Enjoy big screens, great seats, and unbeatable food and drink specials. Indulge in game day favorites paired with ice-cold beers and signature cocktails.
Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled football Sunday at The Tavern. Every game, every Sunday—don’t miss out!
Below is a list of locations this year hosting live music and who will be performing:
Starting at 1pm
Lorraine's Lakeside Laundry - Performing: Schroon lake Ramblers
Insull's Porch (23 Leland Ave) - Performing: Bandana Dave, Patty and Sue
Loch House Inn (18 Leland Ave) - Performing: Yod Squad
Schroon Lake Community Church - Performing:Schroon lake Community Band
Friendman's Porch (27 Leland Ave) - Performing: Bare Naked Bears
The Strand Theatre - Performing: Mark Piper Cigar Box Guitar Wizard
Starting at 3pm
Pine Cone Mercantile - Performing: Mike Grazioso
Ammon's Porch (5 Broad St) - Performing: Mary and Karen
Conners' Porch (11 Dock St) - Performing: Solace Band
Maps are available at the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
*Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Arts Council
This four-day Adirondack Birding Festival features birding hikes, walks, safaris, outings, and seminars throughout Hamilton County. All field trips are free and registration is required for each outdoor event.
The festival reaches into the vast Adirondack wilds of Hamilton County and includes the surrounding forests of our hamlets: Long Lake, Indian Lake, Speculator, Raquette, Blue Mountain Lake, Piseco, Morehouse, Lake Pleasant, and Inlet. Affordable lodging is available, so you and your birding partners can enjoy a comfortable evening retreat to refuel and refresh as the festivities advance.
Hamilton County contains more than one million acres within the Adirondacks. With more than 60% of those acres classified as either wilderness or wild forest, it is one of the best locations to watch boreal birds. Starting in 2005, the Hamilton County Birding Festival brings together birders from all over the United States to explore and discover the amazing birds of the Adirondacks.
Remember, this is the Adirondacks, so you should be prepared for all types of weather including heat, humidity, rain, cold, and even snow. June is typically filled with warm days and cool evenings, but you can never be sure about the weather you will find.
This year's presentation at the Adirondack Experience Museum on Blue Mountain Lake is sponsored by the Northern New York Audubon Society.
For each trip be sure to bring the following:
2025 Adirondack Boreal Birding Festival Schedule of Events
Special Presentation - An Evening with Matthew Young: Exploring the World of Finches
Looking for accommodation?
Check out these listings - 2025 Adirondack Boreal Birding Festival Packages
While our festival is free to attend, maintaining our trails requires significant time, energy, and funding. If you would like to support the Hamilton County Trail Improvement Fund, please consider donating here!
Aldo Leopold is considered the most important conservationist of the twentieth-century. He is the father of the national wilderness system, wildlife management and ecological restoration. His classic book A Sand County Almanac inspires us to see the natural world as a community to which we belong. Green Fire explores Leopold's personal journey of observation and understanding and reveals how his ideas resonate today with people across the entire American landscape, from inner cities to the remotest wildlands. The film challenges viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the land community. (73 Minutes)
Schroon Lake American Legion Post 982 and VFW Post 362 cordially invite you to the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park, Dock Street (across from Stewart's).
The veterans will also do a ceremony in North Hudson at 11:00am
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Saranac Lake Central School District are co-hosting the third annual Community Resource Day and Job Fair.
This event will be open to the public and students who are looking for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment and who are looking for general information about our area organizations and resources.
Cost: FREE
Questions: Contact the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
The Lake Placid Film Festival, presented by Adirondack Film, is a dynamic celebration of cinema, showcasing award-winning shorts, groundbreaking feature films, industry panels, and mixers. Set in the picturesque village of Lake Placid, NY, this four-day event brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a film industry professional or a movie buff, the festival offers something for everyone, all in the enchanting surroundings of Lake Placid.
Amazing Films + A Beautiful Place = The Perfect 4 Days! Named one of the best Film Festival Vacation Destinations by MovieMaker Magazine, the Lake Placid Film Festival will run from Thursday, October 30, through Sunday, November 2, 2025.
As we finalize details for the 2025 event, here’s a look at the 2024 schedule for reference.
The Lake Placid Film Festival packs a lot into four days! From panels and workshops to feature films and inspiring shorts, there is a lot to do, whether you're here to learn and make connections or just enjoy some big-screen fun!
Check out the full 2024 Lake Placid Film Festival Schedule.
Featured events include:
Thursday: Kick off the festivities at the Opening Night Party at the High Peaks Resort! Then join Olympic gold medalist and 1980 US Men's Hockey team member Buzz Schneider for a showing of Miracle at the Palace Theatre at 7 p.m. ($10).
Friday: Friday is a busy day at the film festival! Check out the Your Shorts Are Showing judged short film competition at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) and carve out time for some of the three feature films playing at the Palace Theatre later in the day! Get your heart pumping at the BETA Double Feature: In The Dirt & Descendance, an exciting outdoor sports experience highlighting mountain biking and backcountry skiing. Don't miss your very own Hollywood moment at the Red Carpet Cocktail event, featuring conversation and Q&A with industry elites Jonathan Burkhart, Jacob Krueger, and Jill Burkhart. Last but not least, an annual favorite—the Lake Placid Film Festival Trivia Mixer at Roamers Café & Bar! Test your team's cinematic knowledge and meet other film lovers over an evening of fun and fierce competition.
Saturday: Saturday is a blockbuster day, with tons of feature films spanning genres, many of which will feature Q&As with actors, cinematographers, directors, and other special guests! The kids will love Ghost Cat Anzu, a delightful anime film for all ages, and, in case you missed it on Thursday, an encore of Miracle with special guest Buzz Schneider to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary! Cap off the day by celebrating the winners of the Your Shorts Are Showing competition and (new this year) Made Upstate award at the Short Film and Episodic Awards After Party at the High Peaks Resort!
Sunday: Wrap up your Lake Placid Film Festival experience with more movies! From state and continental premieres to free family features and encores of films you may have missed in the days before, Sunday offers back-to-back movies that will keep you glued to your seat.
Tickets and festival passes will be on sale late summer, 2025. Select your films or buy a pass to make the most of your time with the silver screen.
To purchase tickets and passes, please visit the Lake Placid Film Festival's official website.
Adirondack Film is a nonprofit organization designed to advance the art and the appreciation of film and filmmaking in the greater Adirondack region. The organization’s goals include presenting high-quality independent, art, foreign language, documentary, and high-end studio films - those not typically shown at the local multiplex. Adirondack Film encourages local filmmaking, promotes regional filmmakers, and serves independent movie theater owners.
A map of stops will be provided when you sign up! There will be tons of raffles and door prizes! Please come and enjoy the fun! All proceeds to benefit a family with cancer.
Date: Saturday, February 15
Time: 9 a.m.
Sign up at the Fish and Game on:
The 2025 Empire State Winter Games is a multi-day sports event hosted in Lake Placid, New York, from January 30 - February 2, 2025. The Games will bring together athletes from across New York State and beyond to compete in over 22 winter sports events.
Get ready for an exciting winter as the Empire State Winter Games unfold across various locations! In Lake Placid, NY, experience the thrill with events like Adaptive Bobsled, Ski Orienteering, Adaptive Biathlon, Alpine Skiing NYSSRA U16 & U19, Cross Country, Figure Skating, Girls U12 Hockey, Girls U14 Hockey, Long Track Speed Skating, Biathlon, Junior Bobsled, Luge, Short Track Speed Skating, and Skeleton.
The competition continues at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, NY, with the thrills of Freestyle Moguls, Adaptive Alpine, and Ski and Snowboard Cross.
In Tupper Lake, witness thrilling contests in Sled Hockey, the Winter Sprint Triathlon, and Winter Bike Racing. Plus, don't miss the Snowshoe event in Paul Smiths.
Registration is now open! Visit www.empirestatewintergames.com to register!
You do not have to be a New York state resident to participate in the Empire State Games and most sports are open to all levels.
ESWG Opening Ceremony will return to the 1980 Arena at the Lake Placid Olympic Center on the evening of Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Located in the Main Municipal Lot on Main Street, next to the Olympic Center, the Athlete Village is the place to be for family fun! Enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, sports activities, athlete interviews, a photo booth, and more!
Become a part of the action in various ways! Join our volunteer team, like the Empire State Winter Games on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your own winter sport photos by using #eswgames!
Head to the Town of Newcomb for a sizzling evening of flavor at Newcomb's Chili Cook-Off! Whether you're a culinary maestro with the perfect chili recipe or a chili enthusiast ready for a taste adventure, this event is for you!
Date: Sunday, April 7th
Time: 4pm
Location: Newcomb Fire Hall
Chili Enthusiasts: Not a chef, but love indulging in mouthwatering chili? Join us as a taste tester!
Highlights:
Save the date and get ready for a chili-tastic experience in the heart of Newcomb! Let the chili festivities begin!
This Mother's Day, give Mom the gift of tranquility and connection with a peaceful horseback trail ride through the scenic Adirondack forest at Circle B Ranch at 50% off!
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