06 Nov Adirondack towns celebrate upcoming holiday season with local shopping and community events
Community event organizers are encouraging Adirondack residents and visitors to support the region’s small businesses by shopping locally this holiday season. Small Business Saturday will take place on November 29; dedicated to supporting small businesses and by encouraging people to shop in their local communities.
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism’s (ROOST) annual #ShopADK campaign promotes small businesses throughout the Adirondacks during the holiday season, supporting the region’s communities, business owners, and their employees. The campaign provides free promotional tools for businesses while encouraging everyone to shop at the region’s small businesses.
Community and business-based special events offer unique shopping experiences along with interesting gift ideas and boasting personalized service. These celebrations and holiday-themed shopping events have been scheduled throughout November and December.
According to ROOST COO Mary Jane Lawrence, residents and visitors to the region are often intrigued by the unique gift ideas available at local businesses and feel a sense of pride by supporting the area’s small business owners. “Retailers generally experience 40% of annual sales between October 1 and December 31,” she said. “Holiday shopping events provide a great opportunity to showcase local communities and support our smaller, privately-owned retailers that offer items that may not be available at larger stores or online retailers.”
“Holiday Stroll” events and other community-focused shopping and dining opportunities have been planned in several towns and villages throughout the region; many of which align with Small Business Saturday. The events combine an opportunity to visit these communities, while taking advantage of specials at many local businesses, allowing participants to check items off their gift list.
“The holiday season is an excellent time to explore our Adirondack communities,” commented Lawrence. “Our local businesses go above and beyond to create memorable shopping and dining experiences, from festive shopping events to one-of-a-kind gift ideas. Supporting our local businesses and their efforts helps to foster vibrant communities.”
2025 Community Holiday Shopping Events
Small Business Saturday
Date: November 29, 2025
Town/Location: All regions
Description: Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses. Communities across the Adirondacks take part in the nationwide Shop Small Movement with holiday shopping specials, giveaways, and special store events.
Essex County
Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas
Dates: November 29 – December 7
Town/Location: Ticonderoga
Description: Ticonderoga area holiday events with local shopping and dining deals daily.
Website: Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas
Holiday Shopping and Dining Night in Ticonderoga
Dates: December 5
Town/Location: Ticonderoga
Description: As part of Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas, enjoy holiday shopping and dining night with promotions, specials, a holiday farmers market, live music, a parade of lights, and free raffles.
Website: Holiday Shopping & Dining Night
Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll
Dates: December 12 – 14
Town/Location: Lake Placid
Description: 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. The event spans three days and includes events like a skating party, photos with Santa, a free movie showing, and a scavenger hunt.
Website: Holiday Village Stroll
Christmas in Schroon Lake
Date: December 13
Town/Location: Schroon Lake
Description: A full day, family-oriented event including: a polar plunge, festival of trees, chamber basket raffle, craft show, live music, strolling carolers, family ornament hunt, mocktail party, decorating contest, horse and wagon rides, tree lighting ceremony, and holiday lights parade.
Website: Christmas in Schroon Lake
Hometown Hop & Shop
Dates: December 13, 3 – 6 pm
Town/Location: Saranac Lake
Description: Live performances, shopping, food and kids’ activities.
Website: Hometown Hop & Shop
Hamilton County
Country Christmas Tour in Indian Lake
Dates: November 28 – 29
Town/Location: Indian Lake
Description: A two-day event showcasing “Made in the Adirondacks” arts and holiday gifts. Family activities and wreath making.
Website: Country Christmas Tour
Holiday Stroll in Speculator
Date: November 28
Town/Location: Speculator
Description: An all-day event to support local businesses and shop Black Friday deals. There will be a holiday market, caroling, and tree lighting to end the event.
Website: Speculator Holiday Stroll
Adirondack Christmas on Main Street in Inlet
Dates: November 28 – 30
Town/Location: Inlet
Description: Downtown shops will be open and offering specials. Activities, refreshments, Santa, and tree lighting.
Website: Adirondack Christmas on Main Street
Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll
Date: December 5 – 7
Town/Location: Tupper Lake
Description: A community-wide celebration featuring unique shopping opportunities, vendor fairs, magical holiday light displays, art shows and entertainment, and appearances from Santa Claus.
Website: Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll
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