The Wild Center presents

Holiday Week

Friday – Wednesday, December 26 – 31, 10 am to 5 pm

Wild Lights, 5 – 8 pm 

The Wild Center will open its doors every day from December 26 to December 31. Come enjoy our trails with free snowshoe or kicksled rentals, or stop inside and experience the feeling of flight on Birdly and say hello to the otters. 

Animal programs will be happening all day, including otter talks and creature features. 

Wild Lights, presented by J. Salamy Carpentry happens every night from December 26 to December 31.  Please note tickets for Wild Lights is not included in regular day admission.  

Find out more and get tickets HERE.

The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake

The Town of Long Lake hosts

Souper Saturday

Saturday, December 27 

Warm up in Long Lake on December 27 with Souper Saturday, a delicious winter tradition featuring creative soups from local eateries. 

For just three dollars, enjoy four-ounce servings of flavorful soups, stews, and chilis at participating restaurants throughout town. It’s the perfect way to explore Long Lake’s dining scene between holiday activities or before watching the Polar Plunge. Taste, compare, and enjoy a cozy culinary adventure that highlights the talent and heart of our local chefs.

Stops include the ADK Trading Post, Adirondack Hotel, Brookside Hops & Hoagies, Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub, Long View Lodge, Waypoint Café, and Stewart’s Shops.

Additional info HERE.

And while you’re in Long Lake on the 27th, check out …

The Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department, the Long Lake Fire Department and the Long Lake Rescue Squad, present

The Feeling Long Lakey Polar Bear Plunge

Saturday, December 27, 2025, noon

A benefit for benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Plungers will be eligible for prizes including Best Costume, Most Money Raised by an Individual, Most Money Raised by a Team, and Best Plunge Technique.

Participants should bring towels, robes, warm clothing, a plastic bag for wet stuff and must wear shoes. A heated public restroom will be open at the beach, and participants will have access to a warm indoor space for changing before and after the plunge.

Pre-registration materials and Wounded Warrior Pledge Sheets are available online HERE and at the Long Lake Town Office Building, 1130 Deerland Road, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4pm. Call 518-624-3077 for more information.

Long Lake Town Beach, 1258 Main Street, Long Lake

Tannery Pond Center presents

North Country Jazz Project

Saturday, December 27, 7:30 pm

The North Country Jazz Project is an eighteen piece big band directed by David Hosley. The group includes saxes, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section.

The North Country Jazz Project performs big band music from the libraries of Buddy Rich, Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman as well as more recent jazz orchestra composers such as Alan Baylock, Chuck Mangione, and Sammy Nestico.

Watch a video clip HERE.

Find out more and get tickets HERE.

Tannery Pond Community Center228 Main Street, North Creek

The Ausable Theater presents

The Fourth Annual The Drag Christmas Special

Sunday, December 28, 7 pm

Come celebrate the most fabulous time of the year with  a night filled with glitter, glamour, and holiday cheer! 

This year’s event is a fundraiser to support the ongoing renovations of The Ausable Theater and repairs at our beloved Amos & Julia Ward Theater. The fabulous Tippy Gourley returns as your hostess along with the ever stylish and studly Josh Krester. 

This year’s talented line up includes Mhisty Knights, Ali Cadabra, Tommy D (Casey Galligan), Omnipotits (Vicki Kirchner) Hudson Ryver (Hudson Mckinley-Uss) and Eloda Sarcasm (Heidi Davis). And let’s not forget our cast of sexy elves! Sound and projects by Echo Only.

Last year’s show was sold out—don’t miss out! Purchase your tickets HERE.

Jay Community Center, 11 School Lane, Au Sable Forks