Check out our top six picks for weekend happenings around Lake George below, including the seasonal opening of one of the biggest attractions in the region.
Opening Weekend at The Great Escape
May 20 & 21
Great Escape opens this weekend, and their Hurricane Harbor water park next weekend! Come out to enjoy all the adrenaline-pumping rides, and the more relaxing ones too, like the train ride. Don’t forget to check out the new ride, the Adirondack Outlaw!
Lake George Community Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale
May 20
Come to Shepard Park on Saturday to get in on high-quality perennial plants that are ready to plant. Garden Club members are happy to share instructions and tips, and proceeds from the sale are used for community service projects and go to local charities.
Lake George Campsites Open House
May 20
Lake George Campsites is giving you a chance to check out their accommodations before you book a camping trip. See the campsites and cozy cottages, enjoy light refreshments, and enter to win prizes.
Lake George Ecology – Guided Hike
May 20
This is a Lake George Land Conservancy hike up Thomas Mountain, where you’ll learn about the plants and animals of the area from a naturalist along the way.
Randy’s Run 5K & Murphy’s Mile Fun Run/Walk
May 20
Randy’s Run & Murphy’s Mile start at Lake George Elementary School, and the event honors the memory of two former Lake George teachers. Proceeds benefit the Lake George High School Freshman class and the Lake George Executive Association’s Scholarship Fund.
May 21
The annual Hike for Hope at Prospect Mountain is this Sunday. Proceeds go towards suicide prevention awareness.
