Celebrate Saranac Lake's North Country New Year
December 31, 2024
Ring in Saranac Lake's North Country New Year! Formerly known as First Night, this family-friendly celebration of the arts is the perfect way to kick off the New Year.
Garnet Hill Lodge offers options for both activity and relaxation. Spend the day exploring the cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network, then retreat to the cozy Log House to warm up by the fire. Ski passes are included with overnight stays! Learn More »
North Country New Year
North Country New Year offers a wide variety of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy, such as live music, fireworks, and more.
Highlights include:
- A kids carnival (new!)
- Ice skating at the Saranac Lake Civic Center
- Fire dancing by the Smoke Show Fire Co.
- Make-and-take art projects at ADK ArtRise
- Dance lessons at the Dance Sanctuary
- Rides on the Adirondack Carousel
Live music performances:
- Driftwood (folk rock)
- Küff Knotz and Christine Elise (hip hop harp)
- The Gaslight Tinkers (dance-happy blend of old-time fiddle, funk, Caribbean, and African music)
- Maria Zemantauski and Sten Isachsen (flamenco-to-bluegrass virtuosos)
- Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir
- Frankie & the Moonlighters (50s/60s revivalists)
Button info:
The button serves as your admission to all events! Buttons can be picked up at the Harrietstown Hall/Welcome Center on December 31. They're $20 per person, $15 for seniors, and free for those under 18.
You can buy a button online or in person. Get your button here: https://book.adirondacksusa.com/ecomm/shop/activities/6564762/en-US/?startdate=2024-12-31&adultcount=1&childCount=0&productsupercategoryId=8
See the North Country New Year schedule »
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