Great Adirondack Events
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Art Show | Moving Mountains | Saranac Lake | May 1- June 27, 2026
A new art show lands in Saranac Lake this spring.
TROLLS: Save the Humans | The Wild Center | June 1 - October 31, 2026
Six giant trolls are taking over The Wild Center this summer.
Opera Shot | Deer’s Head Inn | Elizabethtown, NY | June 18, 2026
Seagle Festival brings Broadway favorites and operatic highlights to one of the region's most beloved music venues
Cruisin’ Car Show | Saranac Lake | June 20, 2026
The 2nd Annual Cruisin' Car Show takes over downtown Saranac Lake.
“The Wizard of Oz” | Lake Placid | June 19, 2026
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Arts Center Lake Placid.
Wilmington Whiskey Run & Festival | Lake Placid Region | June 20, 2026
Bootlegger history, mountain views, bluegrass, whiskey tastings, and a 10K near Whiteface.
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.
Juneteenth | John Brown Farm | Lake Placid | June 21, 2026
Celebrate Juneteenth in the Adirondacks at John Brown Farm near Lake Placid.
Lake Placid Horse Shows | June 23 to July 5, 2026
The Lake Placid Horse Shows have brought elite riders, remarkable horses, and Olympic-caliber sporting tradition to the ADK.
Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon | June 27, 2026
For 44 years, the Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon has challenged athletes in the heart of the Adirondacks.
Whiteface Mountain Races | Wilmington, NY | July 4, 2026
More than a race, it's a mountain-sized reality check.
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.
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.
Ironman Lake Placid | July 19, 2026
One of the Adirondacks’ biggest athletic events returns July 19, 2026.
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.
Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band | Lake Placid | June 15, 2026
Award-winning Americana artist Reese Fulmer brings his dynamic Carriage House Band to Arts Center Lake Placid.
Lake Placid Marathon, Half Marathon, & 10K | June 14, 2026
Run (or cheer) in one of the Adirondacks’ most iconic races.
Party on Park | Tupper Lake | June 13, 2026
Tupper Lake's biggest downtown celebration returns.
Opera Shot | NewVida Preserve | Jay, NY | June 12, 2026
Opera meets the Adirondacks when Seagle Festival brings its Opera Shot to Summit & Spice at NewVida Preserve in Jay.
Adirondack Paddling Symposium | Saranac Lake | June 12-15, 2026
Ready to paddle better, not just farther?
Whiteface Uphill Bike Race | Wilmington, NY | June 6, 2026
Climb one of the Adirondacks’ most iconic peaks—on two wheels.
Great Adirondack Birding Celebration | Paul Smiths | May 29-31, 2026
Warblers, wetlands, and rare boreal birds—this 3-day celebration is peak Adirondack birding.
Lake Placid | Memorial Day Parade | May 25, 2026
Honor Memorial Day in Lake Placid with a downtown parade, veteran ceremonies, and Adirondack community traditions.
Isaac Newcomb | Live Music | Upper Jay } May 23, 2026
Alternative pop artist Isaac Newcomb brings layered soundscapes to Upper Jay Art Center.
MOVIE “Grease” | Lake Placid | May 22, 2026
“Grease” screens at the Arts Center Lake Placid, bringing classic movie magic to Memorial Day Weekend in the Adirondacks.
Opening Weekend | The Wild Center | Tupper Lake | May 22, 2026
The Wild Center reopens May 22 in Tupper Lake—just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.
The Traveling Hoot Show | Lake Placid | May 18, 2026
The Traveling Hoot Show brings North Country musicians, bluegrass, and listening-room energy to Lake Placid.
The Comedy Zone: Andy Woodhull | Lake Placid | May 16, 2026
National touring comedian Andy Woodhull heads to Lake Placid for a night of sharp stand-up comedy at the Arts Center.
“Wuthering Heights” | Indian Lake Theater | May 14-17, 2026
Gothic romance meets Adirondack moviegoing as Wuthering Heights arrives at Indian Lake Theater.
The Exterminating Poet | Upper Jay | May 14, 2026
A poet, an exterminator’s office, and a search for meaning—The Exterminating Poet brings intimate theatre and puppetry to the Adirondacks.
Ausable River Two-Fly Challenge | Wilmington | May 14-16, 2026
The Ausable River Two-Fly Challenge returns with high-stakes fly fishing, riverside gatherings, live music, and Adirondack tradition.
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus | Lake Placid | May 9, 2026
Step right up. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Trio brings juggling, comedy, and classic sideshow spectacle to the Adirondacks.
John Brown Day | Lake Placid | May 9, 2026
John Brown Day returns to Lake Placid with a powerful mix of history, music, and reflection.
‘Round the Mountain Canoe and Kayak Race | Saranac Lake | May 9, 2026
Paddle into spring at Saranac Lake’s ‘Round the Mountain race.
Lake Placid Mother’s Day 5K & 10K Race | May 9, 2026
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a scenic 5K or 10K on the Adirondack Rail Trail in Lake Placid.
MOVIE “Hairspray” | Lake Placid | May 8, 2026
Big hair, bigger message. Hairspray hits the Annex screen in Lake Placid.
River Reels Film Fest | Saranac Lake | May 2, 2026
Whitewater meets the big screen in Saranac Lake.
Fort Ticonderoga | Opening Day | May 2, 2026
Step into 1776 at Fort Ticonderoga’s Opening Day.
“Mr. Nobody Against Putin” | Lake Placid | May 1, 2026
An Oscar-winning documentary comes to Lake Placid for one night only.
Trillium String Quartet | Westport, NY | April 30, 2026
An intimate evening of chamber music comes to Westport.
Lucinda Williams Project | Upper Jay | April 25, 2026
A one-night Adirondack concert in Upper Jay reimagines Lucinda Williams through a powerhouse lineup of local musicians.
Mountain Mudfest | Mt. Pisgah | Saranac Lake | April 25, 2026
Mud season gets a glow-up at Mountain Mudfest near Saranac Lake.
“Chicago” Movie | Lake Placid | April 24, 2026
An Oscar-winning musical returns to the big screen.
Paws in the Peaks | Paul Smiths | April 24, 2026
Paws in the Peaks brings live music, local vendors, and adorable adoptable pets to Paul Smith’s College.
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