The Weekender: October 27-29

Happy weekend! Have you broken into the Halloween candy yet? Yeah, we have too. We’ve got an interesting forecast ahead of us (70° on Saturday, 45° on Sunday!) — a trick and a treat! Here’s what caught our eye:

Comedy After Dark: Date night pick! Grab dinner downtown and then head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark on Friday night at 8pm. As seen and heard on Conan and The Late Late Show with James Corden, Friday’s show will feature Andy Sandford! Grab tickets here.

Glens Falls Farmers Market: Last call for the outdoor Farmers Market this weekend! Always sad to see the outdoor market come to a close, so get your fill this weekend and make note that they’re moving indoors to the Aviation Mall next weekend! Follow along for the latest here.

Boo 2 You: Halloween makes its way downtown on Saturday for this event from 2-4pm along Glen and Ridge Streets and in City Park. Trick or treat stations, pony rides, games, music, dance performances, and more! Grab the details here.

Thunder Season Opener: Nothing says fall (or winter, I suppose) more than cheering on the home team at Cool Insuring Arena! The Thunder are back with their home opener this Saturday night - puck drops at 7pm - grab info and tickets here!

Sweet Side Sale: Okay record lovers - Sweet Side is having a sale this weekend, and they’ve got 8,000+ records priced at $1! Run! Details here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 20-22

Happy Thursday! Excited to dive into another fall weekend - here’s what caught our eye…

Downtown Clean Up Day: Help keep downtown sparkly clean this Saturday from 9-11am! A collaboration between the Glens Falls Collaborative and the Glens Falls Business Improvement District, they’ll be providing the garbage bags, gloves, rakes, and shovels. Meet in the Ridge Street parking lot behind Minky Mink - details here!

Oktoberfest at Northway Brewing: Head to Northway Brewing in Queensbury this Saturday from 3-7pm for live music, food vendors, and over 30 breweries, wineries, and distilleries - get the scoop here!

Pumpkin Patch Pedal: Hop on a railbike with Revolution Rails in Thurman and pedal through the foliage to 1000 Acres Ranch in Stony Creek where you can select a pumpkin from the patch (and enjoy some snacks and beverages too)! Learn more and grab tickets here.

Flannel Fall Crawl: Looking for a fun way to enjoy fall in Washington County? Cruise the back roads (with a designated driver, of course!) to visit some amazing craft beverage producers. Check out this year’s participating locations and find your new favorite brew here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 13-15

Happy Thursday! Excited to dive into another fall weekend - here’s what caught our eye…

Apple vs Pumpkin Throwdown: Are you an apple person or a pumpkin person? The Shirt Factory is putting fall favorites to the test this Saturday with the Apple vs Pumpkin Fall Throwdown! Food vendors will be offering at least one dish with apple or pumpkin as an ingredient, plus activities, live music, a flea market, and more. Details here!

West Mountain Fall Fest: West Mountain’s Fall Festival continues this Saturday and Sunday! They’ve got a little something for everyone - wagon rides, chair lift rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, beer and spirits tastings, and more. Sounds good to us! Here are the details.

Locktoberfest: Head to Fort Edward this Saturday for Locktoberfest! This a festive day of food, drinks and fun includes free activities for the kiddos, live music, goods from local farms, food trucks, and a beer tasting tent. Grab the scoop here!

Pumpkin Picking: It’s that time! We always love to head out to The Farm Store at Tiashoke for their amazing selection and gorgeous set up. Check out the story we did on them here and plan your trip!

A Barn Full of Art: While you’re out for a foliage ride, pop over to Whiting Studio in Argyle - they’re opening their barn doors this weekend for their last open studio of 2023. Details here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 6 - 8

Looks like fall, feels like summer! Hope you’re enjoying it! Here’s what looks good for the weekend…

West Mountain Fall Fest: Excited to see West Mountain’s Fall Festival on the calendar for this Saturday and Sunday (and next weekend, too!). Looks like they’ve got a little something for everyone - wagon rides, chair lift rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, beer and spirits tastings, and more. Sounds good to us! Here are the details.

Rewind at The Park: Get to The Park Theater on Saturday night for ‘Rewind At The Park’ featuring River of Dreams and American Elton - a Billy Joel and Elton John Experience! Doors open at 7:30 - grab your tickets here!

GF Symphony: Head to Glens Falls High School this Sunday at 4pm for the opening night of the Glens Falls Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Metropolitan Opera Star, Mezzo-Soprano MaryAnn McCormick performing Edward Elgar’s “Sea Pictures.” Find our more and get your tickets here!

Thurman Fall Farm Tour: Head north to Thurman on Saturday for a day of fall farm fun. Check out the online directory here, which will guide you to farms with traditional row crops, cows, sheep and goats, as well as maple farms with sugar houses filled with maple treats, wild plant walks and an artisan market. Details here!

Landscapes for Landsake: Two things we love? Beautiful country scenes and beautiful art! Landscapes for Landsake combines these into an amazing art exhibition that benefits the Agricultural Stewardship Association (whose mission is to conserve and protect the region’s farmland). Buy gorgeous art, and save local farms - a win-win! This event is both in person and online. Grab the details here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 29 - October 1

Hope you’ve been soaking up this perfect fall weather! Hoping to take advantage of the sunshine in the weekend forecast - here’s what looks good:

Comedy After Dark: Date night! Grab dinner downtown and then head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark on Friday at 8pm. New York comedian Gabe Mollica brings his hit Off-Broadway comedy show “Solo” to Glens Falls, exploring male friendship in his 30s. Grab tickets here.

Five Years of WorkSmart: WorkSmart Coworking and Meeting Space is celebrating five years in operation this week! The renovation they completed on the historic downtown building is amazing, which makes for a pretty inspiring place to work! Pop in on Saturday for a tour from 9am-noon at 237 Glen - details here!

Potato Picking: This season is all about the apple picking, yes, but have you ever been potato picking? Goose Island Potatoes in Argyle has U-pick this weekend if you’d like to give it a go! Here are the details. Pass the mashed potatoes, please!

Autumn Express: All aboard! Hop on the Saratoga Corinth and Hudson Railway to enjoy 90 minutes of scenic views as the leaves start to change this season. Open air seating for this perfect fall weather and drinks available onboard. Find out more here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 22-24

Happy weekend! But more importantly, Happy Balloon Festival Weekend! Wonder what we’ll all be up to this weekend… :)

Adirondack Balloon Festival: No surprise here! We’ll be up before the sun both days (hopefully the weather cooperates!) and can’t wait to see those hot air balloons take flight as the sun comes up. Get all the details, schedule, and the all important directions and parking info here.

Wool & Arts Festival: Another festival this weekend! The Adirondack Wool and Arts Fest is held at the Washington County Fairgrounds and features over 100 local artisans and their crafts, including wool, pottery, wood, and lots more. Plus - craft beverages and all your fav festival foods. Details here!

Find the Wine: A corn maze - the quintessential fall activity - but this time, there’s wine! As you make your way through the maze at Schuyler Farms, you’ll come across wine tasting stations. Sign us up! Grab the details and your tickets here.

Apple Picking: Have you been yet? We picked our apples last weekend but that doesn’t stop us from visiting more of our favorite orchards to indulge in a few more cider donuts! Here’s a list of farms to try here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 15 - 17

Feels like fall! Slowly giving in to autumn activities this weekend, starting with apple picking! Here are a few other things that caught our eye:

Sunflower Fest: Yup, we shared this last week, but the sunflower field is now in full bloom at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Moreau, and it’s a sight to behold! Grab a drink and enjoy the view. Details here.

Shred Day: Not the most exciting thing on the list, but actually maybe it is? :) The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Community Shred Day on Saturday from 9-11am. Don’t know about you but we’ve got a box or two of things that need to be shredded and we’re pretty excited to get rid of them! It’s free with the donation of at least one non-perishable food item per shred box to benefit The Open Door Mission. Details here.

Fire Pit with a View: The Fort William Henry is offering fire pit rentals this season! Cozy up around the fire with a view of the lake and a s’more, along with a dedicated server to grab your drinks. Sounds great to us! Learn more and make your reservation here.

Apple Picking: ‘Tis the season! We’re headed out for our first round of picking this weekend, and if you’re going to, here’s a roundup of our favorite local apple orchards and any changes for this season (lots of orchards either lost their crop or have a reduced crop due to a late frost this year). Pass the apple pie!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 8 - 10

Hey there! Hope it was a great week and a wonderful first day of school for those of you with kids going back. Here’s what looks good this weekend…

Strolling Glen Street with Max

Quality Time With Your Pup: This week was a really tough one for us, as our beloved yellow lab, Max, passed away. In Max’s honor, we’d love to suggest spending a little extra quality time with your pup (or any pet, for that matter) this weekend. Give in to another five minutes of belly rubs, extend your walk an extra block or two, or play a few more rounds of fetch. And please give them an extra pat from us. There’s nothing like the unconditional love of a dog.

Sunflower Fest: It’s that time! The sunflower blooms are just starting to open at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Moreau, so this weekend they will be showing off their sunflower field in addition to their craft brews! Details here.

Vette Fest: If Corvettes are your thing, you’ll want to check out Vette Fest this Sunday from 10am-2pm on Maple Street between The Queensbury Hotel and City Park. Details here!

The Cheese (+ Wine + Beer) Tour: Have you ever gone on the Cheese Tour? It’s a self-guided tour through the gorgeous back roads of Washington County - with an opportunity to visit (and sample!) at cheesemaking farms, a brewery, and a winery, and more. Here are the details!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 1 - 3

Happy September, Happy Labor Day, Happy Weekend! Lots to celebrate this weekend, and a great weather forecast, so let’s get to it…

Scoops and Brews: Head to Common Roots on Friday night for Scoops and Brews! Adirondack Creamery will be onsite scooping up samples of their amazing ice cream and Common Roots will have the beer float additions ready to go - details here.  

Rewind at The Park: Get to The Park Theater on Saturday night for ‘Rewind At The Park’ featuring Big Eyed Phish - the only touring full 8-piece Dave Matthews Band Tribute in the country! Doors open at 7:30 - grab your tickets here!

End of Summer Stuff: Now’s the time, people! Back to school is sneaking up, so let’s get to the fun staycation kind of things - go mini golfing, make s’mores, go on a steamboat ride on Lake George, hop on a train ride in the country, go out for ice cream, head to a drive-in movie, rent a kayak and get out on a morning paddle…you get the idea!

Corn Maze: Fort Ticonderoga’s Corn Maze is open (which is always a reminder that summer is winding down). You’ll love the rest of what the Fort has to offer too (check out a recap of our visit here). Here are the details!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 25 - 27

Happy weekend! The last one of August and we’re feeling just a hint of fall in the air. We’re not here to rush the seasons though, so let’s see what summer fun is in store this weekend, shall we?

Endless Summer: Have you been to West Mountain yet this summer? This Saturday is the perfect time to take advantage of this gem in our own backyard — they’re offering free Scenic Chairlift Rides from 9am-3pm! Plus, you can add an Aerial Adventure experience, Mountain Biking, Mountain Bike Rentals, or Mountaintop Picnics for just $15. Pretty great deal! Details here.

Berry Picking: Berry season is holding on! Gardenworks in Salem will have their first fall raspberries ready for picking this weekend - details here. Any other farms still picking berries?!

Washington County Fair: Food, games, animals, rides, live music, events - this can only mean one thing! Head out to Greenwich this week through Sunday for the Fair - find the full schedule of events here!

Farm to Table Dinner (and a Movie!): A seasonally inspired 5+ course dinner at beautiful Lakota’s Farm in Cambridge, complete with music, lawn games, and a cozy fire. And bonus — your dinner ticket includes admission to movie night on the farm lawn after dinner! Grab the details here.

Sunflower Season: What’s summer without a stroll through a field of sunflowers?! In case you missed it a few weeks back, the larger 8 acre sunflower field at Herringtons in Johnsonville is now in bloom! Stroll the field, pick your own blooms, and enjoy the view. Details here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 18 - 20

The end of August is sneaking up on us, so let’s soak up the rest of this hometown summer, shall we? Here are a few things that look good this weekend:

The Arts: Lots happening with the arts this weekend! LARAC has two shows opening this Friday: Running Towards A Place, featuring Gary Zack and Christopher Smith, which opens at 5pm at Lapham Gallery, and Oakroom Artists, featuring works by the Oakroom Artists, which opens at 6pm at Mountain Gallery. Details on those here. And that’s not all folks! North Country Arts has their Small Works Show Exhibition Opening on Saturday at 5pm - those details are here!

Fort Fest: Head to Slickfin Brewing Company in Fort Edward this weekend from 12pm - 10pm for - you guessed it - Fort Fest! Bands, beer, food, and memories - need we ask for more? There is more actually! Evergreen Bicycle Works is hosting a slow social bike ride through Downtown Fort Edward and the Champlain Canalway Trail / Empire State Trail at 10am! Details on those events here.

Sunset Limited: All aboard the Sunset Limited Beer & Wine Train! Hop on a train ride through the Southern Adirondacks in an open air car as the sun dips below the mountains, complete with live music, wine from Fossil Stone Vineyards, beer from Northway Brewing, and drink specials featuring Springbrook Hollow Distilling! A pretty sweet date night pick, if we do say so ourselves! Grab the details and tickets from the Saratoga, Corinth, and Hudson Railroad here.

Lucky Puppy Open House: Looking to add a pup to your family? Head out to the Lucky Puppy adoption center in Argyle this Sunday from 11am-2pm for their August Open House. Submit your application, pet the adoptable pups, meet your new best friend! Details here.

Jurassic Park + The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2023 residency at SPAC wraps up on Saturday! Jurassic Park lovers - you won’t want to miss Saturday’s show - you’ll get to experience Jurassic Park projected in HD alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Scoop up your tickets here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 11 - 13

The weekend is upon us, and it looks like a great one! Here are a few things to put on your agenda:

Second Saturday Flea: Stop by the Second Saturday Flea Market at The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 9am-4pm! Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more. Check out the details here, and while you’re there, don’t forget to check out the latest murals that have popped up around the building (we featured the first of the six muralists here!).

Pups and Pints: What could be better? Head to Common Roots this Sunday from 12-2pm to meet some sweet adoptable pups from Lucky Puppy Rescue and enjoy a craft beer or two - get the details here.

Dancing Ewe Farm Dinner: Have you been out to a dinner at Dancing Ewe Farm yet? It’s on our summer to-do list, and we just saw that there are a handful of tickets still available for Saturday night’s dinner. A bottle of wine, a stroll around the farm, and a farm-to-table dinner - sign us up! Grab tickets here.

The Markets at Round Lake: Two days, three markets! Head to Round Lake this Saturday and Sunday to browse an artisinal food market, a makers market, and a used book market! There will also be live music and a few activities for the kiddos, too - grab all of the details here!

Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2023 residency at SPAC continues this week! Golden hour, a stroll through the State Park to the Amphitheater, a glass of wine, and the most beautiful music echoing through the air. Their residency runs through August 19, and includes fun shows like Jurassic Park in Concert - scoop up your tickets here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 4 - 6

Happy weekend! August already! There’s a lot happening this weekend, so let’s get right to it…

Brews, Views, and Blooms: Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Gansevoort is opening their u-pick flower field this weekend! Grab a beer, stroll the field, and pick a bucket of blooms! Click here to make a reservation for flower picking…cheers!

Adirondack Theater Festival: ATF’s final show of the season, Tuning In (the biggest musical in ATF history!) — opens this week. The show runs through next Wednesday, so grab your tickets here!

LARAC Locals Festival: Another LARAC Festival! This one will bring together young artists under the age of 40 who are currently working and creating in our surrounding counties. Stop by City Park from 10am-5pm on Saturday to browse the vendors. Details here!

Community Day at The Hyde Collection: Head to The Hyde on Sunday from 10am-5pm for art activities, museum tours, live music, food, ice cream, a book sale, and more! Find the details and schedule of events here! Did we mention admission is free?!

More Brews and Blooms: Can you ever have enough flowers? Common Roots is hosting Blooming Acres Farm on Sunday starting at noon - grab a beer, a bite to eat, and a bouquet of fresh blooms! Details here.

Washington County Antique Fair: We brake for barn sales and antique shops, always, so it’s no surprise that the Washington County Antique Fair is high on our list this weekend. We’re looking forward to strolling the Fairgrounds (giant bag of kettle corn in hand, of course), and seeing what kinds of treasures await. More info here!

Antique Weekend at The Farm Store at Tiashoke: Did you catch our First Look at The Farm Store at Tiashoke last fall (here’s the link for a refresher!)? They’ve filled the barn’s basement with antiques this year, and this weekend they’re hosting an Antique Festival, complete with additional antique vendors, local makers and bakers, a food truck, and an antique car show on Sunday from 11am-2pm! Sounds like a perfect country weekend to us! Details here.

Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: The Philadelphia Orchestra opened their 2023 residency at SPAC last night! If you’ve never been to a performance, we’d highly recommend it - we went last night and had the most wonderful time. Golden hour, a stroll through the State Park to the Amphitheater, a glass of wine, and the most beautiful music echoing through the air. Their residency runs through August 19, and includes fun shows like Harry Potter in Concert and Jurassic Park in Concert - scoop up your tickets here!

Lake George Music Festival: Speaking of beautiful music, the Lake George Music Festival kicks off this weekend as well! Taking place in the newly renovated Carriage House at the Fort William Henry, the Festival offers the opportunity to experience exceptional classical music within a historic and picturesque setting, overlooking the Lake. The Festival runs from August 6-17 - find the details and purchase tickets here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 28-30

Happy weekend! On our agenda: farmers market, a dip in the pool, and brunch downtown. What are you up to? Here are a few ideas…

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell concludes this week at 7pm with Girl Blue! According to the description on The Park Theater website, if you like Alanis Morissette and Brandi Carlisle, you’ll love Girl Blue. It looks like the weather might finally cooperate, too! Details here.

Sunday Brunch: Did you catch our round up of the best breakfast spots in Glens Falls? Our Facebook and Instagram community weighed in on their favorites, and we shared the top picks here. Seems like a pretty good excuse to make plans for Sunday brunch, don’t you think?

Pop Up Oyster Bar: Head to Common Roots on Sunday at noon for an afternoon of beer and shellfish, courtesy of Pop-Up Oyster Bar Co. Their offerings include oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail with condiments, and more. Find the details here!

Sunflower Season: What’s summer without a stroll through a field of sunflowers?! If you’re up for a ride through Washington County, Herringtons in Johnsonville is opening their field on Friday - walk the 1.5 acre field, pick your own blooms, and enjoy the view. They’ll have larger fields coming into bloom later in the season, too. Details here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 21-23

Happy weekend! The weather seems too good to be true (blue skies and sunshine?!) and we’re hoping to make the most of it. Here are a few ways to get out there!

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell continues this week at 7pm with the rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical infused sounds of The Clements Brothers! Details here. Update: Due to the impending weather, this concert will be held at The Park Theater. Did we mention it’s free?! Pair it with dinner downtown and you’ve got a pretty awesome date night!

Summer Garden Tips: If you’re growing a garden this summer like we are, you might want to take advantage of the Summer into Fall Garden program offered this Saturday at 10am at Crandall Library! Master Gardeners will share their July gardening practices and help you get ahead on fall gardening. Bonus - time will be available to ask your personal gardening questions! Details here.

Summer at West Mountain: Winter at West Mountain is a given, but have you been in the summer? They’ve got hiking, chair lift rides, mountain top picnic packages, and activities for the kiddos - check out the details and our mini guide to summer at West here!

Blueberry Picking and Lunch: A sure sign of summer, it’s blueberry picking time at Gardenworks in Salem! Their fabulous barn cafe is also open from 12-4pm and they’ve got 50% off all plants! Sold. Here’s a roundup of other blueberry farms if you’re headed in a different direction this weekend.

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 14 - 16

Ready for the weekend?! Looks like we might actually have a day without rain! Here are some ideas to get out there and enjoy it…

Adirondack Theatre Festival: ATF’s second show of the season, Pump Up The Volume — a concert presentation of a new Broadway-bound rock musical based on the iconic 1990 film starring Christian Slater — opens this week. The runs through this weekend only, so grab your tickets here!

Dragons Baseball: Head to East Field this weekend to catch another home game for the Glens Falls Dragons! First pitch is Friday night at 7pm - find out more here!

Kayaking on Moreau Lake: Join a Park Educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake on Saturday morning! No kayak, no problem - limited kayak rentals are available. Be sure to register at least 24 hours in advance - grab those details here.

Group paddles aren’t your thing? You can rent a boat or kayak anytime Friday - Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm for $10 an hour - find out more here.

Blueberry Picking: It’s time! If you’re in the mood for some fresh berries (and some blueberry pie from said berries), here’s a round up of some favorite local farms for picking.

A Barn Full of Art: Art lovers, this one’s for you! Whiting Studio in Argyle is opening their barn doors this weekend for an exhibit of works by local artists. Swing by on your way back from blueberry picking, perhaps? Details here.

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 7 - 9

Happy weekend! Summer events are in full swing and we love to see it - here are a few that caught our eye this week:

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell continues this week at 7pm with Hot Club of Saratoga, the Capital Region’s premier gypsy swing ensemble! And bonus — Tres Mijas Mexican Food Truck will be on site as well! Details here. Update: Due to the impending weather, this concert will be held at The Park Theater.

Outdoor Cinema: What’s better than a Friday night movie in City Park? This week they’re showing Paw Patrol at dusk. Bring the kiddos and a picnic blanket - and snacks, of course! Details here!

Second Saturday Flea: Stroll the Flea Market at The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 9am-4pm! Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more - right up our alley! Check out the details here, and if you can’t make it this Saturday, mark your calendar for the next Second Saturday Flea Market date - August 12!

Rock the Dock Music Festival: This Saturday, enjoy live music on the Lake George Steamboat Company pier, surrounded by beautiful views of the lake. You can enjoy the show from the dock or aboard the steamboats that surround the stage. Food and art vendors, too! Details here.

Adirondack Theatre Festival: ATF’s first show of the season, The Last Wide Open — a romantic comedy with a “Groundhog Day” twist — wraps up this week. The last show is July 8, so grab your tickets here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 30 - July 2

Happy 4th of July weekend! We’re excited to make the most of the holiday weekend and hope you are too. We’ve got big plans for blueberry pie, drinks on the porch, and of course, fireworks and festivities. Other than that, here’s what looks good:

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell begins this week at 7pm with the three part female harmony of The Ladles! And bonus — Tres Mijas Mexican Food Truck will be on site as well! Details here.

Music on the Mountain: Head to West Mountain this Saturday from 6-10pm for live music, food and drink, activities, and of course, fireworks! Find the details here.

Summer Pops + Fireworks at Crandall Park: One of everyone’s favorite hometown events, the Glens Falls Symphony will perform their annual Summer Pops Concert at the Crandall Park Bandshell on Monday, July 3 at 7:30pm followed by fireworks at dusk. Food trucks, too! Check out the Symphony’s page here for the details.

Adirondack Theatre Festival: ATF’s first show of the season, The Last Wide Open — a romantic comedy with a “Groundhog Day” twist — opens this week. The show runs June 28 - July 8, so grab your tickets here!

Ozzy Fest: Calling all animal lovers! Our friends at ONE on 1 Design are hosting a donation event on Saturday from 10am-3pm — drop off pet supplies that will be donated to two local rescue adoption services (North Shore Animal Shelter in Glens Falls and Estherville Animal Shelter in Greenfield Center) and peruse local vendors while snacking on kettle corn and ice cream sandwiches. Details here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 23-25

Happy Friday, Happy Summer! Hoping to get the last of our summer planting done this weekend, and here are a few other things that caught our eye…

Strawberry Picking: Have you been yet? We’re hoping to get out this weekend - strawberry shortcake is calling our name! Here’s a roundup of local u-pick farms to check out if you’re in the mood for fresh berries!

Adirondack Theatre Festival: Not this weekend, but now’s the time to start thinking about grabbing your tickets to ATF’s first show of the season, The Last Wide Open — a romantic comedy with a “Groundhog Day” twist. The show runs June 28 - July 8, so grab your tickets here!

Adirondack Wine and Food Festival: Kick off summer at the lake with over 120 of the state’s best wineries, breweries, distilleries; artisan food vendors, live entertainment, kids activities, and more. And bonus - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks receives a portion of every ticket sold. Find the details and get your tickets here.

Round Lake Antiques and Vintage Festival: Head south to Round Lake this Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 5pm to browse vintage and antique treasures from nearly 100 vendors. Food trucks, too! Find the details here.

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 16-18

Almost Friday! There’s plenty to keep you busy in Glens Falls this weekend! Here’s hoping the rain holds off for these fun events…

LARAC Arts Festival: Everyone’s favorite downtown event is finally here! With 130 artist exhibitors, you’ll find fine art, textiles, home decor, and more - plus live music, food vendors, and activities for the kiddos. Details here!

Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Summer Concert Series is back this summer, and they’re kicking off the series with a special night at The Barn at French Mountain featuring Dr. Funke’s 100% Good Time Natural Family Band on Friday, June 16 from 7-8:30pm. Find the details here, and stay tuned for the rest of the series which will be held at Crandall Park!

Aloha 5K: It’s not too late to sign up for Glens Falls Hospital’s Aloha 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit Amanda’s House (find out a bit more about Amanda’s House and its positive impact on the community in our recent story here). It’s scheduled for Saturday, June 17 at Haviland’s Cove Park with an off-street course winding along the Feeder Canal. Click here to learn more and sign up - online sign up ends at midnight tonight (Thursday), but you can still sign up in person the day of the race. Don’t forget to wear your best Hawaiian gear!

Father’s Day: Have you made your Father’s Day plans? Treat Dad to dinner on one of our favorite patios in town - Park and Elm, Morgan and Company, or the Park Patio and Fenimore’s at The Queensbury Hotel!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom