North Country New Year Festival Returns to Saranac Lake

Music, magic, fireworks & family fun.

Celebrate the new year in Saranac Lake.

Ring in 2025 the Adirondack way at Saranac Lake’s beloved North Country New Year Festival — a full-village celebration packed with live performances, hands-on activities, family entertainment, and that signature Saranac Lake community spirit.

Building on two wildly successful years, the festival returns on December 31, 2025, promising its biggest and brightest program yet. Local venues will be alive with music, comedy, dance, magic, crafts, carnival fun, and a spectacular fireworks finale over the winter sky.

Whether you're a family with young kids, a group of friends seeking NYE adventure, or a traveler craving small-town charm, this is one of the Adirondacks’ most joyful ways to welcome the new year.

Live music, headliners & stage performances.

The 2025 lineup brings back fan favorites while introducing new performances that span music, magic, comedy, science, and the arts. Expect a full day and night of entertainment across Saranac Lake.

• Professor Louie & the Crowmatix (Grammy-nominated) headlining Town Hall

• Frankie & the Moonlighters — ‘50s/‘60s hits with local fanfare

• The Allens — homegrown Adirondack talent

• Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir — powerhouse harmonies that shake the rafters

• Moody McCarthy & Completely Stranded — comedy and improv to keep the laughter rolling

• Alakazam! Magic Show — high-energy illusions for all ages

Family fun throughout the village.

• Kids' Carnival featuring Scotto the Balloon Wizard, Circus with Sammy, Rainbow Sue, Joe Ferris, and the Adirondack Sky Center planetarium

• Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza — back by popular demand

• Ice skating at the Saranac Lake Civic Center

• Game night & hot chocolate bar at Historic Saranac Lake’s Laboratory Museum

• Story & craft projects at St. Bernard’s School

• Dance lessons at the Dance Sanctuary

• Carousel rides at the Adirondack Carousel

Adirondack Carousel.

Evening spectacle & fireworks.

• Fire dancing performance by Smoke Show Fire Co.

• Fireworks display at Riverside Park will illuminate the village, kicking off the grand finale at 10 pm

How admission works: your passport to every venue and activity.

Instead of tickets, admission to all festival events is granted through a North Country New Year sticker — your passport to every venue and activity.

• $20 per person

• $15 for seniors

• Free for children under 18

Stickers can be picked up on December 31 at the Harrietstown Town Hall/Welcome Center (39 Main Street). Bring proof of purchase.

Early sales:

• Available at Sparkle Village on December 5–6

• Online sales will open after Sparkle Village (details forthcoming)

Day-of-sales:

• Stickers are available at the Welcome Center, Petrova Elementary School, and the Civic Center

• $5 increase applies to day-of purchases

Why this festival matters.

Saranac Lake’s New Year celebration is more than a party — it’s a community tradition. When you purchase a sticker, attend the activities, or shop and dine locally during your visit, you’re directly supporting small businesses, performers, volunteers, and the resilient creative culture that defines Saranac Lake.

This is one of the best ways to spend New Year’s Eve in the Adirondacks. Expect warmth, whimsy, and plenty of winter magic.

The bottom line:

Date: December 31, 2025
Location: Across Saranac Lake, with the central hub at Harrietstown Town Hall
Admission: Sticker-based entry
Who it’s for: Families, locals, visitors, live-music lovers, and anyone seeking a festive NYE

For more information, visit the website.

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