If you’re looking for activities to fill your weekend schedule, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered up local and regional happenings from live music and performing arts to farmers markets and athletic events.
Events Near & Far
Whether you want to stay in Lake George or make the short drive to Saratoga or the Adirondacks, you’re sure to find fun with these events!
This first annual derby will hand out more than $15,000 in cash prizes to entrants! Even if you’re not participating, you can still enjoy the full weekend of family fun at Charles R. Wood Park, which will include live music, children’s rides, food, and more.
Head to Lake Placid to see world class riders and horses participate in various hunter and jumper competitions.
Adirondack Shakespeare Co. will be performing this delightful comedy at the Scaroon Manor Amphitheater in Pottersville.
Enjoy the first match of the 2015 Saratoga Polo season on Friday evening at 5:30, and return to watch the Celebrate Saratoga Cup Finals on Sunday.
Farmers Markets
Find fresh, local products at these two markets on Friday!
This market on River Street in Warrensburg is a member of the “Pride of New York” program, and features locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, preserves, maple syrup, dairy, and more.
A quick drive to Bolton will bring you to more than 40 vendors offering local farm produce, eggs, cheeses, meats, wine & beer, home goods, and more. This Friday is Kids Day! The Lake George Association Floating Classroom, Up Yonda Farm, Balloon Gal Jenny, and Fab Face Painting will all be on hand.
Live Music
From acoustic and rock to funk and classical, there’s a wide variety of musical styles being performed in the area this weekend!
Lake George’s free Friday concert series, Brews & Bands, kicks off this Friday in Shepard Park! John Eisenhart and Funk Evolution will perform at 4:00PM and 6:00PM, respectively, and there will also be a craft beer & wine garden, a food caterer, and raffle prizes.
This “shamrock’n” Irish party band will take over King Neptune’s on Friday night playing all your favorite hits and contemporary Irish music.
Enjoy The Full Moon’s delicious pizza, wings, and ice cold brews while you listen to Cryin’ Shame on Saturday.
Garden State Radio brings a unique experience in sight and sound that will transform King Neptune’s into something out of this world!
Listen to Mike LaPoint’s solo performance while you take in the stunning views from the deck at The Algonquin.
The acclaimed chamber music series from Washington County returns to The Sembrich with a concert featuring some of the most richly melodic scores ever written.
Have a great weekend, and remember to share pictures of your activities on our Facebook page!
