Lake George Attractions Archives - Surfside On The Lake

There is always something fun and exciting happening in the Lake George area! Make your next vacation to the Adirondacks extra memorable by planning your getaway around one of our annual Lake George events. Whether you want to chill out at ice bars in the winter, kick off summer during the food and wine festival, or watch hot air balloons travel across the fall sky, there is something for everyone! No matter what piques your interest, Surfside on the Lake puts you at the center of the action.

Lake George Winter Carnival: February

Each February, the Lake George Winter Carnival returns for a month-long celebration of winter! Join us for four weekends of family-friendly fun with cooking contests, races, polar plunges, and fireworks.

Thurman Maple Days: March

Join us for one of the largest maple festivals in Upstate NY, offering three consecutive weekends of maple tastings and farm tours.

Americade: May-June

Lake George hosts the world’s largest multi-brand motorcycle touring rally, welcoming over 50,000 riders every spring. Travel to our mountain town during Americade to attend parades, and enjoy special events like scavenger hunts and poker runs.

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival: June

Kick off summer during the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival, and celebrate New York’s best wineries, distilleries, breweries, food vendors, and food trucks. This Lake George event is not to be missed!

Lake George Music Festival: August

August is the perfect time for classical music lovers to plan their Lake George getaway. Attend the Lake George Music Festival and enjoy eight incredible chamber music concerts.

Adirondack Nationals Car Show: September

Do you have a classic car to show off, or love all things vintage? Then visit us for the Adirondacks National Car Show, for three days of car shows, live music, and special events.

Adirondack Balloon Festival: September

The Adirondack Balloon Festival is a one-of-a-kind event celebrating 50 years in 2023! Witness dozens of hot air balloons take flight over the Adirondacks, along with food vendors, craft fairs, exhibitors, and kids’ activities.

World’s Largest Garage Sale: September

Shop for antiques and collectibles from over 500 vendors at the World’s Largest Garage Sale in nearby Warrensburg.

Adirondack Film Festival: October

Visit us during the Adirondack Film Festival and watch films, documentaries, shorts, and music videos inspired by the Adirondack region.

Stay at Our Lake George Hotel

Discover the complete list of annual Lake George events and festivals here for more information on local happenings. No matter when you plan your Adirondack getaway, Surfside on the Lake is the perfect place to set up basecamp. We offer a wide variety of rooms and suites to fit all budgets and needs. Plan your Lake George escape with us today!

About the Ice Castles in Lake George

Ice Castles are an internationally renowned tourist attraction in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Utah, Wisconsin, and New York. It opened in Lake George, New York, on January 23, 2022, and is a winter attraction for tourists and residents alike. The attraction site features icicles with LED lights embedded inside the ice to give an illuminating attraction at night.

Tickets are on sale for 2023 and are available to buy from January 27 to February 20, 2023.

Things to Expect in the Ice Castles in Lake George

Enjoy a swell time in Lake George’s ice castles this winter by engaging in these activities:

Ice Slides: Regardless of age, get ready for a swell time sliding down on any ice slides here.

Crawl Tunnels: Here, you have tiny passageways big enough for children and adults who love adventures.

Caverns and Archways: This is an absolute delight as you wander through a frozen maze, wondering what awaits you at every turn.

Polar Pub: Lovers of drinks and alcoholic beverages have something for their taste buds while chilling in the most fantastic place in town. Order a winter-themed alcoholic beverage with a friend from the frost ice bar here on the grounds.

Snow Igloo Village: Lovers of igloos will love this feature. Take a walk through the village of snow igloos and discover hidden snow features.

Mystic Light Walk: Take a stroll with your special someone along a path brightly illuminated with the magical glow of winter and lights.

Arctic Alcove: This unique private ice room within the ice castle is available for six guests. Book a VIP experience in the arctic alcove for your special occasion or even a wedding proposal. The ticket costs $450 for one hour and includes six general admission tickets to the ice castles, 20% off ice castles merchandise, and two souvenir photos.

Annual Lake George Events to Plan Your Vacation Around