Lite Up The Village
Every year, the Village of Lake George is lit by thousands of lights to celebrate the holiday season. This completely free event in Shepard Park will feature horse-drawn carriage rides, refreshments, and more beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Bobby Dick and Susie Q will hold a family-friendly holiday sing-along at 5:00 p.m. The first annual Ugly Sweater Contest will be held in the Shepard Park Amphitheater with the winner taking home a $250 prize.
At 6:00 p.m. everyone will gather in Shepard Park to ignite the thousands of light displays. A spectacular fireworks show over the lake will follow the lighting. After the displays are turned on, head to Canada Street for the third annual Holiday Lighted Fire Truck Parade to see colorfully decorated vehicles from local fire companies. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be there! Kids can meet Santa after the parade at the Lake George Fire House.
Date: November 30, 2024
Address: Shepard Park & Lake George Firehouse, 271 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845
Holiday Village Stroll
Make your holidays merry and bright in Lake Placid this December!
A Lake Placid tradition, the Holiday Village Stroll is a family and couples weekend set in the fairy-tale winter wonderland of Lake Placid, New York. Stroll spans three days and includes events like a skating party, photos with Santa, a free movie showing, and a scavenger hunt.
Dates: December 13th-15th, 2024
Address: Village of Lake Placid
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
The Canadian Holiday Train departs Montreal on November 27 and follows CP tracks west to Vancouver, performing free concerts in support of food banks at each stop. The train is scheduled to make 6 stops in New York.
Fort Edward
Location: Amtrak Station, 70 East Street, Canadian Train
Date: November 26th
Time: 2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Port Henry
Location: Amtrak Station, 20 Park Place, Canadian Train
Date: November 26th
Time: 5:10 pm – 5:35 pm
Plattsburgh
Location: Amtrak Station, 121 Bridge Street,Canadian Train
Date: November 26th
Time: 7:20 pm – 7:50 pm
Rouses Point
Location: Pratt Street Railway Crossing, Canadian Train
Date: November 26th
Time: 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Wild Lights
Wander into the enchanting, illuminated, winter wonderland to explore the sights and sounds of Wild Lights, presented by Merrill L. Thomas Inc. Thousands of lights transforms the campus into a twinkling, family-friendly experience that is sure to become a holiday tradition for North Country families. Bask in the glow of thousands of lights as you experience Wild Walk after dark. Then, stroll through Forest Music to surround yourself with immersive music and lights—curated specifically for the looped trail.
Dates: November 29th to February 22nd, Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 8pm
Address: The Wild Center 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY
North Country Festival of Trees
Enjoy brightly decorated Christmas Trees at the 33rd Annual North Country Festival of Trees and breakfast with Santa Claus (on Saturday and Sunday.)
Dates: November 29th-December 1st, 2024, 11 am to 6 pm (Friday & Saturday), 11-3 pm (Sunday)
Address: The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street Glens Falls, NY
Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas
Nothing rings in the holiday season like an all-out, week-long celebration, and the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting just that! During the annual North Country Christmas, many local Ticonderoga organizations and businesses will be sponsoring a wide variety of events that are family-friendly and open to the public.
Dates: November 30 – December 8, 2024
Address: Ticonderoga, NY
Country Christmas Tour
The annual Country Christmas Tour at various locations around Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake, where local crafters and artisans sell their wonderful creations during Thanksgiving weekend.
Dates: November 29th & 30th from 9 am to 3 pm
Address: Numerous locations around Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake
35th Annual Christmas in Warrensburgh
The Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers Market will come inside the historic Shirt Factory (River Street Plaza) on River Street to celebrate the 35th Annual Christmas in Warrensburgh event!
Highlights include:
- Holiday Market & Artisan Fair with local farmers, craft beverage producers, and artisans selling their wares
- Vendor demonstrations and sales of “Made in the Adirondacks” handcrafted work
- Wine and spirits sampling
- Children’s craft workshops
- Food
- Live music
Date: Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th
Address: River Street Plaza – Warrensburg, NY
Adirondack Christmas on Main Street
2024 Christmas on Main Street: Inlet
Highlights include shopping, a Candy Cane Hunt, Crafts and Activities, Hot Cocoa Bar, Holiday Dog Parade, Holiday Lights Parade, Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop, Ornament Painting, Caroling, and more.
Date: November 24-26
2024 Christmas on Main Street: Old Forge
Come visit us Thanksgiving weekend to kick off the holiday season with friends and family. Area clubs, civic groups and businesses have planned an unforgettable family experience. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in town, and families will be treated to old fashioned horse-drawn wagon rides, tree lighting, a light parade, face painting, Zoo Mobile, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Candy Cane Hunt, Reindeer Fun Run and more! All free of charge!
Additional venues are also available for your enjoyment. Including the Santa Express Train, holiday arts and crafts at View and Ace Hardware. Keep your antlers on from the Reindeer Run, the fun doesn’t stop there – wear your antlers into the special holiday 2pm matinee at the Strand Theater and receive a free small popcorn and 1/2 price matinee.
Dates: November 29th-December 1st, 2024
Winter Weekends at the North Pole
Parents can treat their kids to something special during the holiday season at the North Pole, where they can enjoy the magic of a Christmas Village and visit the big man himself at Santa’s Workshop! Special Yuletide Family Weekends are typically offered through November and December. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for families with children ranging from 2 to 10 years.
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays from November 15th – December 15th, 2024
Village of Lights
VILLAGE OF LIGHTS- offers family and friends a “magical” way to get into the Christmas spirit. See the park as it is transformed into a Christmas Winter Wonderland that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Enjoy caroling, our fire pit’s “roaring fire”, visit the shops as well as the reindeer and put in that last request to Santa himself. Lastly, don’t miss the Nativity Pageant presentation, set on the village hillside. In all, a wonderful way to capture the “spirit of the season” right here at Santa’s Workshop.
Dates: December 1, 8, 15-21. Begins at 4:30pm Entrance closes at 7:00 pm
Address: 324 Whiteface Memorial Hwy, Wilmington, NY