The Beat

A Breathtaking Display of Orchids and a Love Letter to New York, from February 7 through April 26, 2026

On Select Evenings, Experience Orchid Nights, “the Lushest Bar in Town,” with the First on March 21, 2026

Bronx, NY—Tickets for The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) are now on sale. The 23rd edition of NYBG’s annual celebration of all things orchids runs from February 7 through April 26, 2026. Step into a dazzling floral dreamscape, where street scenes become floral dreams as visionary designer and native New Yorker Mr. Flower Fantastic transforms NYBG’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a breathtaking orchid tribute to the spirit, style, and streetscape of our beloved metropolis, N.Y.C.

Queensbury, N.Y. — Extreme Heights Cidery, sister brand of Adirondack Winery, is thrilled to announce the release of Whiteface Maple Bourbon Cider, the latest in a lineup of now seven Extreme Heights Hard Cider varieties. Named after Whiteface Mountain, one of the Adirondack 46 High Peaks, this winter flavor is refreshing and crisp, and ready to keep you cozy all season long.

A Revolutionary 250th Celebration – Saturday, June 6, 2026, Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park (Upper Park)

Carmel, NY – Step back in time and witness history come alive at Putnam County Heroes Battle the Redcoats on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park. This extraordinary event, presented in celebration of America’s 250th Revolutionary anniversary, promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Long Lake, N.Y. –Winter in Long Lake has arrived and it is time to play.

On Saturday, January 17, the 24th Annual Long Lake Winter Carnival returns to Mt. Sabattis located at 6 Pavilion Way at noon, bringing a full day of snow-fueled fun, friendly competition, and classic ADK winter traditions.

Orange County, N.Y. (Jan. 5, 2026) — Just one hour north of New York City, Orange County, N.Y., settles into a fresh state of mind each winter, offering a wide mix of outdoor adventures and cozy escapes. From downhill skiing and snow tubing to ice skating, snowshoeing and winter hiking, the county’s open landscapes and historic trails shine in the quieter months, when snow-dusted views stretch farther and the pace naturally slows.

Ticonderoga, N.Y. - Step off the pages of history and onto the frozen ground of 1776! Fort Ticonderoga invites the public and media to its gripping, one-day Winter Quarters living history event, "Supplying our Army in Canada," on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

This immersive REAL TIME REVOLUTION® experience thrusts visitors into the precarious first winter of the Revolutionary War. While General Henry Knox was famously dragging cannon toward Boston, Fort Ticonderoga was operating as a critical, frozen lifeline—a desperate supply depot for the beleaguered American forces clinging tenuously to the Siege of Quebec.

Lake George, NY – Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance member and historian Mark Silo kicks off the organization’s 2026 programming with his presentation, “Sir William, Where Exactly Were Your Lines?”, on Saturday, January 17, 11 AM at the Holiday Inn Resort Lake George.

January 17–18, February 14–15, and March 14–15

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announces three Winter Weekend events to be held in 2026 at the Historic Camp Santanoni in the town of Newcomb, Essex County. Hosted by DEC and Friends of Camp Santanoni, along with partners Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), the Town of Newcomb, and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC), the Winter Weekends invite visitors to enjoy winter recreation and exclusive winter access to the preserved buildings of the former great camp.