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(5 events) Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified. – Adirondack Interpretive Center Need to escape from the heat or rain? Join us at the Adirondack Interpretive Center Sundays at 1pm and enjoy BBC’s mini-series, Life! Feel free to bring a comfier camp chair as well as snacks and drinks (Non-alcoholic beverages only, please)! From the BBC and the Discovery Channel, producers of Planet Earth and The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the newest landmark natural history series, Life. In Planet Earth, we brought you the world as you’ve never seen it before. Now, get closer with Life. Four years in the making, filmed over 3000 days, across every continent and in every habitat, with breathtaking new high definition filming techniques not available for Planet Earth, Life presents 130 incredible stories from the frontiers of the natural world, 54 of which have never been filmed before. Packed with excitement, revelation and entertainment, this remarkable 11-part blockbuster, narrated by Oprah Winfrey, captures unprecedented, astonishingly beautiful sequences and demonstrates the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. June 29th - Challenges of Life Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. and 1p.m. unless otherwise specified. Saratoga National Historical Park Join us, the Schuylerville community, and other friends and partners in marking the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Schuylerville and the Schuyler Estate. Lafayette’s 1824-1825 tour reignited interest in the American Revolution as large crowds greeted him wherever he went. Speakers will share stories about the visit, Lafayette himself, and his contributions to the creation of the United States. – Gallery Tour and Art-Making Opportunity for All Ages! See the exhibition Balancing Ecosystems |
June 30, 2025
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July 1, 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 2, 2025(3 events) Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. – 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. –
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July 3, 2025(3 events) – Free for Seniors Ages 65+ (all others pay regular museum admission) Join us on the patio overlooking the Mettawee River for a lunchtime visit and a chat exploring a mystery object from the museum's collection! Bring your own lunch or plan ahead and stop at one of Granville's local eateries to grab something delicious to go! Adirondack Interpretive Center Kate Kearney - Adirondack Photographer and Videographer This lecture is a fun guide into using your camera to capture the fleeting awe-inspiring moments in nature. Katie will share some of her favorite magical moments and explain the techniques used. Optional mini photo adventure after the presentation. 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. – Saratoga National Historical Park Many Americans first heard the stirring words of the Declaration of Independence in a public, community setting. Join us as we recreate that experience on the document's 249th birthday! |
July 5, 2025(3 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. – Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. |
July 6, 2025(4 events) Registration required: Southern Adirondack Audubon Society Vischer Ferry Preserve, Clifton Park, Saratoga County – Adirondack Interpretive Center Need to escape from the heat or rain? Join us at the Adirondack Interpretive Center Sundays at 1pm and enjoy BBC’s mini-series, Life! Feel free to bring a comfier camp chair as well as snacks and drinks (Non-alcoholic beverages only, please)! From the BBC and the Discovery Channel, producers of Planet Earth and The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the newest landmark natural history series, Life. In Planet Earth, we brought you the world as you’ve never seen it before. Now, get closer with Life. Four years in the making, filmed over 3000 days, across every continent and in every habitat, with breathtaking new high definition filming techniques not available for Planet Earth, Life presents 130 incredible stories from the frontiers of the natural world, 54 of which have never been filmed before. Packed with excitement, revelation and entertainment, this remarkable 11-part blockbuster, narrated by Oprah Winfrey, captures unprecedented, astonishingly beautiful sequences and demonstrates the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. June 29th - Challenges of Life 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. – Hudson Crossing Park and Lake George Arts Project and Albany Symphony Hudson Crossing Park is thrilled to welcome back the Albany Symphony on Sunday, July 6 for a FREE “Water Music New York: Many Voices" performance. The project fuses arts, cultural heritage, and contemporary issues to re-envision the past, present, and future of people and communities bordering the New York State canal system in collaborations with composers, local artists, cultural and educational institutions, and community members. The concert day will include programs and events in and around the park, including violinists and country fiddlers of all kinds along with visual artists, history and walking tours, and accessible recreational activities. Artisanal foods and beverages from the region will also be featured, community organization tables and activities, a fine art sale and more in the Hudson Crossing field leading to the Symphony’s performance at dusk. |
July 7, 2025
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July 8, 2025(4 events) Take a walk and learn about the history of the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. The trail travels the railbed of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad, known locally as the Slate Picker, which stretched 26 miles through the Slate Valley. This program will originate at the access point directly adjacent to the Slate Valley Museum. Park in the museum lot and meet right outside the museum's front entrance! 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) Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. – 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. –
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July 10, 2025(9 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 –  Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Experience the dynamic repertory of New York City Ballet in this 75-minute movement workshop designed especially for teens and adults with disabilities. NYCB dancers will lead movers of all abilities in a warm-up and choreography inspired by a ballet being performed during NYCB’s SPAC engagement. Modifications, including standing and seated movement options, will be offered throughout the event. The workshop will close with a Q&A with the artists.  Adirondack Interpretive Center Eileen Viscer – General Bio Course Coordinator/Outdoor Studies Instructor Eileen Visser will talk about the September tradition of adventure, challenge, and comradery that is paddling the Adirondack Canoe Classic from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. Shepard Park, Lake George Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Explore the park after dark! Join us each month for an inclusive evening adventure on or near the full moon. As the sun sets and the moon rises, the park comes alive in subtle ways, and this program invites guests of all ages to discover the secret life of crepuscular animals- creatures most active during the twilight hours. Take a guided walk through Hudson Crossing Park and search for signs of some of our quietest neighbors: deer, foxes, raccoons, bats, rabbits, and even fireflies. These elusive animals tend to avoid the hustle and bustle of the day, but under the glow of the full moon, they become more active — giving us a rare chance to spot them in their natural element. Space is limited, and registration is required. |
July 11, 2025(3 events) Registration required: Adirondack Interpretive Center Kids age 10-16 come to the AIC to learn how to safely build a cozy campfire in this fun, hands-on class just for kids! We’ll explore fire safety basics and the best techniques for building and enjoying a fire in the great outdoors. Parents must be present. – Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a relaxed evening of music under the stars! Bring your acoustic instruments, your voice, or just your love of music as we gather around the campfire for an informal jam session. All skill levels are welcome—whether you’re strumming, singing, or simply enjoying the warm glow and good company. |
July 12, 2025(4 events) – Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Join the artist of New York City Ballet for this movement workshop designed especially for children ages 4-12 with disabilities and/or movement disorders. This one-hour workshop will be co-led by a pair of NYCB Dancers and will include an accessible warm-up and choreography inspired by the enchanting story-ballet Coppélia. Modifications, including standing and seated movement options, will be offered throughout the event. Young movers of all abilities and their siblings are welcome. – Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Stretch, twirl, and leap in this 45-minute movement workshop especially for children ages 5-7. No prior dance training is needed! A New York City Ballet dancer will guide children in a warm-up and choreography inspired by George Balanchine’s Coppélia. – Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Stretch, twirl, and leap in this 45-minute movement workshop especially for children ages 8-12. No prior dance training is needed! A New York City Ballet dancer will guide children in a warm-up and choreography inspired by George Balanchine’s Coppélia. – Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. |
July 13, 2025(2 events) – Adirondack Interpretive Center Need to escape from the heat or rain? Join us at the Adirondack Interpretive Center Sundays at 1pm and enjoy BBC’s mini-series, Life! Feel free to bring a comfier camp chair as well as snacks and drinks (Non-alcoholic beverages only, please)! From the BBC and the Discovery Channel, producers of Planet Earth and The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the newest landmark natural history series, Life. In Planet Earth, we brought you the world as you’ve never seen it before. Now, get closer with Life. Four years in the making, filmed over 3000 days, across every continent and in every habitat, with breathtaking new high definition filming techniques not available for Planet Earth, Life presents 130 incredible stories from the frontiers of the natural world, 54 of which have never been filmed before. Packed with excitement, revelation and entertainment, this remarkable 11-part blockbuster, narrated by Oprah Winfrey, captures unprecedented, astonishingly beautiful sequences and demonstrates the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. June 29th - Challenges of Life Saratoga National Historical Park For hundreds of years, Benedict Arnold's name has been a synonym for "traitor." But he was an ardent fighter for the American Cause from the war's beginning, often enduring hardships and putting his life on the line in the fight against Britain. The year 1777 was a particularly difficult one for the American general; while he fought the British to secure American independence, he also battled Congress over promotions due - but denied- to him. This program delves into how 1777 broke Arnold's "Zeal and Cause" for the United States and placed him on the dark path he ultimately took to committing treason against his beloved country. |
July 14, 2025
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July 15, 2025(6 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. Come join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. You don’t need to read the book to come to our meetings.  – Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Ages 18+ Do you sing in your car? In the shower? At work?! Come sing with SOTA Voices! Did you love singing in Chorus back in school and want to relive those great times? Did you ever want to be part of a choir but never had the chance? Come sing with SOTA Voices!! Do you want to feel the joy of singing with a group, but don’t know where to start? … Come sing with SOTA Voices!!! Participants will be a contributing voice in an ensemble bringing musical arrangements to life. Focus will be on musicality, performance, energy, but most of all, the joy of singing! All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome in this safe, collaborative space. Pop, Rock, Jazz, Broadway, and everything in between. We know SOTA Voices sounds a bit like the musical term “sotto voce” (which means “under the voice” or “quietly”) but in SOTA Voices, we will making some joyful noise! This classs is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated to support our programs. |
July 16, 2025(7 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! Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower.  – 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. –
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July 17, 2025(9 events) – Free for Seniors Ages 65+ (all others pay regular museum admission) Join us on the patio overlooking the Mettawee River for a lunchtime visit and a chat exploring a mystery object from the museum's collection! Bring your own lunch or plan ahead and stop at one of Granville's local eateries to grab something delicious to go! – 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 –  Adirondack Interpretive Center Edward Kanze – Naturalist, author, Adirondack Naturalist, and photographer Naturalist, author, Adirondack Naturalist, and photographer Edward Kanze will share a selection of his favorite digital images showcasing the rich flora and fauna of the Adirondacks. He’ll also discuss his newly released book, The Nature of the Place: On the Flora and Fauna of the Adirondacks, a heartfelt tribute to the region’s natural wonders. Following the presentation, Ed will take questions on topics ranging from wildlife and ecology to the writing process. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. Shepard Park, Lake George |
July 18, 2025(1 event) |
July 19, 2025(4 events) – Tri-County Community DaysResidents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address. Saratoga National Historical Park Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield! Tours will last 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. – Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. Shepard Park, Lake George |
July 20, 2025(4 events) – Tri-County Community DaysResidents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address. – Registration appreciated: Hudson Crossing Park Hudson Crossing Park will be offering native plants for sale grown in and for our eco-region. At 10am, join us for a walking tour of the gardens and the Allee of Oaks with out garden keepers. Check back here in June for a comprehensive list of plant offerings.
– Adirondack Interpretive Center Need to escape from the heat or rain? Join us at the Adirondack Interpretive Center Sundays at 1pm and enjoy BBC’s mini-series, Life! Feel free to bring a comfier camp chair as well as snacks and drinks (Non-alcoholic beverages only, please)! From the BBC and the Discovery Channel, producers of Planet Earth and The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the newest landmark natural history series, Life. In Planet Earth, we brought you the world as you’ve never seen it before. Now, get closer with Life. Four years in the making, filmed over 3000 days, across every continent and in every habitat, with breathtaking new high definition filming techniques not available for Planet Earth, Life presents 130 incredible stories from the frontiers of the natural world, 54 of which have never been filmed before. Packed with excitement, revelation and entertainment, this remarkable 11-part blockbuster, narrated by Oprah Winfrey, captures unprecedented, astonishingly beautiful sequences and demonstrates the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. June 29th - Challenges of Life RSVP requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center With the guidance of mushroom enthusiast Sandy Bureaus, head out for an afternoon of mushroom hunting along the AIC trails. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned forager these walks will help expand your knowledge into the mysteries of mycology. Walks will be held every third Sunday at 1pm starting in May and continuing through October. Registration is not required but encouraged. |
July 21, 2025(1 event) |
July 22, 2025(5 events) Take a walk and learn about the history of the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. The trail travels the railbed of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad, known locally as the Slate Picker, which stretched 26 miles through the Slate Valley. This program will originate at the access point directly adjacent to the Slate Valley Museum. Park in the museum lot and meet right outside the museum's front entrance! Saratoga National Historical Park For 150 years, there was NO informational signage about the Battles of Saratoga anywhere on Saratoga Battlefield! Join Ranger Bill Valosin to find out how this changed. 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(4 events) Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. – Registration required: Slate Valley Museum Join us for a free program that encourages kids to observe the wonders of the natural world right in the Slate Valley! Kids take part in a short walk to collect and examine some common objects found in nature. This sparks their interest and curiosity about the living things that they encounter outdoors, leading to a sense of wonder about the beauty of nature. The program is free for all kids (ages 7-12). Space is limited so please call 518-642-1417 or email Ashley at ashley@slatevalleymuseum.org to register. This is a drop-off program, but parents are encouraged to stay and visit the museum (for FREE) to explore its exhibits while their children take part in the program. – 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. –
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July 24, 2025(8 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. – 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. – –  Adirondack Interpretive Center Michale Glennon, Ph.D. - Senior Research Scientist New York State’s Adirondack Park is a large, intact breeding ground for numerous migratory bird species, several of which are declining throughout their range. A unique component of the Adirondack avifauna is the birds inhabiting the boreal peatlands of the park. Climate change is now widely recognized as the pre-eminent threat to biodiversity in the 21st Century. At the southern range extent for this ecosystem type and many of its avian inhabitants, the park is a valuable location from which to monitor changes in bird populations from a warming climate. Findings from long-term monitoring of boreal birds in the Adirondacks suggest that bird responses to climate change may be mediated by land use patterns, highlight the importance of a patchy habitat distribution, and raise important implications for potential conservation strategies in these habitats. |
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 – – Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a relaxed evening of music under the stars! Bring your acoustic instruments, your voice, or just your love of music as we gather around the campfire for an informal jam session. All skill levels are welcome—whether you’re strumming, singing, or simply enjoying the warm glow and good company. |
July 26, 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 – – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park This science-themed excursion will focus on how boats are powered, starting with the mules that once pulled boats along the canal and ending with the modern engines we see today. Participants will take a short hike to look for different types of boat propulsion in action and explore the area where mules used to tow canal boats. Back at the pavilion, kids will design and build their own balloon-powered boats, experimenting with different designs to see which ones perform best.
– Enjoy a day packed full of barn-related fun as the Slate Valley Museum welcomes partners from within the region and beyond to help us explore all things barn! Current Partners & Activities (more to be added):
Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center What is a zine? Zines are self-published mini booklets and this workshop will teach you how to make your own! This workshop will show participants how to use a single sheet of paper to create a little book that can be easily copied and shared with friends, community and family. Using suggested prompts or one’s own imagination, participants will fill pages with words, drawings and/or collage. This workshop is all about connecting (or reconnecting) with creative play and self-expression while learning about the power (and fun!) of self-publishing. No drawing experience necessary! Materials needed: colored pencils and markers, scissors, 8.5 x 11 sheets of printer paper, scrap magazines/books, glue sticks. – Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. |
July 27, 2025(2 events) –  – Adirondack Interpretive Center Need to escape from the heat or rain? Join us at the Adirondack Interpretive Center Sundays at 1pm and enjoy BBC’s mini-series, Life! Feel free to bring a comfier camp chair as well as snacks and drinks (Non-alcoholic beverages only, please)! From the BBC and the Discovery Channel, producers of Planet Earth and The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the newest landmark natural history series, Life. In Planet Earth, we brought you the world as you’ve never seen it before. Now, get closer with Life. Four years in the making, filmed over 3000 days, across every continent and in every habitat, with breathtaking new high definition filming techniques not available for Planet Earth, Life presents 130 incredible stories from the frontiers of the natural world, 54 of which have never been filmed before. Packed with excitement, revelation and entertainment, this remarkable 11-part blockbuster, narrated by Oprah Winfrey, captures unprecedented, astonishingly beautiful sequences and demonstrates the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. June 29th - Challenges of Life |
July 28, 2025
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July 29, 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 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!
Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. – 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”. –
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July 31, 2025(7 events) – Free for Seniors Ages 65+ (all others pay regular museum admission) Join us on the patio overlooking the Mettawee River for a lunchtime visit and a chat exploring a mystery object from the museum's collection! Bring your own lunch or plan ahead and stop at one of Granville's local eateries to grab something delicious to go! – 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) – –  Adirondack Interpretive Center Sawyer Bailey - ADK Action Executive Director Many people think hunger will always exist in America. But just because we don't have the answer to this challenge on a national stage, doesn't mean we can't solve it here at home in the Adirondacks. What would be possible if we restructured our safety nets to support rather than circumvent our local farmers and producers? AdkAction and our partner organizations have been reimagining the future of our food systems by connecting our neighbors in need directly with local farms. This lecture explores how these programs impact the lives of real Adirondackers on both sides of the food system and how this model could support small-scale agriculture as a growth industry in our region. |
August 1, 2025(2 events) Registration required: Adirondack Interpretive Center In this hands-on workshop for ages 10–16, kids will learn how to build a sturdy outdoor shelter using natural materials. Along the way, they'll also practice a couple of useful knots to help secure their creations. |
August 2, 2025(6 events) Saratoga National Historical Park Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield! Tours will last 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. – Featuring All-Day Blacksmithing Demos by Jordan LaMotheIt's time to get to work! Having a farm has always required having the right tool for the job. Join us as Jordan LaMothe returns for morning and afternoon demonstrations - blacksmithing farm tools! We will also have touch a truck and tractor, as well as hands-on tool activities for the young and the young at heart! –  – Saratoga National Historical Park A live tinsmith demonstration! At the time of the Battles of Saratoga, the tinsmith was an important part of both community and military life. Tinsmiths created dozens of useful items like cups, bowls, candle molds, lanterns, tea canisters, and other containers. They also provided armies with needed items such as oil flasks, canteens, document cases, cooking kettles, and even canister shot for artillery. Learn about the process and see a sampling of the many civilian and military wares a tinsmith could make! The tinsmith demonstration is weather sensitive and will be cancelled in the event of rain. – Exhibits and Activities All Day Events: – Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join us for a guided walk along our beautiful Rich Lake Trail every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm throughout the summer until August 16th. The Rich Lake trail is an easy 0.7-mile loop that winds through various habitats, including a raised boardwalk through a cedar swamp, and offers views of the Goodnow Fire Tower. |
