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Endless possibilites

Plan your perfect Lake Placid getaway

You've chosen your vacation dates, your room is booked, and now it's down to the fun part—deciding what to do. How about we help you (and your budget) out? Lake Placid and the surrounding villages offer a host of free events throughout the season. As a matter of fact, it's hard to pinpoint a single day when there isn't at least two or more possibilities for you to choose from. The hardest part about vacationing in the Adirondacks is juggling your schedule—concerts, dance, art shows, theater performances, nature walks, museum tours, film screenings, farmers markets, and kids programs—the list goes on and on.

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A family posing for a selfie at Mt Van Hoevenberg.
Fun for the whole family

Are the kids in tow? 

Family fun doesn’t stop in Lake Placid! Start with a kid-friendly Free Story Hour at the Bookstore Plus, followed by an afternoon adventure hiking up a small mountain or strolling through Henry's Woods, where several easy trails, ranging from one to two hours, start right in the village. Not into hiking? Pack a picnic and head to the town beach, enjoy a free Songs at Mirror Lake concert, or explore the local farmers' markets for a true taste of the Adirondacks. No matter the season, there’s always something fun for kids and families!

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Wilmington Town Beach during the summer with kids swimming the water.
A Lake Placid farmers market in the fall.
Tune in to Lake Placid

An evening with a view!

The Lake Placid Sinfonietta holds a free concert in Mid's Park every Wednesday evening in July and early August. It's the perfect place to settle down and watch the sunset after a romantic stroll around Mirror Lake. For a change of pace, head to Wilmington town beach on Thursday evenings for their popular concert series. With a different artist each week, you're guaranteed a fun and lively experience. Bring a picnic or barbecue on-site, then relax by the river as the music fills the air.

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A group of paddlers on Mirror Lake for Lake Placid's summer concert series.
A band performing at Mid's Park in Lake Placid.
Explore the best of Lake Placid

Discover more free events

Take a few minutes to scroll through the list of great events below. These fun, informative, and festive programs are sure to leave you with fond memories of your visit.

What, oh what, will you choose?