Events at Lake Placid, NY
Experience Breathtaking Scenery and Live Events
The breathtaking outdoor beauty of Lake Placid and the Adirondacks create an exhilarating backdrop for a wide range of events throughout the year. No matter your age or interest, something is happening for everyone. It may be a marathon or a lacrosse tournament, or maybe a horse show or summer concert. When you stay at High Peaks Resort, you will have a front-row seat to everything on the Lake Placid Event Calendar. For more information about what's going on during your visit, please contact us.
The Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon is a USATF-certified course whose distance has been certified for accuracy and is nationally ranked. The race is also a Boston Marathon Qualifier!
The Lake Placid Youth Classic is designed as a competitive and fun youth lacrosse tournament in the heart of the Adirondacks, with an exciting festival atmosphere. Focused on player development through increasingly balanced competition, and fun off-field activities, we often refer to the Youth Classic as a 'Lax-Cation' opportunity.
Lake Placid, site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games, is home to two of the Nation’s most prestigious equine masterpieces – The Lake Placid and I love New York Horse Shows. Come visit our resort community and see world class riders and horses participate in championship hunter and jumper competition. Watch as they win over $560,000 in prize money and awards!
Americana Night - Midnight North
Songs at Mirror Lake (SAML) is a free summer concert series, held Tuesday evenings at Mid’s Park Bandshell in downtown Lake Placid.
Acoustic Jam Night - Orebolo
Songs at Mirror Lake (SAML) is a free summer concert series, held Tuesday evenings at Mid’s Park Bandshell in downtown Lake Placid.
Chilean Pop Night - Pascuala Ilabaca y Fauna
Songs at Mirror Lake (SAML) is a free summer concert series, held Tuesday evenings at Mid’s Park Bandshell in downtown Lake Placid.
Folk-Rock Night - Brett Dennen Trio
Songs at Mirror Lake (SAML) is a free summer concert series, held Tuesday evenings at Mid’s Park Bandshell in downtown Lake Placid.
On July 24, 2022, athletes from around the world will descend on the alpine village of Lake Placid to test their limits in Ironman Lake Placid. A favorite among competitors, the Lake Placid Ironman is the second oldest Ironman in North America and one of the sport's most popular courses. Click here to sign up today to compete with thousands of athletes!
Electric Blues Night - Shemekia Copeland
Songs at Mirror Lake (SAML) is a free summer concert series, held Tuesday evenings at Mid’s Park Bandshell in downtown Lake Placid.
The event began with a modest 7 team field in 1990 playing 14 total games, and began doubling in size on an annual basis. After 27 years, the event has evolved into a week-long event with more than 250 teams playing more than 550 games.
Indie Rock Night - Stephen Clair
Songs at Mirror Lake (SAML) is a free summer concert series, held Tuesday evenings at Mid’s Park Bandshell in downtown Lake Placid.
Zydeco Night - Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience
Songs at Mirror Lake (SAML) is a free summer concert series, held Tuesday evenings at Mid’s Park Bandshell in downtown Lake Placid.
The 11-day international festival and competition combines high-level sport with cultural and educational events in Lake Placid and nearby towns.