Best Adirondack Events This Weekend: February 26–March 2, 2026
Great Camp Sagamore hosts another Winter Snow Day this weekend. Photo courtesy Great Camp Sagamore.
Got plans this weekend? ADK Taste has ideas for the best events and activities happening this week across the Adirondacks.
Winter lingers in the Adirondacks—and the final weekend of February delivers big. Lake George Winter Carnival continues, Winter Pride Weekend energizes Lake Placid, and Great Camp Sagamore hosts a classic Snow Day.
Inlet glows with Frozen Fire & Lights, the Hyde Collection spotlights women still life painters, and history comes alive on the trails at John Brown Farm.
From ski brews to guided tours, this curated lineup helps readers plan the perfect Adirondack weekend.
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Let your next adventure begin with our top recommendations for this weekend's events.
Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy may have begun with a father’s heartbreak. Hamnet, a drama about love, loss, and legacy, comes to Indian Lake. Bonus: Borrow the book locally and score free popcorn.
Celebrate Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend in Lake Placid, NY. Ski Whiteface, enjoy après-ski events, Olympic venues, and a welcoming Pride celebration.
Each weekend in February, Lake George hosts fun-filled events and activities that are sure to help everyone overcome the winter blues.
Fireworks, cardboard sleds, bonfires, and free winter fun—Frozen Fire & Lights lights up Inlet this February.
Join The Hyde Collection on Saturday for a curator-led tour of A Feast of Fruit and Flowers, highlighting the work of women still-life painters from the seventeenth century and beyond.
End winter on a high note at Great Camp Sagamore Snow Days, Feb 28. Ski, sled, warm up by campfires, and experience Adirondack history in the snow.
Over 50 authors. Four floors. Endless imagination. The Indie Book & Comic Expo takes over The Shirt Factory this weekend.
After the tour, stay for the talk about Italian women artists with renowned scholar Eve Straussman-Pflanzer.
Ski it. Sip it. Love it. Tupper Lake’s BrewSki returns with a 1.5-mile trail of craft beer and winter fun. Click and let the good times glide.
Nymbis brings prog lite rock energy to Gore Mountain on Feb 28 from 2–4:30 pm. Live music, drink specials, and giveaways? Sounds like a peak performance.
Leighann Lord headlines The Comedy Zone on Saturday evening with sharp, smart stand-up straight from NYC. Giggle your way through the end of winter in Lake Placid.
Nine Oscar nominations. Cannes Grand Prix winner. Sentimental Value screens Feb 28 at The Grange in Whallonsburg, presented by the Champlain Valley Film Series.
Walk the very road John Brown once traveled on this guided winter hike in North Elba. Grave expectations? This one delivers.
Who were the first Adirondackers? Travel back 12,000 years as the authors of The First Adirondackers uncover the region’s Indigenous roots.
Warm up your winter weekend with folk, fiddle, and flatpicking flair. The Bob Stump Band hits Tannery Pond Center on March 1 at 3 pm. It’s brew-tiful music without the coffee jitters.
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Ongoing events and exhibits.
Fire pits blazing, cocktails flowing, and fireworks over the frozen lake—The Lagoon’s Ice Bar returns every February weekend during Lake George Winter Carnival.
Winter plans looking a little bland? Add some color to your day at The Hyde Collection’s A Feast of Fruit and Flowers. A rich, art-filled escape—no reservations required.
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Farmers by day, artists by instinct. Discover Harvest: The Art of Local Farmers at Whitcomb’s Arts through March 21.
Sudan, seen through friendship—not headlines. This moving exhibit at Saranac Lake Free Library captures a country before war reshaped it.
Upcoming events in the Adirondacks
It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure in the ADK.
The ECAC Women’s Hockey Championship hits Lake Placid March 6–7. Watch top college teams battle on Miracle on Ice turf for a shot at the NCAA tournament.
SnoFest 2026 revs into Old Forge March 6–7 with 2027 sled previews, demo rides, vendors, and raffles.
Love Adirondack loons but don’t live lakeside? You’re still invited. Loon Zoom is a virtual talk series bringing loon conservation stories, science, and unforgettable moments straight to your screen.
Bands-n-Beans is back with live local music, bold chili, and big community vibes. Grab a spoon, cast your vote, and turn up the heat this March.
Chili so good it deserves an encore. →
To see all our recommendations for upcoming events in the Adirondacks, visit our events page.
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