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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 28 JAN 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.

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AdkMike Music presents: Student Recital.

Historic SL Lab Museum 89 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Kids Live Music Local Entertainment

2025 Snow Ball: Winter Wonderland

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

Dancing Food Local Entertainment Kids

Winter Carnival Button Making

Saranac Laboratory Museum, 89 Church St., Saranac Lake, NY

Kids Art Merch Local Entertainment

2025 Catholic Daughters/Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner

St.Bernard's School Cafeteria 63 River St., Saranac Lake, NY

Kids Fundraiser Food

Skate Lake Colby - Sponsored by Adirondack Health

Lake Colby Beach, Saranac Lake, NY

Waiver

Kids

2025 White Stag Downhill Ski Races

Mt. Pisgah Ski Center, 92 Mt. Pisgah Lane, Saranac Lake, NY

Sports Kids

2025 Little Ladies Fry Pan Toss Sponsored by Saranac Lake Teacher's Association

Riverside Park, Saranac Lake, NY

Waiver

Sports Kids

2025 Ladies Fry Pan Toss Sponsored by Taylor Rental

Riverside Park, Saranac Lake, NY

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!

Waiver

Sports Kids