The Weekender: January 12 - 14

Happy weekend! We’re settling into winter over here, shovel at the ready and comfort food in regular rotation. Here’s what looks good enough to get you out of the house this weekend ;)

Lucky Puppy: Looking to add a pup to your family? Head to Benson’s Pet Center in Queensbury this Saturday from 11am-1pm for The Lucky Puppy Adoption Event. Submit your application, pet the adoptable pups, meet your new best friend! Details here.

Free Day at World Awareness Children’s Museum: Visit the museum for free this Sunday from 10am-3pm during their monthly Free Day! Find out more here.

Coming up next weekend…

Kind Cyclothon: Registration is officially open for the Kind Cyclothon and Common Roots Foundation benefit! Riders can sign up for either a 2-hour or 4-hour time slot and will individually raise money towards the cause. Find out more and sign up here!

Wine Tasting Lunch: Savor a farm fresh lunch while sampling four delicious wines at beautiful Dancing Ewe Farm in Granville! Get the scoop and grab your tickets here.

Winter Weekend at Santanoni: The grounds of Camp Santanoni up in Newcomb are open this weekend for snowshoeing or skiing (and a peek into the Great Camp!). The 10 mile round trip allows you to explore the Gate Lodge and Main Lodge and enjoy some beautiful scenery along the way - details here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 29 - 31

Happy weekend and Happy New Year! Hope you’ve had a great week with family and friends, and that you’ve got more fun plans ahead for the holiday weekend! Here are a few things that caught our eye:

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Saturday and Sunday night- the puck drops at 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

“Noon” Year’s Eve: Celebrate at a kiddo friendly time and learn about New Year traditions around the world at the World Awareness Children’s Museum on Sunday at 11am! They’ll celebrate with a ball drop at noon - details here!

New Year’s Eve at The Q: There are a handful of tickets left for the always popular New Year’s Eve Party at The Queensbury Hotel! Music by Soul Session, snacks, photobooth, and open bar from 9pm to midnight - grab your tickets here before they sell out!

New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Head up to the lake and start the new year with a bang! The village of Lake George will host a fireworks display starting right at midnight launching from the pier at Shepard Park. Get the scoop here!

Have a great weekend and a Merry Christmas!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 22-24

Happy weekend and an early Merry Christmas to you! Hope you’ve checked off every item on your to-do list and have plans to relax and enjoy the holiday with family. Here are a few festive ideas to keep in mind:

‘Twas the Market Before Christmas: Check a few items off your grocery list at the Glens Falls Farmers Market on Saturday morning from 9am-noon at the Aviation Mall! They’ll have an Ugly Sweater Contest, a chance to win a gift basket, and a visit from Santa! Details here.

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Friday and Saturday - the puck drops at 7pm both nights. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

Last Minute Dash: Pop in to The Shirt Factory for The Last Dash on Saturday from 10am-5pm to shop last minute gifts from shops and local vendors. Details are here!

Winter Realms: An immersive winter experience, including ice sculptures, ice skating, a snow park, and more - find out more here!

Have a great weekend and a Merry Christmas!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 15-17

Happy weekend! Hard to believe Christmas is just over a week away! Guess we’d better get started on our shopping ;) Here’s what else looks good this weekend:

Holiday Open House at The Q: If you missed it last weekend, there’s another change to pop in to The Queensbury Hotel on Saturday from 10am-noon for their Holiday Open House! Check out their giant gingerbread display, visit with Santa, and enjoy crafts, activities, cookies, and refreshments! Get all the details here.

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Friday and Saturday - the puck drops at 7pm both nights. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

Holiday Open House at The Chapman: Head to The Chapman Museum this Saturday from 10am-4pm for crafts, refreshments, treats, and a visit from Santa from 1-3pm! Get the details here.

The Shirt Factory: Always a favorite for unique gifts (and supporting local!), head to The Shirt Factory to browse shops and vendors this Saturday and Sunday from 10-5 - details here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 8-10

Happy weekend, Happy Hanukkah! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including brunch with Santa at a downtown favorite, a giant gingerbread display, where to get some holiday shopping done, and more…

Santa Brunch: Head to Morgan and Company on Sunday from 10am-2pm for their always popular Santa Brunch! Gingerbread martinis and mimosas (and a delicious Prix Fixe menu!) for mom and dad, crafts for the kids, and of course, Santa Claus himself! Reserve on OpenTable now by clicking here!

Holiday Open House at The Q: Pop in to The Queensbury Hotel on Saturday from 10am-noon for their Holiday Open House! Check out their giant gingerbread display, visit with Santa, and enjoy crafts, activities, cookies, and refreshments! Get all the details here.

The Shirt Factory: Always a favorite for unique gifts (and supporting local!), head to The Shirt Factory to browse shops and vendors this Saturday and Sunday from 10-5 - details here!

New Collar Goods Holiday Market: If you’re up for a Saturday drive, New Collar Goods will be hosting a small holiday market at the old shirt factory they’ve been renovating in Salem - grab those details here (and while you’re out that way, head to Gardenworks to grab a wreath or a tree if you don’t have yours yet!).

Granville Lighted Tractor Parade: If you missed the Greenwich Tractor Parade a couple of weeks back (and even if you didn’t!), head out to Granville this Saturday night to catch the parade rolling through the village beginning at 5:30pm. Grab all of the info here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 1 - 3

Happy weekend and Happy December! Holiday spirit is in the air, with lots of festive events around town this weekend (and beyond!) — here’s what caught our eye:

Adirondack Holiday Festival: Kick off the holidays downtown with the Adirondack Holiday Festival! Head to City Park on Friday night for the Santa Parade, Tree Lighting, and over 30 vendors set up for holiday shopping in the park. The Festival continues through the weekend - get the full schedule and all the details here!

LARAC Winter Arts Festival: The always popular LARAC Winter Arts Festival is back at The Queensbury Hotel on Sunday from 10am-5pm! Peruse the booths of over 50 artisans and shop their handcrafted goods, from jewelry to furniture, and everything in between - find the details here!

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Friday and Saturday - the puck drops at 7pm both nights. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

Rewind at The Park: Get to The Park Theater on Friday night for ‘Rewind At The Park’ featuring Saints in the City - a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band! Doors open at 7:30 - grab your tickets here!

Ugly Sweater Brunch: If you love beer, delicious food, and ugly sweaters, get to Craft on 9 this Sunday for the Ugly Sweater Brunch. Start time is 11am and they’ll be serving four courses with recommended beer pairings from Whitman Brewing. Get the scoop here!

— Coming up next week…

Santa Brunch: Head to Morgan and Company on Sunday, December 10 from 10am-2pm for their always popular Santa Brunch! Gingerbread martinis and mimosas (and a delicious Prix Fixe menu!) for mom and dad, crafts for the kids, and of course, Santa Claus himself! Reserve on OpenTable now by clicking here!

Holiday Lighted Nights: Road trip! Head to the Washington County Fairgrounds this December for a holiday drive thru — over a mile and a half of holiday-lighted displays complete with a curated list of holiday music favorites. You’ll also find hot drinks, warm cider donuts, a Holiday Market with local artisans, and Santa himself! Find the info here.

Cambridge Valley Fine Art Show: We’re big fans of so many Washington County artists, and this weekend is a great opportunity to visit a few in their Cambridge studios - and enjoy a stroll around Cambridge while you’re at it (here are a few of our recommendations while you’re there). Get the details on the art tour here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: November 17-19

Happy weekend! Hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week, but here we are! We’re starting to see some holiday events pop up on the calendar in addition to the usual fall favorites — here’s what caught our eye this week:

The Arts: Lots happening with the arts this weekend! LARAC has two shows opening this Friday: the Member’s Show, which opens at 6pm at Mountain Gallery, and the Holiday Shop, which opens at 5pm at the Lapham Gallery. That’s not all! North Country Arts opens their Celebration Exhibition on Saturday at 5pm - those details are here!

Lucky Puppy: Looking to add a pup to your family? Head to Benson’s Pet Center in Queensbury this Saturday from 11am-1pm for The Lucky Puppy Adoption Event. Submit your application, pet the adoptable pups, meet your new best friend! Details here.

Holiday Parades: Get in the holiday spirit this weekend with not one but two holiday parades! The South Glens Falls Holiday Parade kicks off at 1pm on Sunday, traveling up Route 9 — those details are here — and head to Greenwich on Saturday night at 6pm to watch their Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade file through the village - details on that here!

Coming up next week…

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Thanksgiving Eve! The puck drops at 7pm on Wednesday, November 22. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

Glens Falls Gobble Wobble: Start your Thanksgiving off right by burning a few calories in this 5K run/walk (which means extra pie later!) and supporting a great cause (the Open Door Mission). The Wobble kicks off on Thanksgiving morning — November 23 at 8:15am. Details here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: November 10-12

Happy Friday! Looks like a sunny weekend ahead — and with the earlier sunsets, we’ll take all the sun we can get! Here’s what looks good:

The Park Presents: The genre-defying trio, TAKE3, performs live on Friday night at 7:30pm at The Park Theater. Sounds like they’re a blend of rigorous classical music infused with rock-star charisma. Grab the scoop and get tickets here!

Wine and Chocolate Tasting: Wine and Chocolate - need we say more? Sample dozens of wines along with everyone’s favorite sweet treat at The Queensbury on Friday night to benefit The Chapman Museum. Details and tickets here!

Glens Falls Restaurant Week: Take advantage of the last few days of Restaurant Week! Restaurants will be offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at great deals. Participating restaurants include [farmacy], Fenimore’s Pub, Morgan and Company, Park & Elm, Radici Kitchen & Bar, and more! Grab the details here.

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Friday and Sunday - the puck drops at 7pm on Friday and 3pm on Sunday. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: November 3-5

Thursday already - feels like this week flew by! We have a pretty good idea that part of our weekend will be spent raking, but here are a few other things that sound a little more fun than that:

Coffee and a Breakfast Sandwich: Did you catch our First Look at the new Café at the Bierhall at Common Roots? They’re serving up house roasted coffee and customizable breakfast sandwiches Monday through Friday, so be sure to get there Friday morning if you’d like to try one before the weekend! Read more here.

Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Adirondack Pub & Brewery: 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!

Glens Falls Restaurant Week: Hope you’re hungry! Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday in Glens Falls and runs through Saturday, November 11. Restaurants will be offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at great deals. Participating restaurants include [farmacy], Fenimore’s Pub, Morgan and Company, Park & Elm, Radici Kitchen & Bar, and more! Grab the details here.

Shop and Sip at Slickfin: Head over to Slickfin Brewing in Fort Edward on Sunday from 1-5pm to get a little head start on your holiday shopping from local vendors while you enjoy a cold beverage and goods from Tres Mijas Food Truck! Live music too. Get the scoop here

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 27-29

Happy weekend! Have you broken into the Halloween candy yet? Yeah, we have too. We’ve got an interesting forecast ahead of us (70° on Saturday, 45° on Sunday!) — a trick and a treat! Here’s what caught our eye:

Comedy After Dark: Date night pick! Grab dinner downtown and then head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark on Friday night at 8pm. As seen and heard on Conan and The Late Late Show with James Corden, Friday’s show will feature Andy Sandford! Grab tickets here.

Glens Falls Farmers Market: Last call for the outdoor Farmers Market this weekend! Always sad to see the outdoor market come to a close, so get your fill this weekend and make note that they’re moving indoors to the Aviation Mall next weekend! Follow along for the latest here.

Boo 2 You: Halloween makes its way downtown on Saturday for this event from 2-4pm along Glen and Ridge Streets and in City Park. Trick or treat stations, pony rides, games, music, dance performances, and more! Grab the details here.

Thunder Season Opener: Nothing says fall (or winter, I suppose) more than cheering on the home team at Cool Insuring Arena! The Thunder are back with their home opener this Saturday night - puck drops at 7pm - grab info and tickets here!

Sweet Side Sale: Okay record lovers - Sweet Side is having a sale this weekend, and they’ve got 8,000+ records priced at $1! Run! Details here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 20-22

Happy Thursday! Excited to dive into another fall weekend - here’s what caught our eye…

Downtown Clean Up Day: Help keep downtown sparkly clean this Saturday from 9-11am! A collaboration between the Glens Falls Collaborative and the Glens Falls Business Improvement District, they’ll be providing the garbage bags, gloves, rakes, and shovels. Meet in the Ridge Street parking lot behind Minky Mink - details here!

Oktoberfest at Northway Brewing: Head to Northway Brewing in Queensbury this Saturday from 3-7pm for live music, food vendors, and over 30 breweries, wineries, and distilleries - get the scoop here!

Pumpkin Patch Pedal: Hop on a railbike with Revolution Rails in Thurman and pedal through the foliage to 1000 Acres Ranch in Stony Creek where you can select a pumpkin from the patch (and enjoy some snacks and beverages too)! Learn more and grab tickets here.

Flannel Fall Crawl: Looking for a fun way to enjoy fall in Washington County? Cruise the back roads (with a designated driver, of course!) to visit some amazing craft beverage producers. Check out this year’s participating locations and find your new favorite brew here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 13-15

Happy Thursday! Excited to dive into another fall weekend - here’s what caught our eye…

Apple vs Pumpkin Throwdown: Are you an apple person or a pumpkin person? The Shirt Factory is putting fall favorites to the test this Saturday with the Apple vs Pumpkin Fall Throwdown! Food vendors will be offering at least one dish with apple or pumpkin as an ingredient, plus activities, live music, a flea market, and more. Details here!

West Mountain Fall Fest: West Mountain’s Fall Festival continues this Saturday and Sunday! They’ve got a little something for everyone - wagon rides, chair lift rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, beer and spirits tastings, and more. Sounds good to us! Here are the details.

Locktoberfest: Head to Fort Edward this Saturday for Locktoberfest! This a festive day of food, drinks and fun includes free activities for the kiddos, live music, goods from local farms, food trucks, and a beer tasting tent. Grab the scoop here!

Pumpkin Picking: It’s that time! We always love to head out to The Farm Store at Tiashoke for their amazing selection and gorgeous set up. Check out the story we did on them here and plan your trip!

A Barn Full of Art: While you’re out for a foliage ride, pop over to Whiting Studio in Argyle - they’re opening their barn doors this weekend for their last open studio of 2023. Details here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 6 - 8

Looks like fall, feels like summer! Hope you’re enjoying it! Here’s what looks good for the weekend…

West Mountain Fall Fest: Excited 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, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, beer and spirits tastings, and more. Sounds good to us! Here are the details.

Rewind at The Park: Get to The Park Theater on Saturday night for ‘Rewind At The Park’ featuring River of Dreams and American Elton - a Billy Joel and Elton John Experience! Doors open at 7:30 - grab your tickets here!

GF Symphony: Head to Glens Falls High School this Sunday at 4pm for the opening night of the Glens Falls Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Metropolitan Opera Star, Mezzo-Soprano MaryAnn McCormick performing Edward Elgar’s “Sea Pictures.” Find our more and get your tickets here!

Thurman Fall Farm Tour: Head north to Thurman on Saturday for a day of fall farm fun. Check out the online directory here, which will guide you to farms with traditional row crops, cows, sheep and goats, as well as maple farms with sugar houses filled with maple treats, wild plant walks and an artisan market. Details here!

Landscapes for Landsake: Two things we love? Beautiful country scenes and beautiful art! Landscapes for Landsake combines these into an amazing art exhibition that benefits the Agricultural Stewardship Association (whose mission is to conserve and protect the region’s farmland). Buy gorgeous art, and save local farms - a win-win! This event is both in person and online. Grab the details here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 29 - October 1

Hope you’ve been soaking up this perfect fall weather! Hoping to take advantage of the sunshine in the weekend forecast - here’s what looks good:

Comedy After Dark: Date night! Grab dinner downtown and then head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark on Friday at 8pm. New York comedian Gabe Mollica brings his hit Off-Broadway comedy show “Solo” to Glens Falls, exploring male friendship in his 30s. Grab tickets here.

Five Years of WorkSmart: WorkSmart Coworking and Meeting Space is celebrating five years in operation this week! The renovation they completed on the historic downtown building is amazing, which makes for a pretty inspiring place to work! Pop in on Saturday for a tour from 9am-noon at 237 Glen - details here!

Potato Picking: This season is all about the apple picking, yes, but have you ever been potato picking? Goose Island Potatoes in Argyle has U-pick this weekend if you’d like to give it a go! Here are the details. Pass the mashed potatoes, please!

Autumn Express: All aboard! Hop on the Saratoga Corinth and Hudson Railway to enjoy 90 minutes of scenic views as the leaves start to change this season. Open air seating for this perfect fall weather and drinks available onboard. Find out more here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 22-24

Happy weekend! But more importantly, Happy Balloon Festival Weekend! Wonder what we’ll all be up to this weekend… :)

Adirondack Balloon Festival: No surprise here! We’ll be up before the sun both days (hopefully the weather cooperates!) and can’t wait to see those hot air balloons take flight as the sun comes up. Get all the details, schedule, and the all important directions and parking info here.

Wool & Arts Festival: Another festival this weekend! The Adirondack Wool and Arts Fest is held at the Washington County Fairgrounds and features over 100 local artisans and their crafts, including wool, pottery, wood, and lots more. Plus - craft beverages and all your fav festival foods. Details here!

Find the Wine: A corn maze - the quintessential fall activity - but this time, there’s wine! As you make your way through the maze at Schuyler Farms, you’ll come across wine tasting stations. Sign us up! Grab the details and your tickets here.

Apple Picking: Have you been yet? We picked our apples last weekend but that doesn’t stop us from visiting more of our favorite orchards to indulge in a few more cider donuts! Here’s a list of farms to try here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 15 - 17

Feels like fall! Slowly giving in to autumn activities this weekend, starting with apple picking! Here are a few other things that caught our eye:

Sunflower Fest: Yup, we shared this last week, but the sunflower field is now in full bloom at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Moreau, and it’s a sight to behold! Grab a drink and enjoy the view. Details here.

Shred Day: Not the most exciting thing on the list, but actually maybe it is? :) The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Annual Community Shred Day on Saturday from 9-11am. Don’t know about you but we’ve got a box or two of things that need to be shredded and we’re pretty excited to get rid of them! It’s free with the donation of at least one non-perishable food item per shred box to benefit The Open Door Mission. Details here.

Fire Pit with a View: The Fort William Henry is offering fire pit rentals this season! Cozy up around the fire with a view of the lake and a s’more, along with a dedicated server to grab your drinks. Sounds great to us! Learn more and make your reservation here.

Apple Picking: ‘Tis the season! We’re headed out for our first round of picking this weekend, and if you’re going to, here’s a roundup of our favorite local apple orchards and any changes for this season (lots of orchards either lost their crop or have a reduced crop due to a late frost this year). Pass the apple pie!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 8 - 10

Hey there! Hope it was a great week and a wonderful first day of school for those of you with kids going back. Here’s what looks good this weekend…

Strolling Glen Street with Max

Quality Time With Your Pup: This week was a really tough one for us, as our beloved yellow lab, Max, passed away. In Max’s honor, we’d love to suggest spending a little extra quality time with your pup (or any pet, for that matter) this weekend. Give in to another five minutes of belly rubs, extend your walk an extra block or two, or play a few more rounds of fetch. And please give them an extra pat from us. There’s nothing like the unconditional love of a dog.

Sunflower Fest: It’s that time! The sunflower blooms are just starting to open at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Moreau, so this weekend they will be showing off their sunflower field in addition to their craft brews! Details here.

Vette Fest: If Corvettes are your thing, you’ll want to check out Vette Fest this Sunday from 10am-2pm on Maple Street between The Queensbury Hotel and City Park. Details here!

The Cheese (+ Wine + Beer) Tour: Have you ever gone on the Cheese Tour? It’s a self-guided tour through the gorgeous back roads of Washington County - with an opportunity to visit (and sample!) at cheesemaking farms, a brewery, and a winery, and more. Here are the details!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 1 - 3

Happy September, Happy Labor Day, Happy Weekend! Lots to celebrate this weekend, and a great weather forecast, so let’s get to it…

Scoops and Brews: Head to Common Roots on Friday night for Scoops and Brews! Adirondack Creamery will be onsite scooping up samples of their amazing ice cream and Common Roots will have the beer float additions ready to go - details here.  

Rewind at The Park: Get to The Park Theater on Saturday night for ‘Rewind At The Park’ featuring Big Eyed Phish - the only touring full 8-piece Dave Matthews Band Tribute in the country! Doors open at 7:30 - grab your tickets here!

End of Summer Stuff: Now’s the time, people! Back to school is sneaking up, so let’s get to the fun staycation kind of things - go mini golfing, make s’mores, go on a steamboat ride on Lake George, hop on a train ride in the country, go out for ice cream, head to a drive-in movie, rent a kayak and get out on a morning paddle…you get the idea!

Corn Maze: Fort Ticonderoga’s Corn Maze is open (which is always a reminder that summer is winding down). You’ll love the rest of what the Fort has to offer too (check out a recap of our visit here). Here are the details!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 25 - 27

Happy weekend! The last one of August and we’re feeling just a hint of fall in the air. We’re not here to rush the seasons though, so let’s see what summer fun is in store this weekend, shall we?

Endless Summer: Have you been to West Mountain yet this summer? This Saturday is the perfect time to take advantage of this gem in our own backyard — they’re offering free Scenic Chairlift Rides from 9am-3pm! Plus, you can add an Aerial Adventure experience, Mountain Biking, Mountain Bike Rentals, or Mountaintop Picnics for just $15. Pretty great deal! Details here.

Berry Picking: Berry season is holding on! Gardenworks in Salem will have their first fall raspberries ready for picking this weekend - details here. Any other farms still picking berries?!

Washington County Fair: Food, games, animals, rides, live music, events - this can only mean one thing! Head out to Greenwich this week through Sunday for the Fair - find the full schedule of events here!

Farm to Table Dinner (and a Movie!): A seasonally inspired 5+ course dinner at beautiful Lakota’s Farm in Cambridge, complete with music, lawn games, and a cozy fire. And bonus — your dinner ticket includes admission to movie night on the farm lawn after dinner! Grab the details here.

Sunflower Season: What’s summer without a stroll through a field of sunflowers?! In case you missed it a few weeks back, the larger 8 acre sunflower field at Herringtons in Johnsonville is now in bloom! Stroll the field, pick your own blooms, and enjoy the view. Details here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 18 - 20

The end of August is sneaking up on us, so let’s soak up the rest of this hometown summer, shall we? Here are a few things that look good this weekend:

The Arts: Lots happening with the arts this weekend! LARAC has two shows opening this Friday: Running Towards A Place, featuring Gary Zack and Christopher Smith, which opens at 5pm at Lapham Gallery, and Oakroom Artists, featuring works by the Oakroom Artists, which opens at 6pm at Mountain Gallery. Details on those here. And that’s not all folks! North Country Arts has their Small Works Show Exhibition Opening on Saturday at 5pm - those details are here!

Fort Fest: Head to Slickfin Brewing Company in Fort Edward this weekend from 12pm - 10pm for - you guessed it - Fort Fest! Bands, beer, food, and memories - need we ask for more? There is more actually! Evergreen Bicycle Works is hosting a slow social bike ride through Downtown Fort Edward and the Champlain Canalway Trail / Empire State Trail at 10am! Details on those events here.

Sunset Limited: All aboard the Sunset Limited Beer & Wine Train! Hop on a train ride through the Southern Adirondacks in an open air car as the sun dips below the mountains, complete with live music, wine from Fossil Stone Vineyards, beer from Northway Brewing, and drink specials featuring Springbrook Hollow Distilling! A pretty sweet date night pick, if we do say so ourselves! Grab the details and tickets from the Saratoga, Corinth, and Hudson Railroad here.

Lucky Puppy Open House: Looking to add a pup to your family? Head out to the Lucky Puppy adoption center in Argyle this Sunday from 11am-2pm for their August Open House. Submit your application, pet the adoptable pups, meet your new best friend! Details here.

Jurassic Park + The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2023 residency at SPAC wraps up on Saturday! Jurassic Park lovers - you won’t want to miss Saturday’s show - you’ll get to experience Jurassic Park projected in HD alongside The Philadelphia Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Scoop up your tickets here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom