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Welcome to the Essex County Arts Council Events page!

If you are an artist or arts organization, and would like to add your event to our listings, please click here.

Please use the search fields below to find arts events in your part of Essex County and the surrounding areas.  You can also search our events by date.  

ECAC also collaborates with Adirondack A&E to provide you with access to all the wonderful arts, music, literary, and other related events in the Adirondack North Country. Their calendar is separate and does require separate event entry.

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Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
July 1, 2025

Live Music at the bandshell in Mid's Park Throughout the summer enjoy free concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mid's Park in Lake Placid. It's the perfect end, for the perfect day! The 2025 Music Line-up: July 1 - Salsa Night with Las Guaracheras...
 
Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series
July 3, 2025

Summer Concert Series at the Wilmington Town Beach Every Thursday in July and August is a party at the Wilmington Town Beach. Make dinner and a show out of the evening by bringing a picnic or grilling while you enjoy the free live music. Kick back...
 
Schroon Lake Live!! Special "Kick Off the Fourth" Concert - The McKrells
July 3, 2025 to June 16, 3600

Kick off 4th of July with live music!  Join us on the front lawn at The Lodge at Schroon Lake for a special Kick Off the Fourth concert with "The McKrells"! Kevin Mckrell returns with his band of fabulous musicians for Celtic Americana and more! Kick off...
 
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
July 4, 2025

 Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market! A producer-focused weekly open-air Farm and Maker Market held Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm from June 13 until August 29,  on the shore of Lake Champlain. The Market will feature local produce, foods...
 
Westport Wadhams Day
July 5, 2025

Get ready for family fun in Westport! All-Day Activities include:  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Library Lawn – Annual Used Book Sale 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Ballard Park – Annual Tag Sale 10:00 – 3:00 PM, Heritage House...
 
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
July 8, 2025

Live Music at the bandshell in Mid's Park Throughout the summer enjoy free concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mid's Park in Lake Placid. It's the perfect end, for the perfect day! The 2025 Music Line-up: July 1 - Salsa Night with Las Guaracheras...
 
Desperado - Eagle's Tribute Band Concert
July 8, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

We will "Take it to the Limit" with this Eagles Tribute?  Desperado will perform all the favorite Eagles songs so come and rock with us to this fantastic band.   All our concerts are at this covered pavilion, food and refreshments are available...
 
Arts Trek 2025 - Adam Bornt and Uncharted Wild Animal Show
July 9, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

Arts Trek 2025 Our first Arts Trek performance for 2025 will be full of creepy, crawly animals!  Adam Bornt will introduce the audience to reptiles - lizards, turtles, snakes and others.  The audience will learn about these animals and will see the...
 
Twilight Dance and Music
July 9, 2025
Schroon Lake New York 12870

Square Dancing is back! The beloved Wednesday night summer square dancing tradition in Schroon Lake is back! Experience lively music with our fantastic lineup of free concerts, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, and dance the night away...
 
Contra Dance with Adirondack 2 Step - *VENUE CHANGE*
July 9, 2025
11 School Lane Au Sable Forks New York 12912

Contra Dancing with Adirondack 2 Step Join in the music and fun and learn contra dancing! No experience necessary and fun for all ages. Refreshments available. Chairs provided for those who just wish to listen and watch. Second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m...
 
Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series
July 10, 2025

Summer Concert Series at the Wilmington Town Beach Every Thursday in July and August is a party at the Wilmington Town Beach. Make dinner and a show out of the evening by bringing a picnic or grilling while you enjoy the free live music. Kick back...
 
Black Watch Memorial Library's Tween Programs Summer 2025
July 11, 2025

Tween Programs at Black Watch Memorial Library Fridays, July 11th - August 15th, 3:00 PM See the flyer below for details on the each program happening!
 
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
July 11, 2025

 Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market! A producer-focused weekly open-air Farm and Maker Market held Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm from June 13 until August 29,  on the shore of Lake Champlain. The Market will feature local produce, foods...
 
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
July 15, 2025

Live Music at the bandshell in Mid's Park Throughout the summer enjoy free concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mid's Park in Lake Placid. It's the perfect end, for the perfect day! The 2025 Music Line-up: July 1 - Salsa Night with Las Guaracheras...
 
Sirsy
July 15, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

Free Summer Concert SIRSY is a rock, pop, and soul duo from Upstate NY.  Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti write honest songs, full of sing along melodies, with lots of heart and just the right amount of sass. “It’s edgy-feel-good music that...
 
Twilight Dance and Music
July 16, 2025
Schroon Lake New York 12870

Square Dancing is back! The beloved Wednesday night summer square dancing tradition in Schroon Lake is back! Experience lively music with our fantastic lineup of free concerts, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, and dance the night away...
 
Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series
July 17, 2025

Summer Concert Series at the Wilmington Town Beach Every Thursday in July and August is a party at the Wilmington Town Beach. Make dinner and a show out of the evening by bringing a picnic or grilling while you enjoy the free live music. Kick back...
 
Black Watch Memorial Library's Tween Programs Summer 2025
July 18, 2025

Tween Programs at Black Watch Memorial Library Fridays, July 11th - August 15th, 3:00 PM See the flyer below for details on the each program happening!
 
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
July 18, 2025

 Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market! A producer-focused weekly open-air Farm and Maker Market held Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm from June 13 until August 29,  on the shore of Lake Champlain. The Market will feature local produce, foods...
 
Keeseville Community Arts Festival
July 18, 2025
126 Ausable Street 126 Ausable Street Keeseville New York 12944

Keeseville Community Arts Festival, July 18-19, 2025:  Annual arts festival features a plein air show and sale at the Stone Mill on Ausable Street starting Friday, joined on Saturday by live music, local artisan...
 
Keeseville Community Arts Festival
July 19, 2025
126 Ausable Street 126 Ausable Street Keeseville New York 12944

Keeseville Community Arts Festival, July 18-19, 2025:  Annual arts festival features a plein air show and sale at the Stone Mill on Ausable Street starting Friday, joined on Saturday by live music, local artisan...
 
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
July 22, 2025

Live Music at the bandshell in Mid's Park Throughout the summer enjoy free concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mid's Park in Lake Placid. It's the perfect end, for the perfect day! The 2025 Music Line-up: July 1 - Salsa Night with Las Guaracheras...
 
Free Summer Concert - Big Medicine
July 22, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

Free Summer Concert Rick Bolton is coming back with the Big Medicine Band!  We loved them each time they played here in Ticonderoga!  Strong vocals and harmonies by all members are accompanied by supple R&B and folk-rock grooves with rich...
 
Arts Trek free Children's Programs - Vestoiahoops, Circus with Sammy
July 23, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

Four performers will thrill the audience with an interactive “Circus with Sammy” show.   Circus hoops, spinning plates, scarf dancing and Poi a form of Hawaiian dance will be performed.  The performers will teach the audience use circus...
 
Twilight Dance and Music
July 23, 2025
Schroon Lake New York 12870

Square Dancing is back! The beloved Wednesday night summer square dancing tradition in Schroon Lake is back! Experience lively music with our fantastic lineup of free concerts, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, and dance the night away...
 
Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series
July 24, 2025

Summer Concert Series at the Wilmington Town Beach Every Thursday in July and August is a party at the Wilmington Town Beach. Make dinner and a show out of the evening by bringing a picnic or grilling while you enjoy the free live music. Kick back...
 
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
July 25, 2025

 Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market! A producer-focused weekly open-air Farm and Maker Market held Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm from June 13 until August 29,  on the shore of Lake Champlain. The Market will feature local produce, foods...
 
Wilmington Mountain Music Fest

Wilmington Mountain Music Fest Join us for the 4th annual Wilmington Mountain Music Fest! With four bands, fire dancers, family entertainment, food trucks, and local beer and wine, it's a music festival perfect for an Adirondack summer! Lineup...
 
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
July 29, 2025

Live Music at the bandshell in Mid's Park Throughout the summer enjoy free concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mid's Park in Lake Placid. It's the perfect end, for the perfect day! The 2025 Music Line-up: July 1 - Salsa Night with Las Guaracheras...
 
Free Summer Concerts - Jimmy Buffet Concert performed by Little Jack Band
July 29, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

John Haggerty and the Little Jack Band is returning with their Jimmy Buffet Concert!!  You asked them to come back and they agreed.  So, get out your Hawaiian Shirts, Parrot Hats and come for another fantastic concert!   The Knights of...
 
Arts Trek Free Children's Programs - Steven Gratto's Variety Show
July 30, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

Come enjoy the show! Stephan Gratto’s performances are fast-paced and exciting displays of many classic vaudeville and  circus skills including juggling, unicycling, rope walking, object balancing, and many other feats of daring, bravery, and side-...
 
Twilight Dance and Music
July 30, 2025
Schroon Lake New York 12870

Square Dancing is back! The beloved Wednesday night summer square dancing tradition in Schroon Lake is back! Experience lively music with our fantastic lineup of free concerts, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, and dance the night away...
 
Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series
July 31, 2025

Summer Concert Series at the Wilmington Town Beach Every Thursday in July and August is a party at the Wilmington Town Beach. Make dinner and a show out of the evening by bringing a picnic or grilling while you enjoy the free live music. Kick back...
 
Ti Festival Guild Contra Dance Event
July 31, 2025

Ticonderoga Festival Guild Presents their 1st Contra Dance  Thursday, July 31st at 7:00 PM - Ticonderoga Knights of Columbus Pavilion  We are so excited to have Paul Rosenburg, a very well-known Contra Dance Caller and Instructor come to Ticonderoga...
 
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
August 1, 2025

 Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market! A producer-focused weekly open-air Farm and Maker Market held Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm from June 13 until August 29,  on the shore of Lake Champlain. The Market will feature local produce, foods...
 
Free Summer Concerts - Across the Pond - Beatles Tribute Concert
August 5, 2025

Free Summer Concert Across the Pond is a Beatles Tribute Band. They are a group of musicians who pay tribute the music of the Beatles, staying focused on the style and music of the Beatles and not the impersonation of the Beatles themselves.  Come listen...
 
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
August 5, 2025

Live Music at the bandshell in Mid's Park Throughout the summer enjoy free concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mid's Park in Lake Placid. It's the perfect end, for the perfect day! The 2025 Music Line-up: July 1 - Salsa Night with Las Guaracheras...
 
Arts Trek Free Children's Programs - Ron Carter's "Rockin Ron the Friendly Pirate"
August 6, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

Rockin Ron is the friendly pirate that will entertain his audience with lots of "RRRRR" songs of the sea, sea creatures and pirates. The songs are toe tapping, often sing-alongs, and are tons of fun! All shows are free and held rain or shine.  The shows...
 
Twilight Dance and Music
August 6, 2025
Schroon Lake New York 12870

Square Dancing is back! The beloved Wednesday night summer square dancing tradition in Schroon Lake is back! Experience lively music with our fantastic lineup of free concerts, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, and dance the night away...
 
Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series
August 7, 2025

Summer Concert Series at the Wilmington Town Beach Every Thursday in July and August is a party at the Wilmington Town Beach. Make dinner and a show out of the evening by bringing a picnic or grilling while you enjoy the free live music. Kick back...
 
Opening Reception for 2 Featured Artists, Ceramicist Danae Dehne and Photographer Mark Gibson
August 8, 2025

Opening Reception Enjoy an Opening Reception for 2 talented Adirondack Artists, Ceramicist Danae Dehne and Photographer Mark Gibson.   Meet these 2 featured artists and many other local artists at our Gallery. Light refreshments and lots of fellowship...
 
Black Watch Memorial Library's Tween Programs Summer 2025
August 8, 2025

Tween Programs at Black Watch Memorial Library Fridays, July 11th - August 15th, 3:00 PM See the flyer below for details on the each program happening!
 
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
August 8, 2025

 Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market! A producer-focused weekly open-air Farm and Maker Market held Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm from June 13 until August 29,  on the shore of Lake Champlain. The Market will feature local produce, foods...
 
35th Annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival
August 10, 2025
Helen Wildman Memorial Stage Dock Street
Town Park Schroon Lake New York 12870

POWERFUL WOMEN: VOICES, SONGS AND MUSIC   Celebrating groups and individuals who add to the diverse fabric of Adirondack music This year, in celebration of bringing 50 years of live music to Schroon Lake, we honor the POWERFUL WOMEN: VOICES, SONGS...
 
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
August 12, 2025

Live Music at the bandshell in Mid's Park Throughout the summer enjoy free concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mid's Park in Lake Placid. It's the perfect end, for the perfect day! The 2025 Music Line-up: July 1 - Salsa Night with Las Guaracheras...
 
Free Summer Concerts - Warden and Company
August 12, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

Free Summer Concert The band, featuring frontman Warden, violinist and vocalist Moody, and drummer Melick, has created a mood of emotional tenderness, meeting in a special place where rock, folk, and Americana converge. And the feeling is personal, familiar,...
 
Arts Trek Free Children's Programs - Shaundra Bartlett-Yaw's "Bartlettberry Briar Book Reading"
August 13, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

We will end our 2025 season with a wonderful event!  Join award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Shaundra Bartlett as she reads aloud a story from her BARTLETTBERRY BRIAR series. Bartlett’s books focus on themes of friendship,...
 
Twilight Dance and Music
August 13, 2025
Schroon Lake New York 12870

Square Dancing is back! The beloved Wednesday night summer square dancing tradition in Schroon Lake is back! Experience lively music with our fantastic lineup of free concerts, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, and dance the night away...
 
Contra Dance with Adirondack 2 Step - *VENUE CHANGE*
August 13, 2025
11 School Lane Au Sable Forks New York 12912

Contra Dancing with Adirondack 2 Step Join in the music and fun and learn contra dancing! No experience necessary and fun for all ages. Refreshments available. Chairs provided for those who just wish to listen and watch. Second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m...
 
Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series
August 14, 2025

Summer Concert Series at the Wilmington Town Beach Every Thursday in July and August is a party at the Wilmington Town Beach. Make dinner and a show out of the evening by bringing a picnic or grilling while you enjoy the free live music. Kick back...
 
Black Watch Memorial Library's Tween Programs Summer 2025
August 15, 2025

Tween Programs at Black Watch Memorial Library Fridays, July 11th - August 15th, 3:00 PM See the flyer below for details on the each program happening!
 
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
August 15, 2025

 Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market! A producer-focused weekly open-air Farm and Maker Market held Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm from June 13 until August 29,  on the shore of Lake Champlain. The Market will feature local produce, foods...
 
Adirondack Family Book Festival 2025
Lake Placid Middle/High School 34 School Street Lake Placid New York 12946

Adirondack Family Book Festival August 16, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lake Placid Middle/High School The Adirondack Family Book Festival brings together an illustrious and richly diverse group of children’s and YA authors and illustrators under...
 
Penfield Homestead Museum's Heritage Day
August 17, 2025

Penfield Homestead Museum's Heritage Day and Annual Chicken Barbecue   Sunday, August 17th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.  Ecumenical Services at the Penfield Church begin at 9:30 am. Plan on a Craft Fair including local authors and...
 
Free Summer Concerts - Those Guys Entertainment
August 19, 2025
PO Box 125 PO Box 125 Ticonderoga New York 12883

This is the last concert for our 2025 season.  Those Guys Entertainment will get us moving and dancing to music from the 80’s.  We are happy to have them return - they were great last year and people loved them! Food and drink will be...
 
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
August 19, 2025

Live Music at the bandshell in Mid's Park Throughout the summer enjoy free concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mid's Park in Lake Placid. It's the perfect end, for the perfect day! The 2025 Music Line-up: July 1 - Salsa Night with Las Guaracheras...
 
Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series
August 21, 2025

Summer Concert Series at the Wilmington Town Beach Every Thursday in July and August is a party at the Wilmington Town Beach. Make dinner and a show out of the evening by bringing a picnic or grilling while you enjoy the free live music. Kick back...
 
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
August 22, 2025

 Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market! A producer-focused weekly open-air Farm and Maker Market held Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm from June 13 until August 29,  on the shore of Lake Champlain. The Market will feature local produce, foods...
 
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
August 26, 2025

Live Music at the bandshell in Mid's Park Throughout the summer enjoy free concerts on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mid's Park in Lake Placid. It's the perfect end, for the perfect day! The 2025 Music Line-up: July 1 - Salsa Night with Las Guaracheras...
 
Opening Reception for our Featured Artist, Plein Air Painter Vera Doumanoff.
August 29, 2025

Gallery Reception Enjoy an Opening Reception for Adirondack Plein Air Painter Vera Doumanoff. Meet Vera and many other local artists at our Gallery. Light refreshments and lots of fellowship will make this an event to expand your love of Essex and the...
 
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
August 29, 2025

 Port Henry Waterfront Farmers Market! A producer-focused weekly open-air Farm and Maker Market held Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm from June 13 until August 29,  on the shore of Lake Champlain. The Market will feature local produce, foods...
 
Contra Dance with Adirondack 2 Step - *VENUE CHANGE*
September 10, 2025
11 School Lane Au Sable Forks New York 12912

Contra Dancing with Adirondack 2 Step Join in the music and fun and learn contra dancing! No experience necessary and fun for all ages. Refreshments available. Chairs provided for those who just wish to listen and watch. Second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m...
 
Adirondack Harvest Festival
September 20, 2025 to June 12, 2000

Get ready for the 2025 Adirondack Harvest Festival!  The 2025 Adirondack Harvest Festival will return to the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport, New York on Saturday, September 20 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.  This highly anticipated...
 
Contra Dance with Adirondack 2 Step - *VENUE CHANGE*
October 8, 2025
11 School Lane Au Sable Forks New York 12912

Contra Dancing with Adirondack 2 Step Join in the music and fun and learn contra dancing! No experience necessary and fun for all ages. Refreshments available. Chairs provided for those who just wish to listen and watch. Second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m...
 
Lake Placid Film Festival
October 30, 2025

Adirondack Film presents The Lake Placid Film Festival The Lake Placid Film Festival, presented by Adirondack Film, is a dynamic celebration of cinema, showcasing award-winning shorts, groundbreaking feature films, industry panels, and mixers. Set in the...
 
Lake Placid Film Festival
October 31, 2025

Adirondack Film presents The Lake Placid Film Festival The Lake Placid Film Festival, presented by Adirondack Film, is a dynamic celebration of cinema, showcasing award-winning shorts, groundbreaking feature films, industry panels, and mixers. Set in the...
 
Lake Placid Film Festival
November 1, 2025

Adirondack Film presents The Lake Placid Film Festival The Lake Placid Film Festival, presented by Adirondack Film, is a dynamic celebration of cinema, showcasing award-winning shorts, groundbreaking feature films, industry panels, and mixers. Set in the...
 
Lake Placid Film Festival
November 2, 2025

Adirondack Film presents The Lake Placid Film Festival The Lake Placid Film Festival, presented by Adirondack Film, is a dynamic celebration of cinema, showcasing award-winning shorts, groundbreaking feature films, industry panels, and mixers. Set in the...
 
Contra Dance with Adirondack 2 Step - *VENUE CHANGE*
November 12, 2025
11 School Lane Au Sable Forks New York 12912

Contra Dancing with Adirondack 2 Step Join in the music and fun and learn contra dancing! No experience necessary and fun for all ages. Refreshments available. Chairs provided for those who just wish to listen and watch. Second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m...
 
Contra Dance with Adirondack 2 Step - *VENUE CHANGE*
December 10, 2025
11 School Lane Au Sable Forks New York 12912

Contra Dancing with Adirondack 2 Step Join in the music and fun and learn contra dancing! No experience necessary and fun for all ages. Refreshments available. Chairs provided for those who just wish to listen and watch. Second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m...

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July 1, 2025
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
July 3, 2025
Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series
July 3, 2025 to June 16, 3600
Schroon Lake Live!! Special "Kick Off the Fourth" Concert - The McKrells
July 4, 2025
Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market
July 5, 2025
Westport Wadhams Day
July 8, 2025
Songs at Mirror Lake Music Series
July 8, 2025
Desperado - Eagle's Tribute Band Concert
July 9, 2025
Arts Trek 2025 - Adam Bornt and Uncharted Wild Animal Show
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