This season, make a difference for the communities we all love by shopping local and shopping ADK! Throughout the Adirondacks, enjoy holiday shopping with special seasonal celebrations where you'll find an abundance of quality products from independent local businesses. These events will follow state and local guidelines for public events, including social distancing, limited capacities for indoor events, and mask wearing, to ensure that everyone has a happy and safe holiday season.
Small Business Saturday
November 30. Towns and villages throughout the Adirondacks.
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the Adirondacks take part in the nationwide Shop Small Movement with holiday shopping specials, giveaways, special store events, and more.
2024 Community Shopping Events
Country Christmas Tour in Indian Lake
November 29 - 30. Indian Lake
A two-day event showcasing “Made in the Adirondacks” arts and holiday gifts. Family activities, wreath making, and more.
Speculator Chamber Holiday Stroll
November 29. Speculator
This is the 17th Annual Speculator Chamber Holiday Stroll. A day to support local businesses and shop Black Friday deals around town! There will be caroling and the tree lighting to end the event.
Adirondack Christmas on Main Street in Inlet
November 29, November 30, & December 1. Inlet
Downtown shops will be open and offering specials. Activities, refreshments, Santa, tree lighting, and more!
Holiday Shopping and Dining Night in Ticonderoga
December 6. Ticonderoga
As part of Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas, enjoy Holiday Shopping and Dining Night on Friday, December 6th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participating businesses are open until 8 p.m. and will have a snowflake displayed. Promotions, specials, holiday farmers market, live music, Parade of Lights, free raffles, & more! For a list of participating businesses, get your holiday Shopping and Dining Guide from the Chamber.
December 6 - 8. Tupper Lake
A community-wide celebration featuring unique shopping opportunities, vendor fairs, magical holiday light displays, art shows and entertainment, appearances from Santa Claus, and much more.
Saranac Lake Holiday Village Stroll
December 7. Saranac Lake
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Saranac Lake Holiday Village Stroll! Shop at local businesses, enjoy festive activities, and experience the magic of the season.
Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll
December 13 - 15. Lake Placid
A Lake Placid tradition, the Holiday Village Stroll is a family and couples weekend set in the fairy-tale winter wonderland of Lake Placid, New York. Stroll spans three days and includes events like a skating party, photos with Santa, a free movie showing, and a scavenger hunt.
Holiday Craft Fairs
November 2 - 3. Ticonderoga
There will be hand-crafted items, Christmas selections, bake sales, and lunch will be available both days.
November 14 - December 21. Lake Placid
A range of crafts will be on display and for sale, including jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, ornaments, photography, small scale paintings, illustrations, and more!
Wilmington’s Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
November 16. Wilmington
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join us for a festive day of creativity and community at the Holiday Craft Show at the Twisted Raven in Wilmington, New York!
NCCC Annual Holiday Craft Fair
November 24. Saranac Lake
Come shop homemade crafts, holiday gifts, home decor, food, and more at the Annual Holiday Craft Fair at North Country Community College!
November 23 - 24. Newcomb
Local craft and vendor sale.
Holiday Craft Fair & Tree Lighting
November 30. Wells
The Town of Wells annual craft fair and holiday tree lighting.
Ticonderoga Area Farmers’ Market-Holiday Market
December 6. Ticonderoga
Come to the Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market for a special Holiday Market. Vendors will be set up inside the TACC Office offering an array of local products, gifts, raffles and more for the holidays!
December 6 - 7. Saranac Lake
Get ready to embrace the magic of the holiday season at the Saranac Lake Sparkle Village Craft Fair! For 39 years, this annual event has been a beloved tradition for finding unique and distinctive holiday gifts and one-of-a-kind treasures. Join us the first Friday and Saturday in December and shop from one-of-a-kind local makers and vendors. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under the age of 12.
December 7. Speculator
Live music, a performance from the Different Drummer Dance Club, activities for kids including cookie decorating, face painting, and carnival games, an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Shopping from various vendors and the festival of trees!
Tupper Lake Craft Fair & Vendor Fest
December 7. Tupper Lake
The Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fest features over 30 talented local crafters and vendors, making it the perfect opportunity to complete your holiday shopping or find unique gifts for your loved ones. Highlights include shopping from local artisans, meeting Santa for fun photo opportunities, enjoying delicious snacks and lunch, and participating in the 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction.
Holiday Business Events
Small Town Boutique Christmas Event
November 7. Ticonderoga
Come by & enjoy a night of special sales, permanent jewelry, snacks & Christmas drinks! - All clothing - buy 2 items, get the 3rd item 25% off!
Spirit of Christmas Open House at Adirondack Trading Post
November 7. Ticonderoga
Discounts and holiday shopping.
My Hope Flower Farm Winter Create & Carry
November 22 - 23. Ticonderoga
Create & Carry, Friday night champagne & chocolate. Saturday mimosa & scones.
Vendor Sale at Tromblee’s Greenhouse
November 23. Crown Point
Discounts and a vendor sale.
Tromblee’s Greenhouse Christmas Open House
December 7 - 8. Crown Point
Door prizes and discounts, kids craft.
T.F. Finnegans Ladies' Night | Gentlemans’ Night
TBD. Saranac Lake
Ladies, stop in for Ladies Night in December to enjoy free wine and apps while filling out a personalized wish list. Then, send your beau to Gentleman's Night so they can enjoy beer and snacks while they shop your list.
December 7. Saranac Lake
Come down with your kiddos of all ages, buy fun and inexpensive gifts from our Holiday shoppe, stroll through the decorated trees, enjoy our hot chocolate bar and decorate a cookie or two! We will have cookie tins for sale. Buy a tin, fill it with cookies, give it away to your friends or family!