This Weekend in the Adirondacks, January 25-30, 2024
Our recommendations for the best activities and events this weekend across the Adirondack Park.
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. We also provide suggestions on nearby places to eat and shop, things to do, and where to stay overnight.
And this week, you have a lot to choose from. There are plenty of great activities — indoors and out — to keep everyone in your crew entertained and happy.
Here are our recommendations for this weekend in the Adirondacks. And to stay in the loop on all things ADK, subscribe to our weekly newsletter, In Good Taste.
Opening this weekend at Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery in Lake George Village is an intriguing exhibit that features the artist Nathan Meltz’s interpretation of technology’s infiltration into our lives. The show runs until February 24.
Start your weekend on Thursday night and enjoy an evening of Nordic skiing led by Michele Daley Pearsall at the Ski Bowl in North Creek. Beginners are welcome. The group will meet at 5:30 pm behind Joe Minder Lodge.
Celebrate Friday Eve by learning to create an incredible charcuterie board. And who better to lead the workshop than the Adirondacks’ international-award-winning cheese-makers at Nettle Meadow?
Enjoy January’s Full “Wolf Moon” Snowshoe Walk at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb. Join fellow winter outdoor enthusiasts for a self-guided snowshoe walk on the Rich Lake Trail.
The latest addition to the Lake George ice bar scene, the Ice Lounge at Bolton Landing’s delightful The Gem, is back for a second year with a northern winter wonderland theme. Unique to this ice lounge is a live ice diamond carving demonstration.
Adirondack Brewery’s Funky Ice Fest is back again for another weekend. Get ready to shake your rump roast on Friday and Saturday at this family-friendly event in Lake George Village.
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.
One of the Adirondacks’ oldest ski areas observes its Diamond Jubilee. All weekend long, visitors can experience a variety of memorabilia, story-telling, and videos that bring to life the rich history of this ski resort in the Central Adirondacks. And, of course, there will be skiing.
Join Joan Collins, an Adirondack avian guide (not the star of “Dynasty”), on an Adirondack winter birding expedition in Long Lake, NY, in the Central Adirondacks. Gain the expertise to spot and listen for the ADK’s most treasured feathered friends.
Looking to try snowshoeing or want to learn about winter in the Adirondacks? Check out Up Yonda Farm’s naturalist-led hikes in Bolton Landing.
Visit Great Camp Sagamore just outside the village of Raquette Lake to experience Gilded Age winter life at this former Vanderbilt property.
Certified sound healing practitioner Andrea Lisette Villiere is back at the Adirondack Experience (ADKX) on Blue Mountain Lake to help you relax, restore, and revitalize yourself with a soothing sound bath.
As part of the celebrations for the 90th anniversary of North Creek’s Snow Train, Tannery Pond Center will host an evening discussion with Jim Schaefer, the son of Vincent Schaefer, who helped bring the Snow trains to North Creek and make the Adirondacks a winter destination.
Catch the award-winning electroacoustic duo (violin-cello) ARKAI in Saranac Lake on Saturday evening. These talented and accomplished musicians perform genre-defying music that fuses progressive classical, rock, jazz, folk, and global with contemporary technology.
Spend Sunday afternoon, January 28, at Tannery Pond Center in North Creek, chilling out to the Ray Alexander Jazz Trio as they play jazz standards, Broadway show tunes, bebop, and contemporary selections with great style and improvisation.
ARKAI makes a second appearance in the Adirondacks this weekend. On Sunday, they play the Saranac Fire Hall, 25 minutes west of Plattsburgh. This is sure to be another thrilling performance. The electroacoustic duo are Julliard graduates and have performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The MET, Joe’s Pub, and other prestigious venues.
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.
Ongoing events in the Adirondacks this winter.
Don’t miss these events that are happening throughout the winter months. Check the complete listing for specific days and times or to find out where to get additional information.
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.
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.
The acclaimed Hyde Collection in Glens Falls presents Venetian Vistas, an exhibit that features the works of creative artisans from the 18th to the 21st century who captured the beauty of Venice.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Adirondack events.
