Ready to have a blast this winter? Make your weekend plans for a trip to Lake George today! You can catch a grand fireworks display at nearby Gore Mountain, enjoy wine tasting and activities at Adirondack Winery, and discover even more events in the surrounding region.
Winter Season Celebrations & Activities
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Spectacular – Sunday, January 14
Take a short drive to Gore Mountain this Sunday for their annual Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Spectacular at dusk! Watch the fireworks and torch run in the base area, and then check out the live music and entertainment in the Tannery Pub & Restaurant.
Winter Wine Tasting Weekend at Adirondack Winery – Friday, January 12 – Monday, January 15
Beat the winter blues and have some fun tasting wines at Adirondack Winery in Lake George Village and Bolton Landing. Stop in for a wine tasting session, have a free sample of their Hot Toddy wine cocktail, play a “guess the corks” game, and more.
MLK Holiday Camp – Saturday, January 13 & Sunday, January 14
Gore Mountain will offer their MLK Holiday Camp for kids this weekend! The camp, which is open to kids ages 4-12 (of all abilities), will feature two days of skiing and riding down the slopes with the same coaches. It’s a great way to spend the holiday weekend.
Two Fun Fundraisers
SHMD Galactic Bowl Fundraiser at Kingpin’s Alley – Saturday, January 14
Attend the first of two galactic bowl fundraisers this Saturday night at Kingpin’s Alley Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls. There will be a live DJ playing the best music, and participants will be able to enjoy games and prizes. The entry fee is $15, and $5 of each entry will support the South High Marathon Dance.
Adirondack Thunder vs. Reading Royals – Saturday, January 13
Visit Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls on Saturday as the hometown Adirondack Thunder take on the Reading Royals in a thrilling hockey game. In recognition of Pink In The Rink Night, all proceeds from the post-game jersey auction will be donated to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital.
Art Exhibitions & Openings
$99 Art Exhibition – Friday, January 12
Purchase some original artwork at North Country Arts’ Shirt Factory Gallery this Friday during the opening of their $99 art exhibition. The opening night art party will run from 5:00pm-7:00pm, and admission is free.
Opening Reception at the Courthouse Gallery: Regis Brodie and Leslie Yolen – Saturday, January 13
Join Lake George Arts Project at their Courthouse Gallery in Lake George Village for an opening reception featuring two artists: Regis Brodie and Leslie Yolen.
Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau – Sunday, January 14
2018 means a whole new year of exhibitions at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls! Starting Sunday, January 14, The Hyde will present an exhibition that examines the pivotal role of Alphonse Mucha in shaping the aesthetics of French Art Nouveau. The exhibition will run through March 18, 2018.
