Calendar of Events

  • 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
  • Third Annual Mushroom Dinner

    Indulge in a culinary journey celebrating the diverse and delightful world of mushrooms. Join us in the Lake View Café for a meticulously prepared feast showcasing the rich flavors, textures, […]

    $125 à $175
  • The Rustic Fair

    Recurring

    This is a two day event - Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, 2026 10am - 5pm  | Included with admission The Rustic Fair showcases interpretations of classic and contemporary rustic […]

    Included with Admission
  • The Rustic Fair

    Recurring

    This is a two day event - Saturday and Sunday, September 12-13, 2026 10am - 5pm  | Included with admission The Rustic Fair showcases interpretations of classic and contemporary rustic art crafted by makers from across the Adirondack region and beyond. Explore handcrafted furniture, furnishings, and Adirondack paintings. You may also be interested in ALL […]

    Included with Admission