Oktoberfest at Paradox is HERE! 

Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate in true Bavarian style! Join the brewery for a full day of festive fun, featuring great food, incredible beer, and live music from start to finish.

What to Expect:

• Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed

• Family Friendly

• Traditional Oktoberfest Fare – Schnitzel, Wurst, and more

• 1/2 Liter and Full Liter Pours

• 2025 Oktoberfest Branded Mug Deal

• Live Music All Day

• Leaf Peeper Supreme on Tap

Whether you're here for the food, the brews, or the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. 

Prost!

Trail Makers: 100 Years of the Northville-Placid Trail

Thursday, July 11th, 7pm

One hundred years ago Edwin "Doc" Noyes, and Howard Rowe cleared the way for the Northville-Placid Trail, a remote backcountry trail taking hikers on a journey through the heart of the Adirondacks. Join Conservator and Collections Manager of the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, Doreen Alessi-Holmes to learn about the history of this roughly 138 mile trek across the Adirondacks.

All lectures begin at 7pm at the Adirondack Interpretive Center and are free thanks to the support of the Adirondack Park Institute.

Get into the holiday spirit at Paradox Brewery's Holiday Market! 

Head to the Brewery for an afternoon of festive fun featuring 12+  local vendors offering a variety of unique gifts and seasonal goods. Whether you're shopping for that perfect holiday present or just want to treat yourself, there’s something for everyone!

While you browse, enjoy Paradox's handcrafted beers and nibble on delicious small bites. It’s the perfect way to relax, sip, shop, and celebrate the season.

Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer! Free admission. All ages welcome. 

Celebrate Theodore Roosevelt’s Legacy in the Adirondacks

TR Weekend is Newcomb's premier event, celebrating Theodore Roosevelt's remarkable journey from the High Peaks wilderness to the White House after President McKinley’s assassination in Buffalo, NY. The weekend features a wide range of events for all ages, from outdoor activities and historical tours to crafts, music, and delicious meals. The event brings the community together to honor Roosevelt's legacy and experience the beauty of Newcomb and the Adirondacks.

2025 TR Weekend schedule!

Friday, September 12

• 2:00 PM: Pickleball Mixer at Lilbern Yandon Ball Field

Fall Into Adventure in the Adirondack Hub

Explore everything there is to do this fall in the Adirondack Hub! From scenic hikes and outdoor adventures to charming local events, there’s something for everyone in the heart of the Adirondacks. The Adirondack Hub includes the picturesque towns of Newcomb, North Hudson, Minerva, and Schroon Lake—each offering unique experiences, beautiful landscapes, and rich history. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the fall foliage, explore historic sites, or take part in local festivals and activities, the Adirondack Hub is the perfect destination to experience the beauty and spirit of the Adirondacks this fall.

2024 Community Clean up day!

All are welcome! Meet at the Minerva Town Hall, lower level, between 9am and 11am. 

• Join a Group or work Solo
• Pick any Road. Trash Bags & gloves are provided
• Picnic to follow at 12 pm at Donnelly Beach Pavilion. Join US!!

Spring Birding Walk

Saturday, May 11th – 9:30am

LJ and Emily

Join us to look for songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, and other feathered creatures. Guest birders James Mills and Emily Reichert will be your guides for a walk along the Rich Lake Marsh on the Huntington Wildlife Forest. This walk is along a mostly level dirt road and great for beginning birders. Binoculars are available thanks to Northern New York Audubon. Space is limited. Registration required. Email shample@esf.edu to register or use the following link: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Adirondack Science Exploration: Eclipses Unveiled!

Explore the science behind eclipses with kids of all ages at the Adirondack Interpretive Center on Saturday and Sunday, April 6th and 7th from 10-4. Walk a scale model of the solar system, make a pinhole viewer to safely view the eclipse, see how the tiny moon can block the huge sun, and build a model that shows why we don’t have eclipses very often. 

Craftivism Workshop

Sunday, August 11th – 10am

Join us during Adirondack Water Week for an introduction and workshop developed from Wool and Water - a collaborative data art project of the Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute which uses fiber art to illustrate issues affecting our Adirondack waterways and to inspire their careful stewardship. We will learn about the project and ways to get involved, and we'll dive into an activity that gives you a taste for combining data and art. No experience necessary. To register email shample@esf.edu or use the link for easier registration: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Free live music at the Beach!

Good Enough is a band that plays various music, from Pop Rock to Country & a bit of everything else.

The 4th Annual "Fall for Schroon" Festival & Car Show is back October 19th!

Stop by Schroon Lake and enjoy the festivities that include: Classic Cars, Food Trucks, Live Music, Fall Farmers Market,  Vendors, and so much Family Fun! The Car Show starts at 10am and Family Fun is from 12 pm-3 pm.

Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce. Call 518-532-7675 for information. Rain Date- Oct. 26

Explore everything there is to do this Fall in the Hub here! https://www.adirondackhub.com/fall