Disclaimer: We are monitoring and updating cancellations as we receive them on our events calendar, where you can find the most current information. However, we are not notified of every cancellation. If you see that something has been cancelled and is still listed as an active event on our calendar please send a note to events@Adirondack.net.
Editor’s Note 03/12/20: The Winter Weekend Tours at Garnet Lodge have been cancelled due to trail conditions, and so have been removed from this article.
Editor’s Note: Due to the Coronavirus many events are cancelling. The below events are happening as of this writing, but we have included contact information (including Facebook if their page indicates they’re responsive) to check ahead with individual establishments.
Also, if you’d like to get out of the house but don’t feel comfortable at a large event, scroll to the bottom for suggestions.
Experience St. Patrick’s Day Fun in the Adirondacks
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Saranac Lake
Saturday, March 14
Saranac Lake advertises their St. Patrick’s Day Parade as “decidedly different.” Come find out why for yourself!
SaranacLake.com contact info: 518.891.1990
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Forge
Friday, March 13
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Forge boasts the largest parade in the Adirondacks.
Experience Old Forge contact info: 315.369.6145
Irish Road Bowling in Indian Lake
Saturday, March 14
Head to Indian Lake for their annual Irish Road Bowling event. Watch this unique sport or participate!
Town of Indian Lake contact info: indianlakeevents@gmail.com
Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce contact info: 518.648.5112
Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 15
Duffy’s Tavern didn’t get enough volunteers for their annual parade, but there’s still a full schedule of fun events happening in Lake George over two days.
Duffy’s Tavern contct info: 518.668.5323
It’s a Wonderful Winter – For Now
March Santanoni Winter Weekend
Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 15
The last of the Santanoni Winter Weekends is this weekend, so this is your last chance to enjoy winter recreation with access to these historic buildings.
Adirondack Architectural Heritage contact info: 518.834.9328
Lake Placid Loppet and Kort Loppet
Saturday, March 14
The Loppet and Kort Loppet run on a modified version of the 50km course used for the 1980 Winter Olympics. In other words, it’s challenging!
Mt. Van Hoevenberg contact info: Facebook
Take Tours of Sugarhouses
Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 15
This weekend marks the first of three Thurman Maple Days Weekends. See the list of participating farms and make plans to learn about the maple sugaring industry and taste test their sweet products.
This event involves multiple participants, all of which are listed out in the above link. Once you decide which farms you’d like to hit up a quick Google search will bring you their contact info.
More Worthwhile Events to Check Out
Sunday, March 15
The second annual Audubon Trivia Extravaganza happens at Valcour Brewing in Plattsburgh. There will be trivia and prizes, and organizers are saying this is “not just for bird nerds.”
Valcour Brewing contact info: 518.324.2337 | nnya@nnya.org
Pond Skimming at McCauley Mountain
Sunday, March 15
Head to McCauley Mountain in Old Forge for pond skimming and a pasta cook-off.
McCauley Mountain contact info: 315.369.3225
Juried Art Show Reception at Adirondack Artists Guild
Friday March 13
The Adirondack Artists Guild in Saranac Lake hosts the 15th annual Juried Art Show Reception. This year’s juror is Matt Burnett, an Adirondack native, who focuses on painting and photography.
Adirondack Artists Guild contact info: Facebook | guild@adirondackartistsguild.com
Looking ahead to next week:
Saturday, March 21
Maple fun continues all month long, with Speculator’s festival next weekend.
Go Hiking This Weekend
This weekend might be a good one to go for a hike! Here are some links to point you in the right direction:
Browse the Adirondack Hiking Guide >>
Brush up on spring hiking (mud season) >>
Bookmark the Around the Region blog for updated trail notices and more info >>
The Around the Region blog is updated each Friday morning with trail notices and hiking conditions.
