Memorial Day Weekend in the Adirondacks
Memorial Day Weekend: Kick off the Summer Season in the Adirondacks
For many of us, Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the summer season, but its original purpose was to honor our nation’s heroes who sacrificed to ensure our freedom. Across the Adirondack Park, towns hold events, parades, and festivities to commemorate this important holiday.
To make your weekend planning easier, our scouts have covered their territories from Old Forge to Crown Point, Saranac Lake, and Lake George, to gather top tips for engaging and worthwhile events this weekend, balancing the excitement and anticipation for summer fun while also remembering the reason for the national holiday.
Here are our recommendations for Memorial Day Weekend 2025 in the Adirondacks.
Central Adirondacks
Visit the towns of Old Forge, Long Lake, Raquette Lake, Indian Lake, Newcomb and more for festive winter traditions.
Great Adirondack Garage Sale | Central Adirondacks
Embark on a 200 mile journey where hidden treasures await at every turn, stretching from Old Forge to the quaint village of Speculator in the heart of NY’s York Central Adirondacks.
May 23-25, 2025
Adirondack Experience | Opening Day | Blue Mountain Lake
One of our favorite destinations in the Adirondacks, we never grow tired of this fascinating place. They open for the season on Friday, May23, just in time for Memorial Day.
May 23, 2025
Newcomb Memorial Day Celebration | Community Center Grand Opening
The Town of Newcomb debuts its new community center and honors the men and women who’ve served our country. Festivities include live music, food, kids’ games, and activities.
May 24, 2025
Long Lake | Memorial Day Parade
The Long Lake Memorial Day Parade honors those who have served with a wreath laying, parade, and ceremony at the Long Lake Cemetery.
May 26, 2025
Indian Lake | Hamilton County Memorial Day Parade
Hamilton Couny’s annual Memorial Day Parade will be held in Indian Lake.
May 26, 2025
Tri-Lakes and High Peaks
The Tri-Lakes region—Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake—anchors a stretch of mountain wilderness known for its outdoor adventure, rich history, and small-town charm.
Great Adirondack Garage Sale
The 200-mile Great Adirondack Garage Sale trail winds from towns in the Central Adirondacks and through Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake for more treasure hunting.
May 23-25, 2025
Movie | Lake Placid Center for the Arts
Adirondack Film presents “All We Imagine as Light,” the acclaimed film that won the Cannes Film Festival Grand Prize in 2004.
May 23, 2025
Party on Park | Tupper Lake
Don’t miss Tupper Lake’s annual Party on Park Street on Saturday, May 24, over Memorial Day weekend.
May 24, 2025
Summergrass Music Festival | Saranac Lake.
Traverse Lodge along the Adirondack Rail Train in Saranac Lake hosts a bluegrass music festival and benefit for the Barkeater Trails Alliance.
May 24, 2025
Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Coast
Rich with history, towns on the western coast of Lake Champlain in the Adirondack include Ticonderoga and Crown Point
Living History Event | Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga pays tribute to the men and women of the U.S. armed services. The Fort, where so many American soldiers fought and sacrificed, is a fitting place to honor all who have served their country.
May 24-25, 2025
FunFest and Memorial Day Celebration | Hague
Hague’s Memorial Day events include music, food, crafts, vendors, fun, games and a town-wide parade.
May 24, 2025
Memorial Day Celebration | Crown Point
Parade, live music, food, crafts and fireworks are on the schedule of events for Crown Point’s 157th Memorial Day Celebration.
May 25-26, 2025
The Lake George Region
The Queen of American Lakes is 32 miles long. Memorial Day events are planned along the northern shores in towns like Hague, Bolton Landing, and Lake George Village, located at its southern end.
Memorial Day Parade | Lake George Village
Families, friends, and community members pay tribute to the courageous men and women who sacrificed for their country.
May 24, 2025
Springbrook Distillery Memorial Day Party | Fort Ann
Springbrook celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free, family-friendly event featuring artisan vendors, refreshing beverages and entertainment suitable for all ages.
May 24, 2025
FunFest and Memorial Day Celebration | Hague
Straddling the Lake George region and the Adirondack Coast, the Town of Hague hosts a fun-filled day with a parade, live music, games, bounce house, food and craft vendors and a BBQ.