Festivals, concerts, markets, races, regattas, winter carnivals — everything on the calendar across all fifteen regions. 72 published
All-day Independence Day celebration at Roger's Memorial Park in Bolton Landing — live music, food vendors, kids' games, magic shows, and a fireworks display over Lake George at dusk.
Explore what may lie beneath the surface at ADKX during a day of hands-on discovery focused on archaeological fieldwork. SUNY Potsdam will be conducting a field school for student archaeologists throughout the month of June at ADKX. Visitors can connect with student archaeologists at an interactive Exploration Station, try their hand at cleaning and processing.
Explore what may lie beneath the surface at ADKX during a day of hands-on discovery focused on archaeological fieldwork. SUNY Potsdam will be conducting a field school for student archaeologists throughout the month of June at ADKX.
Talking Wings Story Circle June 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. The storytelling circle will take place at The Wild Center, along the banks of the Raquette River.
The storytelling circle will take place at The Wild Center, along the banks of...
Pollinator Week invites you to see the world through the eyes of Rosa Sunfinger, the plant-loving troll of TROLLS:...
Please join us for a special “Meet The Artist” Reception on Friday, June 26th, from 4-6 PM. Lolli will give a brief presentation of her work and experiences at 5pm. The reception is free and open to the public.
Join Akwesasne Mohawk artist Angello Johnson for an introductory basket making class for new and experienced basket makers. All attendees will be provided a hands-on demonstration for preparing black ash materials and a cultural background on basket making.
Join Akwesasne Mohawk artist Angello Johnson for an introductory basket making class for new and experienced basket makers. All attendees will be provided a hands-on demonstration for preparing black ash materials and a cultural background on basket making.
More details to come!
Hague's Music in the Park celebration on the eve of Independence Day — food trucks open at 5:30pm, live music from the Barkeater Band at 6:30pm, and fireworks over the north end of Lake George at 9:15pm.
The Glens Falls Symphony's family-friendly outdoor pops concert at Crandall Park, capped by a fireworks display at 9:30pm. Bring a blanket; the lawn opens early.
Our Annual Craft Fair occurs on the 4th of July in the heart of Old Forge. View Arts Center takes over the Adirondack Bank Parking Lot and turns it into a place for visitors to shop and vendors to show off their custom, creative and handmade products.
All-day Independence Day celebration at Roger's Memorial Park in Bolton Landing — live music, food vendors, kids' games, magic shows, and a fireworks display over Lake George at dusk.
Old Forge's Independence Day celebration — community parade through downtown followed by fireworks over the Fulton Chain of Lakes at dusk.
Annual Independence Day parade down Main Street followed by fireworks over Mirror Lake at dusk. The parade traditionally features local fire departments, the Lake Placid Sinfonietta, and floats from area businesses.
Saranac Lake's Independence Day celebration — a downtown parade, family activities, and fireworks launched over Lake Flower at dusk.
Independence Day fireworks display launched over Lake George, visible from anywhere on the village waterfront, Shepard Park, the Million Dollar Beach, or the steamboats. Dozens of restaurants and bars along Canada Street stay open late.
Pack Forest in Warrensburg, NY, is a sprawling 2,500-acre environmental landmark used by SUNY ESF for forestry research and hands-on ecological education. This program will begin by exploring the complexity and ecology of mature and old-growth forests, including a visit to the well-known white pine, the Grandmother Tree.
Join Barbara Green of Adirondack Green House Basketry for an Adirondack Pack Basket making workshop. Participants will weave a full-sized Pack Basket, approximately 18” tall.
Carol Marie Vossler, an artist and papermaker, will lead you through making a triangle lantern out of handmade paper and stencils.
From Alvah Dunning to Julia Adella Burton Preston to the almost 7000 currently licensed guides in New York State, the Adirondack Guide is a person of legend within the region. Explore the legendary world of the Adirondack Guide through three distinct programs—an afternoon outing, a catered picnic dinner, and an evening panel—with the flexibility to.
A long-running summer weekend on the Great Sacandaga Lake hosted by the Northville Rotary Club. Juried woodworking, fine art, and craft from regional makers, set in the Bradt Building and Park on Main Street. Food vendors, music, and Sacandaga sunsets.
Come explore local gardens of the Adirondacks! Join us as generous gardeners open their yards for exploration and education in and around the Old Forge area. Enjoy early summer native & non-native flowers, and more. This event will be held rain or shine!
Presented by the Inlet Historical Society. Saturday July 25, 2026, 10 AM – 3 PM at Arrowhead Park in downtown Inlet — ten minutes north of Old Forge on Route 28. All vehicle and motorcycle entries are FREE; free admission for spectators (donations appreciated). Dash plaques for all entries, "Best of Show" and additional trophies. Music, food, raffles, fun on the lakefront.
Scoop up something sweet—art you can take home and ice cream to match at View Art Center's 17th Annual Ice Cream Social at Point Park in beautiful downtown Old Forge (in front of Old Forge Hardware).
Join us in celebrating the 75th anniversary of View Arts Center during our Annual Summer Gala on August 7 from 4–8 pm. This elegant evening will feature a seated dinner and silent auction as we celebrate 75 Years of Art and the Adirondack spirit!
Join us for our Awards Ceremony, Brunch, and an informative presentation about the work in this year's Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors.
Session 1 of 3 in the Adirondack Mountain Club's Novice to High Peak Hiker Series. Naturalist-led ascent of Mt. Van Hoevenberg (2,860 ft · 4.2 mi · 1,000 ft gain) with instructor Noelle Wobig. Discussion of Adirondack flora, fauna, and geology along the way. Series price $200 covers all three sessions. Prior hiking experience highly recommended; good physical condition, proper clothing, and proper equipment required. Health insurance required. Contact: 518-523-3441 / loj@adk.org.
Session 2 of 3 in the ADK's Novice to High Peak Hiker Series. Naturalist-led ascent of Hopkins Mountain (3,156 ft · 4.4 mi · 2,100 ft gain) with instructor Noelle Wobig. The mid-series step up — significantly more elevation gain than session 1. Series price $200 covers all three sessions. Prior hiking experience highly recommended; good physical condition, proper clothing, and proper equipment required. Health insurance required. Contact: 518-523-3441 / loj@adk.org.
Spend a rejuvenating weekend immersed in clay, creativity, and connection in the beautiful Adirondacks with potter Juliann Roush.
Session 3 of 3 — the capstone — in the ADK's Novice to High Peak Hiker Series. Naturalist-led ascent of Wright Peak (4,580 ft · 7.1 mi · 2,600 ft gain), one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. Hikers earn their first 46er finish under the guidance of instructor Noelle Wobig and an ADK naturalist. Series price $200 covers all three sessions. Prior hiking experience highly recommended; good physical condition, proper clothing, and proper equipment required. Health insurance required. Contact: 518-523-3441 / loj@adk.org.
We invite plein air artists to participate in three days of painting and to donate a plein air painting for the live auction fundraiser for View.
Two-day artisan market at the Adirondack Experience museum in Blue Mountain Lake. Handcrafted Adirondack rustic furniture, furnishings, paintings, and decorative arts from regional artisans — included with regular museum admission. The premier Adirondack rustic show of the year.
Four days of dawn and dusk hot-air balloon launches at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury, at the foothills of the Adirondacks near Lake George. Free admission, family-friendly. One of the largest balloon festivals in the Northeast.
Three-day fall festival on Canada Street and Shepard Park: nonstop German and polka music, traditional dancers, the Adirondack Brewery beer garden, stein-hoist and keg-toss competitions, local artisan vendors, carnival rides, and family activities. Free entry.
The Adirondack Brewery's annual Oktoberfest — German lagers and Bavarian fare brewed and served on-site, live oompah, and the brewery's adjacent Festival Park grounds open through the weekend.
One of the oldest winter carnivals in the United States — running annually since 1897. Ten days of ice palace openings, parades, fireworks, Royal Court coronations, sporting events, and the legendary fry-pan toss. Headquartered at 22 River Street, Saranac Lake.
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