The winter fun continues throughout the Adirondacks this weekend, with a number of winter carnivals and major events taking place.
Top 10 Events Worth Checking Out
through Sunday, February 24
Snocade is still going on in Indian Lake through Sunday. You’ll find snowmobiling events, a winter wonderland craft fair, a community snow sculpture, and more, including fireworks!
through Friday, February 22
Winter Wonderland Week is happening now through Friday in Long Lake. As with SnoCade, there are a ton of wintry activities happening, from sledding to skating to a bonfire and more.
Brew-Ski Fire & Ice Golf Tournament
Saturday, February 23
Tupper Lake Golf Club is hosting a unique event that actually consists of two separate events. Brew-Ski involves skiing or snowshoeing to different brew stations along cross-country ski trails. The Fire & Ice Golf Tournament is a three person scramble playing five holes. Yes, get those golf clubs out of the garage! The Brew-Ski is $10, the golf is $60.
Saturday, February 23 to Sunday, February 24
The Adirondack Snowshoe Fest is taking place at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and Paul Smith’s College, in Saranac Lake and Paul Smiths respectively. If you love snowshoeing, this is the event for you.
Lake George Winter Carnival Weekend 4
Saturday, February 23 to Sunday, February 24
This is the last weekend of the Lake George Winter Carnival! Don’t miss out on all the fun on the lake and in the Village before this popular event is gone for another year.
Frozen Fire & Lights/Cardboard Sled Race
Saturday, February 23
This family-friendly winter carnival is happening in Inlet, and comprises face painting, skishoe demos, kids snowmobile races, fireworks, and more, including a cardboard sled race.
Saturday, February 23
Dynamite Hill Recreation Area in Chestertown is hosting their 43rd annual Krazy Downhill Derby. This is a full day of games, food, sledding, and other fun activities.
Ice Fishing Derby on Indian Lake
Saturday, February 23
You can participate in this Ice Fishing Derby for $40 in advance, or $45 the day of the event. There will be $4,500 given out in prizes in the categories of Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, and Land Locked Salmon.
Very Hungry Caterpillar 50th Birthday Party & Storytime
Saturday, February 23
Here’s an event for the little ones – The Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid is hosting a 50th Birthday Party celebration for the classic book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Hear the story, enjoy some cupcakes, and enter to win a chance for a trip to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Saturday, February 23 to Sunday, February 24
Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake has been putting on the production of Guys on Ice, and this is the last weekend you can catch the show. Matinees are $15, evening performances are $20.
Embark on a Winter Hike With Your Dog
Interested in getting out there to enjoy some winter hiking but don’t want to leave your furry friend at home? Check out our tips on hiking with your dog in the winter.
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