A year-round destination, Lake Placid hosts an abundance of exciting events throughout the year. With world-class sporting events at Olympic venues, festivals, elite-level equestrian competitions, and a Holiday Village Stroll weekend, there's something for everyone!
Every Thursday this summer, head over to the Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake for live music performances outside on the patio! Date: Every Thursday Night! Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Waterhole, Saranac Lake Cost: Free Age Limit: 21+ Please click here for the music lineup and more information!
Take a quick drive over to Wilmington and celebrate this hometown festival features a variety of vendors, including food trucks, drink vendors, live music, artisans, and a cupcake contest. Enjoy nostalgic fall activities with the whole family, including face painting, pumpkin painting, and more. Don your flannels and celebrate the…
Held Saturdays from May-October at Riverside Park, the Saranac Lake Farmers Market brings together local farmers, food producers, and artisans offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, prepared foods, and handmade products from across the Adirondacks. Shop directly from the people who grow and make your food while enjoying the…
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Adirondack High Peaks, the Keene Valley Farmers Market at Marcy Field is a must-visit Sunday event from late spring through early fall. This vibrant, family-friendly market features a wide variety of local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, maple products, and handcrafted…
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is proud to announce the inaugural ACHA Fall Faceoff Invitational will take place in historic Lake Placid, New York, from September 18-20, 2026, featuring 24 teams from five ACHA men’s and women’s divisions. The 2026 ACHA Fall Faceoff Invitational will consist of 36 games played…
The 10th Annual Adirondack Harvest Festival returns with a focus on the essential role of pollinators. This year’s theme, “Bees and Honey,” highlights the regional beekeeping community and the agricultural importance of bees to local farms. Organized by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County, this family-friendly event is free…
Mark your calendars for the weekend-long, Bavarian-style celebration with authentic music, dancing, food and beer—rated one of the 5 Must-Visit Oktoberfests in North America by SKI Magazine! Featuring music by headliners die Schlauberger in the Main Entertainment Tent, The Adlers, Schachtelgebirger Musikanten (Scha-Musi) in the Cloudspin Bar & Grill, the…
Save the date, and get ready for another epic 3-day weekend of DOWNHILL at WHITEFACE and CROSS-COUNTRY at MT VAN HOEVENBERG—featuring all-out, heart-pounding, pedal-pumping action and festivities you’ll never forget… and this time, it’s the final stop of the series, so the stakes will be higher as titles are decided, and champions are…
The World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships (WFFSC) connects figure skating with art in unique and meaningful ways. At this auspicious international event, skating and art combine to create a diverse series of components within this exceptional five-day event. There truly is nothing else like it on Earth. With skating…
This year’s festival will feature a vibrant mix of local color, live music, crafts, food and beer vendors, and fun for the whole family. Plus, it’s the US Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined National Championships! You’ll be dancing to live music as elite ski jumpers soar overhead, framed by the…
Come see comedians OPHIRA EISENBURG and ANDY PITZ as they stop in Lake Placid, NY this fall. They will have you aching with laughter before the night is out! Lussi Ballroom in the Conference Center at Lake Placid | Olympic Center Doors open at 7pm, Event starts at 7:30pm Cash bar and assorted…
The Lake Placid Film Festival, presented by Adirondack Film, is a vibrant celebration of cinema in the heart of the Adirondacks. Over four days, the festival showcases award-winning shorts, groundbreaking feature films, and engaging industry panels, all set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Placid, NY. Filmmakers, industry insiders, and…
The puck drops Thanksgiving weekend in Lake Placid! The Lake Placid Olympic Center is set to host the fourth annual Adirondack Winter Invitational—Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28—featuring four powerhouse Division I men’s hockey programs battling for glory. Teams to be Announced August 1st. Join us for two action-packed days featuring four…
The beloved Joy to the Children fundraiser returns to the Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid. This inspiring gala supports children’s programs at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, bringing the community together to make a meaningful impact. Savor handcrafted cocktails, a renowned buffet, and delight in the dazzling…
A Lake Placid tradition, the Holiday Village Stroll is a festive weekend perfect for families and couples, set in the winter wonderland of Lake Placid, New York. This three-day event features activities such as a skating party, photos with Santa, a free movie screening, and a fun scavenger hunt. Please…
The ECAC Women’s Hockey Championship is back for it’s second year in Lake Placid, where the top teams in the Eastern College Athletic Conference will converge for a high-stakes showdown in the legendary 1980 Herb Brooks Arena—battling it out on historic ice for conference supremacy and a coveted berth in…
The ECAC Men’s Hockey Championship returns to Lake Placid, where the top teams in the Eastern College Athletic Conference converge for a high-stakes showdown in the legendary 1980 Herb Brooks Arena, battling it out on historic ice for conference supremacy—and a coveted berth in the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice…
IRONMAN Lake Placid is a truly magical event that draws athletes from all corners of the globe. Every aspect of this unforgettable experience keeps athletes coming back for more. From the globally acclaimed award-winning course—renowned for its iconic bike route winding through the Adirondack Mountains—to the rich Olympic history that…