Movie Night at the Lodge at Schroon Lake

Gather your friends and family for a PG-rated spooky classic that’s fun for all ages. Cozy up with warm blankets, enjoy fresh popcorn, delicious snacks, and sip on hot cocoa or cider as you watch the big screen come alive. Don’t forget to dress warmly and bring your Halloween spirit—this is a night of fall fun you won’t want to miss

Event Details:

• Event Date: Sunday October 27th 

• Time: 6pm

• Location: The Front Lawn

Event Highlights:

• Family Friendly Movie (PG rating)

• Warm Seasonal Drinks

• Freshly Popped Popcorn

• Festive Snacks

• Cold Drinks

WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series Returns to Lake Placid

October 2–4, 2026

Lake Placid's legacy of world-class sporting competition continues as the region welcomes the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series back for its third year. In 2026, racers will compete in the final Downhill and Cross-country World Cup races of the World Series, crowning the year's overall champions.

These high-adrenaline competitions will be a thrill for spectators, featuring the top male and female mountain bike riders from around the world. In 2025, Mt Van Hoevenberg and Whiteface Mountain saw a combined 17,400 total attendance! Learn more and get your tickets!

Learn more and plan your UCI visit.

Early Avian Migrants Birding Walk

Wednesday, May 3rd – 9am

Join local birder, Charlotte Demers, to look for our early arriving avian migrants. Depending on trail conditions we will either walk along Rich Lake Marsh on the private Huntington Wildlife Forest or explore the trails at the AIC to see which resident and migrant birds are in the area. Walk is an easy ramble of about 1.5 miles and will be great for beginning birders. We will meet at 1:00 pm at the AIC. Plan on 3 hrs of slow birding. Registration required. Email shample@esf.edu to register or use the following link: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Fall Fest at the Lodge at Schroon Lake

Get ready for a day of fall fun and creativity at our Community Pumpkin Carving Day! Join us on Sunday, October 20th at the Pavilion Lawn, for an exciting event filled with festive activities for all ages.

Event Highlights:

• Pumpkin Carving Contest: Show off your carving skills and enter our pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Judging will take place at 4:30 PM, and all pumpkins will be displayed on the wall with twinkling lights until Halloween!

• Pumpkins and Caramel Apples: Pick up your pumpkin and enjoy a delicious caramel apple, both provided for free! We’ve partnered with a local farm to bring you the best pumpkins in the area.

• Apple "Bobbing": Try your hand at our apple "bobbing" station for some classic fall fun.

• Kids' Corner: Little ones can join in the fun with mini pumpkins and painting supplies to create their own masterpieces.

• S’mores and Campfires: Cozy up by the campfire and make s’mores with Reese's pumpkins and orange marshmallows.

• Seasonal Drinks: Enjoy our special Cinnamon Apple Moscow Mules from our portable bar or beer truck. We’ll also have a station with non-alcoholic drinks like hot cocoa and hot cider to keep you warm.

• Music and Atmosphere: The pavilion lawn will be set up with high tops and picnic tables, perfect for enjoying the fall weather. Music will fill the air with your favorite fall and spooky tunes.

Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event! Come carve, create, and celebrate the season with us at The Lodge at Schroon Lake. We can’t wait to see you there!

POWERFUL WOMEN: VOICES, SONGS AND MUSIC  

Celebrating groups and individuals who add to the diverse fabric of Adirondack music

This year, in celebration of bringing 50 years of live music to Schroon Lake, we honor the POWERFUL WOMEN: VOICES, SONGS AND MUSIC- Celebrating groups and individuals who add to the diverse fabric of Adirondack music Come join us for our Annual Adirondack Music Folk Festival!  Enjoy music, vendors, food trucks and more!!!

 Performances by:

• MAEVE GILCHRIST- Incredible virtuoso singer/songwriter/ composer and Celtic harpist, fresh from touring with Rhiannon Giddens  and her Silk Road group. Extraordinary musicianship!
• PEGGY LYNN- singer/songwriter/guitarist/member of Jamcrackers/educator/author and Schroon Lake favorite. No Folk Fest devoted to Powerful Women of the Adirondacks could ever be presented without Peggy!
• QUICKSTEP- JOHN, TRISH AND MARK- LONG-TIME SCHROON FAVORITES WITH MUSIC AND DANCE PRESENTATION "WOMEN IN THE ADIRONDACKS, PAST AND PRESENT."
• COLLEEN CLEVELAND- Legendary solo balladeer with historic roots in the north country.-
• ANNIE AND THE HEDONISTS- Powerhouse vocals that bring to mind the great blues women of the 1940’s and 50’s.
• SARA MILONOVICH AND DAISY CUTTER- Schroon favorite singer/songwriter/ fiddler Sara returns with her great band.

As always this event is FREE!!

Pine Cone Mercantile presents another "Art on the Porch" featuring the watercolor botanicals of local artist Shelly Valachovic. 

The Opening Reception on Friday, October 12 from 5-7pm is open to the public. Works will be on display and available for purchase from October 12-20.

Winter fun at the Newcomb Sledding Party

Experience a delightful winter celebration at Lilbern Yandon Rec Field and Sledding Hill, located by the Ice Skating Rink in Newcomb! This exciting sledding party is proudly sponsored by the Newcomb Youth Commission.

Date: January 19, 2025

Time: 4 -7 p.m.

Highlights of the event include:

• Sledding Fun: Bring your own sled and glide down the snowy slopes for an exhilarating winter adventure. Whether you're a sledding pro or a first-timer, everyone is welcome to partake in the frosty festivities.

• Hot Dogs and Hot Cocoa: Warm up with complimentary hot dogs and steaming hot cocoa provided by the Newcomb Youth Commission. It's the perfect way to refuel and keep the winter chill at bay.

This family-friendly event promises a day filled with laughter, joy, and the magic of winter. Don't miss out on the chance to create cherished memories with your loved ones. Bundle up, bring your sled, and let's make this winter's day one to remember!

Behaviors of the Bark Eater: The Pecking Patterns of the Adirondack Woodpecker

Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 17th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower.

Kick-off your New Year's celebration with the Paradox Brewery crew! Open 12pm-6pm for cold brews and food! 

Adirondack Hub and the total solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cast its shadow across our region in a once-in-a-lifetime event that you won't want to miss! Start making plans to visit the Adirondack Hub for the 2024 eclipse, there are events organized by local businesses throughout the Hub that you won't want to miss. Sign up for all of the Adirondack eclipse updates and alerts.