*Information deemed correct, please check w/event promoter(s).
JANUARY, 2012
January 1 - First Day in Lake George-New Year's day Polar Plunge, Shepard Park, Lake George Village - Activities 11:00AM - Plunge 2:00PM.
January 1 - New Year's Day Champagne Brunch Cruise, Lac du Saint Sacrement, Lake George Steamboat Company, Beach Road, Lake George, 12:00 Noon to 2:15PM, Music, Dancing, Fabulous Breakfast & Lunch Buffet with Champagne - Watch the Polar Plunge into Lake George from the lake as the ship docks. (518) 668-5777, ext. 205.
January 1 - Frostbite Cruises-Shoreline Cruise Ships, Kurosaka Lane, Lake George Village, NY - two Cruises: 11:45AM and 2:15PM.
January 4-9 - Fiddler on the Roof, Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY
January 14-17 - Winter Classic XVII Girl's Hockey Tournament, Glens Falls Civic Center & Glens Falls Recreation Center.
January 14 - Adirondack Theatre Winter Gala, Charles R. Wood Theatre, Glens Falls, NY - Broadway style entratainment, 6:30PM.
January 22 - Special Olympics Competition, West Mountain Ski Resort & Center, Queensbury, NY - "Athletes compete for medals." 9:00AM-3:00PM.
January 31 - February 3rd - Gore Mountain Region Restaurant Week, Various local communities & participating restaurants offer dining specials and prices.
FEBRUARY, 2012
Lake George Winter Carnival activities are held every weekend in February
February 1-3 - Gore Mountain Restaurant Week continued where various local communities & participating restaurants offer dining specials and prices.
February 5-6 - Lake George Winter Carnival - 1st Weekend of "Every Weekend in February!" Lake George Village. Come see numerous winter events, and visit: www.LakeGeorgeWinterCarnival.com
February 12-13 - Lake George Winter Carnival - 2nd Weekend of "Every Weekend in February! Lake george Village, numerous winter activities, events and fun!
February 18th - Fire on the Mountain Torchlight Parade, West Mountain Ski center, Queensbury, NY - Enjoy great family fun, music, fireworks and more! 7:00PM - 11:00PM.
February 19-20 - Lake George Winter Carnival - 3rd Weekend, Lake George Village, enjoy numerous winter events.
February 19-20 - Hague, NY Winter Weekend Carnival, Polar Plunge & Road Race, Hague-on-Lake George, NY "Come enjoy this event - It's fun for all ages!"
February 19 - Northern NY Vintage Snow Sled Racing, Echo Lake, Warrensburg, NY Adirondack vintage sleds and ice racing. 11:00AM.
February 19 - Lake George Ice Fishing Championship, veteran's park, Bolton Landing Lake george, NY. Cash prizes & raffle. 5:00AM - 3:00PM.
February 22-March 20 - Disney's "The Lion King." Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY.
February 26-27 - Lake George Winter Carnival - 4th Weekend, Lake George Village. Enjoy numerous winter lake activities. Visit: www.LakeGeorgeWinterCarnival.com
February 26 - The Slush Cup Pond Skimming Contest at West Mountain Ski center, Queensbury, NY Come try your luck on skis or on a snowboard! 11:00AM - 5:00PM.
February 26 - Join: The Krazy Downhill Derby & Broomball, Dynamite Hill, Chestertown, NY. Adirondack-style broomball! 9:00AM - 12:00PM
MARCH, 2012
March 1st - Dr. Suess' Birthday Celebration. The Hyde Collection Art Gallery, Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 3:00PM - 4:00PM.
March 1-20 - Disney's "The Lion King." Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY
March 6 - Lake George Arts Project's :Bands and Beans" event, Chili and Music festival, Roaring Brook Ranch resort, Route 9-N, Lake George, NY (near Lake Luzerne) 2-7:00PM Enjoy home made chili and local music!
March 19-20 - NYSPHSSA Boy's High School Basketball Tournament, Glens Falls Civic Center, Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY
March 19-20 - New York State maple Weekend, Athol, Thurman, Warrensburg, NY in the Adirondacks. NY Sugarhouse Tours.
March 25-27 - North Country Home remodeling & Backyard Expo., The Lake george Forum, 2200 State Route 9, Lake George, NY - Friday: 4:00PM - 8:00PM, Saturday: 10AM-7AM, Sun: 10AM-4PM
March 25-27 - Great Upstate Boat Show at the Adirondack Sports Complex, Queensbury, NY
March 26 - Golda's Balcony, Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY
APRIL, 2012
April 2 - Sixties Spectacular - Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY. - Enjoy the really groovy sounds of the 1960's. Wow!
April 12-17 - Blue Man Group - Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY. An explosive comedy utilizing and combining music and technology.
April 22 - Girl's Night group - Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY. 8:00PM
MAY, 2012
May 3-8 - The Musical "Hair" - Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY. See and enjoy this "American Tribal Love/Rock Musical" of a time and generation!
May 6-8 - New York State World of Beauty Pageant, The Tiki Resort, Lake George, NY
May 7-8 - 54th Annual White Water Derby - North Creek/North River at the headwaters of the Hudson River.
May 13-15 - Girlfriends Getaway - The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing, NY - Join in and enjoy this fun filled multitude of events weekend! Info.: 518-644-3831
May 14 - Nobodies of Comedy - Proctor's Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 8:00PM - Very funny comics rarely if ever hear from.
May 20-22 - Lake George Community Band Armed Forces Day Concert - Charles R. Wood Theatre, Glens Falls, NY
May 28-30 - Arts & Crafts Festival, Rogers Memorial park, Bolton Landing, NY 10AM-4PM
JUNE, 2012
June 3-5 - ESTRA Tow Show, Fort William Henry resort and Conference Center, Canada Street, Lake George Village
June 3-5 - Lake George Elvis Festival, Held at the Lake George Forum,
June 6-11 - 2011 Americade Motorcycle Touring Rally - Lake George regional event!
June 11-12 - Scots Festival & Black Watch Memorial Ceremony, Fort Ticonderoga, NY
June 11-12 - 40th Annual LARAC Arts & Crafts Festival, City Park, Glens Falls, NY 10AM-5PM - Come visit artists and artisans from the region display and sell wares!
June 15-19 - Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Annual Convention, Lake George Region: Headquartered at The Fort William Henry Hotel, Remembrance Parade: Fri. June 17th, 7PM, Dress Parade, Sat. June 18th at 1:00PM.
June 19-25 - Lake George Restaurant Week - Lake George region and area restaurants participate offering selected fare and menus for a 'fixed price!' Come and enjoy this Lake George traditional dining event! Visit: www.LakeGeorgeRestaurantWeek.com
June 24-26 - "Summerfest" - Shepard Park, canada Street, Lake George Village - Music & Arts and Crafts Show.
June 25-26 - Clash for Empire: The French & Indian War - Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga, NY enjoys daily battle re-enactments & camp life as dit was then!
June 25 - North Country Triathlon - Town Beach, hague, NY 8:00AM
JULY, 2012
July 2-4 - Arts & Crafts Festival - Rogers Memorial park, Bolton Landing, 10AM-4PM.
July 4-8 - Family Fun Festival, Lake George, NY
July 4th - "US Independence Day!" 4th of July Celebration - Rogers Memorial park, Bolton Landing, NY.
July 15-16 - Lake George Community Band Festival, Shepard Park, Lake George Village, NY Friday: 6:30PM-9:30PM, Saturday: 10:00AM-9:30PM
July 22-23 - 2nd Annual Lake George Hot Rod Happening - Beach Road, Lake George Village, 1-7PM see rods, customs, muscle, drag & trucks through 1986. Proceeds dedicated to area outreach ministries of the St. James Episcopal Church. An affordable family fun event!
July 29-31 - Bolton Free Library Gigantic Book Sale - Bolton Free Library, Bolton Landing, NY Fri. & Sat. 9AM-8PM, Sun. 9AM-3PM - Come enjoy a book reader's and book gatherer's delight!
July 30-31 - Bolton Landing Sidewalk Art Show - Bolton Landing, NY -See local artist's creations!
AUGUST, 2012
August 13-14 - Arts & Crafts Festival - Bolton Landing Town Hall. 10AM-4PM (Local artisans sell!)
August 16-21 - 37th Annual Lake George Family Festival - Lake George Village - 7:00PM
August 19-21 - Lake George Arts & Crafts Show - Shepard Park, LG Village. 9AM-6PM
SEPTEMBER, 2012
September 3-4 - Arts & Crafts Festival - Rogers Memorial Park, Bolton Landing. 10AM-4PM
September 4 - Labor Day Fireworks - Rogers Memorial Park, Bolton Landing. At dusk!
September 4 - Fabulous Folk Festival - Rogers Memorial Park, Bolton Landing. 11:30AM-6:00PM
September 9-11 Adirondack Vette Fest - Roaring Brook Ranch Resort, Tr. 9N South, LG, NY
September 9-11 Adirondack Nationals Car Show - 'Don't miss this event!" The Village and Town gear up for a classic and antique car show event! Main event on the grounds of The Fort William Henry.
September 10-11 - Struggle for Liberty: The Revolutionary War - Fort Ticonderoga at North end/Lake
September 10-11 - Rustic Furniture Fair - The Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake (n.e.of LG)
September 17-18 - The Lake George Jazz Festival Weekend - Shepard Park, LG Village. 1PM-6PM
September 22-25 - 38th Annual Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival, Floyd Bennet Memorial Airport, Queensbury, NY - A delightful family event comprising marvelous and spectacular balloon events!
September 24-25 - Lakeside Craft Festival - Beach Road, Lake George Village (Enjoy locals crafts!)
September 25 - 'A Taste of the North Country" - City Park, Glens Falls - Sample a variety of delightful unique foods from over 40 of the best North Country participating restaurants! 11AM-4PM
OCTOBER, 2012
October 1-2 - Adirondack Harvest Festival - Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake, NY (near LG)
October 1-2 - "World's Largest Garage Sale" - Don't miss this local 'town-wide garage sale event' held each year in Warrensburg, NY (3-5 miles from Lake George). The entire town converts front lawns, garages, sidewalks, etc. into a town-wide delightful family event..There's just something for everybody here at this unique and popular local event! Visit: www.WorldsLargestGarageSale.com
October 8-9 - Arts & Crafts Festival - Rogers Memorial Park, Bolton Landing, NY (local arts & crafts)
October 16 - 12th Annual Pug Party & Parade - Dynamite Hill, Chestertown (a delightful k-9 event!)
October 24 - International Cuisine Festival:
Fort William Henry, Canada Street, LG Village, Hors D'oeuvres, dinner, desserts by 30 top local restaurants, entertainment, silent auction, Benefit for the World's Children's Museum. Reservations: 518-793-2773
October 28-29 - Haunted Fort: Fort Ticonderoga, NY
October 29 - Boo to You! - Trick or Treat Glens Falls - Downtown Glens Falls, 4:30pm-8:00pm. Glen Street closed to automobile traffic and open to little goblins, witched and princesses for the Halloween block party and costume parade. Music by Country Express. Participating downtown shops provide goodies!
October 30 - Mexican day of the Celebration - Dia de los Muertos - World Awareness Children's Museum, Glens Falls, NY. Artifacts, children's art, "Make a Mexican Craft!" 10:00am-11:30am. Reservations: 518-793-2773.
NOVEMBER, 2012
November 4 - The John Lennon Song Project-Rex Fowler & Tom Dean - Wood Theater, Glen Street, Glens Falls - 8:00pm.
November 6 - Black Velvet Art Party - Roaring Brook Ranch, Rt. 9N South, Lake George. Fundraiser for the Lake George Arts Project. This event features a silent auction of original black velvet art from area artists (and non-artists), as well as art and fashion awards, dancing, live music, psychic readings, and more - 8:00pm.
November 6-7 - LARAC Fall Arts Festival - Adirondack Sports Complex, Queensbury. Juried show, fine craftsmen, artists. Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm.
November 7 - Autumn Leaves-Chronicle Book Fair at the Queensbury Hotel, Ridge Street, Glens Falls. Authors, booksellers, publishers, history, talks, signings, children's activities. 11:00am - 4:00pm.
November 11 - Holiday Bazaar & Luncheon - Caldwell Presbyterian Church, Montcalm Street, Lake George Village. 9:00am - 3:00pm.
November 11-12 - It Goes Without Saying-Adirondack Theatre Festival - Charles R. Wood Theater, Glen Street, Glens Falls. 8:00pm
November 12 - Wine & Chocolate Festival - Queensbury Hotel, Ridge Street, Glens Falls. Wine, chocolate, cheese, dessert. 5:30-8:00pm. Benefit for the Chapman Historical Museum.
November 17 - Dude Ranches & Log Cabin Colonies: The Legacy of Earl Woodward in Warren County - Town Hall, Lake Luzerne, NY. 7:00pm
November 18 - John Waite-Solo Acoustic Performance - Wood Theatre, Glen Street, Glens Falls. 8:00pm
November 19-21 - NYSPHSSA Girl's Volleyball Tournament - Glens Falls Civic Center, NY. "Top teams in the State compete!"
November 26-28 - Holiday Showcase - Shirt Factory Artists, Glens Falls, NY. Over 30 artists and artisans showcase original works of art & fine crafts. Friday 5-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm.
November 25-27 - North Country Festival of Trees - Queensbury Hotel, Ridge Street, Glens Falls. Christmas wonderland, arts & crafts, holiday boutique, children's activities. Friday: 11:00am-8:00pm, Saturday: 11:00am-6:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am-4:00pm.
November 26-28 - Tony DeSare-Home for the Holidays - Wood Theater, Glen Street, Glens Falls, Friday & Saturday: 8:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm.
November 26 - Lite up the Village - Shepard Park, Lake George Village - Tree lighting, music, children's activities & special appearance by "Santa!" 5:00pm
November 27 - Operation Santa Claus Charity Ball - The Sagamore Hotel, Bolton Landing, NY. Dinner, dancing and auction. Black tie "optional." 6:00pm. Reservations: 518-747-2628
DECEMBER, 2012
December 16 - Lake George Community Band Holiday Concert - Charles R. Wood Theatre, Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY. 8:00pm.
December 21-23 Santa's List-Rabine Productions - Wood Theatre, Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY. Performance times vary. Call for times and ticket information: 518-874-0800.
December 31 - Laura Roth's "All in the Family Spectacular!" - Charles R. Wood Theatre, Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY. 8:00pm