Lake Placid New York Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Smucker's Stars on Ice
Located at the Olympic Center
216-522-1200
Entertaining audiences around the world, this unique show features Olympic and world champion figure skaters, including Todd Eldredge, Jamie Sale, David Pelletier, Kyoko Ina, and John Zimmerman, performing dazzling skating.

Lake Placid Sinfonietta
P.O. Box 1303 • Lake Placid, NY 12946
Located at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts
518-523-2051
The only professional orchestra in the Adirondack Park, this professional chamber orchestra presents 18 dazzling performances for six weeks every summer and features musicians from major orchestras and university faculties around the country joining the orchestra to present superb concerts. more...

Lake Placid Film Festival
Located on Main Street
518-523-FILM
A four day film festival which features over 20 films, including world and national premieres, as well as events such as a major film tribute, panel discussions, one-on-one sessions, readings, and screenings. more...
Whiteface Oktoberfest
Located at Whiteface Mountain
518-946-2223
Whiteface Oktoberfest is an annual two-day festival that includes an array of activities for the whole family to enjoy, including authentic Bavarian music, dancing, food and beer; a children's craft tent, children's games, amusement rides, pony rides, a craft market, and a climbing wall. more...

Lake Placid Horse Show
Located at the North Elba Showgrounds
518-523-9625
Watch some of the world's greatest show jumper riders compete during this 12 day horse show where competition range from ponies ridden by tomorrow's champions to members of the U.S. Equestrian Team atop some of the world's best horses. Action begins at 8:00 a.m. each show day with classes running simultaneously in four separate rings until approximately 5:00 p.m. more...