Are you ready for the weekend? Summer is in full swing in the Glens Falls region with stuff to do for the kids, an art tour and reception, an awesome play, festivals, music, and the next Glens Falls Dragons game.
Summer Fun for the Kids
Autism Awareness Day at Great Escape
Saturday, July 15
If your kids have been begging you to go to Great Escape lately this Saturday would be an excellent time to visit. They’re hosting Autism Day, when a portion of each ticket sale will benefit the Autism Society. Sensory maps of the park will be distributed, and there will be relief areas for guests to rejuvenate. Tickets are $29.25.
Saturday, July 15
Touch a Truck events are always popular with kids! This is a great opportunity for children to get up close and personal with trucks, getting to sit in the driver’s seat and check out fire trucks, construction trucks, and more. Tickets are just $3 per person, or $10 for a group of four, and the event is happening at the Queensbury Elementary School parking lot.
Check Out Local Art
Open Studios Tour of Washington County
Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16
The Open Studios Tour of Washington County is featuring a record-breaking 20 artists this year working with several different types of mediums like painting, photography, clay arts, and sculpture. Check out work by our regional artists, and if you feel so inclined, purchase a piece or two and support our local art community.
A Barn Full of Art Exhibit & Reception
Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16
The Whiting Studio Gallery in Argyle is hosting A Barn Full of Art Exhibit where you can see art from four regional artists from 10am to 6pm, Friday through Sunday. There will be a reception on Friday evening with light refreshments.
See a Funny Play
Adirondack Theatre Festival: Knights of the Sales Office
Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15
If you haven’t checked out the Adirondack Theatre Festival yet you might want to head to Knights of the Sales Office this weekend for a highly humorous play. Three salespeople are bored stiff with their jobs until their boss dies and grants a 30-day mourning period, during which time the employees embark on a full-scale revolution. Tickets start at $32.
Head to a Festival
Lake George Community Band Festival
Friday, July 14 to Saturday, July 15
The largest community concert band festival in the northeast actually happens right in Shepard Park in Lake George. Head out to the 13th annual Lake George Community Band Festival to see concert bands from throughout the northeast and Canada.
Warrensburg Riverfront Farmers Market & Craft Beverage Festival
Friday, July 14
At this festival on River Street in Warrensburg you can enjoy food sampling, wine tasting, cooking classes, canning demonstrations, food and art contests, educational exhibits, and crafter demonstrations.
Enjoy Local Baseball
Glens Falls Dragons VS Saugerties Stallions
Friday, July 14
Support your local baseball team when the Glens Falls Dragons take on the Saugerties Stallions at East Field.
Immerse Yourself in Great Music
Decoda Skidmore Chamber Music Institute at The Hyde
Saturday, July 15
Decoda, the first-ever Affiliate Ensemble of Carnegie Hall, will be at The Hyde on Saturday. You can check them out for free with the museum admission.
Smokey Greene and Green Bros. at Little Theater on the Farm
Sunday, July 16
Catch the legendary Smokey Greene at Little Theater on the Farm. There’s a recommended donation of $10, and refreshments will be available along with raffles.
