Calendar of Events

Green Goat Maps

This is a virtual program.  Discover how Green Goat's high-quality cartography products support invasive species research, and enhance outdoor recreation and education. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the intersection of mapping, nature, and community. Ezra is excited to share how Green Goat Maps came to be what it is today. He'll cover how […]

Free

Taps & Trivia at Ray Brook Brewhouse

Ray Brook Brewhouse 1153 NY-86, Ray Brook, United States

Get ready for a lively night of Adirondack-themed trivia at Ray Brook Brewhouse in Ray Brook, brought to you by the ADKX and The Lake Placid Olympic Museum! Gather your friends for an evening of delicious drinks, friendly competition, and tons of fun as you test your knowledge on Adirondack history, sport, and culture. Whether […]

FREE

History and Legends of the Northern Adirondacks. Volume 1.

This is a virtual program.  Ever since he began hiking the mountains of the Adirondacks, John Sasso has been intrigued with the artifacts he would stumble upon, such as iron bolts from old land surveys, remnants of long-gone logging camps, mysterious woods roads, and stone foundations. The questions those finds provoked: 'What was here?' 'What […]

Free

Episode 3: As Told by the Criminals Themselves

This is a virtual program.  Albany Public Library and The Adirondack Experience welcome a Gem Radio Theatre production of true crime stories as told by the criminals themselves. Barbara Westbrook will share the story of Mildred Harris, a visitor to Saranac Lake with nefarious intent. Glen Repko will portray Monty Montague, a criminal who once […]

Free

Taps & Trivia at Axes & Irons

Axes & Irons 6275 NY-30, Indian Lake, NY, United States

Get ready for a lively night of Adirondack-themed trivia at Axes & Irons in Indian Lake, brought to you by the ADKX and the Indian Lake Theater! Gather your friends for an evening of delicious drinks, friendly competition, and tons of fun as you test your knowledge on Adirondack history and culture. Whether you are […]

FREE

Episode 4: Remembering Grace Brown

This is a virtual program.  Albany Public Library and the Adirondack Experience welcome New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Donnelly whose novel A Northern Light retells the true story of the 1906 murder of Grace Brown. Jennifer will talk about the inspiration and research behind her award-winning novel, and the challenges of combining fact and fiction. Donnelly’s story is drawn […]

Free

Fathom, by Sophie Morelli

This is a virtual program.  This collection of poems is based on Lake Placid, New York’s most well-known ghost story. In 1933, the Lady in the Lake, whose real name was Mabel Smith Douglass, took a row boat across Lake Placid and never returned. Thirty years later, almost to the day, local divers discovered her […]

Free

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 […]

Flies & Ties

Hook the perfect Father’s Day adventure with our Flies & Ties Workshop! Kick off the day by crafting your own custom fly-fishing tie with expert instruction from Doug Moody of Bark Eater Bamboo, then put your skills to the test in a hands-on casting clinic. Participants are welcome to bring their own fly rods, or use one […]

$85 – $95

Adirondack Essentials: Crafting Natural Bug Repellents

Join ADK Fragrance Farm for a hands-on workshop that bites back at black flies (and whatever else is buzzing around)! Learn how to craft your own all-natural bug repellent and bug bite soother using essential oils, perfect for keeping pests at bay and soothing itchy bites during Adirondack summers. Each participant will leave with their […]

$25 – $30

MEMBER EVENT: Lake George Boat Tour and Lunch

Join us for an exclusive adventure on the Lake George Association's Floating Classroom. For the first half, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the remarkable ecology and health of Lake George — and how to protect it — through hands-on activities and experiments. For the second half of the voyage, Captain Todd Earl, […]

$45

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
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