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

The Weekender: December 1 - 3

Happy weekend and Happy December! Holiday spirit is in the air, with lots of festive events around town this weekend (and beyond!) — here’s what caught our eye:

Adirondack Holiday Festival: Kick off the holidays downtown with the Adirondack Holiday Festival! Head to City Park on Friday night for the Santa Parade, Tree Lighting, and over 30 vendors set up for holiday shopping in the park. The Festival continues through the weekend - get the full schedule and all the details here!

LARAC Winter Arts Festival: The always popular LARAC Winter Arts Festival is back at The Queensbury Hotel on Sunday from 10am-5pm! Peruse the booths of over 50 artisans and shop their handcrafted goods, from jewelry to furniture, and everything in between - find 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.

Rewind at The Park: Get to The Park Theater on Friday night for ‘Rewind At The Park’ featuring Saints in the City - a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band! Doors open at 7:30 - grab your tickets here!

Ugly Sweater Brunch: If you love beer, delicious food, and ugly sweaters, get to Craft on 9 this Sunday for the Ugly Sweater Brunch. Start time is 11am and they’ll be serving four courses with recommended beer pairings from Whitman Brewing. Get the scoop here!

— Coming up next week…

Santa Brunch: Head to Morgan and Company on Sunday, December 10 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 Lighted Nights: Road trip! Head to the Washington County Fairgrounds this December for a holiday drive thru — over a mile and a half of holiday-lighted displays complete with a curated list of holiday music favorites. You’ll also find hot drinks, warm cider donuts, a Holiday Market with local artisans, and Santa himself! Find the info here.

Cambridge Valley Fine Art Show: We’re big fans of so many Washington County artists, and this weekend is a great 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

The Weekender: November 17-19

Happy weekend! Hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week, but here we are! We’re starting to see some holiday events pop up on the calendar in addition to the usual fall favorites — here’s what caught our eye this week:

The Arts: Lots happening with the arts this weekend! LARAC has two shows opening this Friday: the Member’s Show, which opens at 6pm at Mountain Gallery, and the Holiday Shop, which opens at 5pm at the Lapham Gallery. That’s not all! North Country Arts opens their Celebration Exhibition on Saturday at 5pm - those details are here!

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.

Holiday Parades: Get in the holiday spirit this weekend with not one but two holiday parades! The South Glens Falls Holiday Parade kicks off at 1pm on Sunday, traveling up Route 9 — those details are here — and head to Greenwich on Saturday night at 6pm to watch their Annual Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade file through the village - details on that here!

Coming up next week…

Thunder Hockey: Cheer on the home team this Thanksgiving Eve! The puck drops at 7pm on Wednesday, November 22. Let’s go Thunder! Tickets here.

Glens Falls Gobble Wobble: Start your Thanksgiving off right by burning a few calories in this 5K run/walk (which means extra pie later!) and supporting a great cause (the Open Door Mission). The Wobble kicks off on Thanksgiving morning — November 23 at 8:15am. Details here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: November 10-12

Happy Friday! Looks like a sunny weekend ahead — and with the earlier sunsets, we’ll take all the sun we can get! Here’s what looks good:

The Park Presents: The genre-defying trio, TAKE3, performs live on Friday night at 7:30pm at The Park Theater. Sounds like they’re a blend of rigorous classical music infused with rock-star charisma. Grab the scoop and get tickets here!

Wine and Chocolate Tasting: Wine and Chocolate - need we say more? Sample dozens of wines along with everyone’s favorite sweet treat at The Queensbury on Friday night to benefit The Chapman Museum. Details and tickets here!

Glens Falls Restaurant Week: Take advantage of the last few days of Restaurant Week! Restaurants will be offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at great deals. Participating restaurants include [farmacy], Fenimore’s Pub, Morgan and Company, Park & Elm, Radici Kitchen & Bar, and more! Grab the details here.

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

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: November 3-5

Thursday already - feels like this week flew by! We have a pretty good idea that part of our weekend will be spent raking, but here are a few other things that sound a little more fun than that:

Coffee and a Breakfast Sandwich: Did you catch our First Look at the new Café at the Bierhall at Common Roots? They’re serving up house roasted coffee and customizable breakfast sandwiches Monday through Friday, so be sure to get there Friday morning if you’d like to try one before the weekend! Read more here.

Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Adirondack Pub & Brewery: A place for you to ditch the pumpkins post-Halloween (via catapult, no less!) and enjoy a couple of brewskis around a bonfire - sign us up! There’s also an apple slingshot, if that’s your thing :) Live music and activities for the kids, too. Here are the details!

Glens Falls Restaurant Week: Hope you’re hungry! Restaurant Week kicks off on Sunday in Glens Falls and runs through Saturday, November 11. Restaurants will be offering multi-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at great deals. Participating restaurants include [farmacy], Fenimore’s Pub, Morgan and Company, Park & Elm, Radici Kitchen & Bar, and more! Grab the details here.

Shop and Sip at Slickfin: Head over to Slickfin Brewing in Fort Edward on Sunday from 1-5pm to get a little head start on your holiday shopping from local vendors while you enjoy a cold beverage and goods from Tres Mijas Food Truck! Live music too. Get the scoop here

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 27-29

Happy weekend! Have you broken into the Halloween candy yet? Yeah, we have too. We’ve got an interesting forecast ahead of us (70° on Saturday, 45° on Sunday!) — a trick and a treat! Here’s what caught our eye:

Comedy After Dark: Date night pick! 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 Conan and The Late Late Show with James Corden, Friday’s show will feature Andy Sandford! Grab tickets here.

Glens Falls Farmers Market: Last call for the outdoor Farmers Market this weekend! Always sad to see the outdoor market come to a close, so get your fill this weekend and make note that they’re moving indoors to the Aviation Mall next weekend! Follow along for the latest here.

Boo 2 You: Halloween makes its way downtown on Saturday for this event from 2-4pm along Glen and Ridge Streets and in City Park. Trick or treat stations, pony rides, games, music, dance performances, and more! Grab the details here.

Thunder Season Opener: Nothing says fall (or winter, I suppose) more than cheering on the home team at Cool Insuring Arena! The Thunder are back with their home opener this Saturday night - puck drops at 7pm - grab info and tickets here!

Sweet Side Sale: Okay record lovers - Sweet Side is having a sale this weekend, and they’ve got 8,000+ records priced at $1! Run! Details here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 20-22

Happy Thursday! Excited to dive into another fall weekend - here’s what caught our eye…

Downtown Clean Up Day: Help keep downtown sparkly clean this Saturday from 9-11am! A collaboration between the Glens Falls Collaborative and the Glens Falls Business Improvement District, they’ll be providing the garbage bags, gloves, rakes, and shovels. Meet in the Ridge Street parking lot behind Minky Mink - details here!

Oktoberfest at Northway Brewing: Head to Northway Brewing in Queensbury this Saturday from 3-7pm for live music, food vendors, and over 30 breweries, wineries, and distilleries - get the scoop here!

Pumpkin Patch Pedal: Hop on a railbike with Revolution Rails in Thurman and pedal through the foliage to 1000 Acres Ranch in Stony Creek where you can select a pumpkin from the patch (and enjoy some snacks and beverages too)! Learn more and grab tickets here.

Flannel Fall Crawl: Looking for a fun way to enjoy fall in Washington County? Cruise the back roads (with a designated driver, of course!) to visit some amazing craft beverage producers. Check out this year’s participating locations and find your new favorite brew here.

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 13-15

Happy Thursday! Excited to dive into another fall weekend - here’s what caught our eye…

Apple vs Pumpkin Throwdown: Are you an apple person or a pumpkin person? The Shirt Factory is putting fall favorites to the test this Saturday with the Apple vs Pumpkin Fall Throwdown! Food vendors will be offering at least one dish with apple or pumpkin as an ingredient, plus activities, live music, a flea market, and more. Details here!

West Mountain Fall Fest: West Mountain’s Fall Festival continues this Saturday and Sunday! They’ve got a little something for everyone - wagon rides, chair lift rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, beer and spirits tastings, and more. Sounds good to us! Here are the details.

Locktoberfest: Head to Fort Edward this Saturday for Locktoberfest! This a festive day of food, drinks and fun includes free activities for the kiddos, live music, goods from local farms, food trucks, and a beer tasting tent. Grab the scoop here!

Pumpkin Picking: It’s that time! We always love to head out to The Farm Store at Tiashoke for their amazing selection and gorgeous set up. Check out the story we did on them here and plan your trip!

A Barn Full of Art: While you’re out for a foliage ride, pop over to Whiting Studio in Argyle - they’re opening their barn doors this weekend for their last open studio of 2023. Details here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: October 6 - 8

Looks like fall, feels like summer! Hope you’re enjoying it! Here’s what looks good for the weekend…

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, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, beer and spirits tastings, and more. Sounds good to us! Here are the details.

Rewind at The Park: Get to The Park Theater on Saturday night for ‘Rewind At The Park’ featuring River of Dreams and American Elton - a Billy Joel and Elton John Experience! Doors open at 7:30 - grab your tickets here!

GF Symphony: Head to Glens Falls High School this Sunday at 4pm for the opening night of the Glens Falls Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Metropolitan Opera Star, Mezzo-Soprano MaryAnn McCormick performing Edward Elgar’s “Sea Pictures.” Find our more and get your tickets here!

Thurman Fall Farm Tour: Head north to Thurman on Saturday for a day of fall farm fun. Check out the online directory here, which will guide you to farms with traditional row crops, cows, sheep and goats, as well as maple farms with sugar houses filled with maple treats, wild plant walks and an artisan market. Details here!

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

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom

The Weekender: September 29 - October 1

Hope you’ve been soaking up this perfect fall weather! Hoping to take advantage of the sunshine in the weekend forecast - here’s what looks good:

Comedy After Dark: Date night! Grab dinner downtown and then head over to The Park Theater for Comedy After Dark on Friday at 8pm. New York comedian Gabe Mollica brings his hit Off-Broadway comedy show “Solo” to Glens Falls, exploring male friendship in his 30s. Grab tickets here.

Five Years of WorkSmart: WorkSmart Coworking and Meeting Space is celebrating five years in operation this week! The renovation they completed on the historic downtown building is amazing, which makes for a pretty inspiring place to work! Pop in on Saturday for a tour from 9am-noon at 237 Glen - details 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!

Autumn Express: All aboard! Hop on the Saratoga Corinth and Hudson Railway to enjoy 90 minutes of scenic views as the leaves start to change this season. Open air seating for this perfect fall weather and drinks available onboard. Find out more here!

Have a great weekend,
Bri + Tom