This Weekend in the Adirondacks
Looking for ideas for great things to do this weekend in the Adirondacks? Here are our hand-picked recommendations for January 18-24, 2024.
We want people to have the best time possible in the Adirondacks. That’s why we meticulously curate a list of exciting outdoor adventures, live performances, and great ways for visitors and locals to enjoy local food and beverages.
From ice bars to XC ski racing, there are plenty of fun activities indoors and out this weekend. Plus, we got MORE snow this week, and many places continue to make more snow and groom trails, which bodes well for all the snow sports.
Here are our recommendations for things to do this weekend in the Adirondacks. Need more suggestions? Check out our events page.
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Experience a magical world of light and sound at this interactive, multi-media installation in Lake George Village. Due to high demand, you may want to purchase your tickets in advance online.
Every winter, travelers visit this magical winter experience at Tupper Lake’s renowned Wild Center. This annual exhibition transforms the Wild Center's campus into a dazzling wonderland of light and sound, perfect for families and visitors of all ages.
On Thursday, January 18, at 7 pm (ET), the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation presents “25 Years of Loon Conservation Studies” with Lucas Savoy of the Biodiversity Research Institute. During this informative discussion, Mr. Savoy will share insights, observations, and conservation of the common loon.
Adirondack Brewery’s Funky Ice Fest is back again for two weekends in January. Get ready to shake your rump roast on Friday and Saturday at this family-friendly event in Lake George Village.
Fort William Henry Resort will host its annual Polar Ice Bar this weekend and next on its terrace overlooking Lake George, featuring ice sculptures, live music, cocktails, and warm snacks. The bar is open from Friday to Sunday.
Enjoy an outdoor cocktail lounge made entirely of ice — the bar, barstools, tables, chairs and even sofas. It takes over 50,000 pounds to make the frozen magic happen. The entire Terrace will be transformed into a Circus-themed winter wonderland this weekend and next.
The latest addition to the Lake George ice bar scene, The Gem’s Ice Lounge, is back for its second year with a northern winter wonderland theme. Unique to this ice lounge is a live ice diamond carving.
The acclaimed Hyde Collection in Glens Falls presents Venetian Vistas, an exhibit that focuses on the works of those creative artisans who visited Venice from the 18th to the 21st century.
The Adirondack Tour de Ski will be at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center for Saturday Night Sprints. The Tour de Ski is an exciting ski race series comprised of races at six venues, with multiple distances, and takes place from now through March 2024. Ski one or ski them all.
The North Creek Ski Bowl hosts fun Nordic skiing and snowshoe racing in January and February on the professionally groomed Stadium Course under the lights.
Coming up.
Mark your calendars now for these upcoming events in the ADK:
Winter Birding Weekend in Long Lake — January 27-28, 2024
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival — February 2 - 11, 2024
Burns Night — February 3, 2024
Lake George Winter Carnival — Every weekend in February
2024 Ski Jump World Cup in Lake Placid — February 9-11, 2024
