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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 14, 2026 AND February 28, 2026

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!

Path Through History Weekend

Path Through History 2026

Discover Your Place in the Story

History isn’t just in the books, it’s right under your feet. Whether you’re standing on a Revolutionary War battlefield, exploring the homes of suffrage pioneers, or walking the halls where industrial titans changed the world, New York State is the ultimate living museum. Your next great adventure is just a drive away.

A Special Milestone: The Semiquincentennial

This year is particularly momentous as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Get ready for a statewide celebration of the "Revolutionary Actions" that defined the nation. 

Save the Dates: Path Through History Weekends

While history happens every day, join us in June and October for special Path Through History Weekends featuring living history reenactments, behind-the-scenes tours, and more.

2026 Dates: June 20-21, 2026 & October 10-12, 2026

Stay tuned for more information about Path Through History events in the region!

Shades of Green

A lively St. Patrick's celebration with Celtic music, themed decor, and festive energy downtown.

Downtown Ticonderoga Saturday, March 14 | 4–8 pm

A St. Patrick’s evening downtown:

  • Live music and Irish sounds throughout downtown
  • Soup stroll featuring soups from local restaurants, vendors, and the natural foods co-op (small fee per stop)
  • Irish pub pop-ups and tasting stops
  • Visit and support our local bars and breweries
  • Abbey’s on the Road serving Irish-inspired drinks
  • Whistle Stop BBQ featuring Irish favorites — Boxty, an Irish-style Reuben, and traditional comfort dishes
  • Kids’ treasure hunt & collection at participating stops
  • Free family activities early in the evening, festive pub vibes all night

Also happening the same night: Irishman of the Year dinner at the Knights of Columbus 

Additional activites include:

• Soup Stroll - Sample soups prepared by our amazing local restaurants. Tickets are available to purchase, 6 Tickets for $5 or 12 Tickets for $10.
• Magical Treasure Hunt for Gold Coins at participating businesses.
• Skating Party at the Ti Ice Rink with Music by DJ Dan and a Hot Cocoa Truck
• Visit our returning vendors ~ Whistle Stop Fusion Barbeque & Craft Mocktails, The Fizzy Pup, My Hope Flower Farm & Much more!
• Cardboard Sled Race at Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park.
Registration 3:00PM. Race 3:30PM. Prizes awarded for Best Design, Most Creative & Most Durable.
• Surprise sightings of O’Menke the Leprechaun. Keep your eyes open!

Free & open to all (some tastings ticketed separately)

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Blossom Reverie Fair

Blossom Reverie Fair

Celebrate the beauty of spring at the Blossom Reverie Fair, a vibrant afternoon of art, community, and seasonal joy in the heart of downtown.

Bring your family and friends and enjoy an exciting lineup of springtime fun, including local food trucks serving delicious bites, creative art vendors and interactive art installations, special guests from Hop On Home Bunny Rescue, a hands-on Bloom Bar where you can craft your own floral creation, and engaging kids’ activities for all ages. Cincinnati Circus will also be performing with jugglers, a whimsical parade, stilt walkers, and three aerial acrobatic shows. 

Stroll Montcalm Street, support local artists and makers, enjoy great food, and welcome the season with your community.

Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable spring celebration at the Blossom Reverie Fair.

 Event Highlights:
  • Large-scale floral art installations
  • Permanent public floral sculpture unveiling
  • Giant puppet parade
  • Art & flower fair with vendors
  • Food truck corral
  • Kids activities and imaginative play
  • Music, color, and spring energy throughout downtown
  • FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

They are currently still looking for vendors! Please contact their office if interested: office@northcountryruraldevelopment.org
With support from the North Country Roots Committee. Celebrate spring with art, flowers, food, and a little magic.
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Snocade Craft Fair

SNOCADE Craft Fair

Enjoy all the outdoor activities, and be sure to come in to warm up and shop for unique gifts at the craft fair!

  • Saturday, February 14
  • 10 am - 4 pm
  • Indian Lake Central School Gymnasium

Sponsored by the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce

Hearts on Main

Hearts on Main

A cozy indoor Valentine's celebration focused on local love and handmade gifts, art, florals, candles, sweets and specialty treats perfect for Valentine's shoppers. Bundle up and join us for a cozy winter night on Main Street! Hearts on Main is a free, family-friendly Valentine celebration featuring sweet treats, skating, music, and fun for all ages!

What to expect:

 -Chocolate Walk – stroll business to business collecting chocolates

-Ice skating party with a DJ and festive lights

-Jazz vibes and music throughout downtown

-Food trucks at the ice rink and downtown

-Mocktails, pop-up bar, desserts & cocoa at participating businesses

-Kids activities including face painting, balloons & surprises, photo ops, scavenger hunt & Valentine fun

No tickets required — just come downtown, explore, and enjoy the night. Shops will be open late, restaurants will be serving up Valentine specials, and Main Street will be glowing with hearts.
Hosted by: North Country Roots & North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC)
Sponsored by: The Sun Community News and Our Downtown Business Partners

  

Winter Wonderland Week

Winter Wonderland Week

A fun time to get out and enjoy Long Lake and the Adirondacks!

Activities include skating races, bonfire skate party, restaurant week, Trivia night and more!

Long Lake Restaurant Week: February 13-22
Dine at all seven eateries (ADK Trading Post, Adirondack Hotel, Brookside Hops & Hoagies, Long Lake Diner, Long View Lodge, Waypoint Café, & Wild ADK Whisk). Complete your card and submit it to Parks & Rec for a chance to win a grand prize.

Raquette Lake Winter Carnival: February 14-15
Frying pan toss, crosscut & chainsaw competition, magic show, and more! Join us for a fun-filled weekend of games and fireworks.

Winter Birding Weekend: February 14-15
Join New York State guide Joan Collins for a weekend of Adirondack birding trips sponsored by Northern New York Audubon and the Long Lake office of Parks & Recreation. Search for winter finch species such as Pine Siskins, Evening Grosbeaks, and Red-winged Crossbills, as well as year-round boreal residents such as Ruffed Grouse and Canada Jays. Participants will meet Saturday and Sunday morning at 7am outside the Adirondack Hotel and drive or carpool to the sites. Registration is required. Contact Joan at JoanCollins@ADKAvian.com or 315-244-7127 to register.

Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby: February 14
Compete to catch the largest fish on Long Lake and Lake Eaton. Categories for Northern Pike, Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout, and other Trout; additional kids’ categories for Perch and Pickerel. Registration begins at 6am at the Geiger Arena Skate Shack, then continues at the Long Lake Town Beach starting at 7am. Lines in at 7 and last weigh-in at 3pm. Door prizes and awards to follow at the Long Lake Diner – you must be present to win.

Rough Raquette Snowshoe Run: February 14
Join us at 9:30 AM for the 4th Annual Rough Raquette — a 5K snowshoe race or 1-mile fun run/walk, on the ice! This flat scenic course starts near the village and loops across the bay. Part of Winter Carnival Weekend featuring games, contests, fireworks, and more. Proceeds benefit the Camp Huntington Historic Building Preservation Fund of the Raquette Lake Supply.

Chris Wheel’s Parlor Magic Show: February 14
Interactive show perfect for kids & families, starting 2 PM at the Raquette Lake Library.

Cupid’s Winter Ball: February 14
The CTSO in partnership with the LLCS Travel Club is hosting a semi-formal dance to raise funds for students traveling to Costa Rica in 2026. The Town Hall will be decorated with lights, sparkles, Valentine colors and a travel theme. The dance will take place from 6:00-9:00 PM and be fully supervised by adult chaperones. Tickets will be $20 per student and must be purchased before Tuesday, February 10th.

Dungeons and Dragons Student Club: February 14
Weekly DND group for kids ages 8-14, meeting from 12-3 PM each Saturday at the Long Lake Library.

Pancake Breakfast: February 15
Start the day with a traditional pancake breakfast at the Raquette Lake Fire Hall, 8-11 AM.

Acoustic Jam: February 15
Enjoy an afternoon of music from 2-4 PM at the Long Lake Town Hall. Guitar, dobro, fiddle, dulcimer, harp, accordion, banjo, spoons – all instruments welcome.

Opening Trivia Night: February 18
7pm-9pm. Long View Lodge. Get bundled up and ready to take on fierce competition as our 2026 Trivia Season begins! See if you have what it takes to be the smartest Laker in town as our Quiz Master does his best to leave everyone stumped.

OES Luncheon & Card Party: February 19
Starts 12 PM at the Long Lake Town Hall. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and no knowledge of card games necessary! Cost is $13 per person; RSVP by February 10th.

Long Lake Skate Races: February 20
1pm. Geiger Arena. Lace up those skates and see if you have what it takes to enter the Long Lake Skate Races. Whether you enter the Solo, Team Relay, or Backwards races; join in this fun, friendly winter competition. (Must be ages 8+ to participate)

Pizza Party at the Geiger Arena: February 20
6pm. Geiger Arena/Mt Sabattis Recreation Area. Close out Winter Wonderland Week with a pizza party sponsored by the Town of Long Lake Parks & Rec. Department at the Geiger Arena from 6pm-10pm. Enjoy free skating and sledding under the stars, with a bonfire in our custom Long Lake fire pit, and pizza and hot cocoa to warm you up.

Dungeons and Dragons Student Club: February 21
Weekly DND group for kids ages 8-14, meeting from 12-3 PM each Saturday at the Long Lake Library.

Long Lake Community Coffeehouse

Community Coffee House 

Join us for a cozy, one-of-a-kind Long Lake pop-up event!

 Saturday, March 7, from 10:00AM–6:00PM at the Long Lake Town Hall.

Enjoy the smell of fresh coffee as you stroll through the building, featuring a small selection of local vendors and artists in a relaxed, coffee-house atmosphere.

From 4:00PM–6:00PM, settle in as The Cody Sisters take the stage. Known for their rich harmonies, thoughtful songwriting, and roots in the folk and bluegrass tradition, the trio blends banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass into a sound that’s both intimate and uplifting. Their music celebrates storytelling, connection, and the beauty in everyday moments—perfect for a winter afternoon in Long Lake.

Grab a cup, slow down, and enjoy the simple things at this laid-back community gathering. 

Live Music at the Trail Break

Come out and enjoy some LIVE music by the band REPLAY. Hear all the covers you LOVE from the 70s & 80s. We open at 4pm with the band going live at 5pm. It's Taco Tuesday which is normally hopping so make a reservation if you'd like to secure your spot!

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