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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 December 2025
December 10, 2025 (3 events)
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December 10, 2025Registration required: Warren County 4-H
WHEP: Wildlife Habitat Education Program
Youth ages 5-19 are invited to a Wildlife of the Adirondacks interactive, educational event sponsored by 4-H. Come find out more about many species of wildlife from around the area, participate in hands-on learning through the use of pelts, skulls, and other indicators of who is in your neighborhood. We will discuss what is out there, the food each species eats, and the type of habitat that they may live in.
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December 10, 2025Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
One Day. One Voice. All Are Welcome.
Join us for a heartwarming evening of music, connection, and community as the SPAC School of the Arts Pop-Up Choir sings “Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson, arranged by Sofia Campoamor. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or someone who only sings in the car, this inclusive, one-day event is for everyone-all ages, all skill levels, all voices.
You’ll spend a few hours in a fun, welcoming environment learning and singing alongside others, culminating in a powerful group performance that celebrates the magic of shared creativity.
Sheet music and practice recordings will be provided ahead of time, so you can come in feeling confident and ready to sing your heart out!
Engaging in the arts with others isn’t just fun-it’s healing. Participating in group creative experiences like singing can reduce stress, boost mood, and create a deep sense of belonging and connection. Our Pop-Up Choir is designed to be a safe and supportive space where everyone can feel seen, heard, and inspired.
So, bring your voice, bring a friend, and be part of something uplifting. Let’s sing, connect, and create together-because one day can make a lasting impact.
No auditions. No pressure. Just pure joy.
One day. One song. One unforgettable experience.
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December 10, 2025The Caldwell-Lake George Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:30 pm to discuss The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan. After losing her job, Carmen reluctantly moves in with her perfect sister Sofia and takes on revitalizing an old Edinburgh bookshop, finding unexpected charm and romance during the Christmas season.
This our annual holiday pot-luck dinner. Please bring a dish to share! New members are always welcome! Happy Holidays!
December 11, 2025 (3 events)
December 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025
December 11, 2025Registration required: Saratoga National Historical Park
In November 1775, Gen. George Washington gave Henry Knox a mission to travel to New York and bring back cannons for the Continental Army. Knox was a 25-year-old bookseller with no military rank. His trek back to Cambridge has become a beloved part of the American saga. This talk digs deeper into that story, examining such questions as who first had the idea to fetch cannon from Lake Champlain, how Knox had contributed to the Patriot movement, the ways weather affected the mission, and how much those cannon changed the British army’s plans.
J. L. Bell is the author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War and the National Park Service study General George Washington’s Home and Headquarters, Cambridge, Massachusetts. He maintains the Boston1775.net website, offering daily updates of history, analysis, and unabashed gossip about the people of Revolutionary New England. Bell is now working on a book about the troubled first year of the Continental artillery regiment.
Support for the Fall Lecture Series is provided by Friends of Saratoga Battlefield. Reservations are required due to limited space. Email us (SARA_Reservations@nps.gov) to reserve your seat!
December 12, 2025 (2 events)
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December 12, 2025Registration encouraged: Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance
The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, in association with the Warren County Commission for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, is proud to present a series of activities on Friday, December 12 at Lake George to commemorate Henry Knox’s heroic journey through the region in December 1775 that brought 60 tons of badly needed artillery to George Washington’s Continental forces in Boston and force the British to abandon the city.
Lake George’s significance to Knox’s feat cannot be overstated. He stayed at Fort George, on the grounds of today’s Lake George Battlefield Park, for over a week as he finalized plans to move the heavy equipment over a 300-mile route in the dead of winter.
The Alliance is honored to be hosting Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson (The Fate of the Day) and the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra as part of our tribute to Henry Knox and his Noble Train of Artillery. See details below and in the flyer.
December 13, 2025 (1 event)
December 13, 2025
8:30 AM Wreath laying ceremony at the Hudson Falls Free Library (220 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839)
NOTE: Though this is where we will begin our festivities and hope you will join us, it is not where the parade begins.9:00 AM Wreath laying ceremony at the Fort Edward High School (220 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. The procession will then proceed to the Old Fort House Museum (29 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828) where there will be an open house.
NOTE: The artillery and horses will join the procession near the intersection of Route 4 and Eddy St. and continue on along the route.10:30 AM The procession will continue through Fort Miller and pause for another wreath laying at the third Knox Marker. 1:00 PM Washington County hands off to Saratoga County in the center of Dix Bridge (in Hudson Crossing Park).
Procession from Dix Bridge to Fort Hardy Park (Field of Grounded Arms) along the Old Champlain Canal Tow Path.1:00 PM ‒ 4:00 PM Knox Festival at Fort Hardy Park featuring living historians, draft animal wagon rides, artillery demos, food and more. December 15, 2025 (2 events)
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December 15, 2025Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library
Caldwell-Lake George Library is excited to continue our popular children's yoga storytime program, Once Upon a Time Yoga Adventures! Our "Little Yogis" ages 3-4 years old will meet on the following dates at 2:45 pm:11/3: Are We There Yet?
11/10: Whose Hands Are These?
11/17: Spookley: A Family To Be Thankful For
11/24: Thanks for Thanksgiving
12/1: The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas
12/8: The Mitten
12/15: Happy "All-idays" Class: Twelves Days of YogaOur instructor will combine children's books and popular yoga poses to engage children physically and encourage mindfulness. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Space is limited! Wear comfy clothes! Our instructor, Bridget Epiphanie is a certified Cosmic Kids Yoga instructor with extensive training in children's anatomy, postures and physical development.–
December 15, 2025Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library
Caldwell-Lake George Library is excited to continue our popular children's yoga storytime program, Once Upon a Time Yoga Adventures! Our "Yogi Explorers" ages 5-12 years old, will meet on 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8 and 12/15 at 3:30 pm. Travel back in time with Felicity to learn about colonial life as we approach America's 250th year of Independence. 12/15 class: Happy All-idays: Twelve Days of Yoga!Our instructor will combine children's books and popular yoga poses to engage children physically and encourage mindfulness. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Space is limited! Wear comfy clothes! Our instructor, Bridget Epiphanie is a certified Cosmic Kids Yoga instructor with extensive training in children's anatomy, postures and physical development.December 16, 2025 (1 event)
December 16, 2025Come join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. You don’t need to read the book to come to our meetings.
December 17, 2025 (3 events)
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December 17, 2025Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library
In this painting class, we will be painting with local artist Morgan Taylor. Follow along as Morgan demonstrates color, layering, gradients, and other acrylic painting techniques. Participants will take home their very own painting at the end of the class. The class will take place on December 17th at 6:00pm. Class size is limited to 12 participants, and all skill levels are welcome. All supplies and instruction will be provided. This event is free. Donations are not required but always appreciated. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register.
Please note: Registration for this event opens on December 1st. We are asking all paint class participants to choose one paint class per month. You can be added to the waitlist for additional classes and attend if there is room. Thank you for helping us ensure that everyone who wants to has an opportunity to attend.
December 17, 2025December 18, 2025 (4 events)
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December 18, 2025Are your ancestors lost, invisible or misbehaving? Sooner or later every genealogist seems to hit a dead end in their research.
On the first and third Thursday of each month from 1:00-2:30pm, Caldwell-Lake George Library will offer genealogy help. This is an informal drop-in, one-on-one meeting to discuss ways to overcome or move around problems in researching ancestors. We do not do genealogical research for you, but our experienced volunteers will suggest ways and sources to help you find answers. We can also help if you are using a database like Ancestry or Family Search and need a little insight on how it works.
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December 18, 2025
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December 18, 2025
December 19, 2025 (1 event)
December 19, 2025December 22, 2025 (1 event)
December 22, 2025December 23, 2025 (2 events)
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December 23, 2025
December 23, 2025
December 29, 2025 (1 event)
December 29, 2025December 30, 2025 (2 events)
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December 30, 2025
December 30, 2025
