Find the Best Events This Weekend in the Adirondacks
Ice sculpture at the Sagamore Resort’s Glacier Ice Bar.
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Let your next adventure begin with our top recommendations for this weekend's events.
The Wild Center in Tupper Lake transforms into a glowing winter playground with its celebrated nighttime light experience, blending forest, art, and winter ambience.
Visitors looking for the best things to do in North Creek beyond the ski slopes will find a compelling cultural stop at Tannery Pond Center.
Art is life. →
Ordinary objects. Extraordinary art. 🎨 Discover “Readily Available”, Richard Garrison’s winter exhibit at the Courthouse Gallery in Lake George.
You’ll like what you see. →
The Four Horsemen are back—and this time, the trick is bigger, bolder, and built for a new era.
Farmers by day, artists by instinct. Discover Harvest: The Art of Local Farmers at Whitcomb’s Arts through March 21.
Don’t miss one of Lake George’s most anticipated cold-weather traditions, the first weekend of Sagamore’s Glacier Ice Bar.
When winter settles in along Lake George, one event reliably turns the cold into a reason to celebrate.
Après just got honest. Josh Clevenstine brings Adirondack folk grit to Gore’s Saturday après ski on Jan. 24. Music, drinks, giveaways—stick around after the last run.
Costumes, sauerbraten, and polka beats—Fasching German Carnival comes to Ticonderoga on Jan 24. Dinner, dancing, and winter fun await.
A rare Unplugged night with The Slambovian Circus of Dreams hits Whallonsburg. Deep cuts, psychedelic Americana, and serious magic at The Grange.
The Lake Placid Loppet returns January 25, 2026, with Olympic-grade trails, multiple race distances, and serious Nordic vibes. From 2 km fun to 50 km glory—there’s a track for everyone
Upcoming events in the Adirondacks
It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure in the ADK.
Grab your auger and your warmest boots—the Mike Norris Ice Fishing Derby returns this January. Fish for trout, perch, and salmon, compete for cash prizes, and soak up a true Adirondack winter tradition.
Get hooked on ice fishing. →
Each weekend, Lake George hosts fun-filled events and activities that are sure to help everyone overcome the winter blues.
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, a cherished tradition since 1897, is one of the oldest winter carnivals in the United States.
Ice dreams. →
Join a virtual education event presented by the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC).
Calling all Loon-atics. →
To see all our recommendations for upcoming events in the Adirondacks, visit our events page.
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