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What's Happening at the 2025 Carnival?
What kind of icy fun are we getting into this year? Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of events and activities that will make this 2025 festival truly unforgettable experience filled with joy, laughter and fun. From beautiful ice sculptures to exhilarating winter sports competitions, there's something for everyone, so mark your calendars and we’ll see you there.
See our full list of Sporting Events, Gala and Kiddie Parades, Fireworks Displays, Local Entertainment and Committee Meetings.
Winter Carnival 2025 Will Feature an Accessibility Day on February 4th -Check the Schedule for more details!
Interested in a printable schedule?
THE 2025 SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE and was updated on 01 FEB 2025! Printable Schedule (PDF format) is accurate as of the printed date but is subject to change. Please reference the website for changes after the printed date and for additional details about an event. NOTE: An Event Registration Form must be received to have the event appear on the printable schedule.
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Join us for a taste of delicious baking goods and take a look at the crafty crafts!
Join other Loon lovers and enthusiast for some hot cocoa and cookies at the Loon Center and learn all about one of our favorite Adirondack creatures!
Celebrate with our 2025 Winter Carnival Royalty and Grand Marshall with a buffet reception at the Hotel Saranac! (Reservations Required)
Celebrate with our 2025 Winter Carnival Royalty and Grand Marshall with a reception at the Hotel Saranac! (Free to all, snacks provided)!
Join us for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Snowshoe Races under the lights at Dewey Mountain!!
Illusionist Leon Etienne!
Try your hand at throwing a fry pan! This event is the grown-up version of the Little Ladies Frying Pan Toss.
You have to toss a skillet underhand as hard as you can. The farthest throw wins!
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Would you like a FREE Ride to see the Ice Palace? Find out more info by clicking on and seeing the Flyer.
Snowflake Volleyball Sponsored by Above the Treeline
Saranac Lake Civic Center, Rotary Field, 213 Ampersand Ave., Saranac Lake, NY
The Station presents: ELEKTRO at the Garagery
The Garagery, 53 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY
Lutheran Church Craft and Bake Sale
Harrietstown, Town Hall, Saranac Lake
Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation
Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, 75 Main Street, Saranac Lake
Winter Carnival - Annual After-Parade Party w/ Darkside Skinny Dippers
The Rusty Nail, 83 Broadway., Saranac Lake, NY
AdkMike Music presents: Student Recital.
Historic SL Lab Museum 89 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
LUCID wsg All Night Boogie Band at the Waterhole
Waterhole Music Lounge - 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake NY 12983
Chestnut Grove & Hayley Jane Band at Winter Carnival at the Waterhole
Waterhole Music Lounge - 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake NY 12983
Ultimate Frisbee Sponsored by LifePower Chiropractic
Petrova Athletic Fields, Petrova Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY
The Waterhole Presents: The Mallett Brothers Band & Eastbound Jesus
Waterhole Upstairs Music Lounge - 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake NY 12983
Blind Owl Band Winter Carnival Reunion at the Waterhole wsg Folkfaces *SOLD OUT*
Waterhole Music Lounge - 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake NY 12983
Blind Owl Band's Winter Carnival Reunion at the Waterhole (NIGHT 2) wsg Arthur Buezo
Waterhole Music Lounge - 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake NY 12983
Soggy Po' Boys LIVE - Winter Carnival at the Waterhole
Waterhole Music Lounge - 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake NY 12983
The Waterhole Presents: Annie in the Water wsg What? LIVE - Winter Carnival at the Waterhole
Waterhole Music Lounge - 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake NY 12983
The Big Takeover at Winter Carnival Post Parade Party FREE SHOW
Waterhole Music Lounge - 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake NY 12983
Arthur Buezo At Bloody Mary Sunday Downstairs at the Waterhole
Waterhole Downstairs Bar - 48 Main Street, Saranac Lake NY 12983
Adk Stage Rats present: WHO'S HOLIDAY by Matthew Lombardo
The Garagery 53 Main Street, (enter in back of building in parking lot) Saranac Lake
Winter Carnival Royalty Dinner and Grand Marshall Reception
Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Grand Marshall Reception
Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Lawn Chair Ladies Meet and Greet
The Garagery (Dorsey Street Parking Lot under Grizzle T's back deck)
Music Legends Take Over at the Saranac Lake Hootenanny
The Garagery (Dorsey Street Parking Lot under Grizzle T's back deck)
Snowshoe Races - Sponsored by Curtis Lumber - NEW DATE!
Dewey Mountain Recreational
Magic Rocks! with Illusionist Leon Etienne brought to you by Above the Tree Line Events
Harrietstown Town Hall
Winter Carnival Cosmic Bowl and Boogie - Sponsored by Romano's
Romano's Saranac Lanes - 11 Bloomingdale Ave., Saranac Lake NY 12983
Karaoke Competition - Presented by the Saranac Lake Free Library - $500 in Prizes - Sponsored by Ampersound
Saranac Lake Free Library - 109 Main Street, Saranac Lake, New York
This is Spinal Tap - Presented by the Saranac Lake Free Library
Saranac Lake Free Library - 109 Main Street, Saranac Lake, New York
The Last Waltz - Presented by the Saranac Lake Free Library
Saranac Lake Free Library - 109 Main Street, Saranac Lake, New York
Rolling Stones in Concert - Presented by the Saranac Lake Free Library
Saranac Lake Free Library - 109 Main Street, Saranac Lake, New York
Tentative - 2025 LifePower Chiropractic Ultimate Frisbee Games
Saranac Lake High School Football Field, 79 Canaras Ave, Saranac Lake, NY
All Day Clue Hunt
Starting location - mailbox posted outside of the History Hut and Gift Shop at the Boat Launch
Women's Civic 4th Corn-a-ment Cornhole Tournament
voco Saranac Lake, 250 Lake Flower Ave, Saranac Lake, NY
2025 Catholic Daughters/Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner
St.Bernard's School Cafeteria 63 River St., Saranac Lake, NY
2025 Lighting of the Ice Palace and Hotel Saranac Opening Fireworks Display
Ice Palace, State Boat Launch, Saranac Lake, NY
Lake Placid Curling Club Hit the Button Curling Sponsored by Long Run Wealth Advisors
Pontiac Bay, Lake Flower, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (near the Ice Palace)
2025 Little Ladies Fry Pan Toss Sponsored by Saranac Lake Teacher's Association
Riverside Park, Saranac Lake, NY
2025 Ladies Fry Pan Toss Sponsored by Taylor Rental
Riverside Park, Saranac Lake, NY
2025 Coakley Home and Hardware Children's Skating Races
Saranac Lake Civic Center, 213 Ampersand Ave, Saranac Lake, NY
Tentative - 2025 Curtis Lumber Snowshoe Races
Dewey Mountain Recreation Center, Route 3, Saranac Lake, NY
2025 American Management Association Torchlight Skiing and Fireworks
Mt. Pisgah Ski Center, 92 Mt. Pisgah Lane, Saranac Lake, NY
Tentative - 2025 Lutheran Church Bake and Craft Sale
Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY
2025 Adirondack Health Youth and Adult Cross-Country Ski Races - NEW START TIMES
Dewey Mountain, Route 3, Saranac Lake, NY
3rd Annual Winter Carnival Fashion Show
The Garagery (Dorsey Street Parking Lot under Grizzle T's back deck) Front is at 53 Main Street, Saranac Lake (Grizzle T's)
2025 Paul Smith's College Hockey vs. Jefferson Community College
Saranac Lake Civic Center, 213 Ampersand Ave., Saranac Lake, NY
2025 Hobby Horse Race Sponsored by Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters
Riverside Park, Saranac Lake, NY
Paul Smith's Booster Club 31st Annual Chocolate Festival - 2025
Romano's Saranac Lanes - 11 Bloomingdale Ave., Saranac Lake NY 12983
27th Annual SLYAA Winter Carnival Baroque and Beyond Concert
United Methodist Church, 63 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY
Winter Carnival Slide Show at Will Rogers - Afternoon Show
Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, NY
Winter Carnival Slide Show at Will Rogers - Evening Show
Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Drive, Saranac Lake, NY
2025 Battle of the Bands and Awards Presentation - Immediately Post Gala Parade
Harrietstown Hall., Saranac Lake, NY
Storming the Ice Palace Closing Fireworks Display Sponsored by Guide Boat Realty and Paul Smith's College
Ice Palace, Saranac Lake, NY
Free Ride to Palace
We'll come to you - Saranac Lake, NY
Local Theater! Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP at the Pendragon Theater
Pendragon Theater, 15 Brandy Brook, Saranac Lake, NY - (Across from the NBT Bank)
Local Theater! Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP at the Pendragon Theater
Pendragon Theater, 15 Brandy Brook, Saranac Lake, NY - (Across from the NBT Bank)
Local Theater! Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP at the Pendragon Theater
Pendragon Theater, 15 Brandy Brook, Saranac Lake, NY - (Across from the NBT Bank)
Local Theater! Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP at the Pendragon Theater
Pendragon Theater, 15 Brandy Brook, Saranac Lake, NY - (Across from the NBT Bank)
Battle of the Bands and Awards Presentation - Immediately Post Gala Parade
Harrietstown Hall., Saranac Lake, NY
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