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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Get ready for a festive spectacle as the Holiday Train pulls into the Amtrak Station in Port Henry at 5:30 -6:15 p.m. Join us in celebrating the 27th year of this heartwarming tradition that brings holiday joy to communities across North America this winter.

Event Highlights:

  • Charitable Cause: As part of the Holiday Train's annual mission, we are collecting non-perishable food items for local food shelves. Don't forget to bring a canned good to contribute to the local food shelf and support those in need during the holiday season.
  • Musical Extravaganza: Enjoy a fantastic lineup of musical talents, featuring performances by James Barker Band and Clerel The box car stage provides the perfect setting for a night of unforgettable entertainment.

Join us at the Amtrak Station in Port Henry for an evening of music, joy, and community spirit. Let's make this holiday season memorable for all!

Stop into the trainstation for refreshments!

train station menu

 

St. Patrick's Day at The Lodge at Schroon Lake

Experience the Magic of St. Patrick's Day at The Lodge at Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks!

Join us all weekend long for a taste of Ireland with our specials at both The Brown Swan and The Bevy. Savor the flavors, grab a green beer or two, send the kiddos on a special shamrock hunt, make new friends over pub games and make this St. Paddy's an extra lucky one!

Your weekend itinerary:

Friday
- 7pm St. Patrick's Day Themed S'mores on The Lawn

- Irish Themed Food & Drink Specials, The Brown Swan & The Bevy

Saturday
- 4pm-9pm Pub Games in The Bevy. Featuring: "Cheers If," "Would You Rather," and Music Bingo.

- 5pm Irish Themed Trivia, The Bevy

- Irish Themed Food & Drink Specials, The Brown Swan & The Bevy

Sunday
- 12pm "Follow the Leprechaun Trail" Children's Scavenger Hunt

- 5pm "Find the Green Beer" Guided Pub Crawl. (Includes The Brown Swan Tavern, The Bevy, Flanagan's, The Timberwolf.) A "Who Wore It Best" Contest for Best Dressed in Green, Prizes Awarded!

- Irish Themed Food & Drink Specials, The Brown Swan & The Bevy

Reservations are highly required: make yours here.

The Lodge at Schroon Lake Solar Eclipse Party

Join us to experience a remarkable moment in history on April 8th, to view the total solar eclipse. We're rolling out the celestial red carpet with a live DJ, games, and mouthwatering food and drink all themed around the eclipse. This isn't your ordinary night out—it's an astronomical extravaganza under the star-studded Adirondack sky! Grab your tickets for this out-of-this-world event and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the cosmic wonder. Let's make memories that eclipse all others!

After Party Event is from 3:30pm-7:30pm in the High Peaks Ballroom
Early Bird Pricing - Adults: $50+ tax, Kids: $20+ tax

Book your tickets NOW! Our early-bird special discount rate is available until March 30th. 

Your eclipse itinerary:

Monday, April 8th

- 12pm: The Brown Swan Tavern, The Bevy, and our Beer Truck will all be open and serving food and/or beverages

- 1pm: Check-in and grab your special eclipse viewing glasses out back near the viewing spot

- 2-3:30pm: Enjoy the eclipse from partial viewing to totality. Glasses available on-site!

- 3:30-4:30pm: Ticketed private event starts with cocktail hour held in the High Peaks Ballroom, serving snacks with an exclusive cash bar available

- 4:30-7:30pm: Dinner buffet is served, DJ is mixing up jams, activities and games take place for kids, bounce house entry granted

 

Make the most of your stellar day with dinner at The Brown Swan. Reservations highly encouraged.

Victorian Tea meets Roaring 20's

We listened and we are bringing back the old fashion Victorian Tea with a bit of a Roaring 20's spin.  It will be held this year at a beautiful home on Paradox Lake.  Stay tuned for more information! 

Register your sale for the Great Adirondack Garage Sale (May 22-24)

REGISTER for the 2026 Great Adirondack Garage Sale!

To register, go to the Great Adirondack Garage Sale website and enter your sale information. The sale takes place May 22-24, 2026.

Over 200+ miles of garage sales with treasures to behold from Cranberry Lake to Speculator and everywhere in between! With offerings of vintage antiques, rustic furniture, jewelry, kitchen items, toys, clothing, and more — there is always something for everyone.

Towns located along NYS Routes 28, 30 & 3, including: Old Forge, Inlet, Raquette Lake, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, Tupper Lake, Cranberry Lake, Piercefield, Newcomb & Speculator.

Sign Up Today

Adirondack Harvest Festival

 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 demand following their 2024 performance.

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

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Saturday, May 3rd – 9am – 2:30pm

This one-day workshop will introduce you to the art and science of fly fishing. A combination of indoor and outdoor instruction will focus on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. No equipment or experience required. Registration and pre-payment of $40 fee required by April 28th. Email shample@esf.edu to register or use the following link: https://forms.gle/x9uhTFcTD4Q5RaCp8

Licensed Fishing Guide Rick Kovacs will be your instructor for this one-day workshop, focusing on the basics of fly casting, gear, and technique. Just bring your lunch and willingness to learn something new or work on your skills.

Workshop Schedule

9:00 - History of fly fishing and intro to the “quiet sport”

9:30 - Tools of the Trade - Keep it Simple

10:00 - Break

10:15 - It’s all about the bugs

11:00 - Basics of casting

12:00 - Lunch (Bring your own)

12:30 - Matching the hatch

1:00 - Reading water, casting to the rise and prospecting.

1:30 - “Tight Lines”- hooking, playing, catching, and releasing

2:00 - Knot know how

Canoes & Coffee

Canoes & Coffee with Guide ADK & Origin Coffee Co.

Come enjoy a morning paddle on Lake Flower with Guide ADK, then coffee and a sweet treat from Origin Coffee Co.! We'll meet at the Lake Flower Boat Launch at 7:00 a.m. and paddle up into Oseetah Lake before returning to the same boat launch. There is a $25 fee, and canoe rentals are available for $50 with prior notice.

Woodland Walk

Woodland Walks at the AIC

Every Wednesday and Saturday in the summer- 1pm

Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. 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.

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