Enjoy all the summer fun in the Lake George area, from steamboat cruises to Thursday night fireworks and more. Catch up on weekend events, and read quick updates on Lake George news.
Find Those Fun Events Going On & Mark Your Calendar
Here’s what’s happening:
- Thursday Night Fireworks in the Village: August 5 (and other dates)
- Thursday Market Food Truck Corral in Glens Falls: August 5 (and other dates)
- Adirondack Theatre Festival – Traffic & Weather: August 5, 7, 8, 11 & 14
- Fridays at the Lake – Skeeter Creek: August 6
- 2nd Annual Rockin’ With Ronald Festival: August 6 – 8
- Warren County Youth Fair in Warrensburg: August 7
- Million Dollar Beach Volleyball Tournament: August 7 & 8
- Hike for Hope (Multiple Locations): August 7 – 9
- Amelia Earhart Impersonator at Wiawaka House: August 10
- Take a Bite in Glens Falls: August 11
Get excited about more events going on >>
A Local Museum Reopens & 2 More Newsy Tidbits to Know
The Bolton Historical Museum Reopens
The Bolton Historical Museum has recently reopens its doors for the first time since 2019. They’re located at 4924 Lake Shore Drive in Bolton Landing, are open daily from 10am to 4pm through Labor Day, and admission is free. The current exhibit up is “The Thatchers: Photographing Lake George (1180 – 1950).”
Local Story Inspired Novel Coming Out This Fall
The Post Star reports that local writer Matt Witten (lives in Lake Luzerne in the summer, and Los Angeles the rest of the year) has based his upcoming novel on a Lake Luzerne woman’s story.
Tina Curl of Lake Luzerne was raising money in 2012 to drive to South Dakota to witness the execution of the man who did her wrong. Witten’s protagonist, too, undergoes a long drive for the same reason. The Necklace comes out on September 7.
Harmful Algal Blooms Return to Lake George
According to Adirondack Almanack harmful algal blooms (HABs) are back in Lake George. The Lake George Association spotted the bloom during a routine Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program survey, and reported it to the DEC.
It’s difficult to tell the difference between harmful and non-harmful algal blooms, so it’s best to avoid waters (and keep pets and kids out) that have them. Read more about how to identify and report HABs here.
It’s projected to be 90 degrees F on Saturday! Stay cool out there >>
Sources:
- Adirondack Almanack: Harmful algal blooms are here
- The Post Star: Writer’s novel was inspired by local woman’s story
