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Saranac Lake Winter Carnival | Events | February 11, 2024

Sunday, February 11, 2024
10:00 AM 3:00 PM

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 22 River Street Saranac Lake, NY, 12983 United States (map)

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Saranac Lake’s 2024 Winter Carnival Events: Final Day

XC Ski races at Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

There is no end to the fun on the last day of Saranac Lake’s 2024 Winter Carnival.

For ten days, locals and visitors are treated to various thrilling activities and events at Saranac Lake’s annual Winter Carnival in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York.

The fun-filled excitement continues on the 10th and final day with cross-country ski racing, a snow volleyball tournament, ice bowling, and the kid’s parade.

Schedule for Saranac Lake’s 2024 Winter Carnival on Sunday, February 11.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change at any time. Visit the official Saranac Lake Winter Carnival website for the latest information.

All Day Clue Hunt — Can you solve the clues to navigate your way through town? Available 24/7 outside the History Hut and Gift Shop near the Ice Palace every day of the carnival.

10 am - 3 pm Winter Carnival History Hut and Gift Shop — Learn about Winter Carnival and shop for Official Merchandise (Winter Carnival History Hut near the Ice Palace)

10 am Community Bank Adult Cross-country Ski Races (Dewey Mountain, Route 3, Call 518-891-2697)

11 am Bionique Testing Labs Snowflake Volleyball Tournament (Saranac Lake Civic Center, Rotary Field, 213 Ampersand Ave)

11 am Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters FlowerBall (Lake Flower near the Ice Palace)

Noon Adirondack Health Youth Cross-country Ski Races (Dewey Mountain, Route 3, Call 518-891-2697, Children's Event Fees paid for by Saranac Lake Kiwanis Club)

Noon to 1:45 Facepainting before the Kiddie Parade (Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St)

2 pm Casella Waste Systems Kiddie Parade from the Hotel Saranac to Harrietstown Town Hall (Meet at the Hotel Saranac, 100 Main St)

Just a reminder, Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival is a multi-day event running through February 11, 2024. Check out our events page for activities scheduled on other days, and visit the official Saranac Lake Winter Carnival website for updates, schedules, and more information.

* NOTE: An asterisk indicates events run by a group other than the Winter Carnival Committee and is for informational purposes only

$ NOTE: A dollar sign means a cost involved with this event.

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