Best Bets for Events in the Adirondacks This Weekend
Find the best things to do across the Adirondack Park right now.
One Square Mile of Hope in Inlet hopes to set a new world record, and you could be part of it.
The summer season may be over, but there are great things to do right now in our Adirondack towns and villages.
World-renowned Adirondack sculptor John Van Alstine’s works are on display now in Old Forge’s View Art Center.
The towns of Indian and Blue Mountain Lake are the place to be in September for those looking for exceptional vintage Adirondack artifacts.
The Lake George Arts Project presents the 40th year of Jazz at the Lake, a premier jazz festival.
Acclaimed Canadian folk duo Cassie & Maggie perform in North Creek. The JUNO-nominated siblings’ music is deeply rooted in their Celtic heritage.
Silver Bay YMCA on Lake George attracts top talent with its 2nd Annual Bluegrass Festival.
The Town of Newcomb dedicates an entire weekend to celebrating all things Teddy Roosevelt. 2024 festivities include historic tours and hikes, arts and crafts fair, local food vendors, live music, and fireworks.
Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers Market hosts its Apple Festival on Friday. The event will feature pumpkin decorating, seasonal crafts, face painting, an apple sampling table, music, and local fresh produce vendors.
Embark on a birding adventure with experienced ornithologist Joan Collins as she leads a guided bird walk along a section of the Northville-Placid Trail near Long Lake.
Breaking world records and raising awareness of the needs of children’s hospitals and first responders in the Adirondacks.
Compete in the marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K or Kids Run on Saturday way up north in Malone, New York.
Adirondack Pub & Brewery hosts the return of the ADK 5K in Lake George Village on Saturday.
Take part in interactive nature activities in the Adirondacks’ southern woodlands, featuring live animals, educational booths, rescue organizations, wagon rides, and music.
It’s the Kentucky Derby of rubber duck races at Lisa G’s in Lake Placid on Saturday. Sponsor a duck for the chance to win prizes.
The Tri-Lakes Human Society hosts their annual fundraiser on Sunday from noon to 4 pm at Municipal Park. Enjoy live music, food trucks, contests, pet microchipping, and more.
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Look skyward wherever you are on Tuesday to see the big, bright harvest moon. It’s a great time to reflect on everything you’ve accomplished this year.
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More great upcoming events in the Adirondacks.
The 51st annual Adirondack Balloon Festival takes flight next weekend. This free event is one of the most iconic and picturesque in the northeastern United States.
Experience a fantastic fall festival near Lake Placid, NY, in the Adirondack Mountains. SKI magazine rates it as one of the best festivals in ski country.
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Indian Lake’s Great Adirondack Moose Festival is a three-day event dedicated to celebrating the majestic moose. It’s also a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike.
Whitehall’s Sasquatch Festival & Calling Contest is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Thousands of people from all over the country attend this unique event.
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