From bike rides to haunted history tours, this weekend in Glens Falls brings a wide variety of events to enjoy! Plus, take a look at a couple for a good cause that are coming up in the near future.
Top 8 Choices for Weekend Events
Outdoor Cinema Presents: Raya and the Last Dragon
Friday, August 5
This week’s outdoor film that will be shown in Glens Falls City Park is Raya and the Last Dragon. Dragons once saved humanity by sacrificing themselves from monsters; now, those same monsters are back, and the world’s last dragon must be tracked down to help save the humans.
Fridays at the Lake: Skeeter Creek & Bluz House Rockers
Friday, August 5
Skeeter Creek heads up this week’s Fridays at the Lake in Lake George, along with Bluz House Rockers. Head to the lake Friday night for country and blues!
Haunted History Tours at the Old Fort House
Friday, August 5 & Saturday, August 6
Haunted History Tours (as well as Historic District Walking Tours) have returned to the Old Fort House Museum in Fort Edward on select dates from August through October. Come enjoy some local history coupled with paranormal energy.
The Ultimate Journey Experience: Legend at the Strand Theatre
Friday, August 5
If you love Journey, Foreigner, and Bon Jovi, make sure to get your tickets to rock out to Legend, performing on Friday at the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls.
Adirondack Theatre Festival: Mystic Pizza
Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7
This is your last chance to get in on an ATF production! Their summer season rounds out with Mystic Pizza, based on the hit 1980s movie starring Julia Roberts.
through Saturday, August 6
SAIL (Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center) hosts their annual garage sale from now through Saturday. Glens Falls Rotary will be on hand selling breakfast and lunch items, and Froggy 100.3 WFFG will set the music.
Churney Gurney Mountain Bike & Trail Run Race
Saturday, August 6 & Sunday, August 7
The annual Churney Gurney takes place over two days at Gurney Lane Recreation Area, with Saturday featuring group rides, and Sunday the races. There will also be on-site activities, vendors (including a beer tent), and a barbecue.
Saturday, August 6 & Sunday, August 7
Rockin’ With Ronald returns to Shepard Park in Lake George. Enjoy two full days of live music, a food and wine tent, a craft show, and bounce houses for the kids, all to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities Krantz vacation cottage in Lake George.
Please note, due to the heat index and predicted rain/thunderstorms, this week’s Thursday Market at the Food Truck Corral set to take place today, August 4, has been cancelled.
Looking Ahead: Jazz Concerts for a Cause
The North Country Jazz Project returns to Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe for two separate fundraising events, on August 9 and August 23. The events are free and there will be raffle tickets available for purchase; the concert on the 9th benefits Friends of Hovey Pond, and the 23rd the Conkling Center. Ice cream and live music, what could be better?
