Upcoming Events in the Adirondacks

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May 2

Our hand-picked recommendations for excellent things to do right now.

View over Lake Champlain from Coon Mountain.

There are more than just one weekend’s worth of amazing activities coming up in the Adirondacks. Celebrate the great outdoors with hiking, birding, and flyfishing events. Enjoy fantastic local cuisine. Visit America’s roots at Fort Ticonderoga. Memorial Day Weekend isn’t even here yet, and the Adirondacks are buzzing with activity.

Sip & Savor Week 2024 | Saranac Lake | Now thru May 5, 2024

Adirondack restaurants, bars, and breweries tempt you to experience the finest local cuisine during Sip and Savor Week in Saranac Lake.

Dine around town →

People learning to fly fish in the Adirondack streams and rivers — **Fly Fishing 101 | Newcomb AIC | May 4, 2024**

Attend an Introduction to Fly Fishing at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb, New York
Get hooked →

View of historic Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain — **Opening Day | Fort Ticonderoga | May 4, 2024**

With innovative storytelling and tours, Fort Ticonderoga visitors can immerse themselves in the world of 1760, when British and American Provincial soldiers made their final push into French Canada.
Travel back in time to Fort Ti →

Comedian and actor Kevin Nealon appears live in Lake Placid — **Kevin Nealon | Lake Placid Center for the Arts | May 4, 2024**

Saturday Night Live alum and Emmy- and SAG-nominated actor brings his unique humor and dry wit to the Adirondacks.
Laugh it up →

**Fire & Spice | Inlet, NY | May 5, 2024**

Don’t miss Inlet, NY's sizzling hot culinary competition, open to both amateur and professional chefs, who will be judged in multiple categories of spicy hot dishes.
Ready for a hot time? →

**Benefit | Nettle Meadow’s Hitching Post | Lake Luzerne | May 5, 2024**

Nettle Meadow’s Hitching Post Tavern hosts a benefit for the Kemp Animal Sanctuary in the Southern Adirondack.
Great food for a great cause →

**Spring Birding | Newcomb AIC | May 8, 2024**

Take a mid-week spring break for some birding at The Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb.
Welcome back, birds →

Adirondack Pub and Brewery in Lake George Village — **HiBEERnation Coming Out Party | Adirondack Brewery | Lake George Village | May 8, 2024**

Shake off any lingering winter doldrums by getting out and embracing the sunshine and fresh air. Attend Adirondack Pub’s annual Coming Out of HiBEERnation Party.
Raise a glass to spring →

**Community Composting Q&A | Virtual Event | May 8, 2024**

The Cook Farm, a family farm in the Adirondacks practicing regenerative agriculture, hosts an informative Q&A on composting via Facebook Live.
Dish the dirt →

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events.

**Climb Coon Mountain with CATSWomen | May 9, 2024**

Join CATSWomen (Champlain Area Trails) for a great spring hike along a 2-mile trail to a beautiful summit with spectacular Lake Champlain views.
A view to a thrill →

**Crash Test Dummies | Lake Placid Center for the Arts | May 10, 2024**

Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm, we are stoked this ‘90s phenomenon is coming to the Adirondacks.
Rock out →

Field of poppies, the flower associated with Memorial Day — **Memorial Day Weekend in the Adirondacks**

Get a jump-start on making plans for Memorial Day Weekend. Honor U.S. military personnel and kick off the summer season in Adirondack Park.
Time to celebrate →

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The Willard Hanmer Guideboat Race in Saranac Lake Village

A tradition of boating craftsmanship and endurance in the Adirondack Tri-Lakes and High Peaks.

Silver Bay YMCA Conference & Family Retreat Center

A timeless Adirondack treasure, welcoming guests and the community for generations.

Northwood Cabins in Tupper Lake

Experience the heyday of the American motor inn in the beautiful Adirondacks.

Lake Placid’s Mirror Lake Inn: A Premier Adirondack Retreat

A four-season enchanting resort in the Adirondack Tri-Lakes & High Peaks region.

Lake Placid’s World-Renowned Horse Shows

World-class horse jumping competition in the Adirondack village of Lake Placid.

Lake George Arts Project's 2024 Summer Concert Series

Lake George’s Summer Concert Series is one of the Adirondacks’ beloved events.

Discovering the Charming Adirondack General Store

The Adirondack General Store near Schroon Lake offers a treasure trove of goods.

Big Slide Brewery and Public House | Lake Placid

One of the Adirondack's most acclaimed breweries is also a terrific restaurant.

Adirondack Food & Wine Festival

Enjoy over 120 of New York's best wineries, craft beverage makers, artisan food producers, food trucks, crafters, and more.

Seasonal Farmers Markets are Back in the Adirondacks

Famers’ Markets are back. With over 60 markets in the Adirondacks, one is undoubtedly in your neck of the woods. Find out what makes our markets special.

John Brown Farm State Historic Site in the Adirondacks

The home and final resting place of the famous anti-slavery crusader is near Lake Placid.

Beat the Lake George Traffic. Take the Trolley!

The Lake Geoge Trolley promotes sustainable tourism and supports the economy by ensuring visitors and workers can move quickly and efficiently throughout the Southern Adirondacks.

Hiking the Northville-Placid Trail in the Adirondack Park

Celebrating 100 years of adventure along 138 miles through the heart of the Adirondacks from Northville to Lake Placid.

Chestertown’s Main Street Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant

Step into a Norman Rockwell painting at one of our favorite lunch spots in the Adirondacks, including a lovely clothing and gift shop.

Celebrate 2024 National Trails Day® in the Adirondacks

On June 1, take the #NationalTrailsDay Pledge, participate in a local event, or create your own.

Exploring the Majestic Whiteface Veterans' Memorial Highway Near Lake Placid

Take a journey through history and beauty in the Adirondacks.

Exploring the Delectable World of Adirondack Creamery’s Ice Cream

Enjoy the Adirondacks no matter where you are.

Get Away From it All at Timberlock

Timberlock is a rustic-style resort (but never uncomfortable) that enables guests to connect to the magnificent lakeside setting and focus on time with family and friends.