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2025 Winter Carnivals & Festivals in the Adirondacks

The Holidays May Be Over but Festive & Fun Events Are Not!

Winter is a magical time in the Adirondacks when communities come together to celebrate all that the region has to offer! Below, you'll find a list of the many winter carnivals and festivals that take place each winter. Most include competitions, games, food, fireworks, and family-friendly fun!

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Long Lake Winter Carnival

When: January 18, 2025
Where: Mt. Sabattis, Geiger Arena, Long Lake
Highlights: Cardboard Sled Races, Mena's Caber Toss, Ladies Frying Pan Toss, Fireworks

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

When: January 31 - February 9, 2025
Where: Saranac Lake
Highlights: Ice Palace, Gala Parade, Fireworks

Old Forge Winter Carnival

When: Stay tuned for 2025 date!
Where: McCauley Mountain, Old Forge
Highlights: Cardboard Sled Race, Fireworks

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Photo credit: Charles Henry Eldridge

Lake George Winter Carnival

When: Every Weekend in February 
Where: Lake George Village
Highlights: Parade, Outhouse Races, Sanctioned Car Races, Cook-Offs, Fireworks

SnoCade at Indian Lake

When: Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
Where: Indian Lake
Highlights: Kitty Kat Snowmobile Races, Live Music, Fireworks

Raquette Lake Winter Carnival

When: Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
Where: Raquette Lake
Highlights: Ladies Frying Pan Toss, Golf on the Lake, Fireworks

Adirondack White Out Weekend

When: Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
Where: Clifton-Fine Region
Highlights: Snow Croquet, Snow Labyrinth, Snowshoeing

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Brant Lake Winter Carnival

When: February 15, 2025
Where: Ice in front of Jimbo's Club at the Point, NY-8, Brant Lake
Highlights: Hockey Shootout, Human Fooseball, Curling

Frozen Fire & Lights

When: Stay tuned for 2025 date!
Where: Inlet, NY
Highlights: Cardboard Sled Race, Outhouse Races, Kids Snowmobile Races, Fireworks

Lake Placid Loppet

When: Stay tuned for 2025 date!
Where: Lake Placid
Highlights: Skiing & Racing, Celebration BBQ, Awards

Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival

When: Stay tuned for 2025 date!
Where: Ticonderoga Armory, Ticonderoga, NY
Highlights: Snowmobile Rides, Broom Ball, Snow Painting

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About the Author: Erin Nudi Erin is an avid reader, yogi, jogger, and hiker living in Queensbury. When she's not perusing books at Northshire, Owl Pen Books, or Beldame Books, you can find her at a local event or park with her family.