This weekend you’ll have your pick of four different festivals, a comedy show, a walk for a great cause, and eight more exciting events. Enjoy fall in Glens Falls!
Fitness, Festivals & Big Events
Saturday, October 13
Fitness, health, and wellness will abound in Glens Falls City Park on Saturday morning. Stop by to check out fitness classes, demonstrations, healthy food, contests, music, and fun for kids.
Saturday, October 13
Locktoberfest is Fort Edward’s big fall festival and it’s happening on Saturday. Get ready for live music, kids activities, local products for sale, a craft beer tasting tent, and for the first time, free horse-drawn wagon rides.
Applefest at Harrisena Community Church
Saturday, October 13
Enjoy everything apple at Applefest, taking place at Harrisena Community Church in Queensbury. There will be a bake sale with apple products, an apple-inspired lunch, kids games, and over 15 vendors.
Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 13
Adirondack Brewery is hosting their annual Oktoberfest, with a portion of proceeds going towards the local Lions club chapter. Come out for great food, beers, a costume contest, craft vendors, and more. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 the day of.
Saturday, October 13 to Sunday, October 14
The Glens Falls Gun Show is back at the Cool Insuring Arena this weekend. Tickets are $10 per day, or $15 for both days.
Captivating Performances
The Making Comedy Great Again Tour
Saturday, October 13
Enjoy a full night of stand up comedy at the Charles R. Wood Theater. This show is being described as “tell it like it is” comedy. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 the day of the show.
Barbora Kolarova at The Park Theater
Saturday, October 13
Award-winning violinist Barbora Kolarova is performing at The Park Theater. Tickets are $15.
Learn About Local History & See Amazing Art
Trolley Tour of Local French and Indian War Sites
Saturday, October 13
The Chapman Historical Museum is hosting a really cool trolley tour of French and Indian war sites in the area. The cost to join in the fun is $60, which includes lunch, reenactors, and guest speakers.
Women Impressionists From the Thomas Clark Collection
through Friday, October 12
If you haven’t yet checked out the Thomas Clark Collection at The Hyde this is your last chance – the exhibition ends on Friday! This collection showcases the work of at least 15 American female impressionist painters.
A Special Dinner With Wine Pairings
Sunday, October 14
Victory View Vineyard is teaming up with Forged in Hudson Falls for a special meal expertly paired with wines. Tickets are $75 and include a multi-course dinner, award-winning wines, and a winemaker will be on hand to talk about growing grapes and making wines.
Events Benefiting Great Causes
Drink Pink! Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Weekend
Friday, October 12 to Sunday, October 14
Adirondack Winery in Lake George is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a weekend full of wine tastings with free samples of their Drink Pink Berry Breeze, games, and more. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Adirondacks chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Northern Saratoga and Adirondack Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Saturday, October 13
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is happening at SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury. Participants carry flowers to represent their connection to Alzheimer’s.
Good Times for Kids
Children’s Oktoberfest at the World Awareness Children’s Museum
Saturday, October 13
Kids can celebrate Oktoberfest too! Just with root beer instead of beer. There will be also be games, crafts, contests, and more going on at the World Awareness Children’s Museum. Admission to the museum is just $5.
The Puppet People Present the Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Sunday, October 14
Bring the kids to the Crandall Public Library for an exciting performance of the classic tale the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by the acclaimed Puppet People.
