One More August Weekend: The Adirondacks Aren’t Done Yet
Check out the Hardy Kids Mountain Bike Race this weekend.
Late August gets complicated. College students are heading back to campus, school supplies have taken over the stores, and Labor Day is suddenly staring at the calendar. But in the Adirondacks, summer still has plenty on the schedule.
This week proves the point. The Depot Theatre in Westport opens Ring of Fire, its musical celebration of Johnny Cash.
In Wilmington, young riders take to the trails for the Hardy Kids MTB Race, while Schroon Lake Porch-Fest turns porches around town into stages for an afternoon of live music.
Those are three of ADK Taste’s hand-picked highlights for this weekend—not an exhaustive calendar, but a curated collection of Adirondack events worth making time for.
There’s music, theater, outdoor adventure, and more happening across the Park, with enough variety to justify putting the back-to-school chores off for another day.
Scroll on, find something that sounds good and give August a proper send-off.
See more of our curated guide to current and upcoming events in the Adirondacks.
Here’s what’s happening across the Adirondacks this weekend.
The Man in Black is bound for Westport. Ring of Fire brings Johnny Cash’s music, hard-lived stories and unmistakable American songbook to the intimate Depot Theatre from August 20 – September 6.
Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas and one stolen song walk into Indian Lake Theater. Power Ballad brings music, ambition and a very messy creative feud to the big screen.
Turn up the Rudd. →
Fleetwood Mac in Indian Lake? StevieMac brings “Rhiannon,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Don’t Stop” and more to Indian Lake Theater August 28, complete with period wardrobe, multimedia and plenty of Stevie Nicks mystique.
MOVIE: “The End of Oak Street” | The Strand | Schroon Lake | Aug 28-Sept 3, 2026
Dinosaurs descend on Schroon Lake—at least on screen. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star in The End of Oak Street, a lively sci-fi adventure playing at The Strand.
Little wheels take on big Adirondack fun at Wilmington’s Hardy Kids MTB Race. Riders from pre-K through high school hit age-appropriate trails before gathering for a post-race cookout at the trailhead.
Schroon Lake turns up the volume August 29 when Porch-Fest brings live music to porches and gathering spots around the village. Wander from performance to performance and savor one of summer’s final Saturdays, Adirondack-style.
Broadway meets the Adirondacks as Seagle Festival celebrates Leonard Bernstein with unforgettable music from West Side Story, Candide, On the Town, and more.
Make time for Bernstein. →
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Ongoing events and exhibitions.
Remember Storytown, roadside motels, classic attractions, and the family vacations that defined Lake George? Bolton Museum's newest exhibit brings the golden age of Adirondack tourism vividly back to life.
Six giant trolls are taking over The Wild Center this summer. Created from reclaimed materials by world-renowned artist Thomas Dambo, these whimsical guardians invite visitors to explore the Adirondacks through art, storytelling, and environmental stewardship.
Simple, useful—and unexpectedly modern. “Form and Function: The Beauty of Shaker Design” brings rarely exhibited Shaker furniture, tools, and everyday objects to The Hyde Collection, marking 250 years since the Shakers first settled in upstate New York.
Upcoming Adirondack events.
It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure in the ADK.
The Adirondack Canoe Classic returns this September, sending 275 boats across 90 unforgettable miles from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. Here's where to watch, what to expect, and why the 90-Miler remains an Adirondack tradition.
Bluegrass, folk, and Americana meet breathtaking Lake George views at Silver Bay's Mountain Music Festival. Spend a September weekend surrounded by great music, historic charm, and one of the Adirondacks' most beautiful waterfront settings.
Mark your calendar for the annual Sasquatch Festival in the historic Champlain Valley town of Whitehall, NY, bringing together Bigfoot believers, cryptid-curious travelers, researchers, live music fans, and families for one of the Adirondacks’ quirkiest and most unexpectedly beloved pop culture events.
Big foot, big….?→
To see all our recommendations for upcoming events in the Adirondacks, visit our events page.
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