Calendar of Events

Opening Day 2025

Adirondack Experience 9097 State Route 30, P.O. Box 99, Blue Mountain Lake, NY, United States

The Adirondack Experience is excited to welcome you back for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23, 2025! Come visit us in the heart of the Adirondacks for a truly unique experience. With more than 20 buildings nestled across 120 acres overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, our open-air campus offers everyone something to do. Step into […]

Veterans Appreciation Day

Veterans Appreciation Day honors those who have served our nation. Join us for a day of special activities, music, and invited dignitaries to celebrate service members past and present. Veterans, active duty military, and military family all receive free admission, with ID. 2025 Committed participants (as of 3/27): NYS Department of Veterans Services Adirondack Riverwalking […]

Included with Admission

Adirondack Art Festival

Adirondack Experience 9097 State Route 30, P.O. Box 99, Blue Mountain Lake, NY, United States

In 2025 we are merging two of our signature artisan events into one new Adirondack Art Festival! This festival will feature two main components: a Market where artists will be offering a variety of goods such as candles, food and beverages, bath and body products, functional ceramics, fiber arts, and more; and a juried Showcase […]

Included with Admission

Table Talk—True Stories from Adirondack Farms & Farmers

As with everything in the Adirondacks, this is a time of change for regional farmers. Climate change is affecting the growing season and the foods that are available, and economic issues threaten small farmers. At the same time, the demand for local foods and recognition of farmers markets as community hubs is extraordinary. Please join […]

FREE

Table Talk—Farm-to-Table Dinner with Adirondack Farmers

ADKX’s Chef Katrina Calhoun will prepare a splendid dinner featuring the ingredients of regional farmers. Join us for an amazing dinner on the deck of the Lake View Café for a fantastic Farm-to-Table culinary experience! Wine and beer included. Participating farms: Harmony Hills Farmstead, Malone Moonstone Farm, Saranac Lake Sugar House Creamery, Upper Jay Triple Green Jade […]

$70 – $80

Tea with a Side of History

Gem Radio Theatre is pleased to present stories of famous and infamous characters that harken from the Adirondacks. Actors in period costume will share their stories in first-person while visitors sip tea in vintage cups.  An interesting and entertaining afternoon awaits at the ADKX. Performance is free with museum admission. Light fare and tea are […]

Free – $8

Night at the ADKX Brewseum

Raise a glass to an unforgettable evening at Night at the ADKX Brewseum! Sample a curated selection of the Adirondacks’ finest beer, wine, and spirits, with a keepsake tasting glass in hand. Enjoy an evening of exceptional flavors, lively conversation, and stunning mountain views—because nothing pairs better with a great drink than great company. Plus, […]

$15 – $45

Good Night, Museum—an ADKX Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Come in your PJs and bring your favorite toy for a stuffed animal sleepover at ADKX! Grab a cookie and some milk while museum staff read our favorite bedtime stories. Then, after you leave, your stuffed animal friends will have an incredible overnight camping adventure at the museum. They will get to see the exhibits […]

Free – $5

Trail Talk—True Stories from New York State Forest Rangers

NYS Forest Rangers have countless roles to fill: daring rescuers, committed conservationists, rules enforcers, direction givers, and tireless educators. Join us for an evening of stories from retired and current forest rangers—those whose intimate knowledge of the region is boundless. Through the evening program, the group will share tales of humor and of heroics as […]

Free

Mushroom Dinner

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey celebrating the diverse and delightful world of mushrooms. Join us in the Lake View Café for a feast meticulously crafted to showcase the exquisite flavors, textures, and versatility of these earthly delicacies. Guest chef, Matt Olley, will create a multi-course meal with mushrooms provided by Collar City Mushrooms in […]

$150 – $160

Mushroom Mania Festival

Mushrooms. For some, they are a tasty delicacy. For others, something you’re made to eat. Love them or hate them they are one of the most important organisms in our ecosystem. They decompose, nourish, heal, and yes, they can be deadly. Whether you are an expert in the world of fungi or are simply curious, […]

Included with Admission

LumberDAX Breakfast

Step into the past and start your day like a true Adirondack logger at the LumberDAX Breakfast! Dig into hearty, authentic lumber camp recipes that once fueled the region’s hardest-working loggers, from stacks of flapjacks to sizzling sausages. Gluten free and vegan options available. Enjoy a cozy morning filled with great food and the spirit […]

$6 – $35
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