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Schroon Lake Easter Egg Hunt

Pancake Breakfast 9-11 AM

Hosted at Timberwolf Pub- $5/ Person 

Easter Fun 11 am- 12:30 pm 

  • Town Park Pavilion: Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Cotton Candy

  • Library: Easter Craft

  • Town Park: Inflatable Bounce House

Easter Egg Hunt 11:30 AM Schroon Lake Town Park

  • Ages 0-3: 11:30 am

  • Ages 4-6: 11:30 am

  • Ages 7-10: 11:45 am

FEATURING MARSHMALLOW SYRUP DRINK SPECIAL AT 9MILE COFFEE CO.
*RAIN LOCATION: MOUNTAINSIDE YOUTH CENTER 165 RT 9 SCHROON LAKE

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Safely Dispose of Your Household Hazardous Waste This Year in Essex County

Essex County is hosting a series of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events in 2024. Residents are encouraged to dispose of their household waste safely and responsibly by bringing eligible items to one of the collection sites.

What to Bring

  • Paints (oil & latex based)
  • Hobby Supplies
  • Rubber Cement
  • Airplane Glue
  • Stains
  • Varnishes
  • Resins
  • Rosins
  • Adhesives
  • Cleaners (for wood, floors, metal, oven)
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Pesticides
  • Herbicides
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Waste Fuels (kerosene, gasoline)
  • Mercury Thermostats
  • Mercury Thermometers
  • Transmission Fluids
  • Car Waxes
  • Carburetor Cleaners
  • Brake Fluids
  • Antifreeze
  • Photo Chemicals
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Batteries (household, camera, NiCD)
  • 1lb Single Use Propane Cylinders

What NOT to Bring

  • Tires
  • Auto Batteries
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Motor Oil
  • Empty Aerosol Cans
  • Ammunition
  • Fireworks
  • Explosives
  • Asbestos
  • Smoke Detectors
  • PCB Capacitors
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Controlled Substances
  • Unknown Gases
  • 20 lb. Propane Tanks

Eligibility: Open to all Essex County residents (sorry, no businesses). Proof of residency is required (drivers license, tax bill, utility bill).

Contact Information: For questions, call (518) 873-3743

Additional Information: The collection is operated by MXI Environmental Services.

 

 

Wilmington Mountain Music Fest

Wilmington Mountain Music Fest

Join us for the 4th annual Wilmington Mountain Music Fest! With four bands, fire dancers, family entertainment, food trucks, and local beer and wine, it's a music festival perfect for an Adirondack summer!

Lineup

  • Being Petty, the Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Experience
  • Crash My Party (Luke Bryan tribute band)
  • Taylor LaValley (country)
  • Mallory's Bush (rock/americana)

Check out the lineup announcement video!

Get your tickets

Tickets are available for purchase online. Tickets provide full day access with the ability to come and go from the venue. Buy a four ticket bundle and save!

  • 1 Advanced Ticket: $20.00
  • 2 Advanced Tickets: $40.00
  • 3 Advanced Tickets: $60.00
  • 4 Advanced Tickets: $75.00

Event Details

The following are event details from 2024. Updates will be provided for 2025 as they are announced.

Gates will open at 1:30 p.m. There will be a plethora of local food, beer, wine, and coffee vendors on site for you to enjoy throughout the day.

Back this year, The Smoke Show, presented by Scarlet Foxx Entertainment, will have audiences rapt with their pyrotechnic displays. 

This is a family-friendly and community minded event, so grab your chairs and blankets and get ready for a truly amazing show the Wilmington way: tons of fun with our community members and visitors.

  • Umbrellas or pop up tents welcome
  • Smoking only permitted in designated areas
  • No outside food or beverages please, patron our hardworking vendors!

Tentative Schedule

Check back closer to the event for a full schedule!

2024 Presenting and Organizing Sponsors

  • Whiteface Visitors Bureau
  • Above Social
  • Little Supermarket
  • Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union
  • O'Neil Contracting
  • Lawn & Order

Photo credit A.Kelly Photography

Camp Santanoni Gate Lodge Complex Tour

Dive deep into the Gate Lodge at Camp Santanoni

On Saturday, August 3 and October 5, join us for NEW special tours of the entire Gate Lodge Complex. If you’ve ever peeked in the windows of the West Cottage or Gate Lodge, this program is for you. We’ll discuss the layers of history at this gateway to Santanoni and explore its landscape and architecture. After learning more about the Santanoni road’s early history, Art Tummins, who worked at Santanoni for over fifty years, and looking down the Gate Lodge hallways, you’ll never see this area as a simple trailhead again!

Tours meet in the Santanoni Parking lot at 9 am and 1 pm. $15 donation suggested per person. Eight-person tour maximum; advance reservations requested. The tour will require some walking around the landscape and stair climbing within the buildings. Contact Santanoni@aarch.org to reserve a spot on this limited opportunity

Putts and Pints

Get ready for Putts and Pints!

Searching for the ultimate summer fun for the whole family? Putts & Pints is the place to be! Enjoy free 9-hole mini golf and sip on refreshing drinks from our beer truck, The Trailhead, all summer long.

Join us every Wednesday from 6-9pm and Sunday from 12-3pm.

Whether you're honing your skills on the green or just kicking back with a cold brew, Putts & Pints has something for you.

Come join the fun and make this summer unforgettable!

NNYVSR Vintage Snowmobile Races

The annual Vintage Snowmobile Races on Lake Harris in Newcomb are back!

Join us for a thrilling winter spectacle at the annual Vintage Snowmobile Races on Lake Harris in Newcomb! This event promises a day of high-speed excitement on the glistening ice of Lake Harris.

The action unfolds at the picturesque Lake Harris Boat Launch, where vintage snowmobile enthusiasts from far and wide will gather to witness these classic machines in action. The event is not only a celebration of speed but also a nostalgic trip down memory lane, showcasing the timeless beauty of vintage snowmobiles.

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 AND February 22, 2025

Time: Races start at 10 a.m.

Don't miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars, bundle up, and join us for a day of vintage snowmobile excitement on Lake Harris. Let's create memories, celebrate the winter season, and make this event a roaring success! We can't wait to see everyone there!

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner

Head to The Brown Swan for a festive Thanksgiving feast! Savor classic favorites like roasted turkey, herbed sourdough stuffing, Boursin mashed potatoes, and more. Our buffet blends traditional flavors with chef-inspired twists, perfect for gathering with family and friends. Don’t forget to save room for dessert, with options like pumpkin pie, chocolate cake, and apple pie!

  • Buffet Station Menu:
    • Salad Bar
    • Baby Kale Salad
    • Soup
      • Lobster Bisque
    • Sides
      • Bread & Butter
      • Boursin Whipped Mashed Potatoes
      • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
      • Honey Glazed Carrots
      • Herbed Sourdough stuffing
      • Cranberry Sauce
    • Carving Station
      • Roasted Maple Glazed Salmon
      • Salt Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream
      • Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy
    • Dessert
      • Chocolate Cake with Macerated Berries
      • Apple Pie
      • Pumpkin Pie
      • Macarons
      • Lemon Sorbet with Fried Mint

Reservations encouraged, but not required. Make yours now on OpenTable.

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

We're looking forward to seeing you! The 2026 Winter Carnival will be held Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 8.

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is a beloved annual tradition celebrating winter with 10 days of fun, featuring parades, live entertainment, outdoor activities, and the iconic Ice Palace. Rooted in history and community spirit, the carnival brings together locals and visitors for a season of magic, camaraderie, and classic winter festivities.

Theme: TBD

Full Schedule of Events: Winter Carnival Calendar

Parade: Saturday, February 8

Ice Palace: The Ice Palace is built for the duration of Winter Carnival, weather permitting. It will be illuminated nightly from the lighting ceremony and fireworks on Saturday, January 31, until closing on February 8.

Garage Sale in the Park

Join the Town of Schroon Lake for a garage sale in the park.

Sponsored by The Schroon Lake Senior Citizen Club!

 

Rent your own 10' x 10' sales space for only $25! Call 518-532-7755 for vendor info.

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