Shop small, shop local!
This season, make a difference for the communities we all love by shopping local and shopping ADK! Throughout the Adirondacks, enjoy holiday shopping with special seasonal celebrations where you'll find an abundance of quality products from independent local businesses, artisans, crafters, and more! This is a great way to put local flavor and personality in your holiday gifts!
Small Business Saturday
November 25. Towns and villages throughout the Adirondacks.
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses. Communities across the Adirondacks take part in the nationwide Shop Small movement with holiday shopping specials, giveaways, special store events, and more.
2023 Community Shopping Events
Country Christmas Tour in Indian Lake
November 23 - 24
A two-day event showcasing "Made in the Adirondacks" arts and holiday gifts. Family activities, wreath making, and more.
Speculator Chamber's Holiday Stroll
November 24, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
A day to support local businesses and shop Black Friday deals around town! This is the 15th annual Speculator Chamber Holiday Stroll.
Adirondack Christmas on Main Street in Inlet
November 24 - 26
Downtown shops will be open and offering specials. Activities, refreshments, Santa, tree lighting, and more!
Holiday Shopping and Dining Night in Ticonderoga
December 1
As part of Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas, enjoy Holiday Shopping and Dining Night on Friday, December 1 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. There will be promotions, specials, a Holiday Farmers Market, live music, parade of lights, free raffles, and more at local businesses!
Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll
December 8 - 10
A Lake Placid tradition, the Holiday Village Stroll is a family and couples weekend that takes place in the fairy-tale winter wonderland of Lake Placid. Stroll spans three days and includes events like a skating party, photos with Santa, a free movie showing, and a scavenger hunt.
Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll
December 15, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. December 16, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
A community event featuring specials on Park Street, a holiday movie night, vendors at the Tupper Lake Depot, and more.
Holiday Craft Fairs
St. Mary's Annual Craft Fair
November 4 - 5. Ticonderoga
Enjoy this annual craft and bake sale.
Newcomb Holiday Craft Fair
November 18 - 19
Enjoy local crafts, delicious local foods, gifts for everyone on your list, and more!
Annual Christmas Fair at First United Methodist Church
November 18. Ticonderoga
Celebrate the season with a Christmas Fair; find gifts galore, Christmas decor, and silent auction.
Wilmington's Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
November 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Gather at Twisted Raven (formerly Pourman's Tap House) for handmade crafts, gifts, and seasonal delights.
Small Business Saturday Artisan Market
November 25. Schroon Lake
Enjoy a showcase of talented local vendors, silent auction, raffle, and local food.
Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market - Holiday Market
December 1
Enjoy a special Holiday Market. Vendors will be set up inside the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) office, offering an array of local products, gifts, raffles, and more for the holidays.
Sparkle Village
December 1 - 2. Saranac Lake
Get ready to embrace the magic of the holiday season at the Saranac Lake Sparkle Village Craft Fair! For 38 years, this annual event has been a beloved tradition for finding unique and distinctive holiday gifts and one-of-a-kind treasures. Join us the first Friday and Saturday in December and shop from one-of-a-kind local makers and vendors. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under the age of 12.
Craft Fair at Adirondack Community Church
December 9. Lake Placid
Holiday Fair at Oak Mountain
December 9. Oak Mountain, Speculator
Live music, activities for kids including gingerbread houses, face painting, and an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Shopping from various vendors and the festival of trees!
Holiday Business Events
Small Town Boutique Christmas Event
November 9. Ticonderoga
Enjoy discounts, a mimosa bar, and holiday snacks!
Spirit of Christmas Open House at Adirondack Trading Post
November 9. Ticonderoga
Enjoy special discounts amid holiday shopping!
My Hope Flower Farm Holiday Open House
November 17 - 18. Ticonderoga
At this Open House, enjoy extended hours, special discounts, champagne and snacks, and special "create and carry" holiday arrangements.
Vendor Sale at Tromblee's Greenhouse
November 18. Crown Point
Vendors on site, plus holiday discounts in the gift shop.
McClelland Family Farm Opening - Christmas at the Farm
November 24. Tupper Lake
The farm is turning into a Christmas wonderland. Trees, boughs, wreaths, Christmas decor, and more will be for sale. Kick off your holiday season with lights and magic at the farm.
Tromblee's Greenhouse Christmas Open House
December 2 - 3. Crown Point
Two days filled with door prizes, complementary kids photos with Santa, discounts, kids crafts, and much more.
T.F. Finnegan's Ladies' Night | Gentleman's Night
December 7, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. December 14, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saranac Lake
Ladies, stop in for Ladies Night to enjoy free wine and apps while filling out a personalized wish list. Then, send your beau to Gentleman's Night the following week so they can enjoy beer and snacks while they shop your list!
Kids Shopping Day
December 3. Saranac Lake
Come down to Saranac Lake's BluSeed Studios with your kiddos of all ges, buy fun and inexpensive gifts from our holiday shoppe, stroll through the decorated trees, enjoy our hot chocolate bar and decorate a cookie or two! Buy a tin, fill it with cookies, give it away to your friends or family!