The Peru Gazette

Grab your family, invite your friends, and bring the kids for a full day of delicious food, local shopping, live entertainment, fun activities, and community spirit. Best of all, every dollar raised helps support the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project, honoring the men and women who have served our country.

August 5th – 5:30 pm, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak Street, Plattsburgh. “Exploring Plattsburgh’s Point: The Buildings of the Macomb St. Historic District.” With Dr. James Lindgren, Professor Emeritus, SUNY Plattsburgh. Examining the city’s East End, this presentation traces the development of the area’s historic architecture: the building styles, their contributions to the extended historic […]

Open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4pm Admission includes: old time games with prizes for all!! popcorn and cotton candy, art and painting activities, • corn maze ride Thomas the Train, the Stagecoach and the antique Fire Truck. Vvisit the animals and our exciting new playground bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our picnic area. Saturday Only […]

Events throughout the region this week include summer concerts, craft fairs, children’s activities, auctions and much more Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

By John T Ryan Keeseville,  July 17, 2026 – Congratulations to Noah Bonesteel for winning the 3rd Place Plein Artist Award at Keeseville’s Community Arts Festival. Earlier this week, the Peru Gazette photographed Noah painting a Lake Champlain scene at Ausable Point.  Later, he moved to Wickham Marsh in Port Kent, where he incorporated the […]

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By John T Ryan The Keeseville Community Arts Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18. There is a long list of community activities, including a clay-bird workshop, a book talk and poetry writing, a paint party and paint workshop, and the Plein Air show and opening reception. Noah Bonesteel and Mary Freida […]

(PLATTSBURGH- July 15, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is excited to announce the return of its popular Movie Night series, bringing free family-friendly entertainment to parks across the city throughout the summer and fall. Last October was the first movie night held at Macdonough Park. Given the success and engagement from the community, the City has decided to […]

Show starts at 7PM! The band will be performing a mix of marches, showtunes, swing standards, and patriotic pieces. The concert will be held on the back lawn of the church’s fellowship center, and is free and open to the public.

Free community concerts on the front lawn  Plattsburgh, NY – The Foundation of CVPH invites the community to enjoy the talents of local musicians on the hospital’s spectacular front lawn as it presents its 2026 Concert Series. On Thursday, July 30, LP Acoustic will offer a blend of old and new country music with a […]

The Great New York State Fair to Run Wednesday, August 26 Through Labor Day, September 7 Albany, July 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that admission and parking passes for The 2026 Great New York State Fair will go on sale Tuesday, July 7, at 9 a.m. Packed with incredible value, a single […]

If Handling Legal Sparkling Devices, Priority Number One is Fire Safety Albany, July 3, 2026 Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prioritize safety as they prepare for the July 4th holiday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Fireworks pose a significant risk, causing thousands of injuries each year, particularly among young people. These accidents […]

On Saturday, July 25th, the Townwide Field Day will start at 11 am, with fun for the entire family at this same Salmon River Road Park.  There will be trackless train rides, bouncy houses, rock wall climbing, mechanical bull, music, vendors, kids’ activities, and food from 11am to 9pm.  Kickin’ Up Dust Country plays from […]

The Town of Schuyler Falls announces the 2025 summer’s Music in the Park series.  Concerts are held outdoors on Friday evenings 6-8pm starting July 10th through September 4th  (but not 7/17 or 7/24) at the Jefferson Dukette Memorial Field on Salmon River Road near Mason Street and between Mason Street and Military Turnpike.  This venue […]

Peru, NY – June 27, 2026 – Retired Peru health and language teacher Don Evans invited parents with small children to stop by 7 Oakdale Dr. and see the whimsical fairy garden. During long winters, Evans builds miniature, detailed structures. When spring arrives, Evans and his Shirley bring them to the front yard to assemble […]

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(PLATTSBURGH- June 24 2026) – Our nation will celebrate its 250th birthday this year, and what better way to spend your Fourth of July by joining us in Downtown Plattsburgh at the annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday July 4th 2026! This year’s celebration will feature a parade, free concert, downtown food court and […]

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LAKE PLACID NY (June 16, 2026) – The Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows are returning to the North Elba Show Grounds for the 57th time this summer, bringing nearly 1,000 horses and their riders to the Adirondacks. The equestrian competitions will take place over two weeks, between June 23 and July 5, […]

This weekend is Juneteenth (June 19–21), and Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz is proud to be partnering with the Colors of Freedom Committee North Star Underground Railroad Museum, John Brown Lives!, the Clinton County Historical Association, SUNY Plattsburgh, Paul Smith’s College, and the Plattsburgh Public Library as part of the community events to commemorate this important […]

Plattsburgh, NY, June 15, 2026 – The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA) hosts the 17th Annual Museum Day throughout Historic Clinton County on 20 June 2026, inviting visitors and residents to “be a tourist in your own backyard” and explore the area’s wealth of museums, galleries, and cultural organizations. For one day participating locations will offer […]