Snocade in Indian Lake

SNOCADE 2025

 Friday, February 14 - Saturday, February 22, 2025!

Join us for Snocade during President's Week for free indoor and outdoor activities, dining specials, special events, and so much more!

2025 Schedule of Events 

Friday, February 14

  • 11:30 am – 8:45 pm- Lunch & Dinner Specials at Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store
  • 4 – 7 pm- Happy Hour Drink Special at The Bear Trap
  • 4 – 7 pm- Chili Feast at American Legion sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Indian Lake. 
  • 6 pm- Indian Lake Central School TRICKY TRAY This annual event helps support the ILCS Travel Club. Doors open at 6 PM and the drawings start at 7 PM. Concessions will be available. 

Saturday, February 15 - SNOCADE KICK OFF

  • 7 - 11 am- Breakfast at Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department 
  • 8 - 3 pm- Chef Darrell's Breakfast Specials - Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner
  • 10 - 2:30 pm- Friends of the Indian Lake Library Book & Bake Sale
  • 10:30 - 11:30 am- Ice Lantern How-To Workshop at the Indian Lake Library 
  • 11 am-Noon- Cabins at Chimney Mountain Guided Hike with Tim Marks Pre-Registration Required -518-648-5828 (Weather Permitting)
  • 11:30 - 8:45 pm- Lunch & Dinner Specials at Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store
  • Noon - 9 pm- Axes & Irons Fun Day - Wood-fired pizza truck & live music with Eric Pasternak
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy Hour Drink Special at The Bear Trap 
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy Hour Snow-Themed Cocktail Special at McSweeney's Irish Pub 
  • 4 - 7:30 pm - Baked Potato Dinner at American Legion Sponsored by: Indian Lake Snowarriors
  • 7 pm - Gem Radio Theater presents a FREE showing of "Sherlock Holmes, The Night Before Christmas" at the Indian Lake Theater

Sunday, February 16

  • 7 - 11 am: Breakfast at the Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department 
  • 8 - 3 pm- Chef Darrell's Breakfast Specials - Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner
  • 10 - 2:30- pm - Friends of the Indian Lake Library Book & Bake Sale
  • 11 - Noon- Cabins at Chimney Mountain Guided Hike with Tim Marks Pre-Registration Required -518-648-5828 (Weather Permitting)
  • Noon - 7:45 pm - Lunch and dinner specials at Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store
  • Noon - 2 pm - Kitty Kat Snowmobile Races at Indian Lake Little League Field- MUST be registered by Noon!
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy Hour Drink Special at The Bear Trap 
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy Hour Snow-Themed Cocktail Special at McSweeney's Irish Pub 
  • 7 pm - Family Feud at the Indian Lake Theater - Free Admission!

Monday, February 17

  • 8 - 3 pm: Chef Darrell's Breakfast Specials - Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner
  • 10 am - Cold Water Rescue Demonstration at the Water Department on Chain Lakes Road (weather permitting)
  • 11 - 3 pm - Horse-drawn wagon rides with A Time to Remember Carriage & Sleigh Rides
  • 2 pm - Wool & Water Workshop Presentation - Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, Free Event - Indian Lake Theater
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy Hour Snow-Themed Cocktail Special at McSweeney's Irish Pub 
  • 5 - 6 pm - Learn to Skate with Tim Marks at the Indian Lake Ski Hut - All ages, All levels
  • 5 - 7 pm - Dinner Special with a Free Drink at The Bear Trap 

Tuesday, February 18

  • 8 - 3 pm: Chef Darrell's Breakfast Specials - Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner
  • 10:30 - 11:30 am - Kids Activity Hour: Polar Bear Party! Indian Lake Library
  • 10:30 - 1:30 pm - Dog-Sled Rides - Location TBD call 518-648-5828
  • 1 - 2:30 pm - Crafternoon Special #1 - Alcohol Ink Luminaries at Indian Lake Library - Sign up to reserve your spot! 518-648-5444
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy Hour Snow-Themed Cocktail Special at McSweeney's Irish Pub 
  • 5 - 7 pm - Dinner Special with a Free Drink at The Bear Trap 

Wednesday, February 19 

  • 8 - 3 pm: Chef Darrell's Breakfast Specials - Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner
  • 8 - 4 pm - Free NYS Snowmobile Safety Course at the Town Hall - pre-registration is required - 518-648-5828
  • 10 am - Noon - Utica Zoo Mobile - Indian Lake Ski Hut
  • 11:30 am - 7:45 pm - $1 Off Drink Special at the bar ONLY (until 6pm) & Pool League - Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store
  • 1 - 2:30 pm - Crafternoon Special #2 - Crystalized Lantern at Indian Lake Library - Sign up to reserve your spot! 518-648-5444
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy Hour Snow-Themed Cocktail Special at McSweeney's Irish Pub 
  • 5 - 7 pm - Dinner Special with a Free Drink at The Bear Trap 
  • 6 - 7 pm - Annual "Light Up the Library" Party - Indian Lake Library Party

Thursday, February 20 

  • 7 - 11 am - Breakfast at The Bear Trap
  • 8 - 3 pm: Chef Darrell's Breakfast Specials - Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner
  • 10:30 - 11:30 am - Kid's Activity Hour: Cup of Kindness - Indian Lake Library 
  • 11:30 - 7:45 pm - Lunch & Dinner Specials at Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store
  • 1 - 2:30 pm - Crafternoon Special #3 - Create Awesome Mugs & Cup Cozies - Indian Lake Library - Sign up to reserve your spot! 518-648-5444
  • 4 -6 pm - Cardboard Sled Building Workshop - Indian Lake Ski Hut
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy Hour Snow-Themed Cocktail Special at McSweeney's Irish Pub 
  • 7 pm - Indian Lake Theater Presents "Wicked"

Friday, February 21

  • 7 - 11 am - Breakfast at The Bear Trap
  • 8 - 3 pm - Chef Darrell's Breakfast Specials - Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner
  • 10:30 - 11:15 am - Bookworm Buddies Story Time Play Group - Theme: Animals in Winter - Indian Lake Library 
  • 11 am - 2 pm - Horse Drawn Wagon Rides - Rides Begin at Town Hall (Weather Permitting)
  • 11:30 - 8:45 pm - Lunch & Dinner Specials at Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy hour Drink Special at The Bear Trap 
  • 5 - 7 pm - McSweeny's Irish Pub Dinner Special Dinner Special Reservations Encouraged - 518-648-5832
  • 7 pm - Indian Lake Theater Presents "Wicked" - Movie Party! $10 Admission

Saturday, February 22

  • 7 - 11 am - Breakfast at The Bear Trap
  • 8 - 3 pm: Chef Darrell's Breakfast Specials - Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner
  • 10 - 4 pm - Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce Snocade Craft Fair at the Indian Lake Central School.
  • 11 -2 pm - Snowarriors Meet and Greet - Junction of Blue Mountain & O'Neill Flow Trails (Weather Permitting)
  • 11:30 - 8:45 pm - Lunch & Dinner Specials - Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern & Liquor Store
  • 3 - 4 pm - Cardboard Sled Races - Ski Hill/Hut - Cookies & Hot Cocoa after the event! Pre-registration 2:30 -3 at the Welcome Center!
  • 4 - 7 pm - Happy Hour Snow-Themed Cocktail Special at McSweeney's Irish Pub 
  • 4 - 7 pm - Snocade Grand Finale Event featuring live music, complimentary ice skating, bonfire, hot cocoa bar, s'mores, glow necklaces, and fireworks at 6:30 pm!
  • 7 pm - Indian Lake Theater Presents "Wicked"

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** Event/Activities Subject to Change **

** All Activities Are Weather Permitting **

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Man carving a snowmobile out of ice
a group of people around a bon fire out in the snow
two girls in a pink cardboard sled
a group of snowmobilers pose for a photo
a woman taking a picture of people on the ice sculpted snowmobile
fireworks above a group of people around a bon fire
a man performing live music at the Indian Lake Welcome center
A photo of a vender at the craft fair

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