Nothing says winter in the Adirondacks quite like Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival ❄️🎆 From ice palaces to fireworks to full-blown Cartoonival energy, this 10-day celebration is one of New York’s most iconic winter events. Here’s what to know before you go: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival February 6–15, 2026 Fireworks & Ice Palace Lighting: Saturday, February 7 Ice Palace open: February 7–14 (weather permitting) Theme: Cartoonival Ice Palace Accessibility Day: February 10 Parade: Sunday, February 15

If you’re looking for where winter actually went, it’s currently parked right here in Saranac Lake. We aren’t just “snowy”, we’re the official headquarters of the season. While everyone else is wearing rain boots, we’re gearing up for: • The Ice Palace: Massive blocks of ice will be harvested from Lake Flower for the iconic structure. 🧊🪓 • Winter Carnival 2026: “Cartoonival” is almost here (Feb 6-15)! Get your costumes ready. 🤡🎭 • Epic Trails: Dewey Mountain and the Rail Trail are looking li

331 reactions · 266 shares | We're back and Totally 80's! The 2022 Winter Carnival will be held Friday, February 4th - Sunday, February 13th. We're looking forward to seeing you again! | Saranac Lake ADK | Facebook

Ice Palace progress, Tuesday 1-27 IPW - Local 101 | Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

18K views · 263 reactions | Such a beautiful morning here in the Adirondack's Coolest Place! | Saranac Lake ADK | Facebook

Manifesting more mountain air and Ice Palace magic this year. 🧊✨ Saranac Lake winter mode: ON. From fresh tracks on the slopes to the magic of Winter Carnival, there’s nowhere else we would rather be. Saranac Lake, you have our heart in 2026. | Saranac Lake ADK

5.4K views · 226 reactions | The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Ice Palace Prevails! The lights will go back on tonight and starting Saturday morning the Ice Palace will be open. | Saranac Lake ADK | Facebook

1K views · 863 reactions | Enjoy this birds-eye-view of today's construction of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Ice Palace! | Saranac Lake ADK | Facebook