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Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows return for 57th year 

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, […]

Blues, Gospel, and much more this Juneteenth Weekend

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 […]

Ausable Point, June 16, 2026 – Beautiful morning for a walk.

DEC Announces $18 Million for Climate Smart Communities Grants Now Available

Funding for Communities Supports Local Climate Action to Reduce Emissions, Improve Air Quality, and Increase Resilience New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced at least $18 million now available under the Climate Smart Communities Grant program to help municipalities take action to address climate change. Eligible projects help reduce flooding and protect […]

Granny’s Attic Clearance Sale, Saturday, May 23, 9-2

We still have maybe 20-30 8ft tables lined up with tabletops stuffed with great items to peruse & buy. From 9-12noon it’s a bag sale – purchase one of our bags for $5 & fill it with whatever you like! Then noon to 2 pm ( or so) most everything is free or donate whatever […]

Young Concert Artists guitar duo Miles Johnston and Michael Vascones with flautist Anthony Trionfo perform in the final presentation of Hill and Hollow Music’s 31st Season.

 WHEN: Sunday May 24th, 4pm.  Doors open at 3:30pm WHERE: The Saranac Methodist Church, Route 3 Saranac NY TICKETS: General Admission $20 and the door. Children and Students $10 Hill and Hollow Music presents guitar duo Miles Johnston and Michael Vascones with flautist Anthony Trinfo for a program ranging from Back and Piazzolla to contemporary […]

Pedaling through petals along Lake Champlain

A 10-mile spring bike loop through daffodils and history from Willsboro to Essex  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Airborne Park Speedway shifts opener to April 19

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

June races in Wilmington, New York: Whiteface Uphill Races and Whiskey Run & Festival

WILMINGTON, NY (April 13, 2026) – The Whiteface Region of upstate New York is set to welcome athletes and outdoor enthusiasts this June with a lineup of race events. The Wilmington Whiteface Uphill Bike and Foot Races and the Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run and Festival have been scheduled. “These races are a fantastic way to highlight […]

FIS World Cup Finals: What I remember most from Lake Placid

Fans and community members shared their experience from the cross country skiing FIS World Cup in Lake Placid Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Adirondack Coast Craft Fair Returns April 18 as Region’s Largest Spring Showcase of Local Artisans

PLATTSBURGH, NY –The region’s largest Spring Arts & Crafts Fair is back. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Adirondack Coast Craft Fair will once again take over the gymnasium at the former Clinton Community College campus, welcoming hundreds of shoppers and over 100 vendors from across the region. Presented by Adirondack Coast […]

Strand Center Summer Camp Registration Opens Today, April 1

Surprise surprise! Our summer camp registration is opening April 1st (and no, that is not a joke)!! Our awesome teaching artists and education team has been hard and work finalizing this summers curriculum, and we couldn’t be more excited to finally share it with you all! So mark your calendars for April 1st at 10am, […]

April 18 is Community Green-up Day – 8 a.m. – Noon – ALL WELCOME

Two-time JUNO award winner Kiran Ahluwalia and her six-piece band led by the virtuoso guitarist Razz Abbasi perform live at The Strand Theatre.

Sunday April 12th, 3pm. Doors open at 2:30pm, The Strand Theatre, 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh NY 12901.  TICKETS: http://strandcenter.vbotickets.com/event/hill_and_hollow_music_presents_kiran_ahluwalia/183585 EXPERIENCE KIRAN’S TINY DESK CONCERT HERE!Two-time JUNO (Canadian Grammy) winner Kiran Ahluwalia’s open-hearted vocals have established her as one of global music’s most compelling cross-pollinators. Her six-piece band is led by ace guitarist Rez Abbasi whose accolades include the […]

Exploring Twin Valleys trail network above Lake Champlain

Early-spring hiking in the Twin Valley trail network, part of Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Designs by Renee on display at the Peru Free Library

By John T Ryan Peru, NY Renee Gifford’s exhibit is currently on view at the Peru Free Library through May 2. A registered nurse by profession, Renee rekindled her passion for art—first sparked in high school—during the pandemic. When she first showed her paintings at the Strand Center, she hesitated to sign them, unsure whether […]

WITS WORKOUT TUESDAY, 11 A.M. at the Peru Free Library

Live storytelling is back with the Howl, live in Plattsburgh on March 11th

Click here for the NCPR story 

Many people are enjoying their snowmobiles thanks to clubs like the Trail Finders

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, February 23, 2026 – Remember the days when it seemed like almost every local family owned a snowmobile. Reduced snowfall has resulted in fewer people enjoying the activity; nevertheless, many families still do. In New York State, people register up to 130,000 sleds each year to travel over the […]

Keeseville 250 Committee requesting participation in upcoming celebration

Community leaders, educators, faith organizations, etc. needed for July 19-26 week-long event Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ice Fest brings ice racing back to Chazy Lake

Winter heat on solid ice, fun for racers, spectators Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Governor Hochul and DEC Announce 2026 Free Freshwater Fishing Days in New York

Ample Fishing Opportunities Await New Anglers Free Fishing Days Support the Governor’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” Initiative Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days […]

Empire State Winter Games and winter carnivals in the Adirondacks

Many, many family activities this weekend.  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Plattsburgh Welcomes Back Beloved Community Events & Exciting New Additions in 2026

(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 […]

Historical Association February Event Schedule

February 20 presentation features Peru history February 10, 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh.  Profiles from Portraits – stories of the remarkable soldiers who were stationed at the Plattsburgh Reservation between 1890 and 1920 as revealed through the portrait collection at the Clinton County Historical Association with military historian Thaddeus Booth […]