Events this Weekend in the Adirondacks
Looking for ideas for things to do now in the Adirondacks? We’ve got you covered.
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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.
A front-yard exhibit that debuted in 1951 is now a cornerstone Adirondack art show in Old Forge.
Historian Connor Williams shares behind-the-scenes insights from Congress’s Naming Commission—and the American heroes who helped unite it.
One road. One climb. Big Adirondack views. The Prospect Mountain Road Race returns to Lake George.
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a scenic 5K or 10K on the Adirondack Rail Trail in Lake Placid.
The CATS Grand Hike returns with scenic Adirondack trails, flexible routes, and a finish-line celebration.
Step right up. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Trio brings juggling, comedy, and classic sideshow spectacle to the Adirondacks.
The Ausable River Two-Fly Challenge returns with high-stakes fly fishing, riverside gatherings, live music, and Adirondack tradition.
A poet, an exterminator’s office, and a search for meaning—The Exterminating Poet brings intimate theatre and puppetry to the Adirondacks.
A rare Adirondack performance: Seagle Festival brings Happy End—a jazz-infused opera satire—to North Creek.
The Great Adirondack Garage Sale spans 200+ miles of treasure hunting from Old Forge to Speculator.
ADKX is back for 2026. Explore 121 acres of Adirondack history, culture, and hands-on exhibits in Blue Mountain Lake
FETE ADK 26 transforms Fort William Henry and Canada Street into a multi-stage EDM festival.
Lake George’s Memorial Day Parade blends small-town charm with a powerful tribute to service.
Kick off summer at Springbrook Hollow’s Memorial Day Bash—live music, food trucks, local makers, and Adirondack vibes.
Boreal birds, sunrise hikes, and one million acres of wilderness—this Adirondack festival is a must for birders.
The Black Fly Challenge returns to the Adirondacks with a 40-mile gravel race from Inlet to Indian Lake.