The holiday season is in full swing, and this weekend is scheduled to be one of the best times to visit the Adirondacks with the family. You can drive up to Lake Placid for the Holiday Village Stroll, enjoy exciting competitions at Gore Mountain, or check out some of the other holiday happenings in the region.
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Holiday Celebrations & Events
Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll
Friday, December 8 – Sunday, December 10
A world of fun awaits at the annual Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll this weekend! All around the community, visitors will be able to enjoy holiday shopping promotions, arts and entertainment, family-friendly activities, and much more.
Friday, December 8 – Sunday, December 10
Experience the magic of the holidays with the family at Essex’s annual Christmas celebration. The weekend-long event will include a Breakfast with Santa, a town tree lighting, a bake and craft sale, and more fun.
6th Annual Oak Mountain Holiday Fair
Friday, December 8
Discover a wide range of holiday season activities at Oak Mountain Ski Center’s annual Holiday Fair on Friday. There will be plenty of fun for the kids, live music, a festival of trees, local gift vendors, and more.
32nd Annual Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration in Schroon Lake
Saturday, December 9
Visit Schroon Lake on Saturday and experience an Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration with the community. Get some treats at the bake sale, participate in crafts and activities, check out the holiday raffles, and then witness the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree.
Prepare For Snowmobile Season
41st Annual Snodeo Weekend in Old Forge
Friday, December 8 – Sunday, December 10
Getting ready for snowmobile season in the Adirondacks? Head over to the Hiltebrant Recreation Center Pavilion in Old Forge this weekend for the 41st Annual Snodeo! This popular event will feature a vintage snowmobile show, raffles, races, and more entertainment.
American Snowmobiler DynoTech Research Shootout
Saturday, December 9
Have a blast at the annual American Snowmobiler DynoTech Research Shootout in Inlet this Saturday morning! Snow or no snow, the shootout will begin at 11:00am, and four snowmobile manufacturers will be featured. The spectator fee is $10.
Enjoy Early Winter Activities
Nordic Fest at North Creek Ski Bowl
Friday, December 8 – Sunday, December 10
Throughout the weekend, the North Creek Ski Bowl will be hosting a variety of events and competitions as part of their annual Nordic Fest. Stop by and watch the thrilling cross-country ski races each day!
Saturday, December 9
Want to win awesome prizes and listen to fun tunes? Participate in Gore Mountain’s annual Adirondacker’s Log Jam on Saturday! Both skiers and snowboarders can participate, and registration will run from 8:30am-10:00am in the Base Lodge. Flannels, beards, overalls, and Adirondack attire are welcomed.
Saturday, December 9 & Sunday, December 10
Join Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center in Northville for their annual Open House on Saturday and Sunday. Start preparing for ski season by buying discounted ski equipment, apparel, and more. Customers will also receive complimentary cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and tea.
