Fall Fest at the Lodge at Schroon Lake

Get ready for a day of fall fun and creativity at our Community Pumpkin Carving Day! Join us on Sunday, October 20th at the Pavilion Lawn, for an exciting event filled with festive activities for all ages.

Event Highlights:

• Pumpkin Carving Contest: Show off your carving skills and enter our pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Judging will take place at 4:30 PM, and all pumpkins will be displayed on the wall with twinkling lights until Halloween!

• Pumpkins and Caramel Apples: Pick up your pumpkin and enjoy a delicious caramel apple, both provided for free! We’ve partnered with a local farm to bring you the best pumpkins in the area.

• Apple "Bobbing": Try your hand at our apple "bobbing" station for some classic fall fun.

• Kids' Corner: Little ones can join in the fun with mini pumpkins and painting supplies to create their own masterpieces.

• S’mores and Campfires: Cozy up by the campfire and make s’mores with Reese's pumpkins and orange marshmallows.

• Seasonal Drinks: Enjoy our special Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mules from our portable bar or beer truck. We’ll also have a station with non-alcoholic drinks like hot cocoa and hot cider to keep you warm.

• Music and Atmosphere: The pavilion lawn will be set up with high tops and picnic tables, perfect for enjoying the fall weather. Music will fill the air with your favorite fall and spooky tunes.

Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event! Come carve, create, and celebrate the season with us at The Lodge at Schroon Lake. We can’t wait to see you there!

POWERFUL WOMEN: VOICES, SONGS AND MUSIC- Celebrating groups and individuals who add to the diverse fabric of Adirondack music

This year, in celebration of bringing 50 years of live music to Schroon Lake, we honor the POWERFUL WOMEN: VOICES, SONGS AND MUSIC- Celebrating groups and individuals who add to the diverse fabric of Adirondack music Come join us for our Annual Adirondack Music Folk Festival!  Enjoy music, vendors, food trucks and more!!!

 Performance by:

• MAEVE GILCHRIST- Incredible virtuoso singer/songwriter/ composer and Celtic harpist, fresh from touring with Rhiannon Giddens  and her Silk Road group. Extraordinary musicianship!
• PEGGY LYNN- singer/songwriter/guitarist/member of Jamcrackers/educator/author and Schroon Lake favorite. No Folk Fest devoted to Powerful Women of the Adirondacks could ever be presented without Peggy!
• QUICKSTEP- JOHN, TRISH AND MARK- LONG-TIME SCHROON FAVORITES WITH MUSIC AND DANCE PRESENTATION "WOMEN IN THE ADIRONDACKS, PAST AND PRESENT."
• COLLEEN CLEVELAND- Legendary solo balladeer with historic roots in the north country.-
• ANNIE AND THE HEDONISTS- Powerhouse vocals that bring to mind the great blues women of the 1940’s and 50’s.
• SARA MILONOVICH AND DAISY CUTTER- Schroon favorite singer/songwriter/ fiddler Sara returns with her great band.

As always this event is FREE!!

Pine Cone Mercantile presents another "Art on the Porch" featuring the watercolor botanicals of local artist Shelly Valachovic. 

The Opening Reception on Friday, October 12 from 5-7pm is open to the public. Works will be on display and available for purchase from October 12-20.

Winter fun at the Newcomb Sledding Party

Experience a delightful winter celebration at Lilbern Yandon Rec Field and Sledding Hill, located by the Ice Skating Rink in Newcomb! This exciting sledding party is proudly sponsored by the Newcomb Youth Commission.

Date: January 19, 2025

Time: 4 -7 p.m.

Highlights of the event include:

• Sledding Fun: Bring your own sled and glide down the snowy slopes for an exhilarating winter adventure. Whether you're a sledding pro or a first-timer, everyone is welcome to partake in the frosty festivities.

• Hot Dogs and Hot Cocoa: Warm up with complimentary hot dogs and steaming hot cocoa provided by the Newcomb Youth Commission. It's the perfect way to refuel and keep the winter chill at bay.

This family-friendly event promises a day filled with laughter, joy, and the magic of winter. Don't miss out on the chance to create cherished memories with your loved ones. Bundle up, bring your sled, and let's make this winter's day one to remember!

Behaviors of the Bark Eater: The Pecking Patterns of the Adirondack Woodpecker

Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 17th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower.

Kick-off your New Year's celebration with the Paradox Brewery crew! Open 12pm-6pm for cold brews and food! 

Adirondack Hub and the total solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cast its shadow across our region in a once-in-a-lifetime event that you won't want to miss! Start making plans to visit the Adirondack Hub for the 2024 eclipse, there are events organized by local businesses throughout the Hub that you won't want to miss. Sign up for all of the Adirondack eclipse updates and alerts. 

Go back in time at the Great Camp Santanoni!

On Saturday, July 5th and August 30th, join us for special tours of the Santanoni Gate Lodge. Since 1905, the Gate Lodge has welcomed visitors to Santanoni Preserve. We will explore its landscape and architecture, learn about the staff, Pruyns, and Melvins who called it home, its early state ownership, and take a peek inside the building, all while enjoying a serenade from Fishing Brook!

Tours meet at the stone arch at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. $10 donation suggested per person. Six-person tour maximum; advance reservations requested. Contact Santanoni@aarch.org to reserve a spot on this limited opportunity

Birding and snowshoeing

Guest birder, Miok Salz, will start the morning by helping you identify which species of our abundant winter finches are visiting the AIC feeders. This will be followed by and easy snowshoe on the trails to look for more birds. Snowshoes provided. Preregistration required. Register by emailing shample@esf.edu or use the link for easier registration: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Winged Wonders: A Day with the Birds

Saturday, May 10th – Walk – 8:30am, Building - 11am, Film - 1pm

Join us at the Adirondack Interpretive Center for a fun and immersive day celebrating our avian neighbors! Start with a guided bird walk to observe local species in their natural habitat, then get hands-on building your own birdhouse to support backyard wildlife. Cap off the experience with a screening of “Birds” from the BBC’s Life series. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this program blends exploration, creativity, and education into one unforgettable event! Come for one activity or stay for them all!

8:30am – Spring Bird Walk

11am – Bird House Building Workshop

1pm – BBC’s Life miniseries episode on Birds

All materials and tools for bench building will be provided.

Bird houses: $20

To register email shample@esf.edu you use the link for easier registration: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8