower Adirondacks offer multiple opportunities to easily access winter celebrations from NYC, Boston, Buffalo, and Philadelphia. Lake George’s Winter Carnival is a month-long fun winter celebration. You can also enjoy activities in Schroon Lake, Brant Lake, and North Creek.
Lake George Winter Carnival
Lake George’s annual Winter Carnival spans every weekend during February. Each weekend, take part in fun-filled events and activities.
February 1 - 23, 2025
Brant Lake Winter Carnival
The Brant Lake Winter Carnival is an exhilarating celebration of winter on ice. Organizers are gearing up for a thrilling day filled with diverse activities and fun for all ages
February 15, 2025
Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Coast
The towns on the western edge of Lake Champlain, also known as the Adirondack Coast, celebrate the winter season with a variety of events.
Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival and Fireworks
Enjoy exciting winter activities, gather around cozy campfires, share stories and laughter, and be captivated by a stunning fireworks display that lights up the Lake Champlain night sky,