Long Lake

Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby
2026-02-14 06:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Long Lake Diner
Bundle up and head out onto the ice for a classic Adirondack winter tradition with the Long Lake & Lake Eaton Fishing Tournament. This family-friendly fishing tournament welcomes anglers of all ages and experience levels for a fun, full-day event spread across Long Lake and Lake Eaton.
Kids and adults alike are encouraged to take part, whether it’s landing a prize-worthy catch, learning the ropes from friends and neighbors, or simply enjoying a winter day outdoors. Registration begins early in the morning, with ongoing weigh-ins available throughout the day, keeping the event relaxed and accessible for participants who want to fish at their own pace.
The tournament wraps up with a final weigh-in mid-afternoon, followed by awards at the Long Lake Diner—where stories are swapped, smiles are shared, and winners are celebrated. With kids under 16 fishing free, this event is a great way for families to make memories, introduce young anglers to the sport, and enjoy the strong sense of community that makes winter in Long Lake special.
Everyone is welcome—whether you’re fishing, cheering someone on, or just soaking up the atmosphere on the ice.

Winter Birding Weekend
2026-02-14 08:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 | Adirondack Hotel, 1245 Main Street, Long Lake, 12847, United States
Winter Birding Weekend in the Adirondacks!
Saturday & Sunday, February 14 and 15th, 2026 – NEW DATE!
Enjoy a weekend of birding trips in the Adirondacks this winter. Participants will look for winter irruptive species such as Bohemian Waxwings, and winter finch species such as Red and White-winged Crossbills, Pine Siskins, Evening Grosbeaks, Pine Grosbeaks, and more, along with year-round boreal residents such as Ruffed Grouse, Black-backed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, and Boreal Chickadee. Food sources are good this year with abundant fruit and many conifer species have excellent cone crops. For more detailed information, see this year’s “Winter Finch Forecast” at: https://finchnetwork.org/winter-finch-forecast-2025-2026.
Field Trips: Joan Collins will lead field trips on both days. Both Saturday and Sunday morning, meet outside the Adirondack Hotel at 7 a.m. (near the bridge over Long Lake on Route 30). Participants can drive in their own vehicles, or car-pool, if they are comfortable, to reduce the number of cars in the train.
Social Dinner: On Saturday evening, we can gather in the Adirondack Hotel dining room at 6 p.m. to enjoy dinner together.
Registration is required to attend the field trips. Contact Joan Collins to register at JoanCollins@ADKAvian.com or 315-244-7127. There is a maximum of 20 participants for each field trip.
Places to Stay:
A few possible places to stay in Long Lake (central Adirondacks):

Adirondack Hotel (near the bridge over Long Lake) – hotel with a restaurant: https://adirondackhotel.com/
Long View Lodge (on the southern end of the lake) – lodge with a restaurant: https://thelongviewlodge.com/
Paddler’s Rest (on the eastern side of the lake – a motel unit and cabins on the lake): https://www.paddlersrestlonglake.com/
Motel Long Lake and Cottages (also a motel unit or cabins (all recently renovated) on the lake with a kitchen): https://www.motellonglake.com/

Breakfast/Lunch: Stewarts opens at 5 a.m. and offers quick breakfast items. Depending on the itineraries for Saturday and Sunday, lunch can be ordered (if needed) from the ADK Trading Post in Long Lake. If we go farther afield, there will be other locations to pick up lunch.
The Winter Birding Weekend is sponsored by the Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department and cosponsored by Northern New York Audubon.

Raquette Lake Winter Carnival
2026-02-14 09:30 - 2026-02-15 14:00
Tradition holds steady in Raquette Lake. The birthplace of the Great Camp. The historical vacation homeland of the Titans of Industry. Join us for a fun-filled weekend of shenanigans, antics, kids games and Fireworks. All event times subject to change without notice, but its never too early to reserve your quarters and finalize your winter gear for what is always a memorable, small town, down home Adirondack Tradition.
9:30am – Rough Raquette 5K on the lake contact Rhonda Pitoniak to register – rhonda.pitoniak@cortland.edu or 607-753-5485.
10:00am – Youth Games – obstacle course, sack races and sledding. Ladies Frying Pan Toss.
2:00pm – Chris Wheel and his Parlor Magic show at the Raquette Lake Library. Perfect for kids and families.
2:00pm – Ice Golf
7:00pm – Fireworks
Sunday, February 15th
8:00am – 11:00am Pancake Breakfast
12:00pm – Time crosscut and Chainsaw Competition – compteritors welcome.
all events are subject to channge without notice. For more information 518-624-3077

Chris Wheel Parlor Magic
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Raquette Lake Library, 1 Dillon Road, Raquette Lake, NY, 13436, United States
Chris Wheel brings his interactive Parlor Magic show to the Raquette Lake Library. Perfect for kids and families.

Pancake Breakfast
2026-02-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Raquette Lake Fire Department, 178 NYS Route 28, Raquette Lake, NY, 13436, United States
Raquette Lake Ladies Auxiliary host the Annual Pancake Breakfast the Raquette Lake Fire Department with Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit and Beverage

Acoustic Music Jam
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main Street, Long Lake, NY, 12847, United States
Come and enjoy an afternoon of music, whether you play or are just an admirer, all instrument types are welcome including guitar, dobro, fiddle, dulcimer, harp, mandolin, accordion, banjo, bass, etc. Hope to see you there!

Trivia Night at the Long View Lodge
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Long View Lodge, 681 Deerland Road, Long Lake, NY, 12847, United States
Get bundled up and ready to take on fierce competition as our 2026 Trivia Season begins. See if you have what it takes to be the smartest Laker in town as our Quiz Master does his best to leave everyone stumped!

OES Luncheon & Card Party
2026-02-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main Street, Long Lake, NY, 12847, United States
Join our local Abenaque Chapter for a luncheon and card party. Prizes, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Get some friends and have an afternoon of fun. No knowledge of cards necessary. It will be $13 to participate. RSVP by 2/10 to Stephanie How – PO Box 774, Long Lake, NY 12847 or 518-354-7034

Skate Races
2026-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Mt. Sabattis Geiger Arena, 6 Pavilion Way, Long Lake, NY, 12847, United States
Lace up those skates and see if you have what it takes to enter the Long Lake Hall of Fame! Solo, Team Relay or Backwards races, join in this fun friendly winter competition. Must be 8+ to participate! Fun for all.

Pizza Party at the Geiger Arena
2026-02-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Mt. Sabattis Geiger Arena, 6 Pavilion Way, Long Lake, NY, 12847, United States
Close out Winter Wonderland Week with a pizza party sponsored by the Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department. Enjoy free skating and sledding under the stars, with a bonfire at our custom Long Lake Fire Pit, pizza and hot cocoa to warm you up!

Community Coffeehouse
2026-03-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main Street, Long Lake, NY, 12847, United States
Community Coffee House at the Long Lake Town HallJoin us for a cozy, one-of-a-kind Long Lake pop-up event from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM at the Long Lake Town Hall. Enjoy the smell of fresh coffee as you stroll through the building, featuring a small selection of local vendors and artists in a relaxed, coffee-house atmosphere.
From 4:00–6:00 PM, settle in as The Cody Sisters take the stage. Known for their rich harmonies, thoughtful songwriting, and roots in the folk and bluegrass tradition, the trio blends banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass into a sound that’s both intimate and uplifting. Their music celebrates storytelling, connection, and the beauty in everyday moments—perfect for a winter afternoon in Long Lake.
Grab a cup, slow down, and enjoy the simple things at this laid-back community gathering. ☕🎶

Celtic Ceilidh 2026
2026-03-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Long Lake Town Hall, 1204 Main Street, Long Lake, NY, 12847, United States
On Sunday, March 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department will host a Celtic Ceilidh (prounced kay-lee) at the Long Lake Town Hall located at 1204 Main St. in Long Lake NY.
The event will kick off at 11:00 a.m. featuring a live music concert and performance from North Country Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. From 1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m. North Country Fair invites any interested musicians to join the stage for an open Celtic music jam. From 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. all are welcome to join in the fun for traditional Contra Dancing set to lively Celtic music. All ability levels welcome and instruction will be provided for first timers. Ages 12 and up. Come to dance or just listen and watch.

Contra Dancing roots comes from mixed origins including English Country and Scottish country dance. There is absolutely no experience necessary, and all dances will be taught.

Refreshments available for purchase from the Long Lake Lions Club. All proceeds go to the Long Lake Lions Club and are used to fund programs in Long Lake throughout the year.

North Country Fair is an arrangement of local musicians from Wanakena, Vermont and Tupper Lake specializing in Celtic music and instruments. Featuring Doug Riley on cittern, guitar and vocals; Rick Kovacs on fiddle and guitar; Riczi Kovacs, Rick’s son on Irish Flute, guitar, and tin whistles’; Rick’s wife, Angie on harp and vocals, and Katrina Sheats on vocals.

The original North Country Fair got their start in the late 90’s and featured Doug, Rick and Rick’s wife Angie. Since then, they’ve added Katrina and Riczi to the arrangement but stayed true to their Celtic and Quebecois roots with their music.

Admission is free, and this is a family friendly event. Call 518-624-3077 for more information.
