The Weekender: February 21-23

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the weekend agenda, including dinner and a show, an ice cream weekend, drinks for a good cause, outhouse races, fireworks, and more…

Live & Local: Grab dinner downtown on Saturday night and then head over to The Park Theater at 8pm for the latest in their Live & Local series - an evening with Angelina Valente & JP Hubbs! Her sound is described as a unique blend of indie folk, and features piano, ukulele, and genuine storytelling influenced by her small town roots and love of nature. Learn more and get tickets here.

Ice Cream Weekend: Head over the bridge to South Glens Falls this weekend for a little taste of summer at Southy’s annual ice cream weekend in support of the South High Marathon Dance! They’ll be donating 20% of all ice cream sales to SHMD - get the scoop here!

Drinks for a Good Cause: Make your way over to SlickFin Brewing Company in Fort Edward on Saturday from 5-8pm for a drink or two in support of the South High Marathon Dance! SlickFin will be donating $1 from every beer purchased to SHMD - we’ll drink to that! Get the scoop here.

Lake George Winter Carnival: It’s hard to believe this will be the 4th weekend of the Winter Carnival! Catch another round of outhouse races, enjoy a chicken wing competition, go on a horse and carriage ride, and take in the fireworks over the lake. Get the full schedule here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: February 14-16

Happy weekend! And another snow day! Sharing a few ideas for the weekend agenda, including hockey games, a winter festival on West Mountain, a reason to road trip up north, and more…

Thunder Hockey: It’s a hockey weekend in Glens Falls with three home games in a row for the Adirondack Thunder! Cheer on the home team on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - the puck drops at 7pm on Friday and Saturday and at 3pm on Sunday. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

Fire on the Mountain: Head up to West Mountain this Saturday night from 7-11pm for fireworks, a torchlight parade, a bonfire, live music, skiing and tubing (of course!), and lots more. Get the scoop here!

Support for Lietenant Doug Holl: You may have heard the good news that Glens Falls firefighter Lieutenant Doug Holl, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease, will be able to retire with full benefits after his diagnosis brought his career to an early halt. If you’re interested in an additional way to help support him and his family during this time, we wanted to share a link to this t-shirt fundraiser, which is a partnership between Arca Ink and Glens Falls Firefighters IAFF Local 2230 - click here!

Fire and Ice Weekend: Have you been up to The Lodge at Schroon Lake? Fire and Ice Weekend sounds like a good time to check it out, with food and drink specials, an ice bar, cozy fires, live music, and more! Check out the details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: February 7 - 9

Happy snow day, happy weekend, happy Super Bowl Sunday! Sharing a few ideas for the weekend agenda, including an evening on Crandall Pond (with skating, s’mores, and hot chocolate!), a tribute band, where to get the best pizza in the area for Super Bowl Sunday, a wine and chocolate train, and more…

Fire & Ice: Grab your ice skates and head to Crandall Pond on Friday night from 5-8pm for Fire & Ice! Skating on the pond, hot chocolate and s’mores by the fire - it doesn’t get more Hometown USA than that! Here are the details.

Rewind at The Park: Head down to The Park Theater on Friday night for The Allman Brothers tribute band, Blue Sky Brothers, performing at 8pm! They say you’re sure to recognize the blend of great song craft and the spirit of improvisation that set The Allman Brothers apart. Get tickets here!

Valentine’s Day One Stop Shop: Valentine’s Day is only a week away - have you finished your shopping?! Pop in to The Shirt Factory on Saturday from 11am-5pm for their Valentine’s Day One Stop Shop. They’ll have guest vendors in addition to the usual shops of The Shirt Factory offering gifts from flowers to jewelry, candles, soaps, teas and more - details here!

Wine & Chocolate Train: Hop on board the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway for chocolate from Saratoga Candy Company, wine from Fossil Stone Vineyards, and scenic views of of the southern Adirondacks! More info and tickets here!

Super Bowl Sunday: What are your plans for the big game? Or shall we say…what’s on the menu for the big game?! If pizza is in your future, be sure to check out our roundup of the best pizza in and around Glens Falls, according to our readers - here’s the link. Enjoy!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: January 31 - February 2

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a comedy show, winter carnival, ice bars, and more…

Comedy After Dark: Grab dinner downtown and head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark on Friday at 8pm! As seen on Comedy Central, MTV, and Sirius XM, Adam Mamawala has most recently toured as Dane Cook’s opener, so it’s sure to be a great show. Grab tickets for his show at The Park here!

Valentine’s Day One Stop Shop: Stop in to The Shirt Factory on Saturday for their Valentine’s Day One Stop Shop! They’ll have guest vendors in addition to the usual shops of The Shirt Factory offering gifts from flowers to jewelry, candles, soaps, teas and more - details here!

Winter Carnival: It’s the kick off weekend for the Lake George Winter Carnival, and could there be a better way to spend your Saturday than watching the hilarious antics unfold at the Outhouse Races?! There’s also a chili cook-off, parade, and lots more. Grab the scoop here.

Ice Bar Season: 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, Adirondack Pub & Brewery, The Gem, The Inn at Erlowest, and more - check out the list here. Cheers!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: January 24-26

Happy winter weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including ice bars, a book sale, winter fun at a Great Camp, and more…

From the GFL Archives, 2021

Crandall Library Book Sale: It’s the perfect time of year to stay in and cozy up with a good book - but first, head over to Crandall Library’s Book Sale this Friday and Saturday to pick up a couple of new ones! Prices are just $1.00 for adult books and 4/$1.00 for kids and teen books, so you’ll have no trouble buying enough to last you until spring. Here are the details!

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

Ice Bar Season: ‘Tis the season! It wouldn’t be winter in the North Country without a fantastic lineup of ice bars! Here’s a list of some favorites - cheers!

Snow Day at Great Camp Sagamore: Head north to Raquette Lake on Saturday for some winter fun at beautiful Great Camp Sagamore. Sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, hot chocolate, and lots more - a perfect winter day if you ask us! Details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: December 13 - 15

Happy winter weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a Santa Brunch, a festive cruise on the lake, where to go ice skating, and more…

Holiday Open House: Head to The Queensbury Hotel this Saturday from 10am-12pm for their Holiday Open House! Enjoy a visit with Santa, activities for the kids, cookies and refreshments, and check out their new gingerbread display in the lobby! Details here.

Santa Brunch: Have you made your reservations for Santa Brunch at Morgan & Co yet?! All of your brunch favorites, drinks for mom and dad, crafts for the kiddos, and of course - Santa! This Sunday from 10am-2pm - check out the menu here and give ‘em a call at 518-409-8060 to make your reservation!

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

Santa Cruise: Santa is busy this weekend! If you missed him downtown, catch him aboard the Adirondac for a cruise on Lake George! A one hour cruise on the lake, live festive music, warm treats, cold drinks, and more - tickets and info here!

Lights at the Lake: Enjoy holiday light displays around the village and a new ice skating rink (along with a hot chocolate booth!) - get the scoop here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: November 8 - 10

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a wine and chocolate tasting, where to find the best cider donuts, where to send pumpkins flying via catapult, and more…

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

Wine and Chocolate Tasting: Wine and Chocolate - need we say more? Sample 150+ wines and spirits along with everyone’s favorite sweet treat at The Queensbury Hotel on Friday night to benefit The Chapman Museum. Details and tickets 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 on Saturday! There’s also an apple slingshot, if that’s your thing. Live music and activities for the kids, too. Here are the details!

Cider Donuts: Apple picking season might be over, but cider donut season is still in full swing as far as we’re concerned. Here’s our list of the best cider donuts in the area, according to our readers. If you’re up for a ride this weekend, sample one or sample them all! Would love to hear your favorite.

Open Studio: If you’re cruising out toward Hicks this weekend for the aforementioned cider donuts, swing into the Open Studio and Plein Air event at Whiting Gallery this Saturday and Sunday in Argyle! It’s their last open studio of the year and the perfect time to pick up a beautiful Washington County inspired landscape painting for yourself or someone on your list. Here are the details.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 13-15

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a stroll through a sunflower field, a flea market, where to pick raspberries and apples, and more…

Dancing Grain Sunflower Festival: Sunflower season! Head down to Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Gansevoort this weekend for a stroll through acres of sunflowers, live music, craft brews, food trucks, and more - find all the details here!

Moreau Lake Nature Fest: The weather looks perfect for another weekend at the lake! Head down to Moreau Lake State Park on Saturday from 11am-3:30pm for their annual Nature Fest, with lots of nature activities including live animals, educational booths, rescue organizations, wagon rides, music, and more - grab the scoop here.  

Second Saturday Flea: Stop by the Second Saturday Flea Market at The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 10am-5pm! Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more — and all the shops of The Shirt Factory, of course. Find out more here!

Raspberry + Apple Season: It’s a great time for u-pick! Head out to Gardenworks in Salem this weekend for plentiful raspberry picking, or over to Hicks in Granville for raspberries and apples! Think of all the pies you’ll make :)

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 19 - 21

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a concert in the park, a musical downtown, a shindig in the country, and more…

Concerts in the Park: Looks like another beautiful night on Friday for The Park Theater Foundation Summer Concert Series in Crandall Park! Chilean songstress Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna will take the stage at 7pm, with their music rooted in traditional sounds but integrating shades of jazz, pop and rock. This is a free event – bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy! Details here.

Adirondack Theatre Festival: The third production of the ATF season opens tomorrow! The Kings Wife is said to be a lush musical drama which imagines a secret history of the first wives of Henry VIII. Learn more and grab your tickets here!

Blueberry Picking: Now that it’s not 95+ degrees, it seems like a good time to spend the morning in the blueberry field! We shared a list of our favorite blueberry farms for u-pick here - now to decide between blueberry muffins or blueberry pie!

Tiashoke Shindig: Head out to beautiful Tiashoke Farm in Washington County on Saturday night from 6-10pm for their first annual shindig! Music, drinks, food, and a beautiful view of the sunset over the countryside. Sounds like fun to us - get the scoop here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 31 - June 2

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a comedy show, Pride Fest, a baseball game, and more…

Comedy After Dark: Grab dinner downtown and head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark on Friday at 8pm. As seen on CBS and the New York Comedy Club, Matt Vita is said to deliver the most explosive stand up comedy in the biz today. Grab tickets for his show at The Park here!

Dragons Baseball: Head to East Field on Friday night to catch opening night for the Glens Falls Dragons! First pitch is at 7pm - find out more here!

Movie Night in City Park: Head to Glens Falls City Park on Saturday at 8pm for a movie under the stars! Lower Adirondack Pride will be screening the enchanting film Strange World (Disney’s first movie with an openly gay character) and offering a variety of snacks and refreshments are available by donation - get the info here.

Glens Falls Pride Festival: Pop down to City Park on Sunday, June 2nd, from 12-4pm for the Pride Festival, hosted by Lower Adirondack Pride, whose mission it is to support the LGBTQ+ community of Glens Falls and the Lower Adirondack Region. They’ll have a parade, music, vendors, and lots more! Details here.

Coming Up…

Aloha 5K: Have you signed up for Glens Falls Hospital’s Aloha 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk to benefit Amanda’s House? It’s scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at Haviland’s Cove Park with an off-street course winding along the Feeder Canal. Click here to learn more and sign up!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 24-26

Happy weekend, Happy Memorial Day! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including parades, a summer kick-off party, a comedy show, and more…

Memorial Day Parades: We’re so grateful to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and it’s always wonderful to see all of the events in their honor. Of course, no Memorial Day would be complete without taking in the annual Glens Falls Memorial Day parade, which begins downtown and makes its way down Glen Street at 10am on Monday (grab those details here). And if you’re really in a parade state of mind this weekend, head just over the bridge for the South Glens Falls Parade on Friday night at 6pm, starting at Main and McHugh and running north to Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Summer Kick-off Party: Have you been to Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery in Queensbury? This weekend marks their 9th anniversary and they’re celebrating with a party - summer cocktails, live music, food trucks and local artisan vendors. Sounds right up our alley! Grab the scoop here.

Coming Up…

Aloha 5K: Have you signed up for Glens Falls Hospital’s Aloha 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk to benefit Amanda’s House? It’s scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at Haviland’s Cove Park with an off-street course winding along the Feeder Canal. Click here to learn more and sign up!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 17-19

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a pet festival, an afternoon on the lake, a ride on a rollercoaster, and more…

Pet Fest: Head to City Park with your pup this Sunday from 9am-1pm for the 7th annual Pet Fest! Food trucks, activities for the kiddos, a dog talent show (and fashion show!), lots of vendors, and more - details here!

Opening Weekend at The Great Escape: Feel like taking a few spins on The Comet? The Great Escape is opens for the season this weekend (and now is a good time to spend a day there before the busy summer season begins!) - details here.

An Afternoon on the Lake: Another fun activity before the busy season? A ride on the steamboats! Lake George Steamboat Company is up and running for the season, and they’ll have cruises on the Mohican and the Lac du Saint Sacrement this weekend - find the schedule and tickets here!

Open Studio: Take a ride to Argyle this weekend for the Whiting Studio Gallery Open Studio! Check out some of their latest pieces and watch as they paint new works. Grab the details here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 10-12

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a flea market, Mother’s Day ideas, where to stroll and orchard in bloom, and more…

Second Saturday Flea: Stop by the Second Saturday Flea Market at The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 10am-5pm! Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more — and all the shops of The Shirt Factory, of course. Find out more here!

Zonta Arts, Crafts & Curiosities Faire: Vendors, food, live music, and activities for the kiddos, all downtown in City Park on Saturday starting at 10am. A perfect stop before or after the Farmers’ Market! Details here.

Mother’s Day Plans: This weekend! Lots of great options, including…

• A brunch buffet in the beautiful Adirondack Ballroom at The Queensbury Hotel, featuring an omelet station and all your favorite entrees and sweet treats - details here

• Brunch (on the patio!) at Park & Elm, including a special menu of breakfast favorites and a variety of craft cocktails - details and reservations here

• Mother’s Day Brunch at Morgan & Co, with a prix fixe menu including options like coffee cake, eggs Benedict and fried chicken and waffles - find out more here

• Radici will have brunch from 10am-2pm with delicious options like brown sugar waffles and a warm Maine lobster roll - details here

• Head over to Mint for brunch from 11am-3pm! They’ll have specials including chicken and biscuits, steak ‘n eggs, and more - find out more here

Blossoms and Babies: Head out to Hicks Orchard on Saturday from 11am-3pm to see the orchard in bloom and meet some sweet baby animals while you’re at it. Bonus - they’ll be selling their fan favorite cider donuts, too! Get the scoop here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 3 - 5

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including playoff hockey, an antique fair, a farm (and art!) tour, planning ahead for Mother’s Day brunch, and more…

Playoff Hockey: Downtown has been electric with the Thunder playoff wins this week! Catch Game 1 and 2 of the North Division Final this Friday and Saturday at 7pm - grab your tickets here!

Rewind at The Park: The band Harvest and Rust returns to The Park Theater this Saturday at 8pm to perform Neil Young’s Greatest Hits! Grab dinner downtown at Park and Elm and stroll right across the street afterward for the show - details here!

Mother’s Day Plans: Plan ahead for Mother’s Day next weekend and book your reservations now! Lots of great options, including…

• A brunch buffet in the beautiful Adirondack Ballroom at The Queensbury Hotel, featuring an omelet station and all your favorite entrees and sweet treats - details here

• Brunch (on the patio!) at Park & Elm, including a special menu of breakfast favorites and a variety of craft cocktails - details and reservations here

• Mother’s Day Brunch at Morgan & Co, with a prix fixe menu including options like coffee cake, eggs Benedict and fried chicken and waffles - find out more here

Washington County Antiques Fair: One of our favorite events to browse (always with a bag of kettle corn!), you’ll find over 200 vendors at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich this weekend with antiques, collectibles, and crafts - grab the details here!

Art and Ag Tour: New this year, this self guided driving tour is sure to be a hit! Each farm along the tour will introduce you to different types of agriculture and various types of art. Meet the artists and farmers, browse their goods, and enjoy cruising the beautiful back roads of Washington County - find out more here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: April 26-28

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including Wing Fest, a comedy show, a beautiful drive through Washington County, and more…

Wing Fest: We’re excited to see the downtown spring event season kick off with Wing Fest! Loads of wings from your favorite local restaurants paired with live music downtown - sign us up! Tastings start at noon on Saturday and go through 3pm - get the scoop here!

Comedy After Dark: Date night! Grab dinner downtown and then head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark on Friday at 8pm. As seen on Road Comics (currently streaming on Peacock), Shafi Hossain was named one of New York's Funniest Stand Up Comedians and will be performing this week! Grab tickets here.

Washington County Fiber Tour: A spring favorite! The prettiest drive from farm to farm in Washington County, you’ll meet alpacas, bunnies, goats, sheep and lambs, llamas, and more, and shop for unique woven and knitted items while you’re at it. Grab the details here!

Owl Pen Books: Ever been to Owl Pen Books in Greenwich? If not, read our feature on them here! Down a winding dirt road, you’ll find a complex of red barns tucked behind a historic white home. The barns are the bookstore. It doesn’t get more charming! They close each winter and this weekend is their spring reopening (complete with coffee and treats from Canteen Coffee Co) - find out more here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: April 19 - 21

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including Earth Day celebrations, sweet treats at The Shirt Factory, where to grab some good BBQ, a 5K to run off said sweet treats and BBQ, a brew fest, and more…

Glens Falls Earth Day Celebration: Celebrate Earth Day in City Park this Saturday from 11am-2pm! With a goal of inspiring sustainable practices to ensure a brighter future, they’ll have interactive workshops, activities, food tastings, art exhibits, and more - find all the details here!

Blue Zones: Have you seen the Blue Zones documentary on Netflix? It’s essentially an exploration of the locations around the world (the Blue Zones) where people live the longest, healthiest, happiest lives and what we can learn from them. Crandall Public Library is hosting the national spokesperson for the Blue Zones Project, Tony Buettner for a presentation on Saturday night at 6pm - and it’s free! Register to save your seat here.

Rotary 5K: Have you signed up for the Rotary 5K yet? Starting and ending at SUNY Adirondack, you’ll run or walk 3.11 miles on Saturday at 9:30am for a great cause (the Glens Falls Area Youth Center and the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra). Sign up here!

Maple in April at The Shirt Factory: Once you’ve finished the 5K, treat yourself to a sweet treat at The Shirt Factory’s popular Spring event, Maple in April! All of your favorite food vendors (with some maple offerings!), craft vendors, and the shops of The Shirt Factory too - get the scoop here!

Brew Fest: Drinks for a good cause! Head to the Cool Insuring Arena on Saturday from 4-7pm to sample beverages from 30+ breweries, along with food and live music! All proceeds benefit the Feeder Canal Alliance. Find the details and purchase tickets here!

Brooks BBQ: Calling all BBQ fans! The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls is hosting its 3rd Annual Brooks BBQ Chicken Dinner Drive-Through fundraiser this Saturday from 3-6pm at East Field — order online here and cruise over to pick it up on Saturday night

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: April 12 - 14

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including where to find some great chili, a flea market, drinks for a good cause, and more…

Common Roots Spring Gathering: Head down to Common Roots Bierhall on Friday at 6pm for the very first Spring Gathering and Common Roots Foundation benefit! The event is an important fundraiser for the Foundation, which enables them to help local organizations with wellness, sustainability and stewardship projects. Tickets include buffet style fare and a complimentary beverage! Get your tickets here.

Second Saturday Flea: Stop by the Second Saturday Flea Market at The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 10am-5pm! Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more — and all the shops of The Shirt Factory, of course. Find out more here!

Fan Appreciation Weekend: The Adirondack Thunder are home again this Saturday and Sunday for Fan Appreciation Weekend! Lots of in-game giveaways, drink specials, and more. Puck drops at 7pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday - grab tickets here!

Bands and Beans: Cruise on up to The Fort William Henry this Sunday from 2-7pm for Bands and Beans! Over twenty local restaurants will be serving up their best chili concoctions while nine of your favorite bands, on two stages, will be playing all day long. Find all the details here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: April 5 - 7

Happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a Tom Petty tribute band, springtime on the slopes, a hockey tournament for a good cause, and more…

Rewind at The Park: Head down to The Park Theater on Friday night for Tom Petty tribute band, Damn the Torpedos, performing at 8pm! All of the signature riffs and harmonies that you’ve come to know and love from Tom Petty - along with some fresh twists that are often inspired in the moment. Get tickets here!

Northwest Fest: It’s springtime on the slopes at West Mountain! They’re celebrating this Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm with live music and outdoor grilling at the Northwest Base, as well as discounted $40 4-hr lift tickets! Get the scoop here!

Riding in Style: Pop in to The Chapman Museum this weekend to check out their new exhibit, Riding in Style, featuring Seneca Ray Stoddard’s photographs of transportation in the southern Adirondack region at the end of the nineteenth century. All the details are here!

Drop the Gloves with ALS: You may remember Emily Noble from a My Glens Falls feature a few years back. Her husband, Marcus, was diagnosed with ALS in early 2021 at the age of 33. This year marks the second annual Drop the Gloves hockey tournament, which will raise funds for the St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center as well as for Marcus’ care through team registration, raffles and silent auctions, and a GoFundMe page for those not able to attend the event but still wish to make a difference (click here to donate). Games will take place this weekend at the Glens Falls Recreation Center Ice Rink and you can expect live music, food trucks, and beer, of course! Get the details and schedule here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: March 29-31

Happy weekend! Sharing a few things for the weekend agenda, including the best bets for Easter brunch, an Easter egg hunt on a farm, a comedy show, two nights to catch hockey, and more…

Comedy After Dark: Date night! 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 Comedy Central Arabia, Friday’s show will feature Brooklyn based comedian and writer Atheer Yacoub! Grab tickets here.

LARAC Closing Reception: Bid farewell to LARAC’s temporary gallery space, Mountain Gallery, on Friday night at 5pm at the closing reception of their exhibition Here & There (including the works of 10 regional and national artists) - find the details here.

Hockey Night: Two nights to catch hockey this weekend! The puck drops at 7pm on Friday and Saturday night as the Thunder take on the Reading Royals at home - get your tickets here!

Easter Eats: Leave the cooking to the pros this weekend and make your Easter brunch or dinner reservations downtown!

• Morgan & Company will be hosting both brunch and dinner (so maybe go for both!!). Their brunch specials include Steak and Eggs, Funnel Cake French Toast, and Eggs Benedict, or enjoy Glazed Ham, Roast Leg of Lamb, or Roast Prime Rib for dinner! See the full menu and make your reservations here.

• Park & Elm will have brunch from 11am-3pm (and the Strawberry Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast is calling our name!). See the full menu here, and make your reservation by clicking here.

• The Queensbury Hotel will be seating for brunch from 10am-2pm and will feature an omelet station, two carving stations, breakfast specialties, and lots more! Find the details here.

Easter at West: Head over to West Mountain on Sunday for spring skiing, an Easter egg hunt and crafts for the kiddos, and more - details here!

Easter Egg Hunt: The Kemp Animal Sanctuary at Nettle Meadow Farm in Thurman is hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday from 12-2pm. Kiddos can hunt for colorful eggs filled with treats to feed the animals on the farm (and looks like they’ll have treats for the kids, too!). Catch a glimpse of the sweet animals at Nettle Meadow in this previous GFL story here, and grab the details on the Egg Hunt here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: March 22-24

Happy weekend! Looks like there’s winter weather headed our way, but we’ve got our fingers crossed that it changes to rain :) Here’s what looks good for the agenda either way!

Hockey Weekend: The Adirondack Thunder will be home all weekend with games Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Grab dinner downtown and head to the games at 7pm Friday and Saturday, and 3pm Sunday - scoop up tickets here!

Shamrock Shuffle: What better way to whip yourself back into shape after a long winter than a 5 mile road race?! The race kicks off Sunday at 11am at Glens Falls High School, and there will be a Leprechaun Leap Fun Run at 10am for kids 12 and under. All proceeds for both events go to the Glens Falls Area Youth Center - get the details and sign up here.

Out for Ice Cream: More of our favorite ice cream spots are opening back up this weekend - grab a cone at Rob and Deb’s and Sprinkles starting Friday!

A Scoop or Sip of Maple: If you’re up for a Sunday drive, cruise out to Dancing Ewe Farm in Granville on Saturday for a Maple Old Fashioned or a few scoops of their farm made maple walnut ice cream - sounds delicious to us! Details here.

Maple Season: ‘Tis the season! The sap is flowing and sweet treats abound at some of our favorite sugar shacks. We shared a list of four of our favorites to visit here, and this also happens to be the third weekend of Thurman Maple Days which runs through March - check out more on all ten sites of that tour here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom