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 13-15.
The winning business will receive a trophy (and bragging rights!)
Pull out your best Christmas attire and show it off while strolling through town. Take a photo in front of your favorite Lake Placid shop or restaurant and post it to Instagram. For your chance to win a prize, make sure to follow and tag @lpholidayvillagestroll! We’re looking for more than an ugly sweater and please, no Santa costumes!
We want to see your festive furry friends! Take a photo of your pet dressed in their best holiday gear as they’re out enjoying Stroll Weekend and post it to Instagram. For your chance to win a prize from Man & Beast, make sure to follow and tag @lpholidayvillagestroll!
3PM – 6PM | Terry Robards Wines & Spirits
Head over to Terry Robards to sample some of your favorite wines and spirits, or try something new!
4:30PM – 7PM | Olympic Museum (Empire Room)
Head over to the Olympic Center before or after the skating party to make a craft! All craft supplies will be provided.
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 | Generations
Live music from Andy Walkow.
6PM – 9PM | The Cottage
Grab your ugliest sweater and head over to The Cottage for a chance to win a prize!
6PM | The Bluebird Hotel
Warm up in The Lounge, at The Bluebird Hotel for cocktails and holiday mingling before and after the Jim Breuer Comedy Show. Festivities begin at 6pm and continue after the show.
8PM | Conference Center
Miracle Entertainment at the Olympic Center is proud to present JIM BREUER as he brings his SURVIVAL WITH LAUGHTER TOUR to the Conference Center in Lake Placid.
This is an event put on by the Olympic Center. You can fin more information and purchase tickets on their website.
8:30AM | Mirror Lake Beach House
Help support the Fit for Life Scholarship Program! Join the festive, colorful, holiday spirit-filled 2.5 mile run/walk around Mirror Lake. Don’t forget to wear your best holiday costume for a chance to win a prize!
Registration link – the first 100 people to register get Holiday Stroll swag!
Please also consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for the Essex County WIC families!
10AM-3PM | Lake Placid Library
Stop by the Lake Placid Public Library to make holiday cards!
10AM-6PM | Just Bead It
Stop by to make a free beaded snowflake ornament! Sign-up is required and limited to 3 slots per hour.
11AM | 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.
11AM – 4PM | Little Blue House
Stop in to meet OLAF, plus get a FREE ornament and complimentary chocolate chip cookies!
12PM | 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.
12PM – 1:30PM | 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.
2PM – 5PM | The Boat Tasting Room
5PM | Mid’s Park
Join us at Mid’s Park as we light the tree and sing carols!
5PM – 8PM | The 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-5PM | Just Bead It
Stop by to make a free beaded snowflake ornament! Sign-up is required and limited to 3 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!
3PM | 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!
Joining the fun for 2024:
Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department
Lake Placid Police Department
Casella
USA Luge
Lake Placid Highway Department