Plattsburgh Unveils Packed 2026 Community Events Calendar

City partners with local businesses to host family-friendly festivals, parades, and more throughout the year.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The City of Plattsburgh has released its full calendar of community events for 2026, which includes many beloved annual celebrations like the Fourth of July Celebration and Parks Come Alive events, as well as some new additions. The city is collaborating with numerous local businesses to sponsor and volunteer at these events, strengthening community ties and providing resources to make the festivities a success.

Why it matters

Plattsburgh's robust events calendar reflects the city's commitment to bringing residents together through fun, engaging experiences that highlight the region's food, music, art, and history. By partnering with local businesses, the city is able to expand its event programming and foster a stronger sense of community pride and involvement.

The details

The 2026 event lineup includes returning favorites like the Fourth of July Celebration, Mayor's Cup Festival and Regatta, Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration, and A Miracle on Margaret Street. New events debuting in 2026 include the Chill on the Hill Winter Festival, The Memorial Day Parade, and expanded Movie Night in the Park series. The city is also continuing its Parks Come Alive, Downtown Trick or Treat, GreenUp Community Clean up and Earth Day Festival, and Lake City Arts Festival programs.

  • The full 2026 events calendar was released on February 15, 2026.
  • The Fourth of July Celebration is scheduled for July 4, 2026.
  • Parks Come Alive events will take place throughout the summer of 2026, now in its fifth season.
  • The Memorial Day Parade is set for May 26, 2026.
  • Movie Night in the Park will expand to three events in 2026.

The players

City of Plattsburgh

The local government of Plattsburgh, New York, which is responsible for organizing and hosting the community events.

Emma Stewart

The Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Plattsburgh, who oversees the event programming.

DELLA Auto Group

A local business partner that is sponsoring and providing volunteers for Plattsburgh's 2026 community events.

Schluter Systems

A local business partner that is sponsoring and providing volunteers for Plattsburgh's 2026 community events.

Elizabeth Guillette

The Recruitment Specialist at Schluter Systems, who expressed the company's pride in sponsoring Plattsburgh's community events.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We take great pride and joy in sponsoring the community events of the City of Plattsburgh. It feels good to give back to the community that gives so much to us and means so much to our employees.”

— Elizabeth Guillette, Recruitment Specialist (Press Release)

“We love the community events because it is a great way to connect, see other families out having fun, meet new people and businesses, etc. I think the happiness is electric at our community events. There is something special about everyone being together in one location like the park or downtown for an arts festival.”

— Anna Hewitt-Channell, Business Development and Marketing Manager (Press Release)

“As a North Country business, we welcome the shared responsibility of contributing to a strong and vibrant community. These annual events go to the root of our organization's core values and align with our commitment to support our most valuable resource, the local people who take pride in the North Country and choose to celebrate it.”

— Colin McCullough, Marketing Director (Press Release)

What’s next

The city is encouraging residents to visit discoverplattsburgh.com/events to stay up to date on event details, including times, parking, and accessibility information.

The takeaway

Plattsburgh's robust 2026 events calendar, created through partnerships with local businesses, demonstrates the city's dedication to fostering community engagement, supporting local organizations, and providing fun, family-friendly experiences that celebrate the region's unique culture and history.