A different scene 

Year round, Saranac Lake, New York hosts cool, adventurous, and quintessentially Adirondack events. Whether it's a week-long carnival that celebrates winter or a weekend all about paddling, Saranac Lake's small town charm makes events personal and fun.

Cultural events in Saranac Lake are numerous as the village has become the hub of arts for the entire region. Art galleries abound and the village is filled with well-known Adirondack artists whose works are celebrated at many events throughout the season. Historic talks and art openings help round out cultural offerings, alongside streaming live and recorded music and theater performances.

 

 

Popular Events

Saranac Lake 3P logo
March 01, 2025
Saranac Lake 3P
St. Patrick's Day Parade dancers dressed in festive attire
March 15, 2025
Saranac Lake St. Patrick's Day Parade
Dinner table set with several courses and wine
May 02, 2025
Savor ADK
A solo paddler at sunset with the mountains in the back
June 01, 2025
Celebrate Paddling ADK
July 12, 2025
Cruisin' 2025: Car Show
July 25, 2025
CAN-AM Rugby Tournament
August 18, 2025
Adirondack Plein Air Festival Schedule
Northern Current branded image
August 31, 2025
Northern Current: A Community Music Festival
Large group of people wait on the green by the water with their canoes
September 05, 2025
Adirondack Canoe Classic "The 90-Miler"
October 18, 2025
High Peaks Harvest Fest
November 27, 2025
Turkey Trot
December 06, 2025
Saranac Lake Holiday Village Stroll
December 31, 2025
North Country New Year
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E.g., 02/28/2025
02/28/25 Magic: the Gathering at the Library
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Saranac Lake Free Library
109 Main Street
Saranac Lake
02/28/25 Lantern Lit Sleigh Rides
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Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat
6319 State Route 30
Lake Clear
02/28/25 Fact or Fiction
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Waterhole Music Lounge
48 Main St
Saranac Lake
02/28/25 Hotel Saranac's Friday Night Music Series
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Great Hall Bar at the Hotel Saranac
100 Main St
Saranac Lake
02/28/25 A Jump in the Past - Winters in Saranac Lake
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Saranac Lake Free Library
109 Main Street
Saranac Lake
02/28/25 Party at Pisgah
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Mt. Pisgah Recreation Center
92 Mt. Pisgah Lane
Saranac Lake
02/28/25 Fact or Fiction: Live Storytelling Game
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Waterhole Music Lounge
48 Main St
Saranac Lake
03/01/25 Public Skating at the Saranac Lake Civic Center
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Saranac Lake Civic Center
213 Ampersand Avenue
Saranac Lake