Who's Ready for Winter Fun in the Adirondacks? Check Out Top Annual Winter Events
Get Ready for Carnivals, Fireworks & Fun All Season Long
Annual events are one of the best parts of winter in the Adirondacks! From Snodeo Weekend in Old Forge to the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, there's always something going on throughout the entire season.
ADK Winter Carnivals: All Season Long
Photo credit: Charles Henry Eldridge
It's winter carnival season in Adirondack Park! These popular events take place each year all over the Adirondacks, and some of the highlights include fireworks, tours, games, and activities for families.
Snodeo Weekend
Stay tuned for the 2023 date!
Kick off the 2023/2024 snowmobile season with a fantastic snowmobile show, raffle drawing, youth snowmobile races, and more during Old Forge's Snodeo Weekend.
First Night Saranac Lake
Stay tuned for 2023/2024 info!
Ring in the New Year at First Night Saranac Lake! Enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly entertainment, a unique snowflake/ball drop, a fireworks display, and much more.
Winter Birding Weekend in Long Lake
Stay tuned for 2024 date!
Plan a trip to Long Lake this January for the Winter Birding Weekend. Participants will get to enjoy two days of birding tours and an afternoon presentation by local birding expert Joan Collins from Adirondack Avian Expeditions.
Empire State Winter Games
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Stay tuned for 2024 date!
Multiple venues in the Lake Placid Region will host the 2023 Empire State Winter Games February 2 to 5. This multi-day sports competition will feature athletes from across New York State competing in over 30 exciting winter sports events.
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is sporting a theme this year of "Totally 80s." Get ready for the epic ice palace and fun winter activities!
Adirondack Winter Fest
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Stay tuned for 2024 date!
The Adirondack Winter Fest (formerly Adirondack Snowshoe Fest) in Saranac Lake and Paul Smiths is a full weekend of fun. Check out winter forest bathing on snowshoes, a children's snowshoe scavenger hunt, a snowshoe obstacle course, and more.
Old Forge SnoFest
Stay tuned for 2024 dates!
Head to SnoFest at Old Forge's Hiltebrant Recreation Center to try out the latest snowmobile models by Ski Doo, Yamaha, Polaris, and Arctic Cat. Discover the latest gear and start preparing for next year's snowmobile season in advance.