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Friday, February 14th, 2025
Ice Jam-Boree
9th Birthday Bash
and
Open Air Open Mic
Otto's Abode
6 Hamele St. / Wanakena
6 - 9 PM
Enjoy some entertainment or be the entertainment! Sign up for a time to present your music, poetry, story or snowball juggling routine?
FREE
Campfire & Snow Croquet & Hot Food
Z-Park @ Otto's Abode
6 Hamele St. / Wanakena
Dusk - ?
Come warm up by the fire, visit with friends, try a game of snow croquet!
FREE
Otto's Abode will be open late for your snack and beverage needs.
Hot Veg. Soup & Pulled Pork
$$
Luminary Woods Walk
2nd Street / Wanakena
Dusk - 10 PM
Walk the wooded trail from 2nd street through the woods to Ranger School Road. They way will be lighted with ice luminaries!
FREE
Labyrinth Fairy Village
South Shore Road
Wanakena
Dusk - 10 PM
Stroll across the iconic Wanakena Footbridge, then to the labyrinth on South Shore Road.
There, meander through the maze while viewing the Fairy Villages sprinkled throughout its walkways.
FREE
Glow Skating
Clifton-Fine Arena
4173B NYS 3 / Star Lake
6 - 8 PM
Bring your own skates. Entry to the arena and glow item are FREE thanks to sponsorship by
Nolan's Tax Service!
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Bigfoot Pancake Challenge
U-B's Mercantile
3386 NY 3 / Oswegatchie
8 AM - 10:45 AM
Think you've got what it takes to tackle the infamous Bigfoot Pancake? We dare you to try! Want to share the whole Bigfoot pancake with your crew? Grab some forks!
$$
Jack Wax
U-B's Mercantile
3386 NY 3 / Oswegatchie
8 AM - 10:45 AM
Jack Wax, aka Sugar on Snow, is created by pouring fresh maple syrup on cold snow. Twirl on a stick and you have a maple candy treat.
FREE
Book, Bake
& Rummage Sale
Clifton-Fine Community Center
4208 NY 3 / Star Lake
10 AM - 2 PM
Sponsored by area Senior Citizens. Browse for good reads
and tasty treats.
Freewill Offering
Sandwiches & Soups
Clifton-Fine Community Center
4208 NY 3 / Star Lake
11:00 AM - 1 PM
Grab a bowl of macaroni beef soup, broccoli cheddar soup, or chicken noodle soup and fuel up with a chicken salad or egg salad sandwich.
$$
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Adirondack Exhibit Center
4195 NY 3 / Star Lake
Noon - 2 PM
*Jointly sponsored by the Adirondack Exhibit Center and Adirondack WhiteOut Weekend
Imagine the gentle clippety-clop sound of horse hooves on . . . Route 3?!! Yes, treat yourself, family and friends to a wagon ride pulled by beautiful pair of horses. Create a memory!
FREE
Busy Beavers
Adirondack Exhibit Center
4195 NY 3 / Star Lake
11 AM-4 PM
Learn about the historic beaver fur trade in New York state by examining objects from the Adirondack Experience teaching collection, including authentic beaver hats and pelts, and visit Dolorus, our beaver mount! Bring your kids to participate in some beaver related activities like constructing a beaver dam,
doing activity sheets, and
playing a beaver game!
FREE
Crafts, Cookies & Videos
Adirondack Exhibit Center
4195 NY 3 / Star Lake
10 AM - 4 PM
Did you know the beaver is New York's state animal? Come learn all about beavers - watch a slide show, frost your own beaver cookie and make a craft.
FREE
Meet the Beaver Trappers
Adirondack Exhibit Center
4195 NY 3 / Star Lake
10 AM - 4 PM
Experienced local trappers Ed & Deb Baxter and Butch (AD) Brown will be available to answer questions. Skulls, traps, and pelts will be on display.
FREE
Campfire & S'mores
Adirondack Exhibit Center
4195 NY 3 / Star Lake
10 AM - 4 PM
Warm up by the campfire while you toast a marshmallow and make a s'more. Eat it, too!
FREE
Wine Tasting
UB's Mercantile
3386 NY3 / Oswegatchie
1 - 4 PM
Join us in a heated tent to sample a variety of wines. All wine samples will be available to purchase by the bottle. Try before you buy!
Crafters
American Legion
Mervin Eno Post 1539
264 Benson Mines Rd.
Star Lake
10 AM - 3 PM
Come view the works of local crafters, including this hand painted Bear barn quilt (24"x24") created and donated by Lori Williams for the Ladies Auxiliary Silent Auction.
$$
Frying Pan Toss Contest
American Legion
Mervin Eno Post 1539
264 Benson Mines Rd.
Star Lake
11 AM
Registration at 10:45
Just how far can you toss a fry pan? Farther than the person next to you? You just might be the champion!
For kids and adults.
FREE
FOOD!
and Crafters
American Legion
Mervin Eno Post 1539
264 Benson Mines Rd.
Star Lake
11 AM - 3 PM
Grab a hotdog, some chili or cheesy nachos at the American Legion.
$$
Live Music
by Gene and Tyler Sorrell
American Legion
Mervin Eno Post 1539
264 Benson Mines Rd.
Star Lake
3 - 6 PM
Classic Rock
FREE
Chainsaw Carving Demonstration
Packbasket Adventures
12 Reed Rd. / Wanakena
10 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM
Pine and Bear It chainsaw carvers will create one of their carvings onsite!
Demo is FREE
Carvings available for purchase.
Carl's Carvings
Packbasket Adventures
12 Reed Rd. / Wanakena
10 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM
Local artisan, Carl Twyman, displays his unique walking sticks. Just don't let a beaver get ahold of it.
Demo is FREE
Carvings available for purchase.
Snow Croquet
Z-Park @ Otto's Abode
6 Hamele St. / Wanakena
All Day
Drop in for a round of Snow Croquet. Never played? There's "snow" time like the present!
FREE
Labyrinth Fairy Village
S. Shore Rd. / Wanakena
All Day
If you missed the Labyrinth Fairy Garden Friday night, then take stroll through it in the daytime.
FREE
Pickleball on Ice
Clifton-Fine Arena
4173B NYS 3 / Star Lake
1-3 PM
Think you're good at Pickleball? Give it a try on ice. Bring your own skates.
This event is conditional on weather and the ability to have ice in the arena!
FREE
Adirondack Beaver Tails
Clifton-Fine Arena
4173B NYS 3 / Star Lake
1-3 PM
Come try our North Country rendition of the beloved Canadian treat. Adirondack Beaver Tails are dessert waffles served on a stick with your choice of yummy toppings!
FREE
Winter Tales
Western Adk Presbyterian Church
11 Youngs Rd. / Star Lake
11 AM - 4 PM
Presentations at
11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
A collaboration of the Wanakena Historical Association and Common Thread Quilts. See old winter photos & artifacts. Hear stories from neighbors and readings from journals & newspapers. Share your photos & stories.
FREE
Refreshments
Western Adk Presbyterian Church
11 Youngs Rd. / Star Lake
1 - 4 PM
The congregation of the
Presbyterian Church generously provide homemade goodies
for your enjoyment!
FREE
FOOD!
Cranberry Lake Fire Hall
NY 3 / Cranberry Lake
5 - 8 PM
Chili, Cornbread and desserts.*
$$
*Bring a pack of single serving snacks to donate to local elementary students, get your dessert for FREE!
Beaver Trivia
Cranberry Lake Fire Hall
NY 3 / Cranberry Lake
5 - 6 PM
Are you smarter than a beaver? Come test your knowledge of Beavers, Winter and local Adirondack history. Teams of up to 4 individuals. Prizes include bragging rights and a collectible WOW souvenir!
Free
Knotty Paddy Concert
Cranberry Lake Fire Hall
NY 3 / Cranberry Lake
6 - 7:45 PM
A concert by local band, Knotty Paddy. Celtic rock and speed folk! Plan for a rousing time.
FREE - Sponsored by the
Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub
Contra Dance
Cranberry Lake Fire Hall
NY 3 / Cranberry Lake
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dance to live & lively
traditional music. No experience
& no partner needed.
Come to dance or just watch.
FREE - Sponsored by the
Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub
Sunday, February 16th, 2024
Sunday, February 16th, 2024
Winter Bird Walk
SUNY ESF Ranger School
257 Ranger School Road / Wanakena
9 - 11 AM
SUNY ESF Ranger School and Northern New York Audubon are sponsoring a winter bird walk in the James F. Dubuar Forest as part of the Adirondack White Out Weekend. Vanessa Rojas, Julie Fogden and
Mary Beth Wharburton will co-lead the walk. No experience necessary. All are welcome.
This walk is geared toward beginners. Bird ID and binocular use tips will be provided. Binoculars are available to use for those who do not have their own.
We will meet in the Dining Room of the main Ranger School building at 9 am for snacks and a brief introduction, then head outside by 9:15 to view bird activity on the Ranger School campus. We will return to the Ranger School by 11:00am.
Parking is available in front of the Ranger School by the river. Limited handicap accessible parking is behind the building. Dress for the weather.
Contact Vanessa Rojas at vgrojas@esf.edu with any questions.
FREE
Wintering for Humans
Packbasket Adventures
12 Reed Rd. / Wanakena
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Humans may not hibernate, but our rhythms are different in winter. Come explore how to make the best of your winter season.
Tea Ceremony to follow at 1:30.
Donations Welcome
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Packbasket Adventures
12 Reed Rd. / Wanakena
1:30 PM
$5 each
Baked Potato Bar
Newton Fall Fire Hall
955 CR 60 / Newton Falls
Noon - 2 PM
Grab a warm baked potato and make it your own unique tasty meal with toppings you choose.
FREE, Donations accepted
Lynn Morgan, Storyteller
Newton Fall Fire Hall
955 CR 60 / Newton Falls
12:30 - 2 PM
Lynn is a master in the art of storytelling with 30 years of experience. She specializes in telling traditional folk tales from around the world. All ages welcome!
FREE
Adirondack Beaver Tails
Newton Fall Fire Hall
955 CR 60 / Newton Falls
Noon - 2 PM
Come try our North Country rendition of the beloved Canadian treat. Adirondack Beaver Tails are dessert waffles served on a stick with your choice of yummy toppings!
FREE
Beavers on the Big Screen
Newton Fall Fire Hall
955 CR 60 / Newton Falls
Noon - 2 PM
Watch beavers in action through a series of video on a big screen.
FREE
Experimental Music Performance
Z-Park @ Otto's Abode
6 Hamele St. / Wanakena
2 - 4 PM
Experiment music troupe, Local Service Initiative, will showcase avant-garde and electro-acoustical ambiance featuring saxophones, electronics and drums.
FREE
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