Skating Party. Tree Lighting. Scavenger Hunt.
The weekend is full of fun events for the whole family!
Check back often as we will continue to add events as we get more details!
Events are subject to change without notice, but we will do our best to update as much as possible.
While you’re strolling down Main Street, take the time to hunt for the hidden holiday symbols in select businesses’ windows. For a chance to win a prize, fill out and submit a form online, or pick one up from the Visitor’s Bureau and drop the completed form in Santa’s mailbox at Mid’s Park.
We’re inviting all Lake Placid businesses to join us in celebrating the holiday spirit during Holiday Village Stroll.
As you stroll around town, look for the biggest and brightest decorations and vote for your favorite storefronts from December 12-14. You can vote online or on the paper scavenger hunt form.
The winning business will receive a trophy (and bragging rights!)
The 2025 Holiday Stroll Coloring Sheet. Stop by the Visitor’s Bureau or print one out online.
2PM | USA Luge
This is a fun family-friendly activity in Lake Placid! This is your chance to get an exclusive tour of the USA Luge Indoor Start Training Facility. Tours include a ride down the ramp.
$20 per adult(kids over 11 years old)
$10 per kid (6 to 10 years old)
Free 5 years old and younger (the tour part lasts around 35–40 minutes so young kids might get restless)
Each tour ticket also serves as an entry into a giveaway for USA Luge merchandise.
About the space: In 2016, USA Luge received a commitment from New York State to significantly upgrade their indoor start training facility at a cost of $5 million. The original start ramps were completed in 1991 and featured three different ramp angles which merged into one uphill area to scrub off speed. The old building served its purpose for many years, but the athletes needed longer ramps to get into racing (laying down) position. The other sorely needed improvement was more workspace.
After nine months of construction, the building was completed in early 2020. The new building features two parallel ramps at four different angles, designed to simulate any start angle the team will encounter in World Cup, World Championship and Olympic competition. The team has four work areas to build sleds.
USA Luge is located at 57 Church St, Lake Placid, NY 12946
3PM – 6PM | Terry Robards Wines & Spirits
Head over to Terry Robards to sample some of your favorite wines and spirits, or try something new!
3PM – 6PM | High Peaks Resort
Come hang out with Pipsqueak the Clown!
4PM – 7PM | Olympic Museum Learning Center
Head over before or after the skating party to make a craft! All craft supplies will be provided.
The Learning Center is located in front of the Olympic Center (old There and Back) 2460 Main Street
5PM – 6:30PM | 1932 Rink
Join us at the Olympic Center 1932 Rink for a family skating party! There will be free skate rentals available onsite. Some little elves also told us that Santa might make an appearance!
6PM – 9PM | The Cottage
Grab your ugliest sweater and head over to The Cottage for a chance to win a prize!
8:30AM | Public Beach
This cheerful 2.5-mile course around beautiful Mirror Lake is flat, family-friendly, and full of festive fun.
Event Details:
Start/Finish: Lake Placid Public Beach
Registration: 7:00–8:00 a.m. inside the beach house
Race Start: 8:30 a.m. sharp
Entry Fees:
$20 if you register online by December 12
$25 day-of registration (7:00–8:00 a.m.)
Kids 12 & under: FREE all participants MUST register regardless of age
First 100 Participants will receive a FREE Holiday Village Stroll Hat
Spread the Joy!
Bring a new, unwrapped toy on race day to benefit Essex County WIC families—and help make the holidays brighter for local children.
Sorry—no four-legged friends this time.
Be Festive!
Wear your most creative holiday hats, jingle bells, or full-on costumes and join our Holiday Costume Contest for a chance to win a $100 cash prize! Judging begins at 8:00 a.m.
So lace up your sneakers, grab your friends and family, and get ready to run, walk, and jingle all the way around Mirror Lake for a great cause!
10AM | St. Eustace Church
Join us for singing and storytime! The one and only Julie Jingles will get the party started by singing some Christmas favorites. The reading of The Grinch will follow.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS AN HOUR EARLIER THAN YEARS PAST
10AM-4PM | Just Bead It
Stop by to make a free Christmas craft! Sign-up is required and limited to 4 slots per hour.
10AM-3PM | Adirondack Community Church
Stop in to Erdman Hall for a variety of local crafts, photographs, and children’s items.
11AM | Mid’s Park
Get ready to welcome the big guy himself! Santa and his elves will arrive by firetruck to Mid’s Park where they stop and take photos.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS AN HOUR EARLIER THAN YEARS PAST
11AM – 12:30PM | Mid’s Park
Stop by, say hi to Santa, and get your photo taken*! Don’t forget to bring your letters to Santa!
*Bring your phone or camera – there is no photographer.
There will also be free hot chocolate + ornaments and hats for sale.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS AN HOUR EARLIER THAN YEARS PAST
12:30PM-2PM
Santa told us it’s important to get your rest. Head back to your house or hotel and rest up before your afternoon and evening adventures!
Santa’s helpers, this is a great time to shop local and check off your Christmas List!
2PM-4PM | Main Street
The Candy Cane Quartet will be strolling Main Street singing all your favorite modern and classic carols!
3PM-5PM | The Bookstore Plus
Local author, Sarah van Rijsewijk, will be doing a book signing for her first book, SANTA AND THE SLED DOGS in front of the store. She will also have her dog sled decorated with Christmas lights for photo opportunities!
3:30PM | Palace Theatre
Join us for a free showing of It’s a Wonderful Life
5PM | Mid’s Park
Join us as we light the tree and sing carols!
5PM-8PM | Lake House
The tradition continues!
Let the jingle bells rock and the good times roll at the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll when Double Axel takes the stage at Lake House!
8AM – 4:30PM | Whiteface Mountain
Mark your calendars for another year of holiday spirit and fun at Whiteface Mountain! All Santa’s ski for FREE (must be in FULL Santa Suit to receive discount.) You may pick up your lift ticket at the Whiteface Ticket window and be sure to meet at the top of the Cloudsplitter Gondola at 10AM for this year’s group photo!
10AM-4PM | Just Bead It
Stop by to make a free Christmas craft! Sign-up is required and limited to 4 slots per hour.
11AM | Palace Theatre
The annual matinee of The Polar Express is back! Put on your comfy holiday pajamas and head down to the Palace Theatre. The first 100 children (under the age of 12) will receive a special gift!
11:30AM – 1:30PM | Mirror Lake Inn
Stop in to Mirror Lake Inn to enjoy cookies and cocoa with Santa!
1:30PM-3PM | Olympic Speed Skating Oval
Celebrate World Ice Skating Day with a free session on the oval! Bonus points if you come in costume. Skate rentals will be available for $10.
2PM | Adirondack Community Church
Ring in the Holidays with the High Peaks Ringers!
4PM | Around Town
Santa will again join the Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department as they make their way through town!