This weekend in the Glens Falls area you can check out various craft fairs, festivals, exciting happenings at The Great Escape, a local football game, a musical for kids, and an amazing dinner made from locally sourced ingredients. What are you up to this weekend?
Festivals & Fairs
Saturday, August 19
Enjoy a chicken barbecue, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, live music from One for the Road and The New Whiskey River Band, and dozens of exciting craft vendors at the BBQ & Craft Fair at Crandall Park.
Lake George Music Festival – Week 2
Friday, August 18 to Thursday, August 24
The second week of the Lake George Music Festival kicks off this Friday with world class musicians, emerging talent, live concerts, interactive workshops, and outreach events happening at various venues throughout Lake George.
Family Summer Festival & Craft Show
Friday, August 18 to Sunday, August 20
The Lake George Volunteer Fire Department is hosting the annual Family Summer Festival & Craft Show in Shepard Park. Come to check out craft vendors, music, food, and kids activities.
Cool Happenings at The Great Escape
Saturday, August 19
The Timbertown Gang is putting on an entertaining show while guests enjoy breakfast at The Great Escape. This is an interactive show that will help teach your child how to become a Junior Timbertown Ranger.
Saturday, August 19
This Saturday also happens to be Autism Awareness Day at The Great Escape, when you can get into the park for a special price of $29.95.
Test Your Endurance
Over the Top 5K Trail Run and 10K Mountain Bike Duathlon
Saturday, August 19
West Mountain is hosting this trail run and mountain bike duathlon with courses featuring amazing views of the Hudson River Valley and Adirondack mountains. The cost to register is $40 per individual or $60 for a two-person team. A barbecue lunch will be provided for participants right after the race.
A Fun Musical for the Kids
Broadway Upstate’s The Little Mermaid
Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20
Love Disney’s The Little Mermaid? See a musical of the beloved story at the Charles R. Wood Theater this weekend, with tickets starting at just $15.
Local Sports
Glens Falls Greenjackets VS Syracuse Strong
Saturday, August 19
Head to East Field for some football when the Glens Falls Greenjackets take on Syracuse Strong. General admission is $8.
Great Food
Sunday, August 20
The Glens Falls Farmers Market and The Queensbury Hotel are putting together “Grandma’s Table” on Maple Street – enjoy a family-style, al fresco dinner prepared with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Charles R. Wood Theater Box Office or online.
