The Weekender: August 18 - 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 11 - 13

The weekend is upon us, and it looks like a great one! Here are a few things to put on your agenda:

Second Saturday Flea: Stop by the Second Saturday Flea Market at The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 9am-4pm! Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more. Check out the details here, and while you’re there, don’t forget to check out the latest murals that have popped up around the building (we featured the first of the six muralists here!).

Pups and Pints: What could be better? Head to Common Roots this Sunday from 12-2pm to meet some sweet adoptable pups from Lucky Puppy Rescue and enjoy a craft beer or two - get the details here.

Dancing Ewe Farm Dinner: Have you been out to a dinner at Dancing Ewe Farm yet? It’s on our summer to-do list, and we just saw that there are a handful of tickets still available for Saturday night’s dinner. A bottle of wine, a stroll around the farm, and a farm-to-table dinner - sign us up! Grab tickets here.

The Markets at Round Lake: Two days, three markets! Head to Round Lake this Saturday and Sunday to browse an artisinal food market, a makers market, and a used book market! There will also be live music and a few activities for the kiddos, too - grab all of the details here!

Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2023 residency at SPAC continues this week! Golden hour, a stroll through the State Park to the Amphitheater, a glass of wine, and the most beautiful music echoing through the air. Their residency runs through August 19, and includes fun shows like Jurassic Park in Concert - scoop up your tickets here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: August 4 - 6

Happy weekend! August already! There’s a lot happening this weekend, so let’s get right to it…

Brews, Views, and Blooms: Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Gansevoort is opening their u-pick flower field this weekend! Grab a beer, stroll the field, and pick a bucket of blooms! Click here to make a reservation for flower picking…cheers!

Adirondack Theater Festival: ATF’s final show of the season, Tuning In (the biggest musical in ATF history!) — opens this week. The show runs through next Wednesday, so grab your tickets here!

LARAC Locals Festival: Another LARAC Festival! This one will bring together young artists under the age of 40 who are currently working and creating in our surrounding counties. Stop by City Park from 10am-5pm on Saturday to browse the vendors. Details here!

Community Day at The Hyde Collection: Head to The Hyde on Sunday from 10am-5pm for art activities, museum tours, live music, food, ice cream, a book sale, and more! Find the details and schedule of events here! Did we mention admission is free?!

More Brews and Blooms: Can you ever have enough flowers? Common Roots is hosting Blooming Acres Farm on Sunday starting at noon - grab a beer, a bite to eat, and a bouquet of fresh blooms! Details here.

Washington County Antique Fair: We brake for barn sales and antique shops, always, so it’s no surprise that the Washington County Antique Fair is high on our list this weekend. We’re looking forward to strolling the Fairgrounds (giant bag of kettle corn in hand, of course), and seeing what kinds of treasures await. More info here!

Antique Weekend at The Farm Store at Tiashoke: Did you catch our First Look at The Farm Store at Tiashoke last fall (here’s the link for a refresher!)? They’ve filled the barn’s basement with antiques this year, and this weekend they’re hosting an Antique Festival, complete with additional antique vendors, local makers and bakers, a food truck, and an antique car show on Sunday from 11am-2pm! Sounds like a perfect country weekend to us! Details here.

Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: The Philadelphia Orchestra opened their 2023 residency at SPAC last night! If you’ve never been to a performance, we’d highly recommend it - we went last night and had the most wonderful time. Golden hour, a stroll through the State Park to the Amphitheater, a glass of wine, and the most beautiful music echoing through the air. Their residency runs through August 19, and includes fun shows like Harry Potter in Concert and Jurassic Park in Concert - scoop up your tickets here!

Lake George Music Festival: Speaking of beautiful music, the Lake George Music Festival kicks off this weekend as well! Taking place in the newly renovated Carriage House at the Fort William Henry, the Festival offers the opportunity to experience exceptional classical music within a historic and picturesque setting, overlooking the Lake. The Festival runs from August 6-17 - find the details and purchase tickets here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 28-30

Happy weekend! On our agenda: farmers market, a dip in the pool, and brunch downtown. What are you up to? Here are a few ideas…

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell concludes this week at 7pm with Girl Blue! According to the description on The Park Theater website, if you like Alanis Morissette and Brandi Carlisle, you’ll love Girl Blue. It looks like the weather might finally cooperate, too! Details here.

Sunday Brunch: Did you catch our round up of the best breakfast spots in Glens Falls? Our Facebook and Instagram community weighed in on their favorites, and we shared the top picks here. Seems like a pretty good excuse to make plans for Sunday brunch, don’t you think?

Pop Up Oyster Bar: Head to Common Roots on Sunday at noon for an afternoon of beer and shellfish, courtesy of Pop-Up Oyster Bar Co. Their offerings include oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail with condiments, and more. Find the details here!

Sunflower Season: What’s summer without a stroll through a field of sunflowers?! If you’re up for a ride through Washington County, Herringtons in Johnsonville is opening their field on Friday - walk the 1.5 acre field, pick your own blooms, and enjoy the view. They’ll have larger fields coming into bloom later in the season, too. Details here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 21-23

Happy weekend! The weather seems too good to be true (blue skies and sunshine?!) and we’re hoping to make the most of it. Here are a few ways to get out there!

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell continues this week at 7pm with the rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical infused sounds of The Clements Brothers! Details here. Update: Due to the impending weather, this concert will be held at The Park Theater. Did we mention it’s free?! Pair it with dinner downtown and you’ve got a pretty awesome date night!

Summer Garden Tips: If you’re growing a garden this summer like we are, you might want to take advantage of the Summer into Fall Garden program offered this Saturday at 10am at Crandall Library! Master Gardeners will share their July gardening practices and help you get ahead on fall gardening. Bonus - time will be available to ask your personal gardening questions! Details here.

Summer at West Mountain: Winter at West Mountain is a given, but have you been in the summer? They’ve got hiking, chair lift rides, mountain top picnic packages, and activities for the kiddos - check out the details and our mini guide to summer at West here!

Blueberry Picking and Lunch: A sure sign of summer, it’s blueberry picking time at Gardenworks in Salem! Their fabulous barn cafe is also open from 12-4pm and they’ve got 50% off all plants! Sold. Here’s a roundup of other blueberry farms if you’re headed in a different direction this weekend.

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 14 - 16

Ready for the weekend?! Looks like we might actually have a day without rain! Here are some ideas to get out there and enjoy it…

Adirondack Theatre Festival: ATF’s second show of the season, Pump Up The Volume — a concert presentation of a new Broadway-bound rock musical based on the iconic 1990 film starring Christian Slater — opens this week. The runs through this weekend only, so grab your tickets here!

Dragons Baseball: Head to East Field this weekend to catch another home game for the Glens Falls Dragons! First pitch is Friday night at 7pm - find out more here!

Kayaking on Moreau Lake: Join a Park Educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake on Saturday morning! No kayak, no problem - limited kayak rentals are available. Be sure to register at least 24 hours in advance - grab those details here.

Group paddles aren’t your thing? You can rent a boat or kayak anytime Friday - Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm for $10 an hour - find out more here.

Blueberry Picking: It’s time! If you’re in the mood for some fresh berries (and some blueberry pie from said berries), here’s a round up of some favorite local farms for picking.

A Barn Full of Art: Art lovers, this one’s for you! Whiting Studio in Argyle is opening their barn doors this weekend for an exhibit of works by local artists. Swing by on your way back from blueberry picking, perhaps? Details here.

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: July 7 - 9

Happy weekend! Summer events are in full swing and we love to see it - here are a few that caught our eye this week:

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell continues this week at 7pm with Hot Club of Saratoga, the Capital Region’s premier gypsy swing ensemble! And bonus — Tres Mijas Mexican Food Truck will be on site as well! Details here. Update: Due to the impending weather, this concert will be held at The Park Theater.

Outdoor Cinema: What’s better than a Friday night movie in City Park? This week they’re showing Paw Patrol at dusk. Bring the kiddos and a picnic blanket - and snacks, of course! Details here!

Second Saturday Flea: Stroll the Flea Market at The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 9am-4pm! Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more - right up our alley! Check out the details here, and if you can’t make it this Saturday, mark your calendar for the next Second Saturday Flea Market date - August 12!

Rock the Dock Music Festival: This Saturday, enjoy live music on the Lake George Steamboat Company pier, surrounded by beautiful views of the lake. You can enjoy the show from the dock or aboard the steamboats that surround the stage. Food and art vendors, too! Details here.

Adirondack Theatre Festival: ATF’s first show of the season, The Last Wide Open — a romantic comedy with a “Groundhog Day” twist — wraps up this week. The last show is July 8, so grab your tickets here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 30 - July 2

Happy 4th of July weekend! We’re excited to make the most of the holiday weekend and hope you are too. We’ve got big plans for blueberry pie, drinks on the porch, and of course, fireworks and festivities. Other than that, here’s what looks good:

Summer Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Friday night concert series at the Crandall Park Bandshell begins this week at 7pm with the three part female harmony of The Ladles! And bonus — Tres Mijas Mexican Food Truck will be on site as well! Details here.

Music on the Mountain: Head to West Mountain this Saturday from 6-10pm for live music, food and drink, activities, and of course, fireworks! Find the details here.

Summer Pops + Fireworks at Crandall Park: One of everyone’s favorite hometown events, the Glens Falls Symphony will perform their annual Summer Pops Concert at the Crandall Park Bandshell on Monday, July 3 at 7:30pm followed by fireworks at dusk. Food trucks, too! Check out the Symphony’s page here for the details.

Adirondack Theatre Festival: ATF’s first show of the season, The Last Wide Open — a romantic comedy with a “Groundhog Day” twist — opens this week. The show runs June 28 - July 8, so grab your tickets here!

Ozzy Fest: Calling all animal lovers! Our friends at ONE on 1 Design are hosting a donation event on Saturday from 10am-3pm — drop off pet supplies that will be donated to two local rescue adoption services (North Shore Animal Shelter in Glens Falls and Estherville Animal Shelter in Greenfield Center) and peruse local vendors while snacking on kettle corn and ice cream sandwiches. Details here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 23-25

Happy Friday, Happy Summer! Hoping to get the last of our summer planting done this weekend, and here are a few other things that caught our eye…

Strawberry Picking: Have you been yet? We’re hoping to get out this weekend - strawberry shortcake is calling our name! Here’s a roundup of local u-pick farms to check out if you’re in the mood for fresh berries!

Adirondack Theatre Festival: Not this weekend, but now’s the time to start thinking about grabbing your tickets to ATF’s first show of the season, The Last Wide Open — a romantic comedy with a “Groundhog Day” twist. The show runs June 28 - July 8, so grab your tickets here!

Adirondack Wine and Food Festival: Kick off summer at the lake with over 120 of the state’s best wineries, breweries, distilleries; artisan food vendors, live entertainment, kids activities, and more. And bonus - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks receives a portion of every ticket sold. Find the details and get your tickets here.

Round Lake Antiques and Vintage Festival: Head south to Round Lake this Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 5pm to browse vintage and antique treasures from nearly 100 vendors. Food trucks, too! Find the details here.

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 16-18

Almost Friday! There’s plenty to keep you busy in Glens Falls this weekend! Here’s hoping the rain holds off for these fun events…

LARAC Arts Festival: Everyone’s favorite downtown event is finally here! With 130 artist exhibitors, you’ll find fine art, textiles, home decor, and more - plus live music, food vendors, and activities for the kiddos. Details here!

Concerts in the Park: The Park Theater’s Summer Concert Series is back this summer, and they’re kicking off the series with a special night at The Barn at French Mountain featuring Dr. Funke’s 100% Good Time Natural Family Band on Friday, June 16 from 7-8:30pm. Find the details here, and stay tuned for the rest of the series which will be held at Crandall Park!

Aloha 5K: It’s not too late to sign up for Glens Falls Hospital’s Aloha 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit Amanda’s House (find out a bit more about Amanda’s House and its positive impact on the community in our recent story here). It’s scheduled for Saturday, June 17 at Haviland’s Cove Park with an off-street course winding along the Feeder Canal. Click here to learn more and sign up - online sign up ends at midnight tonight (Thursday), but you can still sign up in person the day of the race. Don’t forget to wear your best Hawaiian gear!

Father’s Day: Have you made your Father’s Day plans? Treat Dad to dinner on one of our favorite patios in town - Park and Elm, Morgan and Company, or the Park Patio and Fenimore’s at The Queensbury Hotel!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 9 - 11

What are you up to this weekend? Hoping the rain and wildfire smoke clear out so that we can enjoy some time outside! Here are a few things that caught our eye…

Second Saturday Flea: We’re so excited to check out the Flea Market at The Shirt Factory this Saturday from 9am-4pm. Antiques, vintage, collectibles, and more - right up our alley! Check out the details here, and if you can’t make it this Saturday, mark your calendar for the next Second Saturday Flea Market dates - July 8 and August 12!

Warren Street Walking Tour: Thrilled to see that The Chapman Museum is offering a series of walking tours on Fridays this summer! The Warren Street tour on Friday at 11am will span from St. Mary’s Church to the Hyde Collection with a look at the important figures who lived here and their contributions to the success of the city and region. Details here!

Feeder Canal Alliance Community Day: Join the Feeder Canal Alliance for a free community fun event on Saturday from 11am-2pm at Haviland Cove Park. Bring the kiddos for activities including rock painting and “building” a canal boat, and while you’re there find out more about the plans to plans to improve areas of the Towpath Trail and the Canal. Get the scoop here!

Lessons on Longevity: Our friends at Glens Falls Hospital’s Center for Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease are presenting a free community forum at The Queensbury Hotel on Sunday from 1-3pm on things we can do now to maintain a healthy mind into our golden years. Hey, we’ll take all the tips we can get! If you can’t make it in person, they’ll have a live stream as well - details here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: June 2 - 4

Thursday already! What are you up to this weekend? We’ve got big plans to get some flowers planted, and here are a few other things on our radar…

Sunday Farmer’s Market: Head to West Mountain on Sundays this summer (through September 3) for their First Annual Summer Farmer's Market from 9am-12pm! Looks like they’ll also have their summer activities up and running, including scenic chairlift rides, mountaintop picnic packages, and more - get the details here!

And as always you can shop the Glens Falls Farmer’s Market downtown on Saturdays from 8am-12pm.

Dragons Baseball: Head to East Field this weekend to catch the first couple of games of the season for the Glens Falls Dragons! Their home opener is Friday night at 7pm, and you can also catch them on Sunday at 7pm - find out more here!

Pups and Pints: What could be better? Head to Common Roots this Sunday from 12-2pm to meet some sweet adoptable pups from Lucky Puppy Rescue and enjoy a craft beer or two - get the details here.

Glens Falls Pride Festival: Pop down to City Park on Sunday, June 4th, 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 music, vendors, and lots more! Details here.

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 26 - 28

Memorial Day Weekend! We’re looking forward to a long weekend of relaxing with friends and family and hope you are too! Here are a few things that caught our eye:

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 it’s 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 Haviland and running north to Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Comedy After Dark: Grab dinner downtown and head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark on Friday at 8pm. As seen on NBC, FX and more, Jim Tews has two live albums that have debuted in the top three comedy titles on the iTunes charts. Grab tickets for his show at The Park here.

Memorial Day Market + Party: Have you been to Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery in Queensbury? This weekend marks their 8th anniversary and they’re celebrating with a party - summer cocktails, live music, delicious bbq and local artisan vendors. Sounds right up our alley! Grab the scoop here.

The Outcrops at Dancing Grain: There’s a full weekend of brews and views on tap at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery in Moreau, and on Saturday night they’ve got blues, soul, and rock and roll band, The Outcrops, performing at 5:30pm, along with burgers from Burger 21 - details here!

Wine + Spirits to Benefit Youth Football: Have you popped into the new Queensbury Wine & Spirits yet? If you’re stocking up for your Memorial Day cookout, pop in to shop this Friday when a portion of sales goes directly to the young athletes of Queensbury Youth Football. Details here!

Dahlia Workshop on The Farm: Calling all dahlia lovers - The Farm Store at Tiashoke is hosting a dahlia workshop on Saturday at 10am! Erin from Lot 32 Flower Farm will share her wisdom and techniques for planting, growing, cutting, designing and storing dahlias - one of everyone’s favorite flowers! Learn more and grab your tickets here.

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 19-21

Happy weekend! What are you up to? Fingers crossed last night was the last frost of the season so that we can get started on our planting this weekend! Here’s what else looks good…

Dinner and a Show: Date night! Grab dinner downtown on Friday night (on the new outdoor patio at Park and Elm, maybe?) and then pop over to The Park Theater for a performance by Corner House at 7pm. Hailing from Portland, Maine, their sound incorporates old time, Scottish, progressive bluegrass, and folk. Grab tickets here.

Pet Fest: Calling all pet lovers! This Saturday from 9am-2pm, bring your pups to City Park for interactive training demonstrations, a talent show, a puppy parade, vendors, and more - details here!

Community Scavenger Hunt: Join the Tri-County United Way in celebrating their 100th Birthday on Saturday with a virtual scavenger hunt (details here!) and a celebration in City Park from 4-6pm with food trucks, a beer garden at The Q, activities for the kiddos and more - details on that here!

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

Cambridge Valley Fine Art: 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!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 12 - 14

Happy weekend, and Happy Mother’s Day! We’ve got big plans to enjoy some time with family, along with soaking up as much of this beautiful weather as we can. Here are a few things that caught our eye:

From the GFL Archives • May 2020

Mother’s Day Brunch: Have you made plans yet? Brunch is always the perfect celebratory meal in our book! Morgan and Company will be serving up mimosas along with a prix fixe menu (Eggs Benedict and Brioche French Toast are calling our name!), and it just so happens that Park & Elm’s new patio will be opening for their Mother’s Day Brunch (and we’ve got our eye on the House-Baked Cinnamon Rolls and the Steak and Eggs!). Reserve your table at Park & Elm here, and snag one at Morgan & Company here!

Zonta Arts 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.

Beers and Blooms: Brunch, beers, and a freshly picked bouquet of flowers from Blooming Acres Farm? Yes, please! Find it all at Common Roots this Sunday starting at noon. Grab the info here.

Blossoms and Babies: Head out to Hicks Orchard on Saturday from 11am-2pm to stroll 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.

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: May 5-7

Ready for the weekend?! Same here. And after the gloomiest week, it looks like it’s going to be a good one! Here’s what’s on our radar:

Opening Day at the Outdoor Farmers’ Market: It’s a sure sign of spring when you can start your weekend downtown perusing the outdoor Farmers’ Market! Can’t wait to see what’s fresh and new on Saturday from 8am-noon on South Street - details here!

Fishing Derby at Crandall Pond: The City of Glens Falls and the Glens Falls Rotary Club are hosting a Fishing Derby for kiddos age 3-15 this Saturday morning! Registration begins at 8:30am and prizes will be awarded at 11:30am. Grab the info here!

Washington County Antique Fair: We brake for barn sales and antique shops, always, so it’s no surprise that the Washington County Antique Fair is high on our list this weekend. We’re looking forward to strolling the Fairgrounds (giant bag of kettle corn in hand, of course), and seeing what kinds of treasures await. More info here!

The Farm Store Grand Re-Opening (and Antique Fest!): Did you catch our First Look at The Farm Store at Tiashoke back in the fall (here’s the link for a refresher!)? Like a scene out of Country Living Magazine, it’s the quintessential Washington County shopping experience. After closing for the winter and completing more renovations, they're re-opening this weekend with a bonus — antiques have been added to the entire basement! This weekend they’ll have a food truck and cider donuts, too. Find out more here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: April 28 - 30

Happy weekend! And May on Monday! Lots of fun spring events happening this weekend - here’s what caught our eye…

Wing Fest: We’re excited to see the downtown 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 (please hold off, rain!). 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 and heard on This American Life and The Adam Carolla Show, Dave Hill performs live comedy over the world and will now add Glens Falls to that list! 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? 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! Check them out here (and stay tuned because I think it’s time we did a full feature on them!).

Daffodil and Tulip Festival at Naumkeag: If you’re up for a road trip, the Daffodil and Tulip Fest at Naumkeag in Stockbridge, MA stopped our scroll - it looks beautiful! About 90 minutes from Glens Falls, tour a 19th century estate and garden, complete with 130,000 daffodil and tulip bulbs. They have limited tickets available this weekend, but looks like the festival continues throughout the next two weeks - reserve your tickets here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: April 21 - 23

Happy weekend! The trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and there’s another 70° day in the forecast! Here’s what caught our eye for the weekend agenda…

Earth Day: Lots happening around town for Earth Day this Saturday! The City of Glens Falls, Crandall Library, and Sustainable PR are hosting an Earth Day Celebration in City Park on Saturday from 10am-2pm including sustainability-related activities and notable climate-speakers. Crandall Library will be hosting an electronics recycling event (here are the details on that), as well as celebrating the grand opening of their Seed Library (more on that below)!

Crandall Library Seed Library: Love this idea! This Saturday is the grand opening of the Seed Library, which will be a community-based initiative of saving and sharing seeds. This Saturday, the Seed Library at Crandall Library will be open from 10am-2pm, with Warren County Master Gardeners on hand to provide seed starting and saving instructions. Moving forward, the Seed Library will be open Saturdays from 10am-12pm, Tuesdays from 6-8pm, and Thursdays from 5-7pm. Find out more here!

Playoff Hockey: Cheer on the Thunder as they head into the playoffs this weekend! They’re home on Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 5pm - grab your tickets here!

Rotary 5K: Have you signed up yet? The Glens Falls Rotary Community Wellness 5K Run/Walk is this Saturday at 9:30am at SUNY Adirondack and benefits the Adirondack Vets House, Tri-County Literacy, and the Wood Theater. Lace up your sneaks and register here!

Drive Thru BBQ: Brooks BBQ anyone?! The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls is holding a drive-thru fundraiser on Saturday from 1-4pm at the East Field Parking Lot on Dix Ave. Click here to reserve your meal, which includes a half chicken, baked potato, and coleslaw. Sign us up!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: April 14-16

Looks like Spring, feels like Summer! Hope you can get out and enjoy it this weekend - here’s what looks good to us:

Patio Season: We’re seeing a lot of restaurants open their patios this week, including Mint, Fenimore’s + Park 26 at The Queensbury, Raul’s, Mikado, and more! Scoop up a reservation and get downtown - cheers!

Maple in April: Spring is sweet! The Shirt Factory is celebrating maple season this Saturday from 11am-5pm with a round up of food vendors and local crafters incorporating maple into specialty dishes and products. Grab the details here!

Adirondack Winery 15th Anniversary Celebration: Adirondack Winery celebrates 15 years this week with a long list of fun events! View them all here, but some highlights include Dueling Pianos, Comedy at the Winery, Paint and Sip, Trivia, and more. Again, find all the details here!

Rotary 5K: Not this weekend, but giving you a bit of a head start in case you need to get yourself into shape for it (like we do!)… The Glens Falls Rotary will hold their Community Wellness 5K Run/Walk on Saturday April 22 at 9:30am at SUNY Adirondack to benefit the Adirondack Vets House, Tri-County Literacy, and the Wood Theater. Lace up your sneaks and register here!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: April 7 - 9

Happy weekend! And Happy Easter, Passover, Spring Break, and whatever else you’re celebrating! Lots happening - here’s what looks good:

From the GFL Archives • April 2019

Easter Brunch: Leave brunch to the professionals this year and bonus - no dirty dishes to clean at home! The brunch menus look amazing at both Morgan & Co (reserve your table here!) and Park & Elm (click here for reservations!), and looks like there’s also brunch happening at Radici and The Queensbury Hotel, as well as Easter dinner at Mint. Cheers!

Fish Fry Friday: Common Roots just posted a photo of their fish fry and, well, suddenly we’re craving a fish fry! Turns out this Friday is your last chance to grab one this season, so hustle on over tomorrow to enjoy one…along with a pint, of course. More here.

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team on Friday night - the puck drops at 7pm. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets 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!

Enjoy the weekend,
Bri + Tom