Great Adirondack Events
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Lake Placid Pottery Invitational | May 29 to July 13
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts presents some of the country’s best potters and vessel makers.
2025 Whiteface Whiskey Run | June 21
Run a 5K or 10K in the Adirondack High Peaks in the 2025 Annual Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run.
2025 Whiskey Festival | Wilmington Whiteface | June 21
After the 2025 Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run, stick around for the Whiskey Festival. It’s free and open to the public.
Lake Placid Horse Shows | North Elba Horse Grounds | June 24 to July 6, 2025
Experience equestrian excellence at the Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows surrounding the July 4th Holiday.
Paula Cole | Lake Placid Center for the Arts | June 28
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter returns to Lake Placid to celebrate the release of her eleventh studio album, Lo.
Can-Am Rugby Tournament | Saranac Lake | July 25-27, 2025
World-Class Rugby Competition in Saranac Lake
2025 Lake Placid Marathon | June 8
Take part in the 20th annual running of the Lake Placid Marathon in the beautiful Adirondack High Peaks.
Wilmington Whiteface Mountain Bike Race | June 8, 2025
The “Beast from the East” is back for one of America’s most challenging mountain bike races.
Uphill Bike Race | Whiteface Mountain | Wilmington, NY | June 7, 2025
Looking for a big challenge? The Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike Race may be for you.
Pollinator Festival | Plant Sale | Lake Placid | June 7, 2025
The Adirondack Pollinator Festival and Native Plant Sale takes place at the Uihlein Farm Greenhouse in Lake Placid.
Movie | “All We Imagine as Light” | Lake Placid | May 23
Adirondack Film presents the 2024 Cannes Film Festival Grand Prize winner at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts.
Easter Celebration | Whiteface Mountain | Wilmington, NY | April 20, 2025
Join the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Whiteface Mountain on April 20, 2025.
Apple Butter Open | Spring Skiing | Whiteface Mt. | April 13
Embrace the spirit of spring skiing at Whiteface Mountain’s Apple Butter Open featuring thrilling bumps and dynamic jumps.
Psychic Comedian | Peter Antoniou | Lake Placid | April 12
Peter Antoniou, from America’s Got Talent, brings his incredible psychic abilities and razor-sharp wit to Lake Placid.
MAROONED! A Space Comedy | Lake Placid | April 10
Experience MAROONED! A Space Comedy an innovative new puppet show funded by a Jim Henson Foundation grant.
Long Point String Band | Lake Placid | April 5
A captivating ensemble embodying the spirit of Southern West Virginia performs at Lake Placid Center for the Arts.
Pondskimming | Whiteface | Wilmington, NY | April 5
Spring skiing at its finest at Whiteface Mountain near Lake Placid.
Fly Fishing Film Tour | Lake Placid March 29, 2025
Lake Placid Center for the Arts hosts the 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour on March 29, 2025.
ECAC Hockey Championship | Lake Placid | March 21-22, 2025
Championship college ice hockey action at Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid’s Olympic Center.
Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships | Weekend II |Lake Placid | March 15-16, 2025
The high-speed action continues during the second weekend of the bobsled and skeleton 2025 World Championship races.
Adirondack Winter PRIDE Weekend | Lake Placid | March 7-9
Attend the inaugural Adirondack Winter PRIDE Celebration in Lake Placid on March 7-9, 2025.
Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships | Weekend I | Lake Placid | March 6 - 9, 2025
Over two weekends in March, the world’s top bobsled and skeleton athletes compete to be World Champions.
Documentary | “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” | Lake Placid | February 28
Witness a groundbreaking documentary on February 28, 2024.
Swix Loppet | Lake Placid | February 23
Join a celebration of cross-country skiing for all ages and abilities at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid.
Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer™ with Scott Hamilton | Lake Placid | February 22
Join Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton at the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval to raise funds to eliminate cancer.
Comedy Clash | Lake Placid | February 15
Comedy Clash features NYC comedians Joey Kola and Tim Krompier.
Full Moon Ski Party | Lake Placid | Whiteface Club | February 15
Lantern-lit cross country skiing and snowshoeing, bonfires and beverages and live music at the Whiteface Club.
Ski Jumping World Cup | Lake Placid | February 6-9, 2025
Experience the thrill of elite Olympic men’s and women’s ski jumping in Lake Placid.
Climate Future Film Festival | Lake Placid Center for the Arts | January 31
Ten award-winning short films from four continents explore the human and artistic response to climate change.
North American Cup | Bobsled and Skeleton | January 23-27
The next generation of elite bobsled and skeleton athletes will compete for top positions at the North American Cup.
Freestyle Aerials World Cup | Lake Placid | January 18-19
Lake Placid’s Olympic Jumping Complex kicks off the 2025 Aerials World Cup.
Dar Williams | Lake Placid | January 9
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Dar Williams appears at Lake Placid’s Center for the Arts on January 9, 2025
Alyx Hilshey Miracles + Mystery Comedy Show | Lake Placid | December 28-29
Magician Alyx Hilshey brings her acclaimed magical and comedic talents to Lake Placid.
Winter Solstice | Lake Placid | December 21
Embrace the longest night of the year and usher in longer days with celebration, community, and hot cocoa in the Adirondacks.
Holiday Evening House Tours | John Brown Farm | Lake Placid
Step back in time with a visit to the John Brown Farm near Lake Placid this holiday season.
Holiday Craft Show | Lake Placid Center for the Arts | December 19-21
Lake Placid Center for the Arts hosts a craft show featuring unique gifts for everyone on your list. Shop local and support Adirondack artisans.
Show your PRIDE in the ADK.
Celebrate and honor the spirited identities of the LGBTQ+ community in the North Country.
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