Events in Old Forge, New York

Events

September 2026

Sun Sept 6 CAP-PY Duck Derby - Watch as 3,000 rubber ducks sail down the Moose River. Many great prizes from local sponsors. Sponsored by LivingADK. Please call 315-369-3353 for additional information.

Sun Sept 6 Labor Day Celebration - Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with food, live entertainment, family fun, and a festive atmosphere capped with a spectacular fireworks display over Old Forge to light up the night sky. For more information, please call 315-369-6983 or visit VisitMyAdirondacks.com.

Thurs - Sun Sept 10 - 13 Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Choose from the full or half marathon, 10K, 5K, or push yourself with the ADKrazy and Loon Challenge. Want to switch it up? Grab your paddle & bike for the Ki-Tri or just your bike for the Gravel Grinder! Visit www.trisignup.com/Race/NY/OldForge/OldForgeHalfMarathon5K for additional information.

Fri - Sun Sept 11 - 13 Adirondack Canoe Classic: 90 Miler - An Adirondack tradition dating back over four decades. Hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, this annual event takes paddlers from Old Forge to Saranac Lake, the first 90 miles of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Registration for the 2026 90-Miler opens on July 1.

Fri Sept 11 & Sat Sept 12 Goodsell Museum Garage Sale - Shop the Goodsell Museum annual garage sale from 9 am - 4 pm. For additional information call 315.369.3838

Sat Sept 12 Paddle for the Cure - Enjoy a scenic 2-mile paddle at Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company. Bring your kayak or canoe, or rent from Mountainman (rental fees not included). Registration includes a t-shirt, and upon return enjoy lunch, beverages, and music! Pre-registration: $30, Day of: $35, Passenger: $10. Registration begins at 10:00am, paddles up at 10:45am. For additional information, visit www.thebaldwinfund.org/events

Tues Sept 15 National Voter Registration Day & Candidate Dinner - Join the Old Forge Library at 5 pm. For more information, please call the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008.

Tues Sept 15 Calypso's Cove Charity Go-Kart Race - Gates open 5pm. Race begins 5:30pm. Spectrators $15. Under 12 $5. $300 per team of 5 racers. Benefitting the Old Forge Volunteer Ambulance Corp & Kinderwood

Fri Sept 18 Fire Truck Muster - Enjoy the Fire Truck Muster from 9 am - 3 pm. For additional information call 315.369.3838

Fri Sept 18 Paintings by Sally Nostrant Opening Reception - Meet the artist during the opening reception from 4–6 pm. For more information, please call the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008.

Fri - Sun Sept 18 - 20 Fire School Weekend - Check back for more info.

Tues Sept 22 Autumnal Equinox Celebration - Celebrate the beginning of fall at the Old Forge Library at 4 pm. For more information, please call the Old Forge Library at 315-369-6008.

Fri & Sat Sept 25 & 26 Adirondack Mountain Bike Festival - It’s an opportunity for experienced riders, novices, and those curious about the sport to meet and test out the area’s new and improved trails, chat with vendors and exhibitors on hand, demo a few new bikes, ride along on a guided trail tour, and enjoy a couple of days of fun, food, and music immersed in nature and surrounded by the great outdoors. Come ride some of our newest flow trails. The parking lot at the base of McCauley Mountain Ski Area will serve as the main staging area for all events and activities, as well as the trailhead for exploring the vast network of singletrack, double track and flow trails that extend to Maple Ridge above and Old Forge below. Registration is Free. We ask if you enjoy yourself and want to support further growth to donate and/or become a member of AFTA (Adirondack Foothills Trails Alliance) our volunteer-supported, non-profit trail builders.

Sat Sept 26 Community Adult Pickleball Tournament - Get your paddles ready and join us for a fun round-robin style tournament! Click here for more information.

October 2026

Sat Oct 24 Hallowed Forge – Get in the spooky spirit with family-friendly Halloween activities, scarecrow decorating contests, creative displays, seasonal treats, and quirky community fun throughout Old Forge. For more information, please call 315-369-6983 or visit VisitMyAdirondacks.com.

November 2026

Sun Nov 15 Snowmobile Permit Presale Ends - Last day to purchase your permits at the discounted price of $80.

Fri - Sun Nov 27 - 29 ADK Christmas on Main Street – Kick off the holiday season with a festive celebration featuring visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, light parades, horse-drawn wagon rides, candy cane hunts, movie matinees, reindeer runs, and dazzling fire and smoke performances. For more information, please call 315-369-6983 or visit VisitMyAdirondacks.com.

December 2026

Mon Dec 7 Snowmobile Trails Open for the Season- Weather and conditions permitting.

Fri & Sat Dec 11 & 12 Snodeo - Ring in the snowmobiling season in style with Snodeo — a winter motorsports event featuring the newest sleds and gear, demos, vendor exhibits, raffles, food, and entertainment to celebrate the kickoff of snowmobiling season in Old Forge. For more information, please call 315-369-6983 or visit VisitMyAdirondacks.com.

Sat Dec 12 Youth Snowmobile Safety Course - Inlet NY. New York State is a leader in snowmobile education and offers operator training courses for snowmobilers of all ages beginning at age 10. This course provides fundamental information which all snowmobilers should possess in order to ensure the safety of riders and other trail users. Successful completion of this course results in the award of a NYS Snowmobile Safety Certificate. Click here to register

January 2027

Sat Jan 16 Youth Snowmobile Safety Course - Inlet NY. New York State is a leader in snowmobile education and offers operator training courses for snowmobilers of all ages beginning at age 10. This course provides fundamental information which all snowmobilers should possess in order to ensure the safety of riders and other trail users. Successful completion of this course results in the award of a NYS Snowmobile Safety Certificate. Click here to register

February 2027

Fri & Sat Feb 19 & 20 New York Snow Run - The Pink Ribbon Riders host this annual charity event at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center, raising funds for breast cancer patients in need. Click here for more information

Sat & Sun Feb 20 & 21 Adirondack Ice Bowl - Tucked in between the hills and evergreens of upstate New York, the Adirondack Ice Bowl provides hockey enthusiasts a rare opportunity to play the game on a natural surface in the heart of the Adirondack Park. The official pond hockey boards allow for a competitive pace of play, and ensure the puck spends more time on the playing surface than the surrounding snowbanks. 4 Divisions – Masters, A, B, and Womens 21+ to register. Hosted at the beautiful Eagle Bay Village in Eagle Bay. Click here for more information

March 2027

Fri & Sat March 5 & 6 Snofest - Close out the season with previews of new snowmobile models, vendors, and exciting freestyle shows by the RaveX snowmobile jumpers.

Fri March 12 St Patrick's Day Parade - Get ready to paint the town green at the Old Forge St. Patrick’s Day Parade! This lively celebration brings Irish spirit to the Adirondacks with festive floats, spirited performances, and plenty of shamrock-filled fun. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines, showing off your best Irish attire, or enjoying the warm hospitality of local businesses, this parade is a must-attend tradition. With music, laughter, and a touch of Adirondack charm, Old Forge is the perfect place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. So grab your green and join the fun—Sláinte!