Calendar of Events

Adirondack Avian Walk

Calling all wildlife photographers, professional and amateur! Join NYS Guide and President of Adirondack Avian Expeditions Joan Collins and wildlife photographer Brisbane Young on a half-day excursion around the central Adirondacks. Participants will meet at the Long Lake Beach and spend their morning at various hot spots, spotting, listening to, and capturing images of the […]

$50.00 – $75.00

Taps & Trivia at Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner

Test your knowledge while tasting some local flavor! ADKX’s popular wintertime program Taps & Trivia is back for another season! Join us at Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner in Blue Mountain Lake for an Adirondack-themed trivia night. Great prizes to be won!

Taps & Trivia at P-2's Irish Pub

Test your knowledge while tasting some local flavor! ADKX’s popular wintertime program Taps & Trivia is back for another season! Join us at P-2’s Irish Pub in Tupper Lake, NY for an Adirondack-themed trivia night. Great prizes to be won!

NCPR Beat Authority Live from the ADKX

Kick off the weekend and the season with the North Country Public Radio Beat Authority live at the ADKX! Join us on Friday, May 31st, from 3-5pm for a live broadcast of the North Country Public Radio Beat Authority from the ADKX campus! 🎶 Hosted by David Sommerstein, get ready for a fresh mix of […]

Behind-the-Scenes Collections Tour

Join ADKX’s curatorial staff for a special tour of our Collection Storage & Study Center (CSSC). Here, the museum maintains its vast boat collection, domestic objects, rustic furniture, and so much more! Tour will meet at the CSSC building, about two miles from the museum campus. It will start promptly at 2:00; no late arrivals. […]

included with admission

Celebrate Akwesasne Artists

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

Meet a variety of Akwesasne Mohawk artists and artisans—from painters to storytellers, basketmakers to beadworkers—and learn more about creative expression and cultural traditions. Performances & Presentations Akwesasne Women’s Singers musical performances 11:00am, 1:00pm Ethan Tyo 3 Sisters Garden talks in the garden 10:30am, 2:00pm, 3:30pm Demonstrations & Displays Carrie Hill Black Ash & Sweetgrass Fancy […]

Included with Admission

Staff Favorites Day

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

With over 30,000 objects in ADKX’s collection, it can be challenging to choose a favorite—but someone has to do it! Join ADKX staff for a series of 10-minute presentations about which objects from our vast collection strike their fancy. Presentations will feature both objects on display, and objects brought out of storage for one day […]

Included with Admission

Five Course Mushroom Dinner

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

** Registration closes Monday August 19 at 3pm ** Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey celebrating the diverse and delightful world of mushrooms. Join us in the Lake View Café for a feast crafted to showcase the exquisite flavors, textures, and versatility of these earthly delicacies. Chef David Stein will skillfully craft noble fungi from […]

$140.00 – $160.00

Homeschool Day

Join us for a day filled with indoor and outdoor learning at this year's Homeschool Day on Wednesday September 25 from 10:00am-4:30pm, featuring special guest Gretchen Koehler. Guests can participate in programming, check out the exhibits, play lawn games, and more! All homeschooling families/homeschool groups with at least one school aged (5-17) child present are […]

FREE - NO TICKET NECESSARY!

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. Schedule of Events: 10:30 AM: March In & Flag-Raising, Tupper Lake Honor Guard […]

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
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