Events this Weekend in the Adirondacks
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Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
Things are starting to defrost in the Adirondacks, but there is still plenty of wintertime fun to be had indoors and out in the Adirondacks right now. Here are some of our recommendations for this weekend. Be sure to check our events page for complete listings.
Our top picks for events and things to do in the Adirondacks right now.
The Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Colby Classic Ice Fishing Derby on March 2 and 3, 2024.
Visit historic Ticonderoga for a family-friendly celebration. Enjoy carnival events, winter activities, movies, campfires, and fireworks. Local businesses will also offer special promotions during the carnival.
Experience New York ski history at the 90th Anniversary of the Adirondack Ski Trains in North Creek, NY.
Oak Mountain in the Central Adirondacks hosts its annual downhill cardboard sled derby on Saturday, March 2.
Adirondack Brewery's annual festival features barrel-aged beer, locally made cider, wine, food, fireworks, and more.
Essex Initiatives hosts their annual Chili Cook-Off on the first Sunday of March at 1 pm at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. Compete, or just come to eat. It will be a hot time.
The next generation of international sliders returns to Lake Placid to hunt for top finishes in the 2023/24 North American Bobsled Cup at Mt. Hoevenberg.
Upcoming events in the Adirondacks.
Ticonderoga’s historic Hancock House hosts its annual Festival of Trees for the 2025 Holiday Season.
Discover the best of the fall and winter seasons at the Winter Farmers' Market in the heart of Saranac Lake.
Visit Blue Mountain Lake on Black Friday for a holiday shopping event at the Adirondack Experience.
Sandra Hildreth is passionate about painting in the Adirondacks. See her latest show at Adirondack Artists Guild in Saranac Lake.
Step back in time with a visit to the John Brown Farm near Lake Placid this holiday season.
The holiday season in the Adirondacks wouldn’t be complete without Santa Sunday at Whiteface Mountain.
Enjoy a mysterious take on the traditional “Night Before Christmas” featuring Sherlock Holmes at Indian Lake Theater
Don’t miss the final performance of the McKrells’ Christmas, a cherished holiday musical tradition.
Start the New Year immersed in Adirondack wetlands on a guided hike around Heron Marsh at the Paul Smith’s College VIC.