July sure did come in hot in every way! I am so excited to add something new to Glens Falls Living. Being someone who can’t sit still, and a mom of two little ones, we are constantly looking for new activities, and one place to find them all. We’re hoping that “Hometown Family” can be exactly that - a monthly round up you can look to for ideas on how to spend a random weekday off, or a weekend activity with the fam. We will curate the list to appeal to most age groups, with a range of activities for the family as well as things you can send your children to while you run errands (or just grab a coffee and a book and enjoy all things local). So to start it all off, let’s talk July. Here’s what we’ve got:

July 5: World Awareness Children’s Museum Messy Art Camp begins for children 3rd grade and older. Details here.

July 9: Meet a police pup at Crandall Library! More info here.

July 12: World Awareness Children’s Museum Under the Sea Camp for Pre-K and Kindergarten age kiddos begins. Details here.

July 16: The Park Theater will be presenting a weekly summer concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell each Friday evening in July from 7-8:30pm. Details here!

July 16: Friday night movies in City Park are back, and this week they’re showing Monsters, Inc. at dusk - bring the kiddos and a picnic blanket! Details here!

July 17: If you have not been to Liberty Ridge Farm in Schaghticoke with your kiddos, get ready to spend the entire day, because this place is (in my opinion) incredible. There is so much to do here - from all of their little farm animals, to a giant “pillow” to bounce on, life sized bird houses, and so, so much more. We were here for their Strawberry Festival last month, and loved playing cornhole with live music in the background, and watching the kids run around & dance. This month, on July 17, they’re having their Blueberry Festival and I can’t imagine that it would be any less impressive. Actually, if anything it will be even more fun, because they will be offering U-Pick! Find the details here.

July 19: World Awareness Children’s Museum Around The World Camp for 1st - 3rd graders begins. Details here.

July 19: Kids in Motion at The Hyde Collection - kids are invited to join a four-day-long program to move their bodies through a series of creative movements, craft making, and outdoor exploration. Details here!

July 20: Kids Superhero Comic Con at Crandall Library. Get the scoop here!

July 20: The Glens Falls Community Theater is presenting a free family theatre series on Tuesdays in July at the Crandall Park Bandshell. Food trucks, too! Get the scoop here.

July 22, 23, 24: Drop by City Park at noon for The Adirondack Theatre Festival’s show, “PB&J Cafe: Cinderella Goes Disco” right outside the library. Don’t forget a blanket/chairs & picnic lunch! Learn more about it here.

July 23: The Park Theater will be presenting a weekly summer concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell each Friday evening in July from 7-8:30pm. Details here!

July 23: Friday night movies in City Park are back, and this week they’re showing Sonic the Hedgehog at dusk - bring the kiddos and a picnic blanket! Details here!

July 26: World Awareness Children’s Museum Super Secret Spy Camp for 3rd grade and up begins. Details here.

July 26: Meet a llama at Crandall Library! Sign up here.

July 27: The Glens Falls Community Theater is presenting a free family theatre series on Tuesdays in July at the Crandall Park Bandshell. Food trucks, too! Get the scoop here.

July 29, 30: Drop by City Park at noon for The Adirondack Theatre Festival’s show, “PB&J Cafe: Cinderella Goes Disco” right outside the library. Don’t forget a blanket/chairs & picnic lunch! Learn more about it here.

July 30: The Park Theater will be presenting a weekly summer concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell each Friday evening in July from 7-8:30pm. Details here!

July 30: Friday night movies in City Park are back, and this week they’re showing Wreck it Ralph at dusk - bring the kiddos and a picnic blanket! Details here!

ALWAYS AN OPTION

Crandall Park • Glens Falls: This heat, my golly. Crandall is great for the shaded playground, but now that they’ve added a splash pad (!!), it’s the perfect place to cool down. Follow along for updates here.

Take a Bite • Downtown Glens Falls: A GF favorite through the summer, restaurants offer small plates and you can stroll through downtown enjoying live entertainment and music on Wednesdays from 5-7pm. Details here!

Crandall Library • Glens Falls: Ongoing this summer, Crandall Library hosts Infant/Toddler Storytime in City Park on Wednesdays 10-10:20am and Preschool Storytime in City Park on Tuesdays 10:00-10:30am. Bring a blanket to sit on and keep an eye on Facebook for weather-related changes. No sign up required! Details here.

The Shirt Factory • Glens Falls: The Thursday Food Truck Corral is perfect for all ages. Between the live music and tasty vendors, it’s a perfect scene for the parents, but last week they added bounce houses for the kiddos, and have their pony rides too. What a night! Every Thursday through the summer from 4:30-8pm. Find out more here.

Creative Chameleon • Glens Falls: Such a hidden gem! If you are looking for craft (or game!) ideas to do at home, check out Creative Chameleon inside The Shirt Factory to buy some to bring back, or contact them via Facebook to set up a time to go in and do some ceramic painting (it doesn’t have to be during business hours - she is so flexible).

Queensbury Parks and Rec • Queensbury: Alright, to be honest, they’ve pretty much got it all covered. From rock climbing for all different age levels, to their safe boating or safe babysitting courses, to clay programs, you’re sure to find something for each of your little ones. Check out their whole Summer Guide here.

Gurney Lane • Queensbury: First of all, the pool. No brainer. Open 1pm-7pm weekdays, and 12pm-7pm on the weekends. But besides that (and their playgrounds, and their walking trails, and their mountain biking trails...I digress), Queensbury Parks and Rec has so much to offer right under the Gurney Lane Pavilions. Details here.

World Awareness Children’s Museum • Glens Falls: GO! is finally back open for general admission on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm to explore the Museum. There has been a lot going on over there in terms of new exhibits, so it will be a new sight for everyone!