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

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

2.4K views · 103 reactions | Somewhere over the rainbow in Saranac Lake, NY! ☁️ Check out this incredible footage our Hotel Saranac Cam captured. Watch this view live here: https://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/saranaclake/?cam=saranac2 | EarthCam | Facebook

44 reactions | Enjoy a decidedly different, authentically Adirondack winter experience in Saranac Lake! | Saranac Lake ADK | Facebook

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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

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

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