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.
VIOLET the musical | Saranac Lake | August 5-14, 2026
A beloved contemporary musicals comes to Pendragon Theatre.
176th Franklin County Fair | Malone, NY | August 8-14, 2026
The Fair returns with carnival rides, demolition derbies, livestock shows, legendary fair food, and live music.
Perseid Meteor Shower | August 12-13, 2026
One of summer's greatest natural shows returns August 12–13.
Annual Lighting of Adirondack Fire Towers | September 5, 2026
One of the Adirondacks' most meaningful Labor Day Weekend traditions.
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.
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.
Cruisin’ Car Show | Saranac Lake | June 20, 2026
The 2nd Annual Cruisin' Car Show takes over downtown Saranac Lake.
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
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.
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