39th Annual Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration in Schroon Lake

About this event

Get ready to experience the warmth of the holiday season by visiting Schroon Lake! The small-town rustic charm of Schroon Lake is at its best during the 39th Annual Christmas in Schroon Lake Celebration. The event is packed with exciting activities - see the full calendar of events below. Nothing can match the festive spirit of Schroon Lake during the holidays!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

• 12:00 to 4:00pm:  Festival of Trees Auction Preview  - Schroon Lake Community Church
  • Win one of ten fully decorated live trees. Trees Sponsored by Gallo ADK Realty & our Community Decorators.
• 5:00 to 7:00pm:  Holiday Decorating Contest Judging - Contact the Chamber of Commerce to enter
  • Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
• 7:00pm:  Special Movie Presentation  “A Jar Full of Christmas” - The Bevy @ The Lodge at Schroon Lake
  • Join us for a FREE showing of the new holiday movie shot on location in the Adirondacks—including scenes in Schroon Lake—and enjoy hot cocoa, cider, coffee and cookies courtesy of The Lodge!
    • Sponsored by The Lodge at Schroon Lake

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

• 9:00am to 4:00pm:  Holiday Basket Raffle - Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
  • Don’t miss this yearly favorite!
• 10:00am to 2:00pm: Special Holiday Book Sale - HHHN Basement (behind Town Hall)
  • Support the Library at the final sale of the year.
    • Sponsored by the Friends of the Schroon Lake Library
• 10am to 2:00pm: Arts & Crafts Show and Bake Sale - Schroon Lake Community Church
• 10:00am to 3:00pm: Christmas Crafts for Kids & Adults - Schroon Lake Public Library
  • Five different walk-in crafts and light refreshments
• 10:00am to 4:00pm: Festival of Trees Silent Auction - Schroon Lake Community Church
  • Place your final bids by 4pm
• 11:00am:  6th Annual Polar Plunge - Town Boat Launch
  • Join our Presenting Sponsor The Lodge at Schroon Lake for an epic bonfire & hot refreshments before and after the Plunge.
  • Pre-registration required — contact the Chamber of Commerce.
    • Sponsored by the Town of Schroon & The Lodge at Schroon Lake
• 12:00pm:  Family Ornament Hunt
  • Sign up at the Chamber to look for hundreds of ornaments hidden around town!
    • Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
• 12:00 to 2:00pm:  Holiday Tunes - Schroon Lake Community Church
  • Brought to you by the Schroon Lake Community Band
• 1:30 to 3:00pm:  Strolling Carolers
  • Join members of the SLCS Chorus for Main Street caroling
• 2:00 to 4:00pm:  Horse & Wagon Rides - Town Hall Parking Lot
  • Enjoy a FREE beautiful winter ride along the lake
    • Sponsored by Carpenter & Associates Insuring Agency
• 5:00pm:  Town Tree Lighting Ceremony - Corner of Dock & Main St.
• 5:15pm:  Light Up Main Street! & Holiday Lights Parade
  • Luminarias will line Main Street for the Parade. Fire, EMS & Friends will travel from SLCS to Dock St.
    • Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
• 5:30 to 6:30pm:  Holiday “Mocktail” Party - Schroon Lake Community Church
  • The new tradition is back!  Stop by for family-friendly holiday themed drinks & refreshments after the Parade on your way to see Santa.
    • Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Community Church
• 6:00 to 7:00pm:  Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Strand Theater
  • Visits & treats for the kids!
    • Sponsored by the Strand Theater

Photos provided by Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce.