The Weekender: October 8 - 10

Happy Thursday! Looks like we’ve got a beauty of a fall weekend on tap, complete with one sunny day and one drizzly day (perfect for whipping up some comfort food and watching football). There’s a lot going on this weekend, so without further ado…

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, hikes, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, and brewery + distillery tastings. Sounds good to us! Here are the details.

Halloween Sweets: Trick or treat, neighbors! It’s sneaking up quickly, and if you’re looking for some sweet treats for the kiddos (or yourself for that matter), get your cookie orders in with Abby’s Cookie Jar before the deadline on October 11! Here’s the link.

Save the Date: Date night! You’ll want to mark your calendars for October 24 - how does A Night at the Speakeasy sound? Live music, passed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and the charming atmosphere of The Park Theater - all to benefit World Awareness Children’s Museum - a win-win! Grab the details and get your tickets here!

Art for a Good Cause: Our friends (and sponsors!) at The Glen at Hiland Meadows are celebrating two decades of service to the senior community with an online art auction / fundraiser held through Wednesday, Oct. 13. The auction will feature the works of Tom Ryan, an Adirondacks artist and resident of The Glen who donated 67 (!!) paintings from his remarkable collection for sale. Profits from all artwork sold will be donated directly to The Glen's Memory Care Center Campaign. Check out the auction here.

Movies in Pumpkin Patch: Washington County Fairgrounds is hosting a full weekend of movies to benefit The Salvation Army of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties. Bonus: you can grab dinner and popcorn from their food truck corral before the show! And they’ve picked some classics to show, including Casper and Beetlejuice! Get the details here.

Landscapes for Landsake: More art for a good cause! 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 - another win-win! This event is both in person and online. Grab the details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 1 - 3

Happy weekend, and Happy October! Fall colors are appearing on the trees, leaves are falling, and we found ourselves searching for warmer coats when we went out on our walk yesterday morning. It’s happening! Soaking up this sweet season and hope you are too.

Lots happening this weekend! Let’s get to it…

Grandma’s Table: Have you grabbed your tickets? Grandma’s table is a family style, al fresco dinner on Maple Street in front of The Queensbury Hotel with fresh, locally grown ingredients prepared by your favorite downtown restaurants. And bonus - the event benefits LARAC and the GF Collaborative. Details and tickets here!

*CANCELED* Park Theater: Mark your calendar for the latest in the The Park Theater’s Live and Local series - Cold Chocolate on October 8! According to their website, they’re a ‘genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own.” Sounds cool to us! Tickets 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!

A Barn Full of Art: Two of our favorite things! ;) If you’re up for a ride this weekend, be sure to check out Whiting Studio in North Argyle. Robert Whiting and Susan Bayard Whiting will be displaying their work alongside three other talented local artists: Ken Wilson, Janine Thomas, and Elana Mark. Grab the details here!

Fall Artisan Fest: Bring on the fall festivities! Our pals at Lakota’s Farm are hosting an Fall Festival this weekend, complete with music, art, crafters, food, and breweries. Sign us up! Details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 24 - 26

Happy weekend! But more importantly, Happy Balloon Festival Weekend! The sight of all those hot air balloons in the sky in the morning still makes me as giddy as an adult as it did when I was a kid, and we’re guessing you all probably feel the same way. And so that said, here’s what we’ll be up to this weekend…

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

Fall Sweets: If you’re a fan of The Muffin Top Baker’s cookies, you’re in luck - she’ll be having a pop up through Friday at Studio Elements on Lawrence Street - follow along with her on Facebook here for all the details!

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!

Apple Picking: Have you been yet? We picked our apples 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 17 - 19

Ah, September. The weather, the fall activities, the fall food… Might it just be the perfect month?! Let’s see what looks good this weekend, shall we?

Date Night: Just saw that Radici is back open after a few weeks off, and we’re psyched to enjoy our favorites once again! Find their menu and make reservations here.

The Park Presents: This Saturday night, The Park Theater presents the Jason Anick Acoustic Trio, featuring virtuoso fiddler, Jason Anick, guitarist, Max O’Rourke and bassist, Greg Loughman. Grab tickets here!

Apple Picking: ‘Tis the season! We’re heading to the orchard this weekend and can’t wait to get our hands on apples of course, but everyone knows the star of the show is really the cider donuts ;) Check out our roundup of local orchards here!

Pumpkins and Pizza: If you’re ready for fall decorating - and you’re craving pizza - head out to one of our favorite pumpkin stands this Sunday for pumpkins and pizza! You’ll love the charm of The Farmstand at Tiashoke, and the selection of pumpkins is amazing. Pizza is a bonus! Details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 10 - 12

Happy weekend! It’s back to school week and there’s a hint of fall in the air - and there’s also a whole lot of fall activities popping on the calendar! Here’s a few that caught our eye:

Never Forget: There will be a procession honoring the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on Saturday at 9am. It’s set to include local first responders, police and firefighters and will head from the Ridge Street Fire House to City Park, followed by a pipe and drum music and speakers. Details here.

Ariel Posen at The Park Theater: Grab your tickets for Ariel Posen on Friday night! He’s got a rootsy sound - a little bit heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, and Beatles-inspired pop. For tickets and more info about this season’s events, click 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. In addition to the car show, there will be music and a food truck - or pop in to Fenimore’s to grab a drink and a bite! Details here.

Cheese Tour: Have you ever gone on the Cheese Tour? It’s the perfect combination of beautiful views and farms, and delicious cheese (and wine and beer, too!). If you’ve never been, 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. Looks like a perfect weekend for it, too! Here are the details.

Adirondack Harvest Fest: Bring on the fall activities! Adirondack Harvest Festival Open Farm week starts on Monday, and there are so many great activities you’re going to want to fill your calendar with! From u-pick flowers and fruits to corn mazes, wine tastings, and petting zoos, you’re going to want to check out the calendar here and plan your stops across the region!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 3 - 5

Happy weekend! We're just back from a relaxing trip to Maine and looking forward to a weekend at home catching up on all of our favorite Glens Falls-y things. Here are a few:

Buyer and Cellar: Lake George Dinner Theatre is partnering with the Charles R. Wood Theater to present Buyer and Cellar through September 19! It’s “an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs” and bonus - the theater organizations have curated culinary experiences to be enjoyed at downtown restaurants before or the show! Details and tickets here.

New Season at The Park Theater: Mark your calendars - The Park Theater has announced its 2021-22 season! Save the date for Ariel Posen next Friday, September 10 - we hear he has a rootsy sound - a little bit heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, and Beatles-inspired pop. For the full performance listing and to purchase tickets, click here!

Entertainment at The Q: This just in - the Park Patio Music Series continues every Wednesday night from 4-8pm through Columbus Day! Also, Jazz Night is always a Friday favorite from 5:30-8:30pm. Details here!

Apple Season: Can’t even believe we’re saying this, but apple season opens this weekend. Just saw Hicks in Granville will be picking early Macs and Ginger Golds - details here!

Art Sale + Benefit: Our friends at Varosy Studios in Greenwich (remember them from our feature on the Open Studios Tour here?!) are hosting an Art Sale + Benefit this weekend, including an exhibition and silent auction. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be directed to cultural programming at local non-profit organizations, so it’s a win-win. And did we mention it’s a beautiful drive? Details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 20 - 22

Thursday already! Hoping the rain clears out, but here are a few ways to enjoy this summer weekend regardless…

Two Art Openings: Another big night for openings downtown - Mountain Gallery will have an opening reception for Perspectives: Camera and Brush featuring the work of Ann and Gary Larsen on Friday from 6-8pm, and LARAC will host a reception for the opening of Eyes Wide Open from 5-7pm.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: The latest show at The Wood Theater features an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents competing for the spelling championship of a lifetime, all while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives. Get tickets here!

What Came Before: Not this weekend, but mark your calendar for What Came Before? on Wednesday 8/25 at The Chapman Museum - Bob Bayle and Andrea Matte will share some of their favorite “Now & Then” stories about places in Glens Falls and Queensbury. It’s always fun to see photos of the city from back in the day. Details here.

A Movie Under the Stars: What’s better than a Friday night movie in City Park? This week they’re showing The Karate Kid at dusk. Bring the kiddos and a picnic blanket! Details here!

**For more family friendly activities this month, check out our Hometown Family calendar for August here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 13 - 15

Hi! Just us or did this week fly by?! Looks like we’re going to get a break from the heat just in time for the weekend, so here’s what looks good for the agenda:

LARAC Festival: Everyone’s favorite downtown event is back and we couldn’t be happier! With 80 exhibitors, you’ll find fine art, textiles, home decor, and more - plus live music, food vendors, and activities for the kiddos. Details here!

The Artist’s View: And if you’re in the mood for even more art, this is the last weekend for North Country Art’s exhibit at The Shirt Factory. Over 100 pieces by 52 member artists - details here!

Sunflower Stroll: What’s summer without a stroll through a field of sunflowers?! We went out to Herrington’s in Buskirk last week and it was beautiful - walk the 2 acre field, pick your own blooms, and enjoy the view. Details here!

Cheese Jam at Nettle Meadow: Live music, Common Roots brews, and cheese - yes please! The Cheese Jam at Nettle Meadow Farm is back this Saturday and all proceeds go directly to the care, feeding and medications for more than 100 sweet sanctuary animals currently living on their farm. Check out their story here, and find the event details here.

A Movie Under the Stars: What’s better than a Friday night movie in City Park? This week they’re showing Moana at dusk. Bring the kiddos and a picnic blanket! Details here!

**For more family friendly activities this month, check out our Hometown Family calendar for August here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 6 - 8

Hope you had a great week! Any big plans for the weekend? There’s definitely a blueberry pie in our future (here’s Bri’s recipe), and here are a few other things that caught our eye:

Gem Fest: Bands and artists converge this Saturday from 10:30am to 10:30pm at The Shirt Factory! Live music, live plein air painting, food trucks and more. Follow along here for details and updates!

Adirondack Theatre Festival: The second show in ATF’s lineup, Traffic and Weather, opens tonight! They’re calling it “a concert tribute to the Grammy- and Emmy-winning composer, songwriter, and producer that Rolling Stone says ‘had one of the most unique and busiest careers in pop’.” Details and tickets here!

Corn Maze: Fort Ticonderoga’s Corn Maze opens this weekend (which is always a reminder that summer is winding down, but we won’t discuss that now 🙃). They’ve got a larger, more challenging maze for adults as well as one for kiddos, and 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!

A Movie Under the Stars: What’s better than a Friday night movie in City Park? This week they’re showing a classic - The Wizard of Oz - at dusk. Bring the kiddos and a picnic blanket! Details here!

**For more family friendly activities this month, check out our Hometown Family calendar for August here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 30 - August 1

Happy weekend - and happy August?! Can’t believe we’re turning the page on the calendar this weekend, but determined to keep summer going strong despite seeing all sorts of Halloween ads. Here’s what looks good for this summer weekend!

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert in Crandall Park is back this week for the final concert of the summer with The North and South Dakotas! Details here.

Antique Fair: If you’re a lover of all things vintage and antique like we are, you’ll want to cruise out to the Washington County Fairgrounds this weekend for the Washington County Antique Fair and Flea Market! Grab a snack from the food trucks and stroll through the hundreds of vendors - details here!

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

A Movie Under the Stars: 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!

**For more family friendly activities this month, check out our Hometown Family calendar for July here, and stay tuned for the August calendar on Monday!

The Best Blueberry Muffins: If you’ve been blueberry picking (here’s our list of local farms!), run, do not walk, to pick up the Magnolia Table cookbook (volume 2) for the very best blueberry muffin recipe. I made them with our fresh berries this past weekend and they were so good I’m getting ready to make another batch - right now. Here’s the link!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 23 - 25

Happy Thursday! We’re slowly but surely checking off that summer fun list - we picked lavender at Lavenlair Farm this morning and blueberry picking is on the agenda for this weekend (along with blueberry pie, of course). Here’s what else caught our eye…

Summer Pops + Fireworks at Crandall Park: A belated 4th of July celebration, this is one of our favorite hometown events and we’re so psyched to see it happen this Saturday night after all. Here are the details!

Adirondack Theater Festival: It’s back! This season is kicking off tonight with Slow Food, a comedy about the world’s worst waiter who makes a pair of diners question everything from the menu to their marriage. Grab tickets here!

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert in Crandall Park is back this week with The Sea The Sea, an indie folk-pop duo-band! Details here.

[farmacy] at Lakota’s Farm: What’s better than a dinner downtown at [farmacy] you ask? A [farmacy] farm-to-table dinner at Lakota’s Farm in Cambridge, of course! Excited to see two of our favorites team up for what’s bound to be an amazing meal in a beautiful location. As of this afternoon there were still tickets left for the 4pm seating on Saturday night - get your tickets here!

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

A Movie Under the Stars: 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 - and the popcorn! Details here!

Llamas at the Library: Need we say more? Learn llama facts, hear a llama story, and meet a real llama - sign up here.

**For more family friendly activities this month, check out our Hometown Family calendar for July here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

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The Weekender: July 16 - 18

Happy Thursday! Finally - a day without a thunderstorm! Here’s hoping our outdoor recommendations for the weekend don’t get rained out again - fingers crossed for this sunshine to stick around! Here we go:

A Movie Under the Stars: 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 and keep those fingers crossed for nice weather! Details here!

Summer Concerts in the Park: Still have your fingers crossed for nice weather? We’ll need it for The Park Theater’s Friday night concert in Crandall Park - this week is Washington County Line Bluegrass! Details here.

Lavenlair Farm: Everyone’s favorite local lavender farm is back open for the season and what better way to spend a summer morning than a stroll through their beautiful field (with the added bonus of a fresh cut bundle of lavender to bring home!)?! Purchase your advance admission ticket here.

Blueberry Picking: A blueberry pie is definitely in the cards for us this weekend, and if you’re craving one too (with fresh berries of course), here’s our roundup of some local u-pick farms you might want to consider!

[farmacy] at Lakota’s Farm: What’s better than a dinner downtown at [farmacy] you ask? A [farmacy] farm-to-table dinner at Lakota’s Farm in Cambridge, of course! Excited to see two of our favorites team up for what’s bound to be an amazing dinner in a beautiful location. This is next weekend, but you’ll want to plan ahead and get your tickets here!

Blueberry Festival • Liberty Ridge Farm, Schaghticoke: A bit of a drive, but lots of fun for the fam, including farm animals, a giant “pillow” to bounce on, life sized bird houses, food and wine for the grownups, and so, so much more - including u-pick blueberries of course! Details here.

**For more family friendly activities this month, check out our Hometown Family calendar for July here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 9 - 11

Happy weekend! Looks like it’s going to be a beauty - although judging by this week’s weather, that could change at any moment! We’re hoping to fit in some of the usuals - the Farmers Market, a walk downtown for dinner - and a few of these, too:

Summer Concert Series: Next up in The Park Theater’s Summer Concert Series? Wild Adriatic! They’ll be playing at the Crandall Park Bandshell at 7pm on Friday (and will move to the Park Theater if it rains!). Details here.

Two Art Openings: Jenny Hutchinson’s exhibit Variation of Nature will open on Friday from 6-8pm at Mountain Gallery, and stroll across the park to LARAC for their Friday night opening, Guiding Light, from 5-7pm!

Artisan Trails in Washington County: Open studios, galleries, and craft beverages - yes, please! This is the first of two weekends of the self guided tour through beautiful Washington County - find the trail map and details here.

Outdoor Cinema: Friday night movies under the stars are back in City Park this week, courtesy of Art in the Public Eye! They’ll be showing Trolls World Tour this week, so bring the kiddos, a blanket, and some popcorn. Show starts at dusk. Details here!

World Awareness Children’s Museum: The Museum re-opens this Saturday with a Grand Opening celebration from 10am-3pm! They’ll be debuting their new exhibit on Thailand, and it’s free to attend! For details and pre-registration, click here!

**For more family friendly activities this month, check out our Hometown Family calendar for July here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 2 - July 4

Happy weekend and Happy 4th! Summer is in full swing and with June behind us already we’re savoring every minute. Hope your holiday weekend is filled with lots of good old fashioned backyard barbecues, and here are a few other things that you might want to add to the calendar…

Summer Concert Series: The Park Theater’s inaugural weekly summer concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell kicks off tomorrow night (Friday, July 2) at 7pm with Let’s Be Leonard. Fingers crossed that the rain holds off! Get the details here.

4th of July Fireworks: No fireworks in Crandall Park this holiday weekend, but fear not! You can find them at Six Flags, in Lake George Village, and at the Washington County Fairgrounds, to name a few!

Take a Bite: Save the Date! One of everyone’s favorite downtown events, Take a Bite, is back this Wednesday July 7th. Mark your calendar and bring your appetite! Details here.

Family Theatre Series: Another one to mark your calendar for - the Glens Falls Community Theater is presenting a free family theatre series starting this Tuesday, July 6 at the Crandall Park Bandshell. Food trucks, too! Get the scoop here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 25 - 27

Happy Summer!! Ready for the weekend? We are! Hoping to fill it with fresh picked berries, a good book, a little gardening, and of course, a stroll downtown for dinner. Here are a few other things that caught our eye:

Concert Series in the Park: Not this weekend, but you’ll want to mark your calendars for this one! The Park Theater just announced its inaugural weekly summer concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell each Friday evening in July from 7-8:30pm - and it starts next Friday, July 2 (we’ll remind you next week of course, but save the date!). Details here.

Splash Pad: Speaking of Crandall Park, have you and the kiddos been to the new Splash Pad yet? It’s going to be hot on Sunday, so that might be the perfect afternoon activity! It’s open on weekends from 11:30am-1pm, 2-3:30pm, and 5-6:30pm, and will be open weekdays starting next week - stay tuned to their Facebook page here for the latest updates on hours!

Dinner and a Show: Have you ever attended a lunch or dinner at Dancing Ewe Farm? It’s been on our summer to do list for a while now, and this Saturday’s dinner has the bonus of a performance by the Glens Falls Symphony! Not hungry? You can purchase tickets for the show only (which, by the way, will be in their gorgeous field at sunset!). Details and tickets here.

Great 8: Did you catch our story on the Wilton Wildlife Preserve this week? With the beautiful weather in the forecast, we might just get a head start on the Great 8 Trail Challenge - details here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 18 - 20

Happy weekend, and Happy Father’s Day! Hope your weekend agenda is filled with plans with friends and family, and here are a few other ideas…

Summer Reading: We just saw that another Little Free Library popped up on the corner of Crandall and Lincoln in Glens Falls! If you’re in the market for some summer reading (or you’d like to drop one off for someone to borrow!), check out their Instagram for details here.

P.S. If you have a Little Library in Glens Falls or know someone who does, shoot us a note at hello@glensfallsliving.com so we can get in touch with you for a future feature!

Strawberry Picking: It’s time! U-pick is happening now at Hand Melon Farm in Greenwich, Ariel’s Farm in Gansevoort, and Yoleberry Farms in Fort Ann. Strawberry shortcake, please!

Island Picnic: We celebrated Bri’s birthday this past weekend with a favorite tradition - a cruise out to Speaker Heck Island on Lake George for a few hours of sipping rosé and a picnic lunch. No boat, no problem - highly recommend our pal Captain Ron from Love is on Lake George Cruises for a water taxi or custom cruises - grab his details here!

Jeep Invasion: We’re a Jeep family, so we were psyched to see the ADK Jeep Invasion on the calendar. Most of the event is for ticket holders only, but there’s a Show and Shine on Saturday night from 6-9pm at Charles Wood Park that’s open to the public. If only we could get our old Wagoneer up and running in time! Details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 11 - 13

Happy weekend! Our ideal summer weather - 75 degrees and sunny - and lots of fun things to do around town…here’s a few:

Yoga: Yoga abounds this weekend with Yoga on the Mountain at West Mountain (details and sign up here) and an open house at the new location of Grounded on Glen (formerly Yoga Kayla) - grab the scoop here!

Dragons Baseball: Baseball is back in Glens Falls this month, and the Dragons have home games both Friday night and Sunday night - get the details here!

Disc Golf: Crandall Park is celebrating the official grand opening of the Crandall Park Disc Golf course this weekend with a Learn to Play Day, a Recreational Tournament, and a Pro Tournament. Last we heard, there were still spots left in the Recreational Tournament if you’re up for it - sign up here! And if you’re new to the sport, check out our beginner’s guide here.

Strawberry Season: We’re patiently (okay, impatiently) waiting for the local strawberry fields to open for you-pick, but we just saw that Bowman Orchard in Rexford will be opening their strawberry fields for picking tomorrow! Strawberry shortcake, here we come. Details here.

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 4 - 6

Happy weekend! The forecast looks glorious, and we are happy to settle into summer mode a bit early. Here’s a few ideas for your agenda:

Summer at West Mountain: We were psyched to see that West Mountain is opening for the summer on June 5th! We went a few times last summer and loved the picnic package and hiking, and the aerial treetop adventure looks like it would be a blast for families. Check out our story here, and grab tickets here!

Race for the Rest of Us: If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly “race” that gives back to the community (and does not require months of training - it’s a 0.5K downtown!), this one’s for you. The United Way does so much for our community and this is a great way to give back. Sign up here!

Canal Street Marketplace: A little something to put on your calendar for next Thursday (and each Thursday this summer) - the Canal Street Marketplace in Fort Edward re-opens this week! While we love our Saturday Farmers Market here in Glens Falls, it’s always fun to meet new vendors and find new goodies at others, and this is a great one! Details here.

Lakota’s Farm Spring Artisan Market: We were excited to see that our friend’s at Lakota’s Farm in Cambridge are starting out the summer right with their Artisan Market! Local artists and crafters, live music, local breweries, wineries, and distilleries, food trucks, and more. Get the details here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 28 - May 30

Memorial Day Weekend! We’re ever so grateful, today and every day, for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.

Hope your holiday weekend is filled with friends and family and good food - and also hope the weather makes a quick change from the 50 degree temps we just saw! Here are a few things that caught our eye:

Memorial Day Ceremony: We’re bummed that the parade is canceled, but the City of Glens Falls will host a remembrance ceremony at Cool Insuring Arena on Monday at 11:30am - get the details here!

New Outdoor Seating at Craft on 9: We caught a glimpse of the new outdoor seating situation at Craft on 9 on Facebook the other day and can’t wait to check it out! They’ll be open from 3-10pm on Friday and Saturday - details here. Cheers!

Two Exhibit Openings: We spotted two openings downtown this weekend - the LARAC Members Show Exhibit Opening is Friday from 5-7pm (details here) and and the opening for George VanHook’s People, Places, and Plein Air Exhibit at Mountain Gallery is on Friday from 6-8pm (details here).

Bolton Art + Craft Festival: We love a cruise up to Bolton to start the summer! Here are a few of our favorites if you decide to head up that way too, and bonus - the Art + Craft Festival is happening this weekend too - details here!

Seymour’s Restaurant: Our friends at Spruce Hospitality Group, which also operates The Queensbury Hotel, Fenimore’s Pub, and Park 26, just announced the planned opening of Seymour’s Restaurant and The Tap Room at Ticonderoga Golf Course this weekend! Rumor has it The Tap Room has an expansive patio overlooking the Lord Howe Valley and we can’t wait to drive up and check it out (and maybe pair it with a visit to Fort Ticonderoga?) - details here!

Have a great weekend!
Bri + Tom

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The Weekender: May 21 - 23

Happy weekend! It’s gone from spring to summer overnight, and we’re busy making summer garden plans - zinnias were a big success for us last year so that’s first on our list!

Here’s a few other things we’re hoping to get to:

The Shirt Factory: The Thursday Market and Food Truck Corral is back at The Shirt Factory starting this week! Dinner, dessert, drinks, live music, and so many awesome vendors - can’t wait! Get the scoop here.

A Change of Scenery: We’ve been taking long walks around the city but decided to switch things up with a walk on the Rush Pond Way Trail in Queensbury. Our first time there and definitely not our last, it was a beautiful change of scenery (and we can’t wait to see it in the fall!). Get the details on the trail here.

Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour: A favorite! We’re big fans of so many Washington County artists, and this is an 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