Searching for the ultimate summer fun for the whole family? Putts & Pints is the place to be! Enjoy free 9-hole mini golf and sip on refreshing drinks from our beer truck, The Trailhead, all summer long.
Whether you're honing your skills on the green or just kicking back with a cold brew, Putts & Pints has something for you.
Head to The Brown Swan for a festive Thanksgiving feast! Savor classic favorites like roasted turkey, herbed sourdough stuffing, Boursin mashed potatoes, and more. Our buffet blends traditional flavors with chef-inspired twists, perfect for gathering with family and friends. Don’t forget to save room for dessert, with options like pumpkin and apple pie! Reserve now: (518) 987-0708 $55++per adult | $28++ Kids under 12
Thank you to everyone that visited in 2026! We look forward to seeing you again next year.
Winter Carnival 2027: February 5th-14th
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: Wizards and Dragons
Parade: February 13th 2027
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 until closing.
Since 1897, our Winter Carnival has been a grassroots, volunteer-driven event that started as a celebration to break up the spectacular, but deep, winters. The extra impetus came from the village’s transition from a lively logging community to a wilderness research and cure center for tuberculosis. The treatment of the time emphasized lots of rest and few activities. But patients also needed a boost to their morale. And so Winter Carnival was born.
Like many communities in the area, Saranac Lake was in the “ice trade,” cutting blocks of frozen water to serve the refrigeration needs of turn-of-the-century cities. So the equipment and expertise was already in place to build the first Ice Tower. While there is now heavy equipment in use, the construction techniques are the same as the ones used over 100 years ago. Enthusiasm has grown over the years, and the original tower has grown into a magnificent palace made from the frozen waters of Lake Flower.
Leave your car behind — most of Saranac Lake’s lodging is located a short walk from the Ice Palace! You’ll want to head downtown after exploring its icy walls to participate in some of the lively, snow-centered activities and events, like the ski and snowshoe races, Ice Palace Fun Run, curling exhibition, and Arctic Golf. We keep tradition alive with the woodsmen’s demonstration of logging skills and add modern fun like the Ultimate Frisbee Games and Fireman’s Broomball.
Other don’t-miss Carnival happenings include the Arctic BBQ, the crowd-favorite Ladies Fry Pan Toss, and the world-famous Lawn Chair Ladies with their synchronized performance dancing. It wouldn’t be a Winter Carnival Parade without them!
Every year, "Doonesbury" cartoonist, Garry Trudeau, designs a new, themed, collectible pin as a fundraiser for the event. Start your collection now! For just $5, pick up one of these awesome buttons at many Saranac Lake businesses, or during your trip to the Ice Palace at the new History Hut Gift Shop and Headquarters located at the Lake Flower Boat launch. For a full list businesses and more information, visit the Winter Carnival website.
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With the guidance of mushroom enthusiast Sandy Bureaus, head out for an afternoon of mushroom hunting along the AIC trails. 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.
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!
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!
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:
- 7 pm, Easter Themed S'mores on The Lawn
- 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
- 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
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