ROOST Launches Regional Event Calendar

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:13 AM

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has launched a new region-wide event calendar designed to help organizations, businesses and communities coordinate schedules. The free online resource allows users to view and submit events, helping planners avoid conflicts, improve promotion efforts and better prepare for visitor traffic throughout the Adirondack region.

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