If you’re looking to take the dad in your life out this weekend for Father’s Day you’ll have your pick of fun events going on! Check out two festivals happening in and near Glens Falls, and that’s not even including the Adirondack Theatre Festival. See everything that’s going on and then make your weekend plans!
Attend Area Festivals
Saturday, June 16
LARAC’s annual June Arts Festival is this weekend, along with the Zonta Country Faire, which is always an awesome time! The festival typically draws crowds of over 15,000, with over 200 exhibitors offering a variety of products ranging from art to textiles to jewelry to food.
Friday, June 15 to Saturday, June 16
The annual Whipple City Festival is happening this weekend in nearby Greenwich! Check out the full schedule of events going on, with a parade, live music, and kids activities on Friday evening, and then food vendors, horse-drawn wagon rides, entertainment, games, and more musical performances on Saturday.
Head to the Theater
Adirondack Theatre Festival: Some Lovers
Friday, June 15 to Saturday, June 23
The Adirondack Theatre Festival is back! The annual festival kicks off this weekend at the Charles R. Wood Theater with the production of Some Lovers. Some Lovers follows the story of a couple caught between their present and past. You can catch the show this weekend on Friday or Saturday, and production runs through next week. Tickets start at $34.
Check Out a Fun Fundraiser
Saturday, June 16
Over the Edge is a unique fundraising event taking place at The Queensbury Hotel in support of Tri-County Way. The first 90 fundraisers who raise a minimum of $1,000 earn a spot to literally go over the edge of the hotel!
Get Into Fitness
Saturday, June 16
The Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area is hosting a Kids TRYathlon for fun, inspiration, and smiles. This event is for kids ages 6 to 14 and involves a race and fun goodies like t-shirts, medals, and snacks. The cost to participate starts at $10.
Glens Falls Hospital Superhero 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, June 16
Head to The Great Escape this Saturday for the Superhero 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, hosted by Glens Falls Hospital. Run through the park dressed as your favorite superhero to support Amanda’s House at Glens Falls Hospital, a home away from home for patients and families traveling for treatment.
Take Dad Out
Father’s Day Drop-In and Paint
Sunday, June 17
Looking for something different to do with Dad? Head to Sip & Canvas on Sunday afternoon and select a project or create your own. Pricing varies depending on the size of the canvas, but will be between $5 and $15.
Hear Great Classical Music
Saratoga Chamber Players at The Hyde
Sunday, June 17
You can catch the Saratoga Chamber Players at a special concert at The Hyde on Sunday. General admission is $20.
Support Local Sports
Glens Falls Greenjackets VS Vermont Ravens
Saturday, June 16
The Glens Falls Greenjackets are engaging in a pre-season game with the Vermont Ravens at Glens Falls High School. General admission is $8.
Glens Falls Dragons VS Watertown Rapids
Saturday, June 16
You can watch the Dragons face off against the Rapids at East Field on Saturday.
