Calendar of Events

  • “The Nerviest Man I Ever Saw!" Theodore Roosevelt's Audacious Midnight Ride to the Presidency

    This is a virtual program.  Teddy Roosevelt biographer Paul Grondahl will discuss the dramatic hours when Roosevelt climbed Mount Marcy, learned that President William McKinley had died of an assassin's wounds, a daring midnight wagon ride to the North Creek train station, and his swearing-in as the 26th President of the United States in Buffalo […]

    Free - Registration Required
  • Taps & Trivia at Bandstand Brew Works

    Bandstand Brew Works 3922 Main St,, Warrensburg,, NY

    Join us for a night of friendly competition at Bandstand Brew Works in Warrensburg as ADKX brings Taps & Trivia! This special edition features Adirondack-themed categories alongside a guest round hosted by author Penny Harr, who will put your knowledge of legendary wildlife ecologist and Woodswoman author Anne LaBastille to the test. All questions are […]

    FREE
  • Heading Out, by Terence Young

    This is a virtual program.  What is it that has drawn generations of Americans to pack up their families, leave behind the comforts of home, and head for the woods each year? In the final episode of In the Adirondack Library for 2025-26 season, author Terence Young explores just that. In conversation with NCPR’s Mitch […]

    Free - Registration Required
  • Taps & Trivia at Timber & Thyme

    Timber & Thyme 50 Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY

    The Adirondack Experience will be bringing Taps & Trivia to Timber & Thyme at the Station in Ski Bowl Park in North Creek on May 14th, in partnership with the 125th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s Night Ride to the Presidency Committee. This special edition of Taps & Trivia blends Adirondack-themed categories with questions inspired by […]

    FREE
  • Opening Day!

    Join us for opening day of our 2026 season! Kick off an exciting season of events, programs, and fun for all ages.

  • 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. Veterans, active duty military, and military family all receive free admission, with ID.

    Included with admission
  • An Afternoon with a Gibson Girl

    Spend the afternoon with the story of Adirondack poet Jeanne Robert Foster in a 45-minute one-woman show illuminating her life and work. A model for Charles Dana Gibson’s celebrated “Gibson Girls,” Foster’s story reaches far beyond the photographs that defined a generation’s ideal of beauty–from humble beginnings in the Adirondacks to the literary salons of […]

    Included with admission
  • Benefit Gala & Harold K. Hochschild Award

    Join us under the stars at the Adirondack Experience for our premier annual fundraiser. This year, we are proud to honor Dick Beamish and the Adirondack Explorer magazine with the Harold K. Hochschild Award. From Dick’s early advocacy at the Adirondack Park Agency to his founding of the Explorer in 1998, their legacy of independent […]

  • 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 enjoy an afternoon tea, complete with vintage teacups and a light lunch.  An interesting and entertaining afternoon awaits at the ADKX.   Tickets & Registration The […]

    $15 – $42
  • Bootleggers' Bash

    Step into an open-air Adirondack speakeasy at the Bootleggers’ Bash, a roaring 20s summer party at the Adirondack Experience. Enjoy lively jazz by Crackin’ Foxy, local spirits, and delicious bites while celebrating the colorful history of Adirondack bootlegging. Don your finest flapper dress or sharpest suspenders–or simply come ready to raise a glass and join […]

    $60 – $70
  • Adirondack Art Festival

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

    Join us for the Adirondack Art Festival, a beloved annual craft fair featuring local artists at ADKX. Spend the day browsing original work and shopping handmade goods inspired by the region. Admission includes access to the Festival, the Museum’s exhibits, and scenic grounds. This special event is dedicated to celebrating regional art and craft work.

    Included with Admission