Inlet | Frozen Fire and Lights | February 28, 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026
8:30 AM 9:30 PM

Inlet Frozen Fire & Lights Loomis Road NY, 13360 United States (map)

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Frozen Fire & Lights 2026 Brings Winter Magic to Inlet, NY

People flying a kite on a frozen lake during Inlet's annual Fire & Lights festival. — Kite flying during Inlet’s annual Fire and Lights festival.

Every winter, the hamlet of Inlet leans fully into the season—and invites visitors to do the same—during its beloved annual winter festival, Frozen Fire & Lights.

Held on the last Saturday in February, this high-energy, family-friendly celebration turns Fern Park into a hub of outdoor fun, community spirit, and classic Adirondack winter traditions.

Designed to showcase everything Fern Park has to offer in winter, Frozen Fire & Lights delivers a full day of free activities, culminating in a glowing bonfire and one of the most crowd-pleasing fireworks displays of the season. It’s the kind of event that proves winter in the Adirondacks isn’t something to endure—it’s something to celebrate.

A full day of free winter fun.

Frozen Fire & Lights centers around Fern Park’s impressive recreation amenities, all open and free to the public during the festival.

Kids racing cardboard sleds in the Adirondacks in Inlet, NY. — Sled Race at Inlet’s Fire & Ice Festival.

Visitors can explore miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, strap on snowshoes for a peaceful winter wander, or head straight for the sledding hill for fast-paced fun.

Families gravitate toward the enclosed ice-skating rink, where skaters of all ages glide comfortably regardless of the weather.

The festival atmosphere stays lively throughout the day, with activity zones spread across the park to keep crowds moving and energy high.

Cardboard sleds, outhouses, and friendly competition.

No Inlet winter festival would feel complete without its most anticipated spectacles: the Cardboard Sled Races and Outhouse Races. These crowd favorites blend creativity, humor, and small-town bragging rights as participants race homemade sleds and themed outhouses down the course.

Inlet Frozen Fire and Light outhouse race. — Outhouse race in Inlet, NY.

Spectators line up early for the best views, cheering on racers and admiring the ingenuity that goes into each build. The races capture the heart of Frozen Fire & Lights—playful, participatory, and proudly Adirondack.

Kites, flames, and fireworks.

As the afternoon unfolds, the festival adds a whimsical twist with kite decorating, demonstrations, and flying, bringing splashes of color to the winter sky.

As daylight fades, the focus shifts to warmth and togetherness at the bonfire, where free hot dogs keep hands and spirits warm.

The grand finale arrives after dark with winter fireworks, lighting up the Inlet sky and reflecting off the snow for a truly memorable Adirondack moment.

Winter festival fireworks in the Adirondacks. — The magic of fireworks in winter like those at Inlet’s Frozen Fire & Lights festival.

Support local and make a winter weekend of it.

Frozen Fire & Lights offers a perfect excuse to spend the day—and the weekend—in Inlet.

Local shops, restaurants, and lodging properties welcome festival-goers, making it easy to support small businesses while enjoying one of the region’s most joyful winter gatherings.

Whether visitors come for the races, the trails, or the fireworks, they leave with a deeper appreciation for Inlet’s community spirit and winter charm.

For the full schedule, registration forms, and updates, visit the official event page.