A different scene 

Year round, Saranac Lake, New York hosts cool, adventurous, and quintessentially Adirondack events. Whether it's a week-long carnival that celebrates winter or a weekend all about paddling, Saranac Lake's small town charm makes events personal and fun.

Cultural events in Saranac Lake are numerous as the village has become the hub of arts for the entire region. Art galleries abound and the village is filled with well-known Adirondack artists whose works are celebrated at many events throughout the season. Historic talks and art openings help round out cultural offerings, alongside streaming live and recorded music and theater performances.

Fireworks explode over a brightly lit ice palace.
Fireworks at Winter Carnival are always a delight!
A band performs onstage during First Night.
A performance at First Night, Saranac Lake's annual New Year's Eve event.
Close up of an artist painting the Saranac Lake town hall outside in summer.
The Adirondack Plein Air Festival is an annual celebration of art.
A snowshoer runs through a snowy, wooded forest.
The annual Snowshoe Festival brings athletes from all over the world.

 


Saranac Lake Insider

Sign up for the Saranac Lake Insider and get an email each week highlighting the region's most popular upcoming events each week, or download a printable PDF of Saranac Lake's next two weeks of events, including links and QR codes to learn more about each happening.

E.g., 03/23/2023
03/23/23 Locals Night at The Boathouse
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Saranac Waterfront Lodge
250 Lake Flower Avenue
Saranac Lake
NY
12983
Informational flyer with a picture of a pint of beer in a Saranac Waterfront Lodge logo glass
03/23/23 Handbuilding Ceramics
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BluSeed Studios
24 Cedar Street
Saranac Lake
NY
12983
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03/24/23 Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery 25th Annual Juried Show
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Adirondack Artists Guild Gallery
52 Main Street
Saranac Lake
NY
12983
A photo of the gallery's neon lights lit up in the snow
03/24/23 Magic: the Gathering at the Library
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Saranac Lake Free Library
109 Main Street
Saranac Lake
NY
12983
Magic: The Gathering
03/24/23 Handbuilding Ceramics
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BluSeed Studios
24 Cedar Street
Saranac Lake
NY
12983
Informational flyer
03/24/23 Spring Into Art, Classes at ADK ArtRise and BluSeed Studios
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ADK Art Rise,BluSeed Studios
62 Main Street,24 Cedar Street
Saranac Lake,Saranac Lake
NY,NY
12983,12983
Spring into art with ADK ArtRise
03/24/23 Moment's Notice Live in The Great Hall
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Great Hall Bar at the Hotel Saranac
100 Main St
Saranac Lake
NY
12983