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Welcome to Schroon Lake!

Combining small town character, recreational and cultural opportunities, and unparalleled beautiful scenery, Schroon Lake is YOUR Adirondack destination!

 

Schroon Lake is the quintessential Adirondack town, with a storied history that spans over 200 years.  Today, Schroon Lake offers a variety of lodging options, year-round activities and events, with natural resources and assets second to none.  Stroll down Main Street and enjoy shopping, dining and amenities, or head to the Town Beach where you'll find one of the most beautiful and best maintained waterfronts in the Adirondacks.  Our two pristine lakes - Schroon and Paradox - offer excellent boat access, swimming, camping, and fishing.  Surrounded by wilderness, the Schroon Lake Area has a variety of easily accessible hiking trails, ponds, lakes, cross country and downhill skiing, and snowmobile trails.  Schroon Lake is also home to a thriving arts community that includes Seagle Festival, the country’s oldest summer voice program. Your perfect Adirondack vacation is calling…see you in Schroon Lake! 

Events

Sat. Aug. 08
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Free Star Party in Schroon Lake

Celebrate the beauty of the Dark Skies in Schroon Lake.Free Star Party!8-10pm on August 8th at Town Beach Park. Join ADK Dark Skies and the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory for a night of stargazing, guided sky tour, telescope viewing and the Perseids Meteor Shower with an astronomer from the Adirondack Sky Center. Free and perfect for anyone curious about the night sky. Rain date: August 15.

Sun. Aug. 09
Folk Festival
36th Annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival

The 36th Annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival presents: “From Sea to Shining Sea: America 250 - Struggles, Glory & Freedom”Join us on Dock Street for a star-studded lineup of musical acts on the Helen Wildman Memorial Stage honoring our nation’s 250th anniversary here in the Adirondacks.Reggie Harris - “Songs and Tales of the Underground Railroad”Magpie Duo - “Songs of Civil Rights & the Legacy of John Brown”Dan Berggren & Friends - “ Early Settlers of the ADKs”Cole Quest & The City Pickers - Woody Guthrie’s grandson pays tribute to “Guthrie & Bluegrass”Vanaver Caravan - “America in Motion -the People’s 250” Songs about the workers who built this countryPlease also visit our food trucks and vendors - attendance is FREE!

Mon. Aug. 10
An image of the exterior of the Hay Fields antiques barn which is red with white trim.
Hay Fields Music, Munchies, and Motors Mondays

Monday night Food Truck extravaganzas! Head to Hay Fields in North Hudson for "Music, Munchies, & Motors Mondays" Monday's in July and August.

Mon. Aug. 10
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Monday Night Jam Sessions

Love to play an instrument? Out of practice or at the top of your form, doesn’t matter, it’s just for fun!Every Monday night from June to October local music fans get together in the Boathouse to JAM. Start at 7 and play till 10.Everyone is welcome! Don’t play, that’s ok, Watchers are welcome too.7 PM at the Boathouse on Monday night.Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Arts Council. Visit schroonlakearts.com for more information.

Tue. Aug. 11
Schroon Lake Live

2026 SCHROON LAKE LIVE!Celebrating over 50 years of LIVE music on Schroon Lake. Our Tuesday night concert series includes:July 4: “Kick Off the 4th” Concert with Get Up Jack!July 7: House of Hamill - Modern Alt with Irish RootsJuly 14: Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band - Indie/Folk/AmericanaJuly 21: Ray Vega Ensemble - Afro-Caribbean JazzJuly 28: Meadowmount School of Music Chamber Concert **Held in the Boathouse TheaterAugust 4: Mixed Roots - World & Reggae EnsembleAugust 11: Kathleen Parks Band - Folk/Country JazzOnce again this summer we are pleased to present all our SCHROON LAKE LIVE programs in THE TOWN BANDSTAND, DOCK STREET, SCHROON LAKE, unless noted. Rain dates will be in our Boathouse Theatre.For more information visit:; https://schroonlakearts.com/events/boathouse-performances/

Wed. Aug. 12
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Hula Hooping with Jeannie

Hula Hooping with Jeannie!1pm at the Town Pavilion. Learn to hula hoop and play fun games. Perfect for ages 10+, space is limited to 40 participants. FREE admission. Call the Library at 518-532-7737 ext 13 for more info or visit schroonlakelibrary.org