The Wild Center presents

Winter Week

Friday, February 13 – Sunday, February 22, 10 – 5

The Wild Center will be open every day from February 13 to February 22 for Winter Week. Come enjoy our trails with free snowshoe or kicksled rentals, or drop by and try your hand at ice fishing (weather and ice dependent), 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.

Admission tickets HERE.

The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake

Lake Placid – North Elba Historical Society Presents

Cambria Hotel Lake Placid, 2127 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid

The Widlund Gallery at Tannery Pond Center presents

Water, Mystery, Memory by Susan Bouton

Tuesday, February 17 – Saturday, March 28
Reception Friday, February 27, 5 – 7 pm

There is a rhythm in Nature, a vibration which, despite the noise and disruption of our daily lives, continues to pulsate with a quiet beat in our story. When we disconnect from this rhythm, the loss of its energy depletes the deepest part of us. But then, if we quiet, we can sense it in our longing for something we can’t quite identify. We feel its presence in the passing of a storm, the roar of a spring stream, the call of a loon, the view from the top of a mountain. And, if we listen carefully for her poetry and her song, perhaps we can remember Nature’s heartbeat and hear her message. We depict her in art in order to remember.—

The images presented at Tannery Pond were all captured in the Adirondacks and focus on winter, spring, and the transition between the two when Earth, after a season of hibernation, comes alive again.

More information is HERE.

Tannery Pond Center, 228 Main Street, North Creek

The Chapman Museum presents

Candle Making Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6 – 7 pm or 7 – 8 pm

Join us for a hands-on candle-making workshop where you’ll create a truly one-of-a-kind piece of art. Select your shape, scent, and colors to design a candle that’s all your own. While your candle sets, enjoy a self-guided tour of the Museum.

This workshop is open to all ages and abilities, with expert guidance every step of the way from the talented team at Wax ‘n’ Wix Candle Making Studio.

Two candle-making sessions are available: 6 – 7 pm.or 7 –8  pm. Participants only need to sign up for one session. Each session is limited to 15 people.

The cost is $20 per participant or $15 for Chapman Members. Payment is required at the time of registration. All materials will be provided.

To register, please call (518)793-2826.

Chapman Museum, 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls

The View Arts Center presents

6 Week Pottery Hand Building Class

Wednesday, February 18 – Wednesday, March 25, 2026

This 6 week hand building class is perfect for students with little to no pottery experience as well as those looking to challenge themselves with new and more difficult projects. 

Each week instructor, Danielle Powers, will cover a different hand building technique along with texturing and decorating options. Take the full 6 week class or just the techniques you are interested in. Class will run from 5pm-8pm every Wednesday from February 18 through March 25. 2 hours of open studio time is available from 3 – 5 pm on Wednesdays, before class, to practice the techniques learned or finish up any projects from the week before.

Full details and register HERE.

View Arts Center, 3273 NY-28, Old Forge

Raquette Lake Winter Carnival

Saturday – Sunday, February 14 – 15, 2026

Raquette Lake is the place to be on Presidents Day weekend with a weekend of winter events. Youth activities start at 10:30am include plenty of fun games. Ladies Frying Pan Toss at Noon and Ice Golf at 2pm and bonfire all day. 2 p.m. Fireworks on Saturday night at dusk! On Sunday at noon, it’s the Timed Cross-cut and chainsaw competition. Competitors welcome! For more information call 518-624-3077.

Find out more at HERE.