MOOSE-Y ON OVER FOR THIS GREAT FESTIVAL! 

Get ready for an excellent adventure in the heart of the Adirondacks during the annual Great Adirondack Moose Festival! This just might be your chance to see the elusive and extraordinary moose!

The Great Adirondack Moose Festival is held every September in Indian Lake. This 2-day festival is jam-packed with special events, including a moose-calling contest, old-fashioned turkey shoot, strut your mutt contest, and kid-friendly activities such as the ever-popular "Count the Moose Scat" contest! Discover the wild majesty of one of the most elusive animals of the northern forests and celebrate the return of moose to the Adirondacks!

Great Adirondack Moose Festival - September 26-27, 2026! 

• Location: Indian Lake
• Address: Route 28, Indian Lake 12842
• (518) 648-5112 or (518) 648-5828

Stay tuned for the 2026 Event Schedule!

You "moose" come to visit us!

Our Great Adirondack Moose Festival has featured the following Adirondack and moose-related themed family fun activities:

• Very Popular - Annual Moose Calling Contest
• Saturday - Scenic Helicopter Rides
• Guided Wilderness Hikes
• Moose River Plains Self-guided Driving Wilderness Tour
• Old Fashioned Turkey Shoot
• Town of Indian Lake Museum-Open House
• Count the Moose Scat Contest
• Craft and Vendor Show
• "Monty" the Moose
• White Water Rafting
• North Country Sidewalk Sales
• Current Adirondack Moose Research
• NEW on Sunday - “Strut Your Mutt”, most moose-like dog contest

** If you are interested in registering as a vendor, please reach out to the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce. Vendor Sign-up Link **

Enjoy the festive activities in Indian Lake!

For full schedule of Country Christmas Tour: www.facebook.com/ilcct

Town of Indian Lake Events:

• DIY Resin Holiday Ornaments

  • @ Indian Lake Welcome Center

  • Friday 11/27 & Saturday 11/28 | 10 am-3 pm

• Light the Tree

  • @ Indian Lake Pocket Park

  • Friday 11/27 | 4 pm

  • Cookies & Hot Cocoa provided by L&J Catering & Moore

• Gingerbread House Contest

  • @ Indian Lake Welcome Center

  • Drop off by Noon on 11/27 | Winner Announced @ 3:05 pm on 11/28

• Charity Hat, Mitten & Toiletries Drive

  • @ Indian Lake Welcome Center

  • November 1 - December 19

• $20.26 Shop Local Challenge

  • @Indian Lake Welcome Center

  • November 1 - November 28 | Winner Announced @ 3:05 pm on 11/28

2026 Rabies Clinics in Essex County

See what happened last year, stay tuned for more details!

2026 Adirondack Harvest Festival: Bees and Honey The 10th Annual Adirondack Harvest Festival returns with a focus on the essential role of pollinators. This year’s theme, “Bees and Honey,” highlights the regional beekeeping community and the agricultural importance of bees to local farms. Organized by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County, this family-friendly event is free to attend.

The festival offers a mix of educational and interactive experiences centered on honeybee products and their everyday uses.

• Demonstrations and Lectures: Free sessions focusing on the benefits of honey and beeswax.

• Workshops: For an additional fee, attendees can participate in hands-on sessions to create beeswax wraps, candles, and medicinal salves.

• Family Fun: Activities include a farm animal petting zoo, draft horse wagon rides, and a variety of children’s programming.

Local Food and Commerce

This event specifically champions regional growers and producers.

• Farmers’ Market: Features more than 30 vendors who are members of Adirondack Harvest.

• Dining: Food trucks will serve local fare, and the "Local Libations" tent will offer regional alcoholic beverages for guests 21 and older.

• Community Support: Visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for a drive hosted by Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc.

Live Entertainment

A full day of music will be provided by three notable local and regional acts:

1. Annie in the Water: A favorite throughout the High Peaks region.

2. The Big Takeover: Returning by popular.

3. Ploughman’s Lunch: A farmer-based local band that will close out the day.

North Country New Year Festival

New Year's Eve in Saranac Lake is decidedly entertaining and full of excitement for the whole family. Join us for live music and activities throughout the village.  

Building on the success of past celebrations—which showcased thrilling new performers alongside beloved returning acts—this year promises to be the biggest and best North Country New Year yet. Enthusiastic audiences filled venues across the village last year, creating memories to last a lifetime.

2026 Entertainment & Activities:

• Harrietstown Town Hall: Live entertainment throughout the building, including Soma Beats, Bubble Trouble, Scotto Balloon, Bellvedere, Joe Ferris, and Rainbow Sue.

• St. Bernard’s Church: Gospel Choir

• Pendragon Theatre: Karrie Johnson/Curt Stager and Midnight Stargazers

• Saranac Lake Free Library: Matt Jenkins

• Adirondack Carousel: Carousel rides and hot cocoa

• Saranac Lake Civic Center: Ice skating

• Riverside Park: Smoke Show Fire Co.

• Historic Saranac Lake Laboratory Museum: Game night and hot chocolate station

• St. Luke’s Church: The Allens

• Sugar Shack: Free chocolate truffle (one per person)

• Fireworks: A spectacular Fireworks Display to ring in the New Year!

Admission:

Wristbands can be purchased online to be picked up at the Harrietstown Town Hall/Welcome Center. Wristbands can also be purchase in person. Please ensure you bring proof of purchase.

Admission Rates before Dec 31 (wristbands): 

• $20 per person

• $15 for seniors

• Free wristbands for children 18 and under

Ticket cost increase on Dec 31st: $25 per person / $20 seniors.

Schroon Lake Porch-Fest!

Celebrating “Play Music on the Porch Day Worldwide.”

1-5pm at locations throughout Town!

Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Arts Council

JOIN US TO OBSERVE THE BOREAL BIRDS OF THE ADIRONDACKS!

June 3rd - 6th, 2027!

This four-day Adirondack Birding Festival features birding hikes, walks, safaris, outings, and seminars throughout Hamilton County.  

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. 

What to bring

For each trip, be sure to bring the following:

• sunscreen

• bug repellent (netting or a bug shirt is recommended)

• water

• snacks and/or lunch

• binoculars and/or spotting scope if you'd like

• bird books

• comfortable waterproof footwear

Stay Tuned for 2027 Event Schedule!

2026 Schedule of Events!

• 2026 Adirondack Birding Festival Schedule of Events

• Special Presentation and Reception at the ADKX

  • Pre-registration is required - Register Here!

  • Special Guest Speaker - Michale Glennon Ph.D.

  • Join wildlife ecologist Michale Glennon for a talk on the boreal birds of the Adirondacks and the impacts of a changing climate. Drawing on long-term research, Dr. Glennon will explore how these species are responding to shifting conditions and what this may mean for their future in the region. The talk will be held in the ADKX Auditorium from 4–5 PM. Guests are invited to remain for a reception in the Lakeview Café from 5–6:30 PM, where light refreshments will be served and wine and beer will be available for purchase.
    

Registration for Birding Festival

Register Here!

Looking for accommodation?

Check out these listings - Lodging Specials!

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Adirondack Film Presents The Lake Placid Film Festival 25th Anniversary

November 5–8, 2026

The Lake Placid Film Festival, presented by Adirondack Film, is a vibrant celebration of cinema in the heart of the Adirondacks. Over four days, the festival showcases award-winning shorts, groundbreaking feature films, and engaging industry panels, all set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Placid, NY.

Filmmakers, industry insiders, and movie lovers alike come together for screenings, discussions, and lively mixers, making it an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a film professional or a passionate cinephile, the festival offers something for everyone, immersed in the charm and beauty of Lake Placid.

Dates & Schedule

Experience an unforgettable lineup of films, engaging discussions and panels with filmmakers, and one-of-a-kind special events across the village.

Don’t miss a moment—check out the full schedule and start planning your festival adventure!

Thursday, November 5:

Opening Night Party
5:30 PM | Lake Placid Olympic Center

A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides
8 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Friday, November 6:

Short Film Competition Block 1
9 – 11 AM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

The Importance of Film Openings
11:30 AM – 1 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

Upstate Film Careers Roundtable
12:30 – 2 PM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

Short Film Competition Block 2
12 – 2 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

Sound and Music in Films
2 – 3:30 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

The Life We Leave
2:30 – 4 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Television Script Table Reads (Block 1)
3 – 5 PM | High Peaks Resort (Cascade Room)

Short Film Competition Block 3
3 – 5 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

Red Carpet Cocktail
5:30 – 8 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

Their Town
5 – 6:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

Moonglow
8:30 – 11 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

Saturday, November 7

PA Essentials: What We Wish We Knew Before Our First Set Job
9 – 10 AM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

Finding the Heart of Your Story
10:30 – 11:30 AM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

The Americans
11 AM – 1 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

When A Witness Recants
11 AM – 1 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

How Modern Filmmaking Has Shifted from Production to Post
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

Crystal Cross
11:30 AM – 1 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

The Healing Lens: Personal Narratives and Mental Health
1 – 2:30 PM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

If I Go Will They Miss Me
1 – 2:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 4)

It’s Always Almost Over
1:30 – 3:45 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

Yellow Letters
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

Directing Actors
2 – 3:30 PM | High Peaks Resort (Gothics)

The Impossible Dream
2 – 4:15 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

La Gradiva
3 – 5:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 4)

Television Script Table Reads (Block 2)
4 – 6 PM | High Peaks Resort (Cascade Room)

Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild]
4:30 – 6 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

Rehearsals for a Revolution
4:30 – 6 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

Sherlock Jr.
5 – 6 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Full Circle: The First All Black Everest Ascent
6:30 – 8 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Awards Ceremony & Afterparty
8 – 11 PM | High Peaks Resort (Armstrong)

Sunday, November 8:

LPFF Student Summit Alumni Showcase
10 – 11:30 AM | High Peaks Resort (Big Slide)

Short Film Award Winners
12:30 – 2:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

Documentary Feature Competition Winner
12:30 – 2:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

Cookie Queens
1 – 2:45 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Narrative Feature Competition Winner
1:30 – 3:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 4)

Russell Banks: I Write In Order To Be A Better Person
3:30 – 5:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Seized
4 – 5:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 3)

Iron Boy
4 – 5:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 2)

A Girl’s Story
4:30 – 6:30 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 4)

Ten Year Town
6 – 8 PM | Palace Theater (Screen 1)

Tickets & Passes

Tickets and festival passes for Lake Placid Film Festival 2026 are available here! Whether you want to handpick your favorite films or grab a full festival pass to experience it all, there’s an option to make the most of your time on the silver screen.

About Adirondack Film

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.

Empire State Winter Games

About Empire State Winter Games

The Empire State Winter Games (ESWG) stands as the premier Olympic-style winter sporting event in the Northeast. This community-focused celebration showcases the talents of athletes while honoring the beauty of winter in the Adirondacks. The festivities kick off with a torch relay that spans 700 miles, culminating in an opening ceremony that officially marks the beginning of three days filled with competitions. The ESWG is designed to be a memorable experience for families and sports enthusiasts alike!

Save the Date! The 47th annual Empire State Winter Games will take place from February 4-7, 2027!

The Sports

Get ready for an exciting weekend at the Empire State Winter Games, where competitions will take place across various towns in the Adirondacks!

In Lake Placid, NY, you can enjoy events such as Adaptive Bobsled, Ski Orienteering, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Biathlon, Luge, Short Track Speed Skating, Skeleton, Winter Triathlon and more!

The excitement continues at Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, NY, with thrilling events including Freestyle Moguls, Adaptive Alpine, and Ski and Snowboard Cross.

Saranac Lake, NY, will host games as part of the 10U Boys, 12U Boys, 12U Girls, and 14U Girls Ice Hockey tournaments, along with additional Cross Country Skiing events.

In Tupper Lake, NY, you can watch the Sled Hockey tournament at the Tupper Lake Civic Center.

Become a part of the action!

Join the volunteer team, like the Empire State Winter Games on Facebook, and follow on Instagram. Share your own winter sport memories and photos by using #ESWG and #ComeOutAndPlay.

6th Annual "Fall for Schroon" Festival & Car Show

RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 DUE TO WEATHER.

THE CAR SHOW AND HARVEST FARMERS MARKET WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 24TH. WE ARE STILL WORKING OUT DETAILS ON ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES BASED ON AVAILABILITY - STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS.

Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 518-532-7675 for more informtion.