Fort Ticonderoga opens for the season(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fort Ticonderoga
A full schedule of activities make every day good for a visit to Fort Ticonderoga. In addition to the Commemoration events costumed interpreters lead children’s and family programs exploring fun facets of 18th century life. You can enjoy military drills, cannon firings and tours of the grounds. The Fife & Drum Corps performs several times a day during July and August and the award winning King’s Garden provides a beautiful respite for all.
Historic Oklahoma Training Track tours(8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Trained guides lead groups on a 90-minute walking tour of the historic Oklahoma training center. This is a unique opportunity to see and learn about the backstretch, exercise riders, trainers and horses.
Cost: $10. per person (no children under 10 years of age)
Sun, Jun 8 - Sun, Aug 24, 2008
Five Decades of Collecting: The Hyde Collection Since 1963
Charles R. Wood Gallery / The Hyde Collection
This exhibition will highlight the diversity and scope of acquisitions made by The Hyde Collection over the past five decades. After the death of Museum founder Charlotte Pruyn Hyde in 1963, the collection has continued to grow primarily through gifts and bequests.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) BBQ(5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Big Moose Lake
Live music with Pamme Swan, gourmet picnic and barbecue foods including barbecued chicken, sausage, wieners and beans, free use of our kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats at this unique former wilderness lodge in the central Adirondacks -perched on the shores of historic Big Moose Lake. Call the big Moose Inn and Restaurant for details. (888) 924-4666. www.bigmooseinn.com
Purchase Season Tickets today by calling 518-798-8374
Wed, Jul 2 - Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Wednesday Street Dance in Warrensburg
Bandstand in Warrensburg
Every Wednesday night visit the bandstand in Warrensburg for a street dance
Thu, Jul 3 - Thu, Aug 21, 2008
Lake George Community Band Concerts(8:00 PM)
Shepard Park, Lake George
Thursdays: July 3, July 17, July 24, August 7, August 21
Thu, Jul 3, 2008
Summer Jam(4:00 PM)
East Field, 175 Dix Avenue, Glens Falls
Summer Jam included local and national bands. Call 518-798-0202 for more information
Fri, Jul 4, 2008
Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Concert(7:00 PM)
Crandall park, Upper Glen Street, Glens Falls
Fri, Jul 4, 2008
4th of July at Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga is the site of the first victory of the American Revolution. “Best Fourth in the North”, fair and fireworks in Ticonderoga Village. Declaration of Independence readings on Fort grounds throughout the day.
3 day barbeque festival, featuring live music, various competitions, a professional bbq competition sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Society, children's activities, food demonstrations and so much more! If you love bbq, you don't want to miss this 3-day event in Lake Placid!
History of auto dealerships & service stations, Elvis Tribute Artists, 6 musical groups, food & more - Presented by Cooper's Cave Auto Enthusiasts & City of Glens Falls Centennial Celebration Committee
Fri, Jul 4 - 5, 2008
Moonlight Tubing(6:30 PM)
Tubby Tubes Co., Lake Luzerne
Family fun, BBQ & campfire stories -6:30 PM - Reservations
Sat, Jul 5, 2008
Independence Day Celebration in Ski Bowl Park(12:00 PM)
North Creek , NY
Sat, Jul 5, 2008
Day of Scots
Fort Ticonderoga
Day of Scots. Hundreds of participants from Scottish Clans, modern Black Watch Regiments and International dignitaries join in a parade from the Fort to the Scottish Cairn to memorialize the Black Watch soldiers that fell to the French forces.
Join local astronomist Steve Durham with his newly acquaired portable robotically-controlled Mead telescope to survey the heavens - as he opens your eyes to the wonder of the dark skies over the central Adirondacks. Come early for the BYO BBQ always held Rain or Shine on Tuesdays at the Big Moose Inn. 315.357.2042
2nd Annual Lake George Wakeboard Tournament(9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
lake George Village
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Jul 12, 2008
Ticonderoga Waterfest(10:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Bicentennial Park, Ticonderoga
Learn how to protect waterbodies
Cost: FREE
Sat, Jul 12, 2008
Lake George Wakeboard & Wakeskate Tournament
Castaway Marinam Lake George
Sun, Jul 13, 2008
I Only Laugh When It Hurts (part of Adirondack Theatre Festival)(8:00 PM)
Charles R Wood Theater, Glens Falls
Call 518-798-7479 for more information
Sun, Jul 13, 2008
The Second Annual Adirondack Homegrown Music Festival (AHMF)(11:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Shepard's Park Bandstand in Lake George, NY
A perfect cure for those summertime blues!
Throughout the day full bands and acoustic acts of all styles and genres (fourteen local artists in all) provide non-stop music and fun! Featured performers include: Capital Zen, Joe Mama Band, Flakjacket, Three Dimensional Figures, The Distractions, The Loyalty, Burning Man, Prima, Sauce, Center Of Detention, Cassandra Bacon, Strange Days, The Novelty, and The Bark Eaters.
Cost: FREE FAMILY FUN!!!
Sun, Jul 13 - 14, 2008
"I Only Laugh When It Hurts" - Adirondack Theatre Festival
Charles R. Wood Theater, Glens Falls
Mon, Jul 14, 2008
Mark Wade, Ventriloquist(2:00 PM - 2:45 PM)
Community Room, Crandall public Library, Glens Falls
Sign up 792-6508 x4
Mon, Jul 14, 2008
Mark Wade, Ventriloquist(2:00 PM - 2:45 PM)
Community Room, Crandall public Library, Glens Falls
Bring games that are battery free. Call 518-792-6508 x 4 for more info
Wed, Jul 16, 2008
Family Program: Zooplankton(9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
Rogers Park, Bolton Landing
call LGA @ 518-668-3558 to register
Cost: FREE
Wed, Jul 16, 2008
Miss Saigon(9:30 AM)
Lake George High School Ausitorium, Lake George
Lake George Youth Theatre students will perform 4 shows. Wed. July 16ith at 1pm and Thurs-Fri at 9:30am.
Thu, Jul 17 - 20, 2008
Best Bet
Lake George Band Festival
Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George
Several Community Bands will perform throughout the weekend
Thu, Jul 17, 2008
Build a Bug House(10:30 AM)
Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
792-8608 x 4
Fri, Jul 18, 2008
The Hero, the Princess and the Really Wicked Witch(10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
Crandall Library, Gelns Falls
Sign up 792-6508 x 4
Fri, Jul 18, 2008
LGA'' Summer Celebration(6:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
The Sagamore Resort
Enjoy Cocktails and dinner. Bid on unique items in our silent autcion then dance the night away to the music of Bobby Dick and the Sundowners. Contact LGA @518-668-3558
Cost: TBA
Sat, Jul 19, 2008
Celtic Festival(12:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
West Mountain, Queensbury, NY
Cost: $20 for Adults, $15 Seniors (62+) and Students (Ages 10-18), Children 10 and younger are free
Mon, Jul 21, 2008
Electrifying Science for 3rd- 5th graders(12:30 PM - 1:15 PM)
The Year of Sembrich Summer Series, “The Maiden’s Wish”: A FESTIVAL OF CHOPIN (7:30 PM)
Sembrich Opera Museum. PLAY: “Chopin and the Nightingale” A dramatic reading with music for narrator, two sopranos and pianist which chronicles the newly-discovered romance between an ailing Frederic Chopin and the “Swedish Nightingale”, soprano Jenny Lind.
Fort Ticonderoga Fife & Drum Corps Muster(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fort Ticonderoga
Annual muster of Fife & Drum Corps from around the Northeast. Great Uniforms, precision marching and military tunes from around the world. On the parade grounds from 10 -4. Fort tours, King''s garden tours throughout the day and family programs. Restaurant and gift shop. Lots of parking. 518 585-2821
Bolton Landing Emergency Squad Arts & Crafts Festival(10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Town Hall, Bolton Landing
Sat, Aug 9, 2008
Writer's Workshop for Photographers(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
The Woods Inn Conference Center, Inlet, New York
Writer's Workshop for Photographers
Developing a story/photography package for publication
with special guest speaker
Elizabeth Folwell, Adirondack Life Magazine
Terri Robin - Music for babies(10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
Sign up by calling 792-6508 x 4
Wed, Aug 13, 2008
Spider Web Art(2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
Sign up 792-6508 x 4
Thu, Aug 14, 2008
LG Nature Talk: River Otters(7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Lake George Land Conservancy, Bolton Landing
Cost: FREE
Fri, Aug 15 - 17, 2008
35th Annual Family Festival
Shepard Park, Lake George
Lake George Volunteer Fire Department, games, rides, live music an craft fair
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
Baby Puppet Show(9:30 AM)
Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
Sign up 792-6508 x 4
Sun, Aug 17 - 18, 2008
Ididaride(8:30 AM)
North Creek
Ididaride! Adirondack Bike Tour August 17,2008 . This is a 75 mile tour with a 20 mile option. For information or to register go to www.adk.org or call Adirondack Mountain Club at 1-800-395-8080, ext. 14.
Antique Boat Show in Lake George 2008 Dates to be announced
Lake George
Thu, Sep 4, 2008
DREAM-BELIEVE-CREATE(6:00 PM - 12:00 PM)
The Woods Inn and Conference Center
Fri, Sep 5 - 7, 2008
Adirondack National's Car Show 2008
Fort William Henry Resort & Conference Center, Lake George, NY
Always a favorite, don't miss this huge car show featuring all kinds of cars.
518/392-9011
Fri, Sep 5, 2008
Traditional & Historical Songs of New York State(7:30 PM - 9:15 PM)
Little Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum Road, Fort Edward
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Sep 6 - 7, 2008
Fort Ticonderoga Revolutionary War Encampment(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fort Ticonderoga
Up to 1,200 soldiers encamped on Fort grounds with Battle reenactments at 2pm each day. Camp life and demonstrations throughout the day. Fort and King''s Garden tours all day and Family Programs, too. Great Log Hous Restaurant and Gift Shop. Lots of parking. 518 585-2821
LG Nature Talk: Timber Rattlesnakes(7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Lake George Association Center
Presenter: Bill Brown, Skidmore College
Cost: FREE
Sat, Sep 13 - 14, 2008
Lake George Jazz Festival
Shepard Park, Lake George
Sun, Sep 14, 2008
Lake George Triathlon(8:30 AM)
zlake George VIllage
.9 mile swim / 24.8 mile bike / 6.2 mile run
send questions to lgtriathlon@hotmail.com
Mon, Sep 15 - 19, 2008
US Army Ranger Muster 2008
Fort William Henry Resort & Convention Center
Annual Muster of Rangers from all eras; World War II, Korea, Vietnam, 1/75 and 2/75, 75th Ranger Regiment, Ranger Department/Training Brigade graduates, including all services and foreign Rangers.
Thu, Sep 18 - 21, 2008
Adirondack Balloon Festival
Crandall Park, Floyd Bennet Memorial Airport, Lake George Village
Various events and launches throughout the weekend call 792-2600 for more information.
Sat, Sep 20 - 21, 2008
Lakeside Craft Festival(10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Beach Road, Lake George
Operation Santa Claus Fund Raiser
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Sep 20, 2008
Moonglow(8:30 PM)
Beach Road, Lake George
A part of the Adirondack Balloon Festival.
Sat, Oct 4 - 5, 2008
Best Bet
Warrensburg Garage Sale
Warrensburg, NY
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Oct 11, 2008
Lake George Powerboat Assn Poker Run(9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Lake George
(518) 361-6521 for more information
Fri, Oct 17 - 19, 2008
27th Annual Adirondack Arts and Crafts Fair(10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich NY (13 mls east of Saratoga Springs)
