Upcoming Events in the Adirondacks, February 1-5, 2024
This weekend, the Adirondack Park is the place to be for freezing good fun.
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.
This week, you have a lot to choose from - kick off winter carnival season in Saranac Lake and Lake George, take in new art exhibit openings, revel in a traditional Scottish winter celebration, drop a line in a frozen lake at Tupper Lake’s famous ice fishing derby, catch vintage snowmobile racing in Newcomb, and more. Plus, there are the characteristic Adirondack winter indoor and outdoor activities to keep your whole crew 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, and get these recommendations delivered right to your inbox.
A tradition for over 125 years, Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival begins on Friday, February 2. Get ready for 10 delightful days of sports and games, live music, two parades, three fireworks displays, a stunning ice palace, and a variety of other fantastic activities.
Adirondack Artists Guild's new show features local photographer Phil Gallos. See the Adirondacks through a different lens at this striking photography exhibit in Saranac Lake during February.
Another Adirondack Park favorite winter event, the Lake George Winter Carnival, is celebrated every weekend during the month of February, beginning Saturday.
War Cannon Spirits in Crown Point is hosting a traditional Scottish Burns Night. At this super fun event, guests celebrate Scottish identity, literature, and camaraderie with a Burns Supper, live music, bagpipes, dancing, and a wee dram, no doubt. Kilts are encouraged but not required.
The Newcomb Snowmobile Club hosts the Northern New York Vintage Snowmobile Racing event. Watch vintage sleds tear it up on beautiful Lake Harris in the Central Adirondacks.
The Lagoon Ice Bar | Lake George Village | February 3-4, 2024
Lake George's Lagoon Ice Bar is open every weekend during Winter Carnival, and it's a perfect spot to take a break from all the Carnival fun while enjoying the nightly fireworks over the lake.
Looking to try snowshoeing or want to learn about winter in the Adirondacks? Visit Up Yonda Farms in Bolton and take one of their naturalist-led hikes on Saturdays.
The North Creek Ski Bowl’s XC Ski and Snowshoe Citizen racing series continues on Wednesday evenings in February.
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.
Wild Nights | The Wild Center | Tupper Lake | Now through February 2024
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.
Winter’s Dream | Lake George Village | Now to March, 2024
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.
Venetian Vistas | The Hyde Collection | Open to April 21, 2024
The 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 Lake George Arts Project presents “Nathan Meltz: The Utopia Machine,” featuring sizzling, vibrant imagery that, in the artist’s words, represents “…the infiltration of technology into every facet of our lives.”
