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: Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
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
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
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