Make those weekend plans in the Adirondacks, and then get ready for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! We’ve rounded up the top events taking place so you can get out there and enjoy all the festivities.
Events Worth Checking Out Over the Weekend
Feeling Long Lakey Polar Plunge
Saturday, December 29
The sixth annual Feeling Long Lakey Polar Plunge is happening this Saturday. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Team Theme, Most Money Raised by an Individual, Most Money Raised by a Team, and Best Plunge Technique. The minimum amount you need to raise to participate is $25.
Sunday, December 30
Olympic Ice Dance Gold Medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White headline the production of Stars on Ice at Lake Placid’s Olympic Center. This is figure stating at its best! Tickets start at $25.
Bonfire, Open Skating & Sledding
Friday, December 28
The Geiger Arena in Long Lake is hosting a bonfire with open skating and sledding. You can rent ice skates for free, and there will be hot chocolate.
Grand Opening of Two New Champlain Area Trails
Saturday, December 29
Two new loop trails have been created off the Viall’s Crossing Trail. Come out to Westport on Saturday to check it out with a guided hike.
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides at Lapland Lake
Saturday, December 29
Experience the magic of an Adirondack winter when you embark on a horse drawn sleigh ride at Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center in Northville. The cost is $25 for 15 and up and $15 for ages 4 to 14.
SantaLand Diaries – Adapted for the Stage by Joe Mantello
Thursday, December 27 to Sunday, December 30
If you’re a David Sedaris fan, you’ve read or heard of the SantaLand Diaries. Now, you can see this unique comedy brought to life by Joe Mantello for just $10. This is happening at BluSeed Studios in Saranac Lake.
Looking Ahead to New Year’s
Monday, December 31
Saranac Lake always puts on a festive First Night celebration with live music at various venues and more fun going on.
Tuesday, January 1
If you miss the Feeling Long Lakey Polar Plunge head to Lake George on New Year’s Day as hundreds gather to start the 2019 with a dip in the lake.
