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Sky Flyer Zipline, Veterans’ Memorial Highway, Inline Skating Set to Open Summer Season

Lake Placid, N.Y. (May 15, 2025) – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is launching its summer and fall activities season with the opening of the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway on Friday, May 16. Additional early-season offerings include the Sky Flyer Zipline that opens on May 15, Discover Biathlon presented by Ariens at Mt Van Hoevenberg starting May 24 and the return of inline skating at the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval on May 23.

Ticonderoga, NY - Fort Ticonderoga is proud to announce the historic gift of four Spanish cannon and two mortars from Yale University Art Gallery, securing these significant pieces in Fort Ticonderoga’s world-renowned artillery collection. The artillery, which has been on long-term loan from Yale since 1943, has been enjoyed by millions of visitors over the past eight decades. The striking green patina on these bronze artillery pieces is an iconic and instantly recognizable feature on Fort Ticonderoga’s storied landscape.

Step Back in Time for a Speakeasy Themed Evening on Lake George

Lake George, NY – The Lake George Arts Project is thrilled to announce its annual Summer Cruise fundraiser, set to take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM aboard Waterfront Cruises' Adirondac. Boarding begins at 6:30 PM at 2 Kurosaka Lane, Lake George, NY.

Discover how the American Army in 1775 defended liberty at this iconic site

Ticonderoga, NY - Fort Ticonderoga will pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives during the American Revolution. During this REAL TIME REVOLUTION™ event, experience all aspects of the life for American citizen-soldiers in 1775, from their weapons to their rations, and learn about what they believed would come from their sacrifice in the name of liberty. Special living history programs and demonstrations will be presented throughout Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, 2025.

Adirondack tourism officials encourage Canadian travelers to “come here to get away”

Lake Placid, NY (May 9, 2025) - The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), the destination marketing and management organization within the Adirondack region, announces that local government leaders have passed a resolution, reaffirming their continued commitment to maintaining positive relations, expressing appreciation for, and welcoming Canadian visitors to the Adirondack region.

Lake Placid, NY (May 8, 2025) - Adirondack Day, an annual event showcasing the region’s economic diversity, took place in Albany on May 5 at the Legislative Office Building. The event, sponsored by Senator Jose M. Serrano, showcased a variety of Adirondack-based organizations.

Summer outdoor music photos are available here.

Lake Placid, NY (May 7, 2025) - Communities across the Adirondacks are inviting residents and visitors to take in the sounds of summer at a wide array of free outdoor concerts, beginning in June and continuing throughout the summer. Held at scenic venues throughout the region, these events showcase a rich mix of musical talent and create memorable moments in the heart of the Adirondacks. Many of the venues are set alongside the region’s lakes and rivers, making them easily accessible to boaters, adding a splash of adventure to the experience.

Airwaves: Floating Sculptures and Paintings by Adria Arch, May 16 through June 14, 2025

Lake George, N.Y. - The Lake George Arts Project presents the exhibition Airwaves: by Adria Arch in the Courthouse Gallery from May 16^th through June 14^th.  Arch’s suspended sculptures and acrylic paintings reference traditionally “feminine” imagery with expansive curves, pastel colors, and floral lines.  The organic shapes and stereotypically decorative motifs are exaggerated to challenge expectations of femininity as they cast shadows, frame the colors of the walls, and sway in response to movement in the gallery. …

Glens Falls, N.Y. - The Park Theater Foundation presents a variety of shows at The Park Theater throughout May and June 2025.

05/08/25:

The Park Theater Foundation presents a Songwriters' Showcase - an intimate evening featuring some of the Capital Region’s favorite songwriters on May 8th, 2025. Hosted by singer, songwriter, and producer, Jimi Woodul, these ‘artist-in-the-round’ performances give audiences the opportunity to hear local musicians’ songs and the stories behind them. This month's artists include Jimi Woodul, Carolyn Shapiro, Lily Lothrop and Chase Keener. …