It’s Thursday! Hope you’ve had a great week - especially if you and the kids had this week off! We’re chatting through what’s on our radar for the weekend ahead in another video edition of The Weekender - watch it below!
Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom
Happy weekend! Doing things a bit differently this week and popping in on video with our picks - tune in below! Hope you enjoy… Happy Valentine’s Day!
Have a great weekend!
Tom + Bri
Winter is back, and there are plenty of perfect ways to celebrate the snow (or avoid it) this weekend - and we plan to do a bit of both ;) Let’s get to it!
We couldn’t be more excited for the first Glens Falls Ice Bar this weekend at Doc’s! Open Friday and Saturday, they’ll have specialty cocktails, food, music, and maybe even a few inches of fresh snow! Find out the scoop here.
With snow in the forecast, I can’t think of a better time to peruse a book sale. The Friends of Crandall Library hold their book sales (3 per year!) to raise funds for the library, and this weekend is the first sale of the year. Grab the details here and happy shopping!
The Adirondack Thunder are home this weekend for two nights to benefit the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital. On Friday, donate $10 to write a message on the ice after the game, and on Saturday, the Thunder will play on the painted ice. Grab the details and purchase tickets here.
Feel like a day trip? Head to Gather 103 in Greenwich to shop goods from local makers and indulge in some drinks from Argyle Brewing and sweets from Two Birds Marketplace (details here). Pair it with a visit to a few of these Washington County antique shops, perhaps? A pretty perfect Saturday.
Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom
P.S. Tom is participating in the 22-a-day Push-up Challenge; an initiative to help promote awareness for veteran suicide prevention along with honoring our brave military service members and cherished veterans.Click here for more infomation!
Hope you had a great week! It feels like we’re in that winter sweet spot - the post-holiday lull has passed and all of the fun wintry activities (and ice bars!) are in full swing. Excited to take full advantage this weekend (and then crash on the couch for the Super Bowl). Here’s what’s on our radar:
We can’t wait to check out the First Annual Fire & Ice on Friday night to celebrate the first night of skating on Crandall Pond. Skating on the pond + hot chocolate by the fire (bring your own mug!) - it doesn’t get more Hometown USA than that! Here are the details.
It’s the kick off weekend for the Lake George Winter Carnival, and we can’t think of anything we’d rather do than watch all of the crazy antics unfold at the Outhouse Races on Saturday ;) There’s also a chili cook-off, parade, and lots more. Grab the scoop here.
Did you head up to any of the Ice Bars last weekend? If not, you’re in luck, because the party continues this weekend with bars at The Sagamore, Holiday Inn, Gaslight, Lake George Beach Club, and more (grab the full list here), and this weekend, add Winterfest at Erlowest to the mix (here are the details on that). Cheers!
What are your plans for the game? We’re excited to whip up some of our favorite comfort foods and relax by the fire to watch at home. However, we may need a big brunch to carry us until then… What’s your weekend go-to? Farmacy? Farmstead Flatbread? The Silo? Would love to hear your favorites.
Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom
Happy weekend! We’re still not sure if it’s going to rain or snow but we’re hoping for the latter with all of the fun winter events planned (hello ice bar season!). Regardless, there’s lots to do this weekend, and here’s what’s on our radar:
This Saturday, you can ski free at West from 2-6pm when you pick up a lift ticket voucher from Mohawk Chevrolet. I (Bri) say this every year, but this is the year I’m going to learn to ski. In the meantime, the live music, snow wagon rides, and tubing sound right up my alley. Grab the details on the event here!
Radici Kitchen opens downtown this weekend, and we can’t wait to check it out (stay tuned for our First Look!). After perusing their menu (sneak a peek here!), we’re sure they’ll be a new favorite. Grab their info here!
Have a great weekend!
Tom + Bri
Happy Friday! Looks like winter is planning on joining us again this weekend in the form of some snow, and we’ve got the snowblower and firewood ready. Here’s what we’re hoping to get to in between snowflakes:
If you’re looking for a mini road trip before the snow flies, cruise up to North Creek (we shared some of our favorites in this post), and while you’re there, swing into Barkeater Chocolates to sample their new peanut butter cup flavors (which we talked about here), and take some home for later!
Looks like we’re finally going to get some snow for snowshoeing! The grounds of Camp Santanoni up in Newcomb are open this weekend for snowshoeing (and a peek into the Great Camp!), or if a guided hike is more your thing, check out this one on Saturday at Up Yonda Farm in Bolton.
Rock Hill is up and running in their new location, and we can’t wait to check it out! Their cafe menu won’t be ready for a few more weeks, but they’re currently serving up their bread, pastries, coffee and tea. Grab their details here!
Saturday night is game night in Hockey Town! The Thunder are home for a 7pm game vs. the Worcester Railers and you can grab a 4 pack of tickets (and a free $20 gift card to Dunkin’!) here.
Have a great weekend!
Tom + Bri
Happy (almost) Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We’ve been saying we’re going to take down our Christmas tree for roughly 10 days, so we’re going to see if we can finally make that happen this weekend, along with getting started on a few other projects around the house. Here’s what else looks good:
Tom and I were just saying that we need some good books in our lives, and with a rainy weekend in the forecast, we’re looking forward to checking out Crandall Library for our next good read (now accepting book suggestions!).
We were so busy during the holiday season that we haven’t made it over to the Indoor Farmer’s Market at Sanford Street Elementary yet! We’re putting that on our list this weekend for sure. Details here.
The first exhibit of the year is this Friday at the LARAC Lapham Gallery and it looks like a good one, celebrating not only the artist’s subject matter, but also the space around it. Grab the details here!
Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom
Happy New Year! Feels like it’s been a bit of a perpetual weekend the last two weeks with the holidays, but another one is upon us! Here’s what sounds good to us:
We’re not huge on fitness resolutions, but it always feels good to get up, get out, and move a little bit after all of that holiday food. A long walk in Crandall Park hit the spot for us on New Year’s Day, but we’re itching for something a little longer this weekend. Moreau Lake is always a nice local option… Would love to hear if you have any nearby favorites!
We’re planning our next road trip (stay tuned!), but if you’re in the mood for a drive this weekend, check out our itineraries for Ballston Spa, Cambridge, Granville, and more here.
Crandall Pond isn’t quite ready for skating yet, but there’s an open skate this Friday and Sunday at the Glens Falls Rec Center and since Tom was just saying he’s not sure he can skate, I may just send him over to practice ;) Details here.
Where are you headed this weekend? We haven’t been to Raul’s in a while so that’s our pick for the week! You just can’t go wrong with a margarita and some chips and guac. Here’s their menu!
Have a great weekend! Wishing you a very happy and healthy 2020.
Bri + Tom
Happy weekend, and Merry Christmas! We hope you had the happiest of holidays, and that you’re still enjoying time with family (and lots of leftover Christmas cookies). We’re still holding on to the Christmas spirit over here, so the holiday tunes and movies are going to keep rolling for at least a few more days :) That said, here’s a few things that might lure us away from the Christmas tree:
Have you checked out The Park Theater’s Comedy After Dark series? They’ve got great comedians headlining each month (like Erik Bergstrom this Friday night!), and pairing the show with dinner and/or a cocktail at Doc’s sounds like the perfect post-holiday date night. Details here.
Comfort food and beer - the perfect combo for your post-holiday agenda! Sample stews from participating Lake George restaurants while sipping your favorite brews from Common Roots. Grab all of the details here.
Tom is wasting no time getting to the new Star Wars movie (he’s walking out the door as I type this!), and it looks like our pals at Alchemy Bagel, Darling Doughnuts, and Muffin Top Baker are getting into the spirit as well with Star Wars themed doughnuts and cookies at their pop-up shop. Grab the scoop here!
What are your plans?! If you’re looking for something to do downtown, there are still tickets left for The First Night of Funny at The Wood Theater, as well as the fabulous NYE Celebration at The Queensbury Hotel. If a delicious dinner out is more your thing, consider this your reminder to make your reservations for your favorite restaurant now! And if you’re up for bottomless mimosas on New Year’s Day, Downtown Social is your place with their Jazz Brunch.
Have a great weekend, and Happy New Year!
Bri + Tom
We’re counting down the days ‘til Christmas (and simultaneously not quite sure how it snuck up so quickly!). This week on The Weekender, we’re switching things up in the spirit of the season and sharing a little pre-Christmas Bucket List. Amidst the holiday hustle and bustle, we’re hoping you’ve got time to pause, enjoy the simple things, and connect with friends and family. Here are a few ideas:
Cruise for Christmas Lights: Grab a cup of hot chocolate, put on the Christmas tunes, and take a ride to see our little city neighborhoods decorated for Christmas - the annual display on Clayton Avenue by the High School is always a great place to start!
Bake Cookies (and surprise your neighbors with a plate!): If it’s Christmas, you can guarantee Bri will be baking too many cookies. You too? Share some with a neighbor or someone unexpected! There’s no time like the holidays for a little unexpected act of kindness - and in the form of cookies? Even better!
Shop Small: Calling all last minute shoppers! Instead of placing that online order (will it even arrive in time?!), head downtown or to The Shirt Factory and support your local small business owner. So many great options!
See Santa: One last chance to let the big guy know your Christmas wishes! He’ll be at the Glens Falls Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. Details here.
Watch a Christmas Movie: Bri loves a good Hallmark Christmas movie, and we can never pass up Home Alone, but the 1970 version of Scrooge with Albert Finney might just be our favorite. Would love to hear yours!
Honor our Troops: Show your support for soldiers who won’t be home for the holidays at the Christmas Eve Road March on Tuesday at 9am - get all of the details here.
Build a Gingerbread House: Always loved doing this as a kid and we were happy to see that the World Awareness Children’s Museum is hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop on Christmas Eve! Details here.
Send your Christmas Cards: Email and texting are great, but there’s something about sending and receiving a good old fashioned card that still wins us over. There’s still time to mail your cards! Or at least we hope so, since we’re putting ours in the mail in the morning ;)
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday!
Bri + Tom
Happy weekend! How’s the holiday prep going? We’ve got the tree and we’re looking forward to enjoying a cocktail and a few cookies while we decorate it this weekend. By the way, if you don’t have yours yet - we shared a round up of some great local tree farms and stands here! Anyway, shopping is another story and we’re hoping to get that started this weekend too. What are you up to? Here’s a few festive ideas:
If you missed it a few weeks ago, here’s your second chance! Four floors of shops and guest vendors galore - it’s the perfect spot to put a dent in your holiday shopping and support local artisans and businesses. Details here!
If you missed the Greenwich Tractor Parade a couple of weeks back (and even if you didn’t!), head out to Granville this Friday night to catch the parade rolling through the village beginning at 6:30pm. Grab all of the info here, and while you’re in town, check out some favorites from our Granville Travel Guide!
Did you know that LARAC has a Holiday Shop downtown?! Stop in on Saturday for Brunch and Shopping - teas and treats while you browse - and bonus discounts for everyone! Get the scoop here.
Bri’s in the mood to bake this weekend, and if you are too, check out a couple of the treats in our Recipe Swap series, like this delish Coconut Creme pie recipe from our neighbor Jen Gohn, or this dangerously good blueberry crumb cake that our family swears by!
Have a great weekend!
Tom + Bri
Happy weekend! We’ve been watching the lights being strung and the wreaths and bows being hung downtown over the past week, and with a little snow on top of it all, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here! We’re psyched for a weekend of holiday events, and even more excited to deck our halls and trim our tree this weekend. What are you up to? Here are a few ideas:
We’re excited to welcome the holidays downtown this weekend with the tree lighting in City Park, live music and carolers, photos with Santa, a free screening of The Grinch, and lots more! Grab all of the details here.
If you love charming small towns and historic homes as much as we do, you’ll want to check out the Greenwich Tour of Homes this Sunday! Owners of seven historic houses in the village open their doors to the community for holiday tours and refreshments, and bonus - the proceeds benefit Comfort Food Community. Details and tickets here!
We missed this last year but heard it was a huge success, so we’re looking forward to checking it out this weekend. Just like the holiday markets in Europe (Christkindlmarkt is German for Christmas market!), they’ll have local artisans, food vendors, live music, and lots for the kiddos. Grab all the info here!
There’s an Adirondack Thunder hockey game on Friday night (bring a non-perishable item to donate and you receive a free ticket to the Friday Dec 20th game!), there’s a Gingerbread House Decorating event on Saturday at Alchemy Bagel (reserve your spot here), there’s a Santa Brunch on Sunday at Morgan and Co… and lots more!
Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope yours was filled with the people, pets, and pies that you love the most. What are you up to this weekend? Whether you’re Black Friday shopping, decorating the tree, or extending the Thanksgiving holiday a bit longer like we are, we hope it’s a good one. Here are a couple of things to get the holidays started right:
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to stroll amongst a wonderland of trees, wreaths, and holiday decor? Check it out this weekend at The Queensbury Hotel - here are the details.
What’s better than shopping small? Shopping small and sampling some local craft brews! Sign us up. Get the scoop here, and be sure to be one of the first 60 people to stop by Fountain Square Outfitters on Saturday after 11am to snag a sweet free tote!
Looking forward to shopping small this weekend at the Holiday Open House at The Shirt Factory! Four floors of shops and guest vendors galore - it’s the perfect start to the holiday season and a great way to support small local businesses. Details here.
Hope you’ve had a great week! It’s hard to believe that we’re only a week away from Thanksgiving, but we’re definitely feeling the holiday spirit sneaking up on us. Other than deciding what pies we’ll be baking next week, here’s what caught our eye this weekend…
Over 70 tractors + 1,000 holiday lights = pure Christmas magic in Greenwich this weekend. Take a drive out to Washington County on Saturday night to watch the parade file through the village - details here!
The South Glens Falls Holiday Parade kicks off at 1pm on Sunday, traveling up Route 9 from Carriage Traders to Stewart’s. And the Common Roots Temporary Taproom just so happens to be on the parade route and will be hosting a pop-up brunch starting at 11am! Details on that here.
We just stumbled across Ledge Rock Hill Winery on Instagram and it looks like a pretty cozy spot to spend an afternoon! Looks like they’re only open for a few more weekends this year, so we’re hoping to get there before they close for the season. Grab their info here!
Shopping for Thanksgiving at the Glens Falls Farmers Market, a Meatloaf Tribute Band at The Park, Sunday brunch at [farmacy] or Morgan? So much to do, so little time ;)
Happy weekend! How was your week? Kinda chilly, eh? This is about the time of year Tom and I start discussing the fact that I need to learn to ski - otherwise I’ll be hibernating by the fire until April. But I digress - here are a few things that might just get us away from the fireplace this weekend:
’Tis the season! Start your holiday shopping early at the Art Market on Saturday (featuring local artists and makers) AND have a beer or two while you’re at it. Win-win! Here are all of the details.
Did you catch our First Look at the new Grey Ghost space on Lawrence Street? They’re celebrating their new digs (along with the opening of Kind Cycling downstairs!) with a party on Friday night - details here.
Friday is Opening Night at the LARAC Holiday Shop! Another great opportunity for a head start on holiday shopping with plenty of local makers offering unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s the scoop.
Wine and Chocolate - need we say more? Sample 70+ wines along with everyone’s favorite sweet treat at The Queensbury on Friday night to benefit The Chapman Museum. Details and tickets here!
Happy weekend! We’re holding on to these golden views, but word on the street is that the first snowflakes are set to fly tonight. Can’t say we’re ready, but there’s also no denying the excitement that comes along with those first few flurries of the season - so we’ll go with it :) In addition to cozying up by the fire this weekend, here’s what caught our eye:
Calling all Harry Potter fans (and fans of amazing baked goods!). Three of our favorites (Alchemy Bagel, Darling Doughnuts, and The Muffin Top Baker) are teaming up for a pop-up event on Saturday with all of the Harry Potter themed sweets you could hope for. Grab the details here!
It’s a big music weekend downtown with the third year of The Summit Music Festival kicking off on Friday night, presented by Wild Adriatic. With an awesome line-up of bands (including one of our local favorites, The East End Boys!) it’s sure to be a great time. Get all the info here.
The home team is back in town for another couple of games this weekend - Friday and Sunday! Head here for tickets. And bonus for the kids - Sunday is Marvel Super Hero Day, complete with a pre-game meet and greet with Spiderman - details here! P.S. Did you catch our chat with Thunder forward Conor Riley? Read it here.
Sunday afternoon plans - couch, cozy fire, and snacks (…and football). Have you popped into Birch Bark Eatery in their new location downtown? The Cauli Bites are a favorite of ours, and we’re thinking they might also be the perfect snack to enjoy back at home fireside. Check out their menu here.
Happy weekend and Happy Halloween! Hope you’re staying dry and enjoying all of your favorite candy - we’re sneaking a few Twix and Snickers in between trick or treaters ourselves :)
With all of the leaves coming down tonight, raking is definitely on the agenda this weekend, and here’s what else looks good…
’Tis the season for curling up with a good book, and what better place to stock up on a few good reads than the Chronicle Book Fair. With over 120 authors, there’s definitely something for everyone. It’s on Sunday from 11a-3p and admission is free! Details here.
It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping (might this be the year we finish before Christmas Eve?!), and the LARAC Fall Arts Festival might be the perfect place to get a head start. With over 65 artisans, there’s most definitely a gift for everyone on your list. Grab the scoop here.
A place for you to ditch the pumpkins post-Halloween (via catapult, no less!) AND enjoy a couple of brewskis around a bonfire - sign us up! There’s also an apple slingshot, if that’s your thing :) Live music and activities for the kids, too. Here are the details!
Just in case you haven’t had enough sweets this week (we haven’t!), Darling Doughnuts will be at Common Roots on Saturday night for another of their popular doughnut and beer pairings! Get there early, she’ll sell out! Get the details here.
Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom
P.S. If you’re up for a Sunday drive this weekend, we shared some favorites from a recent trip to Bennington here.
Happy weekend to you! We did a little double take as we looked at the calendar - Halloween definitely snuck up on us this year, and while it’s not ’til next Thursday, we were happy to see some fun Halloween events on the calendar this Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be stocking up on candy for the trick-or-treaters this weekend, and here’s what else is going on:
Can’t believe it’s already the last outdoor market of the year! We’ve got pumpkins and winter squash on our list for Saturday morning - which by the way, they’ve dubbed “The Great Pumpkin Festival” - so we can’t wait to see what other pumpkin goods they have in store. The Market continues indoors at Sanford Street starting next weekend (November 2) thru April!
There are two fundraising walks for great causes stepping off in Glens Falls and Queensbury this weekend - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s (which John talked about in this week’s My Glens Falls). Even if you can’t make it to the walk, both are accepting donations online!
There’s a Thunder hockey game on Friday night, Comedy After Dark at The Park Theater on Friday night too, Fright Fest at The Great Escape on Friday and Saturday, or just a good old fashioned night at home by the fire with wine and a piece of pumpkin pie.
Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom
Hope you’ve had a great week! We made it through yesterday’s dreary weather and it looks like there’s three nice days on the horizon this weekend and lots going on - here’s what’s doin’:
The ADK Film Fest is this weekend! With over 100 films spread across six screens in four venues downtown (The Q, The Park, The Wood, and Crandall Library), there’s literally something for everyone. Grab a pass for one day or the entire weekend here - should be a fun weekend downtown!
Hockey is back! The Thunder play their first home game of the season this Saturday at 7pm, and we are psyched for a great season ahead. If you’re going, grab tickets here (or an opening night four pack here). Go Thunder! And in case you missed it, catch the first story in our Hockey Town series here.
On the agenda in Fort Edward this Saturday - Locktoberfest! Farmers, artisans, vendors, food, and a craft beverage tasting tent? Sounds like a pretty perfect Saturday afternoon. What’s more you ask? Live music and plenty of activities for the kiddos. Grab the scoop here.
Have you picked your pumpkins yet? We stopped by The Farm Stand at Tiashoke Farms in Easton a few weeks back and it makes the perfect Sunday drive. They’ve got a pumpkin house (complete with a cornstalk roof!), a huge selection of 50+ varieties of pumpkins and a picturesque setting (you can see photos in this post Bri wrote on her blog The Yellow Note). Here are their details. Happy pickin’!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom
Hope you’ve had a great week! The forecast this weekend looks perfect, and we’re thinking about heading out for a hike to enjoy the foliage, and rewarding ourselves with some apple pie. How about you? Here’s what else looks good to us this weekend:
After our experience on the Open Studios Tour in Washington County this summer (read about that here!), we were pretty taken with the talented artists we visited, their gorgeous work, and the beautiful farmland we traveled through. Landscapes for Landsake combines these into an amazing art exhibition featuring over 40 local artists that benefits the Agricultural Stewardship Association (whose mission is to conserve and protect the region’s farmland). Buy gorgeous art, and save local farms - win-win! Grab the details here.
The forecast this weekend calls for being outside, so we were psyched to see West Mountain’s Fall Festival on the calendar for this Saturday and Sunday (and next weekend, too!). Looks like they’ve got a little something for everyone - wagon rides, chair lift rides, hikes, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, and brewery + distillery tastings. Sounds good to us! Here are the details.
It’s opening week at Seasoned (the restaurant of SUNY ADK’s culinary arts program), and they are coming right out of the gate with a Guest Chef Dinner this Saturday night featuring Chef Tim Spedding and Louise Rødkjær Jørgensen of Rascal and Thorn! Snag your tickets here, and if you can’t make it on Saturday, definitely plan to check them out this season - they serve lunch and dinner on Wednesday and Thursday through December 5.
We’ve always wanted to go to a murder mystery dinner, and this one sounds like a blast. It starts with a silent clown’s act going awfully awry (which is particularly creepy) and what better than enjoying a delicious dinner while you figure out whodunit?! Check out the details and purchase tickets here.
Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom
P.S. If you’re looking to head out apple picking this weekend, here are five local orchards you might want to try!
