IMPORTANT UPDATE: The 2025 Winter Carnival Ice Palace has been taken down!

View a video of the 2025 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival - CLICK HERE

2026 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Dates - February 6, 2026 - February 15, 2026!!

Thanks for joining us at this year's Music Legends! For more information on the selection of 2026's Winter Carnival theme, click here.

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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 ParadesFireworks 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 06 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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2025 Snow Ball: Winter Wonderland

voco Saranac Lake, 250 Lake Flower Ave, Saranac Lake, NY

Carnival RAVE

The Garagery (Dorsey Street Parking Lot under Grizzle T's back deck)

2025 Line Dancing

Elk's Lodge #1508, 30 Bloomingdale Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY

2025 Rotary Club Variety Show

Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main St., 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

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