We have a new calendar! We’re experimenting with including free cultural and educational events at other local and regional libraries, museums, and non-profits. We hope a compilation of these great events will be a valuable resource for our community. Click on the categories above the calendar to limit the results by drive time from the Bolton Free Library. Be sure to check the hosting organization’s website for schedule changes and cancellations. Note that some of the events at and within 10 minutes of our library are not free; these are denoted with a “($)” and costs are included in those descriptions.
Check back often for updates and let us know what you think!
Events in July 2025
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June 29, 2025(2 events) – Join us for a vibrant and meaningful celebration of LGBTQ+ history, culture, and community as the New York State Museum proudly unveils its newest exhibition: New York Pride: The Fight for Marriage Equality. This special day of festivities is open to all and designed to engage visitors of every age with hands-on activities, a powerful documentary screening, and thought-provoking conversation. Honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future, this event invites everyone to reflect on the journey toward love, equity, and justice—and to take pride in the progress we’ve made together. Event Schedule: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Huxley Theater 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Huxley Theater 2:00 PM | New York Metropolis Hall – Gallery Tour and Art-Making Opportunity for All Ages! See the exhibition Balancing Ecosystems |
June 30, 2025
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July 1, 2025(1 event) Lake George Historical Association All sessions are open and free to the public. They will be held in-person at the LGHA Museum at 290 Canada Street, Lake George. Lectures MAY also be streamed live on the website or our Facebook page, and archived for later viewing on the website. |
July 2, 2025(3 events) – Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park Hubby Jenkins, a prominent member of the renowned Carolina Chocolate Drops, has mesmerized audiences around the world with his virtuosic mastery of the guitar and banjo. With a voice that echoes with emotion and a fingerpicking style that evokes the very essence of the American South, Hubby transports listeners to a bygone era, where the roots of modern music took hold. –
 – Registration requested: Great Camp Sagamore
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July 3, 2025(1 event) Shepard Park, Lake George |
July 4, 2025(3 events) – Celebrate Independence Day with us at Fort William Henry and enjoy a special reading of the Declaration of Independence. Let us honor our history and freedom together. |
July 5, 2025(2 events) – Lake George Land Conservancy After Party Registration is currently closed for the Hike-A-Thon; however, if you are interested in volunteering or joining the wait list, there is information on their website: Lake George Land Conservancy Hike-A-Thon Celebrate Independence Day with us at Fort William Henry and enjoy a special reading of the Declaration of Independence. Let us honor our history and freedom together. |
July 6, 2025(1 event) Celebrate Independence Day with us at Fort William Henry and enjoy a special reading of the Declaration of Independence. Let us honor our history and freedom together. |
July 7, 2025
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July 8, 2025(2 events) Lake George Historical Association All sessions are open and free to the public. They will be held in-person at the LGHA Museum at 290 Canada Street, Lake George. Lectures MAY also be streamed live on the website or our Facebook page, and archived for later viewing on the website. |
July 9, 2025(5 events) – NORTH COUNTRY AT WORK (NCAW) is a North Country Public Radio project exploring the work history and contemporary economic landscape of each of the communities in the Adirondack North Country. Our starting point is photographs—images of people at work, the tools they use, the spaces their work occupies or impacts. From that starting point, we expand to personal stories, oral histories and other content to deepen our understanding of how the livelihoods of people across northern New York looked in earlier times, how the work has changed and continues to change, how the work we do in one community relates to work being done elsewhere in the region, and how our experience is part of a larger rural experience throughout the United States. Our basic premise: everyone has a photo or work-related story to share. We all work. It all adds up to make this NCAW as illuminating and meaningful as possible. The content for this digital space has been gathered—and continues to be gathered—at locations across the region. We collaborate with town historians, librarians, scholars, museum staff, nonprofit organizations and citizens who have collected and cherish the often hidden history of their communities. NCAW is a cooperative undertaking, and we encourage your contribution to the big story. – At Usher Park - Caldwell-Lake George Library The Caldwell-Lake George Library Book Club will meet for a summer gathering on Wednesday, July 9th at 6:00 pm in Usher Park, 3836 NY-9L, Lake George, NY. We will have a potluck dinner and book discussion of The Bullet That Missed, the third installment in the beloved and New York Times bestselling series from Richard Osman. All are welcome! Please bring a dish to share. – Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park America’s premier youth fiddling show band from Saline, Michigan, astounds audiences every time the group takes the stage. The musicians, all from Saline High School, present an energetic and polished show that features a diverse range of music from American folk, fiddle, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, and Celtic traditions. Spirited vocals and Appalachian step dancing combine with the instrumentals to create an unforgettable live performance. –
– Registration requested: Great Camp Sagamore
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July 10, 2025(4 events) – Drop in for a special summer yoga storytime at the library every Thursday at 1:00 pm, July 10-August 14. Space is limited, please arrive early! Open to all children 3-12 years old. The Richards Library (Warrensburg) TRL Book Club is discussing Frog Music Shepard Park, Lake George |
July 11, 2025(1 event) |
July 12, 2025
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July 13, 2025(1 event) – The Adirondack Experience The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake ADKX is pleased to welcome year-round Adirondack Park residents, with free admission on the second and fourth Sunday each month. Proof of residency such as a driver's license is required. |
July 14, 2025
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July 15, 2025(3 events) – Lake George Historical Association All sessions are open and free to the public. They will be held in-person at the LGHA Museum at 290 Canada Street, Lake George. Lectures MAY also be streamed live on the website or our Facebook page, and archived for later viewing on the website. |
July 16, 2025(6 events) At Lake George High School - Caldwell-Lake George Library Caldwell-Lake George Library presents Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza at the Lake George High School Auditorium on Wednesday, July 16th at 10:00 am. Bubble rainbows with people inside! Audience members making volcano bubbles! Gigantic bubbles that blow their own bubbles? See the newest, funniest, zany spectacular from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Jeff engages and delights audiences of all ages. It’s a sensory-friendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family! The LGHS Auditorium will be filled with excitement and delight from Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza, an interactive bubble show for all ages. This event is free, thanks to the generous support of the Charles R. Wood Foundation! All are welcome! – Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park Multi Billboard Heatseekers charting singer/songwriter Cassandra Kubinski has performed her piano-driven stories of ambition, connection, loss, and love from living rooms to Barclays Center, from NYC to LA to Thailand to Jamaica and beyond. She’s shared stages with the Goo Goo Dolls, 10,000 Maniacs, Anna Nalick, Dickie Betts, and more. Born in New Jersey to immigrant parents, Muller began playing piano as a teenager, picking up regular gigs as an accompanist while excelling enough at his academic studies to earn acceptance to Princeton University. A math whiz with a preternatural gift for numbers, he found himself fascinated with the connections between technology and finance, and within a decade of graduating, he’d helped revolutionize the field of quantitative trading, which in turn transformed Wall Street as we know it. with speaker Stanley Koenig In collaboration with The Town of Chester Historical Society. In the Library. –
– Registration requested: Great Camp Sagamore
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July 17, 2025(5 events) – Drop in for a special summer yoga storytime at the library every Thursday at 1:00 pm, July 10-August 14. Space is limited, please arrive early! Open to all children 3-12 years old. – In the Auditorium Shepard Park, Lake George |
July 18, 2025(2 events) Stop by and meet Lauren Lyons, Chartering Coordinator and Assistant to the State Historian at the New York State Museum, for an interactive tabling experience celebrating the diverse world of New York’s museums and historic sites! Learn how museums across the state are officially chartered and discover some of the most unique and surprising institutions in every region. Love the Cohoes Mastodon? Fascinated by the Haudenosaunee Longhouse? Based on your favorite New York State Museum exhibits, Lauren will help you discover museums and historic sites across the state that connect with your interests. Plus, plan your very own museum road trip—whether it’s a quick local getaway or a statewide journey of discovery! Perfect for museum lovers, curious travelers, and anyone eager to explore the stories of New York State. |
July 19, 2025(2 events) – Tri-County Community DaysResidents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address. Shepard Park, Lake George |
July 20, 2025(1 event) – Tri-County Community DaysResidents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address. |
July 21, 2025
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July 22, 2025(2 events) Lake George Historical Association All sessions are open and free to the public. They will be held in-person at the LGHA Museum at 290 Canada Street, Lake George. Lectures MAY also be streamed live on the website or our Facebook page, and archived for later viewing on the website. |
July 23, 2025(3 events) – Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park An original Rock & Soul ensemble hailing from upstate New York quickly making a name for themselves in the Capital Region. With a sound built upon a strong foundation of drum and bass, classic organ, blistering vocals, and an unshakeable horn section, the band continues to thrill audiences with high energy performances and a modern interpretation of soulful music steeped in early R&B, funk and soul. –
– Registration requested: Great Camp Sagamore
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July 24, 2025(6 events) July 24, 2025 – July 26, 2025 This annual event features live music, craft vendors, bounce houses, pony rides, food trucks, beer and wine, and culminates on Thursday, July 24 with a spectacular drone show and fireworks display that lights up the nighttime sky over beautiful Lake George, the Queen of American Lakes. Proceeds benefit Kelly’s Angels to help bring smiles to the faces of local children affected by cancer and other-life-threatening conditions or adversity. Live Music LineupThursday, July 24, 2025 Friday, July 25, 2025 Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Drop in for a special summer yoga storytime at the library every Thursday at 1:00 pm, July 10-August 14. Space is limited, please arrive early! Open to all children 3-12 years old. – Registration required: Town of Chester Library with Chris Grubb of Planetarium Adventures. 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Sign-up required due to limited space. In the Auditorium. Join Aaron Noble, NYSM Senior Historian and Curator of Political and Military History, for a thought-provoking gallery talk in the museum’s newest exhibition, George Washington: An American Paradox. Discover the complexities behind the icon—how the legacy of America’s first president was shaped by both revolutionary ideals and stark contradictions. Through compelling artifacts and overlooked narratives, explore how New York’s Revolutionary era continues to inspire questions about freedom, equality, and the unfinished work of democracy. – Registration required: Town of Chester Library with Chris Grubb of Planetarium Adventures. 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Sign-up required due to limited space. In the Auditorium. |
July 25, 2025(4 events) July 24, 2025 – July 26, 2025 This annual event features live music, craft vendors, bounce houses, pony rides, food trucks, beer and wine, and culminates on Thursday, July 24 with a spectacular drone show and fireworks display that lights up the nighttime sky over beautiful Lake George, the Queen of American Lakes. Proceeds benefit Kelly’s Angels to help bring smiles to the faces of local children affected by cancer and other-life-threatening conditions or adversity. Live Music LineupThursday, July 24, 2025 Friday, July 25, 2025 Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Step right up for a whirl of fun! Join us at the New York State Museum for a joyful celebration of National Carousel Day! Enjoy a morning full of fun with carousel-themed stories, creative crafts, and the chance to ride our historic 111-year-old Herschell-Spillman carousel—a treasure of American folk art and childhood joy. Learn about the carousel’s rich history and the magic of its makers. This free, family-friendly event promises to have kids (and grownups!) spinning with joy. Registration required: New York State Museum Join Susan Winchell-Sweeney, NYSM Anthropology Collections Manager, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the South Street Seaport archaeology collection—a trove of over 2 million artifacts spanning 300+ years of Manhattan’s past. Gain an insider’s perspective on this extraordinary collection, which includes the largest archaeological assemblage from Dutch New Netherland and discover how its transfer deepens our understanding of early New York City. From clay pipe fragments smoked by Dutch settlers to broken China cups from mid-19th-century tea sets, Susan will reveal how these seemingly ordinary objects hold extraordinary stories. Learn how even the tiniest artifacts help reconstruct the daily lives of early New Yorkers, and why these mundane fragments remain vital for ongoing research and reinterpretation. Space is limited. Registration is required. |
July 26, 2025(1 event) July 24, 2025 – July 26, 2025 This annual event features live music, craft vendors, bounce houses, pony rides, food trucks, beer and wine, and culminates on Thursday, July 24 with a spectacular drone show and fireworks display that lights up the nighttime sky over beautiful Lake George, the Queen of American Lakes. Proceeds benefit Kelly’s Angels to help bring smiles to the faces of local children affected by cancer and other-life-threatening conditions or adversity. Live Music LineupThursday, July 24, 2025 Friday, July 25, 2025 Saturday, July 26, 2025 |
July 27, 2025(2 events) – The Adirondack Experience The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake ADKX is pleased to welcome year-round Adirondack Park residents, with free admission on the second and fourth Sunday each month. Proof of residency such as a driver's license is required. – Ever wonder how early sailors knew where they were going? Try your hand at this quick and interactive game! Match each historical navigation tool with its description and discover the everyday ingenuity aboard Revolutionary War gunboats. |
July 28, 2025
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July 29, 2025(3 events) Join us for a special screening of The Gray Riders, a WSKG documentary chronicling the over 100-year history of the New York State Police. Through rare archival footage, historic photographs, and powerful interviews with past and present troopers, the film traces the origins and evolution of one of the nation’s most respected law enforcement agencies. From its founding in 1917—sparked by a tragic crime and a call for justice—to a century of dedicated service, The Gray Riders honors the legacy, integrity, and enduring mission of the New York State Police. Lake George Historical Association All sessions are open and free to the public. They will be held in-person at the LGHA Museum at 290 Canada Street, Lake George. Lectures MAY also be streamed live on the website or our Facebook page, and archived for later viewing on the website. |
July 30, 2025(5 events) At Lake George High School - Caldwell-Lake George Library We are proud to present the Seagle Festival’s children’s opera, Monkey & Francine in the City of Tigers, at the Lake George High School auditorium on Wednesday, July 30th at 10:00 am. This event is free and open to the public.
Utilizing music from both Western and non-Western styles, Monkey and Francine in the City of Tigers is an action-packed tale of bravery, smarts, and family ties. Brave Monkey and clever Francine work together to escape the clutches of a dishonest Crocodile and the evil Lord and Lady Tiger to save their family and their kingdom. Their teamwork and bravery show them and their parents that when they work together, they can accomplish anything.
This performance was made possible by the generous support of the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Grant! Thank you Stewart’s Shops and all who supported their annual Holiday Match!
– Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park Grammy Nominated Professor Louie & The Crowmatix from Woodstock NY have been expanding the borders of the Americana, Roots & Blues genres with Professor Louie’s stories, keyboard playing, singing and accordion. Their repertoire continual expands with Crowmatix songs from their 18 Albums of Originals, Blues and Americana music and the songs Louie learned and helped create directly with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame group “The Band” when he collaborated with them for over 15 years. Co-producing The Band’s last three CD’s including their comeback hits Atlantic City & Blind Willie Mctell along with many of their 90’s repertoire. Rick Danko gave Louie the moniker “Professor Louie”. –
– Registration requested: Great Camp Sagamore
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July 31, 2025(4 events) – Drop in for a special summer yoga storytime at the library every Thursday at 1:00 pm, July 10-August 14. Space is limited, please arrive early! Open to all children 3-12 years old. – Registration required: The Richards Library (Warrensburg) Southern Adirondack Audubon Society at the Bancroft Public Library (Salem) Wild Turkeys, once extirpated in New York, started to naturally recolonize in the 1940s. Mike Muthersbaugh, Upland Game Bird Biologist at NYSDEC, will talk about the ecology of the Wild Turkey and the factors that affect Wild Turkey populations in the state. He’ll share how you can participate in the annual N.Y.S. Wild Turkey Survey during the month of August. Our partners at the Grassland Bird Trust will join the event with an info table as well. |
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August 2, 2025(1 event) – Exhibits and Activities All Day Events: |
