NorthWind Fine Arts presents

Wintry Mix, group show

Exhibition open month of December

Opening reception Friday, December 5, 5 – 7 pm

In a nod to the settling in of snow and ice, each of our member artists are contributing work that celebrate the nuances of this long Adirondack season, noticing the beauty within the shortening days, colder temperatures, and long, dark nights.

Join us and share in an evening of community and good cheer display our various interpretations of winter.

NorthWind Fine Arts, 85 Main Street, Saranac Lake

Maribyrd Live at the Cafe

Thursday, December 4, 6 – 8:30 pm

Come join us for  live music at the Cafe at the Whiteface Club & Resort. 

Call to reserve your table: 518-523-2551.

Whiteface Club & Resort, 373 Whiteface Inn Ln, Lake Placid

Fort Ticonderoga presents

Ticonderoga’s Treasures: Knox Edition

Friday, December 5, 2 – 3:30 pm, virtual and in-person 

Featuring archival texts, rare Revolutionary-era books, prints and actual artifacts only found at Fort Ticonderoga, dating back to the 1775 journey that changed the course of colonial history and laid the path to American independence.

Fort Ticonderoga has made more than 400 virtual seats available for the event, offering an affordable opportunity to experience history at home. Virtual attendees will have a front-row seat to the presentation and examination of rare artifacts and texts, and will be able to contribute questions to the discussion surrounding Henry Knox and the “noble train of artillery.” Virtual seats are available HERE for $35 per screen; a very limited number of in-person tickets remain HERE for $50 per person.

And,

Noble Train Begins, REAL TIME REVOLUTION® Signature Event

Saturday, December 6, 10 am – 4 pm

Sunday, December 7, 11 am

Exactly 250 years later, watch Henry Knox at Fort Ticonderoga surveying the captured guns of Ticonderoga, Crown Point, St. Jean, and Chambly.

Experience the science of artillery as soldiers inspect these big guns before scaling them, dramatically cleaning them with the explosive force of gunpowder. Follow the re-creation of the first leg of the Noble Train of Artillery as Fort Ticonderoga assembles the largest number of oxen- and horse-driven period vehicles since 1775.

Full details and purchase tickets HERE.

The Education of Henry Knox

Henry Knox was famously a bookseller before the Revolution, and well read on military topics. But this knowledge did not come from the books he carried in his store. This short film explores Knox’s wide ranging military education, which reveals a keen mind and a passion for military subjects that rocketed him to the highest levels of power in the young United States.

Watch the video “The Education of Henry Knox – REAL TIME REVOLUTION®” HERE.

Fort Tionderoga, 102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga

Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll

Friday – Sunday, December 5 – 7, see full schedule for event times

Get ready for a fun-filled holiday experience in Tupper Lake! Join us for the Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll and explore the town as local businesses and restaurants shine with twinkling lights. Enjoy numerous opportunities to see Santa and exciting holiday activities and events for the entire family.

It truly is a magical kickoff to winter and the holiday season! 

All the details and schedules are HERE.

Adirondack Holiday Festival

Friday – Sunday, December 5 – 7, see full schedule for event times

Bring the whole family to this spectacular winter extravaganza on the streets of downtown Glens Falls! 

Enjoy the parade, magical lighting of the community tree, and encourage children to bring their letters to Santa, whose mailbox will be in the bandstand Friday through Sunday, then moved to the front steps of Glens Falls City Hall. 

The full schedule of events is HERE.

Christmas in Warrensburgh

Saturday and Sunday, December 6 – 7

Experience the magic of the 37th annual Christmas in Warrensburgh, featuring this year’s theme, “Holly Jolly Christmas.” Enjoy the Festival of Lights throughout town, limited edition ornaments, pet photos, and Toyland carnival with Santa, a petting zoo, and pony rides, as well as meals with Santa and other Christmas characters. Stroll through the Indoor Holiday Market & Artisan Fair, take a wagon ride, listen to holiday music, take in the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and much more!

The full schedule is HERE.

North Country Singers present

A Holiday Celebration 

Saturday, December 6, 7 pm
Sunday, December 7, 4 pm

The North Country Singers under the direction of Denise Conti present their annual Holiday Celebration!  Special guests will include the JCS Stage Band under the direction of Max Garrett (Sat) and The Schroon Lake Community Band (Sun).  A reception will follow each performance. Donations to help cover the concert costs are appreciated. 

Full details HERE.

And also at Tannery Pond Center

Holiday Kids’ Art

Saturday, December 6, 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Join us for a fun few hours of making Holiday themed Kids’ art projects at Tannery Pond Center. Open to kids of all ages. For more information, call: 518-251-2505

Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

John Brown Farm State Historic Site presents

Holiday Crafts for All Ages

Saturday, December 6, noon – 3:30pm

All are invited to come make holiday cards by ink-stamping, or cut paper snowflakes. You may make a few cards and snowflakes to take with you, and donate a snowflake for our tree in the Historic House; you can add it to the tree as you leave. The house will be open all afternoon. 

This free event will take place at the visitor center in the barn. Holiday and nature-themed stamps are available. All materials provided, as well as hot chocolate, cider, and cookies. This event is sponsored by the Office of NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

John Brown Farm State Historic Site, 115 John Brown Road, Lake Placid

The Stand Center for the Arts presents

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Tomorrow We Die Tour

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7 pm

DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band – a time machine to a funky tea party in the 90’s, a boisterous era of tape trading, sing-alongs, and exploration into a new sonic landscape spearheaded by complex guitar riffs, soaring violin melodies, smooth sax lines, and explorative-explosive drumming.

Find out more and get tickets HERE.

Strand Center for the Arts, 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh