7 Fun & Free Things to Do in Glens Falls
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Fun and free, does it get any better? Check out our top seven picks for free things to do in Glens Falls.
1) Crandall Public Library
The Crandall Public Library not only offers a quiet place to read and browse books, and a free playroom for kids, but they also offer free folklife concerts, and they're part of the Arts Trail - check out paintings on the walls, plus small sculptures and pieces scattered throughout the library!
Bonus: City Park, also free, is right outside.
2. Warren County Bikeway
The 9.2-mile Warren County Bikeway is a fun and free way to explore the local area. The bike route begins in downtown Glens Falls and goes all the way to Lake George Village.
3. The Shirt Factory
You can walk around The Shirt Factory watching artists work in their studios, for free! This is a unique building broken up into small spaces to accommodate working artists, classes, shops, and more.
They're a part of the aforementioned Arts Trail, and they regularly hold free events like the Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral.
4. Crandall Park
Picnic tables. Walking paths. A playground. A fishing/skating pond. Cross-country skiing trails. Fountains, bridges, and historical monuments. Pickleball, volleyball, and basketball courts. A disc golf course. It's all free at Crandall Park!
5. The Feeder Canal Trail
The Feeder Canal Trail is about 9 miles, like the Warren County Bikeway, and travels from Queensbury to Fort Edward, going through Glens Falls along the way. Get started at Feeder Canal Park.
6. The Farmers Market
We can't promise you won't be tempted to spend money while you're there, but you can browse vendors and a get a sense of what's offered at the Glens Falls Farmers Market, open year-round.
Find them under the South Street Pavilion May through October, and at the Aviation Mall November through April.
7. Second Sunday at World Awareness Children's Museum
The second Sunday of the month is free at World Awareness Children's Museum, so if you're looking for fun and free things to do with kids, this is it!
Browse their interactive exhibits and enjoy camping in the Adirondacks, sushi and tea in a Japanese tea house, croissants at a French cafe, cooking Mexican food in a kitchen, and more in your journey around the world.