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.

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.

Mushroom Meanders

3rd Sunday of the Month May-October, 1pm

May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 17th, September 21st, and October 19th

With the guidance of mushroom enthusiast Sandy Bureaus, head out for an afternoon of mushroom hunting along the AIC trails. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned forager these walks will help expand your knowledge into the mysteries of mycology. Walks will be held every third Sunday at 1pm starting in May and continuing through October. Registration is not required but encouraged. To register email shample@esf.edu you use the link for easier registration: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

The Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club is hosting a St. Patrick's Day buffet on March 16th from 3-6 pm. The auction will begin at 2 pm, and the drawing will take place at 6 pm.

Join the Town of Schroon Lions for our Annual Garage Sale at the Schroon Lake Boathouse...lots to look, lots to buy!

Sticks and Stones in Schroon Lake will be open, on April 8, 2024, for a Full of It Party to celebrate the Eclipse! 

They'll be serving up a full menu with everyone's favorite, a full bar to celebrate, and a "FULL" eclipse to watch! Vinnie Leddick will be live from 2 pm - 5 pm! Stop by and enjoy!

Halloween at Paradox!

Head to the brewery on Saturday, October 26th for a Halloween celebration at Paradox Brewery. 

3-5pm: A fun filled afternoon with hay rides, goat pen, scavenger hunt, outdoor taps, pizza by the slice and treats for the whole family!

5-8pm: When the sun goes down the Halloween party begins! Full drink lineup, costume contests, and spooky atmosphere. Prizes given for the best individual, couple, and group costumes! 

Step into a world of enchantment this Easter at The Lodge at Schroon Lake!

Join us all weekend long for spring activities celebrating the holiday. We're hosting a whimsical Alice in Wonderland-themed brunch, an egg hunt for kids full of goodies and prizes, and a hoppin' petting zoo with adorable bunnies!

Your weekend itinerary:

Friday

- 7 pm, Easter Themed S'mores on The Lawn

Saturday

- 11 am, Easter Egg Hunt, Ages 1-7

- noon, Easter Egg Hunt, Ages 7-12

- 4 pm-9 pm Pub Games for Adults & Coloring and Activities for Kids, in The Bevy 

- 5 pm Easter Themed Trivia, The Bevy

Sunday

- 11 am-4 pm, Spring Themes Arts & Crafts, The Brown Swan

- 11 am-3 pm, Alice in Wonderland Brunch Buffet, The Brown Swan (reservations highly encouraged)

- 12 pm-3 pm, Bunny Visit from Hop on Home Rabbit Sanctuary, The Brown Swan

WorkADK: Connecting Job Seekers with Employers in the Adirondacks! 

Looking for amazing employees to round out your team? This is your opportunity to promote job openings as part of the WorkADK campaign.

Looking for work?

Browse through the job openings by region by visiting: https://www.workadk.com/jobs

How it works for businesses

We know it can be hard to find summer help and we want to make it easier for you. Add your available job opportunities to Indeed at no cost, and you’ll be included in the WorkADK campaign. ROOST will actively promote the WorkADK site through a variety of channels, including social media, in order to highlight the many benefits of living and working in the Adirondacks. We want to drive diverse traffic to your listings to help you find the employee that best fits your needs.

Make your job stand out - Include information on housing for staff. Offer incentives such as sign-on bonuses, staff discounts, and free activities. Be sure to highlight any of the incentives you offer in your listing!

Questions?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us! Email us at info@roostadk.com or call us at (518) 523-2445.

Skate with PRIDE!

Put on your flashiest figure skating attire and meet us in the USA Rink for the Adirondack Winter Pride Skating Party! Hosted on Sunday, March 9 from 4-5:30 p.m., this event wraps up a weekend of fun events. As Winter Pride's grand finale, we're doing it big!

Glide along the ice under rainbow lights. Glitter and glam will pair perfectly with a soundtrack of Pride anthems. Think of it like a Pride parade on ice!

Adirondack Winter Pride is all about building and celebrating community, so we're welcoming EVERYONE to this event! Skate rentals will be available for free.

Go all in on Pride!

While the Skating Party promises to be a great standalone event, don't miss out on a full weekend of fun! Register for Adirondack Winter Pride by Wednesday, March 5 to take part in fun events—indoor and out—throughout the weekend, and receive exclusive deals and discounts at a variety of participating local businesses! Registration is $49 and includes the following:

• Legacy Sites Winter Passport
  • Includes admission to the International Bobsled & Skeleton World Championships
• Friday Welcome Party
• Saturday après-ski party at Whiteface
• Saturday cocoa bar at Gallery 46
• Sunday Ice Skating Party
• One (1) free admission to The Wild Center, redeemable March 7-9
• Access to special Whiteface adult lift ticket pricing of $82 per day
• Fun Adirondack SWAG
• Access to local deals & discounts (see details below)
• $10 donation the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance

BUT WAIT, there's more! With locals and Whiteface season passholders in mind, we created a $20 registration option that includes everything except for the Legacy Sites Winter Passport or Whiteface lift ticket discount. That's all the Pride fun, discounts, and swag for less than half the price!

Register today and we'll see you at the Skating Party!