Great Adirondack Events
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TROLLS: Save the Humans | The Wild Center | Now to October 31, 2026
Six giant trolls are taking over The Wild Center this summer.
Adirondack Canoe Classic | The 90-Miler | September 11-13, 2026
275 boats race across 90 unforgettable miles from Old Forge to Saranac Lake over 3 days.
Wilmington | Festival of Colors | September 12, 2026
Flannel season starts early in Wilmington.
Music of Leonard Bernstein | Pendragon Theater | Saranac Lake | September 17, 2026
Seagle Festival comes to Saranac Lake.
Adirondack Garlic Festival | Vermontville, NY | September 20, 2026
Garlic is getting its own Adirondack festival.
ADK EuroFest | Lake Placid | September 23-27, 2026
Porsches, BMWs, Audis and more take to the High Peaks.
Whiteface Oktoberfest | Wilmington | September 26 & 27, 2026
Brats, Bavarian music and a gondola ride over the fall colors.
Music of Leonard Bernstein | Keene Valley Community Church | September 6, 2026
Seagle Festival performs the music of Leonard Bernstein in Keene Valley.
Northern Current Music Festival | Saranac Lake | September 6, 2026
Saranac Lake turns up the volume Sunday of Labor Day Weekend.
Annual Lighting of Adirondack Fire Towers | September 5, 2026
One of the Adirondacks' most meaningful Labor Day Weekend traditions.
Olympic Car Show | Lake Placid | September 5-6, 2026
Chrome, classics and an Olympic setting: the 44th Annual Olympic Car Show on Labor Day Weekend.
Hardy Kids MTB Race | Wilmington, NY | August 29, 2026
Little wheels take on big Adirondack fun.
BikeADK Pat Stratton Ride | Saranac Lake | August 22, 2026
Ride 25, 50 or 100 miles through the northern Adirondacks, then collect a sweet reward.
Adirondack Plein Air Festival | Saranac Lake, NY | August 17-22, 2026
Saranac Lake becomes an open-air studio August 17–22.
Adirondack Family Book Festival | Lake Placid | August 15, 2026
Books take over Lake Placid’s Olympic Speed Skating Oval August 15.
Perseid Meteor Shower | August 12-13, 2026
One of summer's greatest natural shows returns August 12–13.
176th Franklin County Fair | Malone, NY | August 8-16, 2026
The Fair returns with carnival rides, demolition derbies, livestock shows, legendary fair food, and live music.
VIOLET the musical | Saranac Lake | August 5-14, 2026
A beloved contemporary musicals comes to Pendragon Theatre.
Lake Placid Sinfonietta | John Brown Farm | August 2, 2026
Music, mountain views, and one of the Adirondacks' most meaningful historic sites.
Saranac Lake PorchFest | August 1, 2026
One Saturday. Dozens of porches. Endless live music.
Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships | July 27-30, 2026
Watch hundreds of skaters—from rising juniors to elite seniors—take the ice at the historic Olympic Center.
Wilmington Mountain Music Festival | July 25, 2026
Classic rock, country, food trucks, and Adirondack mountain views.
CAN-AM Rugby Tournament | Saranac Lake and Lake Placid | July 24-26, 2026
The CAN-AM Rugby Tournament returns to the Adirondacks, bringing 100+ teams, high-energy matches, and a festival atmosphere.
Ironman Lake Placid | July 19, 2026
One of the Adirondacks’ biggest athletic events returns July 19, 2026.
The Wild Center’s 20th Anniversary Celebration | Tupper Lake | July 11, 2026
One of the Adirondacks' favorite family destinations turns 20 with a big (and free) celebration in Tupper Lake.
Buster Keaton's “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” | Tupper Lake | July 7, 2026
One of cinema's greatest comedians meets one of America's leading silent film accompanists.
Saranac Lake | 4th of July Fireworks | July 4, 2026
One of the Adirondacks' most scenic Independence Day traditions returns July 4.
Lake Placid 4th of July Celebration | July 4, 2026
Lake Placid goes all out for America's 250th birthday with an F-35 flyover, live music, a Main Street parade, and fireworks over Mirror Lake.
Tupper Lake | America’s 250th Birthday | July 4, 2026
A full day of Adirondack fun, including a patriotic parade, live music, hometown baseball, and a spectacular fireworks show.
Whiteface Mountain Races | Wilmington, NY | July 4, 2026
More than a race, it's a mountain-sized reality check.
Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon | June 27, 2026
For 44 years, the Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon has challenged athletes in the heart of the Adirondacks.
Lake Placid Horse Shows | Now to July 5, 2026
The Lake Placid Horse Shows have brought elite riders, remarkable horses, and Olympic-caliber sporting tradition to the ADK.
Juneteenth | John Brown Farm | Lake Placid | June 21, 2026
Celebrate Juneteenth in the Adirondacks at John Brown Farm near Lake Placid.
Local Music Night | Slough Creek & The Allens | Lake Placid | June 20, 2026
Slough Creek's soaring Americana harmonies deliver an evening rooted in place, community, and great tunes.
Wilmington Whiskey Run & Festival | Lake Placid Region | June 20, 2026
Bootlegger history, mountain views, bluegrass, whiskey tastings, and a 10K near Whiteface.
“The Wizard of Oz” | Lake Placid | June 19, 2026
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Arts Center Lake Placid.
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