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Gore Mountain Community Day | North Creek | August 22, 2026

  • North Creek Ski Bowl 39 Ski Bowl Road North Creek, New York, 12853 United States (map)

Gore Mountain Community Day Brings Summer Fun to North Creek

kids competitng in a potato sack race at a community day event.

Fun and games for kids at Community Day.

Gore Mountain Community Day brings a distinctly Adirondack mix of food, music, family activities, and mountain scenery to the North Creek Ski Bowl on Saturday, August 22, from 10 am – 4 pm.

The free community event at The Station invites locals and visitors to spend a summer Saturday playing lawn games, catching a magic show, grabbing lunch from local food vendors, and taking a scenic ride above the Southern Adirondacks.

It is the kind of event that works particularly well for families with different definitions of fun. Kids can bounce, race, and collect balloon creations while adults settle into a lawn chair, listen to the DJ, explore community booths, or head uphill for one of the day's biggest draws: half-price scenic skyrides.

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Food, music, and a day at the North Creek Ski Bowl.

A mountain day requires provisions, and Community Day will have two options on site: Full Cort Press Food Truck and Timber & Thyme. Visitors can grab something savory, find a spot on the lawn, and settle in while a DJ provides music at The Station from 10 am – 4 pm.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, making this an easy event to enjoy at whatever pace suits the day. Outside food and alcohol, pop-up tents, and lawn umbrellas are not permitted.

The Station at North Creek Ski Bowl

Family activities at Gore Mountain Community Day.

For younger visitors, Mr. Twisty brings a Super Silly Magic Show from 1 – 2 pm, along with balloon creations from noon – 1 pm and again from 2 – 3 pm. Bounce Around bounce houses will be open throughout the day.

The competition gets slightly more serious — emphasis on slightly — with lawn races from 10:30 am – 2 pm. Potato sack races, three-legged races, and other old-fashioned field-day contests offer ample opportunity for family bragging rights. Cornhole will also be available.

See the Adirondacks from the Hudson Chair.

Community Day offers one particularly good reason to get off the lawn: Gore Mountain's scenic skyrides will be half price.

The Hudson Chair rises above the North Creek Ski Bowl, trading winter's snow-covered trails for green mountains and long summer views. For visitors accustomed to seeing Gore Mountain primarily during ski season, the ride offers a different perspective on the landscape — and a reminder that a chairlift can be nearly as satisfying without frozen toes.

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corn hole tournament at north creek ski bowl.

Corn Hole!

Take the scenic skyride. Half-price rides make Community Day an especially good opportunity for families and first-time visitors to experience the Hudson Chair and see the Southern Adirondacks from above.

A community day that really is about the community.

This is not simply a Gore Mountain summer attraction packaged as a festival. Local organizations and collaborators will have booths at the event, including the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, giving visitors a chance to connect with some of the people and organizations tied to recreation and life in the Adirondacks.

That community focus makes the event particularly appealing for residents of North Creek, Johnsburg, Indian Lake, Chestertown, Schroon Lake, and surrounding communities.

For travelers spending the weekend in the Gore Mountain region, it is also an easy way to fold a relaxed local event into a day of Adirondack exploring.

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Arrive before lunch and stay through the early afternoon. That leaves time for a skyride before the busiest stretch of kids' entertainment, followed by lunch, lawn games, balloons, and the 1 pm magic show. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and plan to linger.

Gore Mountain Community Day details.

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: North Creek Ski Bowl at The Station, North Creek, NY

Admission: Free

Scenic skyrides: Half price during Community Day

Only service animals and service animals in training are permitted; pets should remain at home. Visitors should also leave outside food, alcohol, pop-up tents, and lawn umbrellas behind.

Check Gore Mountain's official website or Facebook page before heading out for the latest Community Day updates, particularly for weather-dependent activities.

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sneakers in front of bounce house at community festival.

FAQ: Gore Mountain Community Day.

When is Gore Mountain Community Day 2026?‍ ‍

Community Day takes place Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 am – 4 pm.

Where is Gore Mountain Community Day held?‍ ‍

The event is at the North Creek Ski Bowl at The Station in North Creek, in the Southern Adirondacks.

Is Gore Mountain Community Day free?‍ ‍

Yes. Attendance is free and open to everyone. Scenic skyrides are offered at half price.

What activities are available for kids?‍ ‍

Activities include bounce houses, lawn races, balloon creations, cornhole, and Mr. Twisty's Super Silly Magic Show.

Will there be food at Gore Mountain Community Day?‍ ‍

Yes. Full Cort Press Food Truck and Timber & Thyme are scheduled to serve food during the event. Outside food and alcohol are not permitted.

Can visitors bring dogs to Gore Mountain Community Day?‍ ‍

No. Only service animals and service animals in training are permitted.


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