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

The Weekender: March 15-17

Happy weekend! Hope you’re enjoying the amazing weather this week. We’re sharing a few ideas for the weekend, including St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, a food festival, where to go out for ice cream, basketball downtown, and more…

Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival: The snow has melted and things are heating up at The Shirt Factory with their Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival this Saturday from 11am-5pm. Local vendors and food trucks will be showcasing their bold flavors, and it seems like a perfect way to spend an almost spring day - details here!

Ice Cream is Back: Another perfect way to spend an almost spring weekend? Ice cream! Martha’s opens on Saturday at 11am and we can’t wait to get in line for a taste of summer - details here!

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations: If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough! Celebrate on Saturday night at Morgan & Co with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, an extensive range of drinks, delicious traditional Irish fare, Irish music from The Hudson River Ceili Band, and more - details on that here! Also on Saturday night, The Park Theater Foundation presents a St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Show, featuring a special performance by Celtic duo, Rakish, and an Irish-inspired 3-course prix fixe menu - find those details here.

Basketball Weekend: It’s Basketball Weekend in Glens Falls with the New York State Basketball Championships starting today at the Cool Insuring Arena (and the Glens Falls game on Friday at 9am!). And if you’re not at the arena, Fenimore’s Pub at The Q will be live-streaming the games all weekend (and they’ll also be opening early on Friday at 11am following the Glens Falls game!). Find the game schedule 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 second 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

The Weekender: March 8-10

Happy weekend! Spring is in the air, Daylight Saving Time is upon us, and there’s lots on the calendar - here’s what looks good!

Glens Falls Restuarant Week: Hope you’re hungry! Restaurant Week runs through Saturday in Glens Falls. Restaurants will be offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at great deals. Participating restaurants include Fenimore’s Pub, Morgan and Company (check out their Titanic theme menu here!), Park & Elm, Radici Kitchen & Bar, Mint, and more! Grab the details here.

Rewind at The Park: The most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic, The Brit Pack, performs live on Friday night at 8pm at The Park Theater. Sounds like they journey through a variety of British classics that we all know and love, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, The Police, and many more. Learn more and get 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!

Hockey Night: The Adirondack Thunder are home again this Saturday night! Grab dinner downtown and head over to the game, which starts at 7pm. Scoop up tickets 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 first 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

The Weekender: March 1 - 3

Thursday already! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a fun show downtown, great deals at your favorite downtown restaurants, where to find your favorite barrel aged drinks, and more…

SHMD: It’s South High Marathon Dance weekend! As a South High alum, I [Bri] can attest that there’s really nothing quite like the energy and emotion in the building as hundreds of students dance for 28 hours straight for an amazing cause (you can see this year’s recipients here). If you’re so inclined, there’s still time to donate online - here’s the link! Let’s go Bulldogs!

24 Hour Play Fest: Create, Compete, Collapse! Play Fest brings 70+ volunteers together at The Wood Theater for an unforgettable 24 hour race to put on a show - with each randomly formed team (1 writer, 1 director and 3-4 actors) getting just 24 hours to write, rehearse, memorize and stage a ten-minute play. Grab tickets here to watch what they come up with on Saturday night and vote for your favorite!

North Country Wedding Expo: If wedding planning is in your future, you won’t want to miss the Wedding Expo on Sunday from 12-3pm at The Queensbury Hotel! Chat with vendors (from florists and DJs to officiants and bakeries!) - get the details and pre-register here.

Barrel Fest: Head to Adirondack Brewery on Saturday from 2-5pm for their 12th Annual Barrel Fest! Enjoy barrel-aged beer, cider, and wine, as well as live music, a bonfire, fireworks, free snacks, and more! Grab the scoop here.

Coming Up Next Week…

Glens Falls Restuarant Week: Hope you’re hungry! Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday in Glens Falls and runs through Saturday, March 9. Restaurants will be offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at great deals. Participating restaurants include Fenimore’s Pub, Morgan and Company, Park & Elm, Radici Kitchen & Bar, Mint, and more! Grab the details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: February 23-25

Hey there and happy weekend! Sharing a few ideas for the agenda, including a comedy show, ice cream for a good cause, an art exhibition opening downtown, and more…

Here and There at Mountain Gallery: Head to Mountain Gallery on Friday at 5pm for the opening of Here & There, featuring works from regional artists including Susan Beadle, Eden Compton, Cindi Handy, Fred Holman, Ann Larsen, Gary Larsen, Ronn Mattia, Jill Murphy, Pamela Stendardi, and Diane Swanson. Find out more here!

Comedy After Dark: Date night! Grab dinner downtown and then head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark. As seen and heard on Comedy Central and NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Mike Lebovitz will be on stage at The Park on Friday at 8pm! Grab tickets here.

Hometown Hockey: The Adirondack Thunder are home again this weekend with games on Friday and Saturday night at 7pm. Get the details and tickets here!

Winter Flea Market: Pop into The Shirt Factory on Saturday from 10-5pm for their Winter Flea Market! collectibles, antiques, rare and unusual finds, plus the shops of The Shirt Factory - details here! 

Ice Cream for a Good Cause: 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!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: February 16-18

Happy weekend! Winter is still holding on, so we’re rounding up a list of fun activities to take advantage (outside and inside!)…

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.

This Weekend at The Park: Lots going on at The Park Theater this weekend, starting with a performance by Acoustic Nomads on Friday night — a cross of South American folk music and Northern Americana. On Saturday night, head to The Park for The Johnny Cash Express, a special musical journey honoring the music and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Find more info and tickets for both here!

Fish Fry Friday: Cruise down to Common Roots on Friday nights through the end of March for their Fish Fry Fridays - always a favorite! Get the details here.

Chili Cook Off: Is there anything better than a warm bowl of chili on a cold day? Check out the Farmers Market this Saturday for their annual Chili Cook Off from 9am-noon at the Aviation Mall (in addition to shopping the usual fantastic vendors!) - details 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!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: February 9-11

Happy weekend! Hope you’ve enjoyed the sunshine this week — it felt a bit like spring and we’ll take it! Lots going on this weekend between the big game and early Valentine’s Day plans…here’s what caught our eye:

Hometown Teams: Stop by The Chapman Museum this weekend to check out their new exhibition, Hometown Teams, which explores the development of local baseball, hockey, and football teams alongside standout players, coaches, and games. Learn more and plan your visit here!

One Stop Shop for Valentine’s Day: Head to The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 11am-5pm for — you guessed it — a one stop shopping experience for Valentine’s Day! Get your shopping done ahead of time with options like floral arrangements, fudge, cookies, jewelry and more — all from local vendors. Details here!

Drinks for a Good Cause: Make your way over to SlickFin Brewing Company in Fort Edward on Saturday from 5-9pm 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.

Coming up for Valentine’s Day…

Five Course Wine Dinner: Make your reservations for Valentine’s Day at The Park Theater’s “L'amour Provençal - Exploring the Food & Wine of Southern France & the Rhône Valley”. The wine dinner will feature a 5-course prix fixe menu and hand-selected wine pairings. Sounds like the perfect Valentine’s Day date night to us! Learn more and make your reservations here.

Valentine’s Day at Park 26: Enjoy a romantic night out in their candle-lit dining room with a custom menu including favorites like Lobster Bisque, a 16 oz Reserve Boneless Ribeye, and Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake for dessert — yes, please! Make your reservations here!

Lake George Winter Carnival: Head up to the Lake this weekend for some winter festivities! They’ll have a bonfire going at the beach, s’mores, fireworks over the lake on Saturday night, and lots more. Find the full schedule of events here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

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