The Peru Gazette

(PLATTSBURGH – News Release of February 3, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is excited to release a full calendar of community events for 2026, which includes many of the community’s favorite events from years past such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Parks Come Alive events, as well as some new introductions! To stay up to date on upcoming events visit www.discoverplattsburgh.com/events.

2026 Event Highlights

What can the public expect for events in 2026? The City will host family-friendly, free events that focus on highlighting regional food, drink, music, art and history. Our community events would not be possible without the collaboration with many community organizations like the Sunrise Rotary Club, the Strand Center for the Arts, the Town of Plattsburgh, SUNY Plattsburgh, 1814 Inc. and many others.

Beloved traditional community events such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Mayor’s Cup Festival and Regatta, Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration and A Miracle on Margaret Street are scheduled for 2026. Parks Come Alive, now in its fifth season, will return, along with Downtown Trick or Treat, the GreenUp Community Clean up & Earth Day Festival and the Lake City Arts Festival. Events like Chill on the Hill Winter Festival, The Memorial Day Parade and Movie Night in the Park debuted in 2025 and will return this year, with Movie Night in the Park expanding to three total movie nights in 2026.

Emma Stewart, Community Engagement Coordinator says “We’re excited to continue growing Plattsburgh’s event programming in 2026. With new events joining returning favorites, this year’s lineup reflects our commitment to creating fun, engaging experiences that bring people together and highlight our community.”

Building Partnerships with Local Businesses

The City is excited to collaborate with many local businesses in 2026. DELLA Auto Group, Microbird, Schluter Systems, UFirst Federal Credit Union, Dannemora Federal Credit Union, Northern Insuring, NorthCountry Federal Credit Union, Stafford Owens, Community Bank, and Happy Camper Pediatric Dentistry, have all partnered with the City to present different events throughout the year. The City’s business partners have not only contributed monetary resources to our community events but are also planning to get their employees involved in volunteering for events. Partnering with our local businesses strengthens relationships in the community and opens the door for collaboration.

Elizabeth Guillette, Recruitment Specialist at Schluter Systems, says “We take great pride and joy in sponsoring the community events of the City of Plattsburgh. It feels good to give back to the community that gives so much to us and means so much to our employees. We cherish the connections, enjoyment, and communal strength that these events foster annually.”

Anna Hewitt-Channell, Business Development and Marketing Manager at Dannemora Federal Credit Union says,“We love the community events because it is a great way to connect, see other families out having fun, meet new people and businesses, etc. I think the happiness is electric at our community events! There is something special about everyone being together in one location like the park or downtown for an Arts Festival. ”    

Colin McCullough, Marketing Director at Northern Insuring Agency says, “As a North Country business, we welcome the shared responsibility of contributing to a strong and vibrant community. These annual events go to the root of our organization’s core values and align with our commitment to support our most valuable resource: the local people who take pride in the North Country and choose to celebrate it.”

Chris Goodell, Pediatric Dentist at Happy Camber Pediatric Dentistry says, “Happy Camper Pediatric Dentistry is thrilled to be able to support events that get families together, outdoors, and having fun. We are excited to see the City of Plattsburgh building on previous years’ events, especially with the addition of several outdoor movies this year. By offering these events, it shows that Plattsburgh is committed to supporting families living in our community and that recreation is a priority for city leaders. Happy Camper shares that commitment and is proud to be able to help bring such family-friendly events to the community!”

2026 List of Events in Full

Visit www.discoverplattsburgh.com/events for event details such as timing, parking, and information about accessibility.

Hosting an Event in Plattsburgh

Community events and gatherings are what makes Plattsburgh an enriching place to live, work and recreate. If you are interested in hosting an event that is on City of Plattsburgh property, you can learn more on the City’s website by visiting www.cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov/holdinganevent. 

The Community Engagement Coordinator is a resource to help the community hold events and gatherings both safely and successfully. You can start the event application process by filling out an online form, by emailing events@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov or calling 518-536-7510.