Although many recreational activities in the Adirondacks are ideal for summer months, tourism is always alive and well in the winter. In the spirit of the holiday season, here’s a look at annual events everyone looks forward to for an Adirondack Christmas.
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| Santa Claus in front of his Adirondack residence. Source: http://www.northpoleny.com/ |
North Pole in the Adirondacks: North Pole, NY is a hamlet in the foothills of Whiteface Mountain, where Santa’s Workshop, one of America’s first theme parks, has be operating since 1949. Throughout December, it offers Yuletide Family Weekends which includes lodging, breakfasts, dinners, entrance to Santa’s Workshop, and entertainment for two days. Special features often include holiday rides, live reindeer, carolers, Nativity pageants, holiday skits, Frosty the Snowman, and Santa Claus himself.
Adirondack Christmas on Main Street: The towns of Inlet and Old Forge team together for a weekend-long celebration right after Thanksgiving to celebrate the holiday season. Events include tree lightings in both towns, parades (including a holiday dog parade), horse drawn carriage rides, candy cane hunts, contests, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
North Country Christmas: Ticonderoga hosts a week-long festival in early December to ring in the season. Highlights of the week are the tree lighting ceremony, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, family book readings, the Fourth of July in December BBQ, and SantaFest.
Sparkle Village Arts & Crafts Fair: The Adirondacks are home to amazing artists and craftspeople who have all sorts of gifts available for sale at this fair in Saranac Lake. It’s one of the largest craft shows in the Adirondacks and over the course of one weekend, over 1,500 visitors are expected. You can find pottery, photography, knitwear, original paintings, jewelry, candles, and more from over 40 different vendors.
Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll: A classic winter destination, Lake Placid offers a weekend full of mostly free special events including music, shows, children’s activities, wine tastings and gourmet food samplings from local restaurants, and specialty shopping. Skating party, Jingle Bell run/walk, Breakfast with santa, performances of “A Christmas Carol”, Yule log hunt, tree lighting,
First Night Saranac Lake: Saranac Lake rings in the New Year with a family-oriented celebration of the arts, including 17 acts and 37 performances this year, from live music, to opera, puppet shows, and improv comedy groups. Saranac Lake hosts its own ball drop and firework display at midnight.
Source: http://www.adirondack.net/holiday/annual-events.cfm
So lovely and cozy! Thank you for sharing these wonderful local events that will really help tourists support and feel like their part of the Adirondack community!
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