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 August 2025

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July 27, 2025(3 events)


July 27, 2025


July 27, 2025

New York State Museum

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
July 29, 2025(4 events)


July 29, 2025

New York State Museum

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.


July 29, 2025

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 29, 2025

July 30, 2025(5 events)


July 30, 2025

At Lake George High School - Caldwell-Lake George Library

Seagle Festival

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!


July 30, 2025

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”.


July 30, 2025

 

July 31, 2025(5 events)


July 31, 2025

Caldwell-Lake George Library

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.


July 31, 2025

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.


July 31, 2025

August 1, 2025(1 event)
August 2, 2025(2 events)


August 2, 2025


August 2, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Exhibits and Activities
10:00am —Opening Ceremony—located at Training Center
10:30am —Hula Hoop Contest—located in front of Education Center
11:00am-1:00pm—Utica Zoo ZOOMOBILE —Live Animals
11:00am —Bubble Gum Blowing Contest—located front of Education Center
2:00pm —Pie Eating Contest—located in front of Education Center
3:00pm—Closing Ceremony—located @ Training Center

All Day Events:
4-H Adirondack Guide Booth—located outside the Training Center
4-H Bottle Drive —located @ the Education Center
4-H Youth Exhibits on display in the Training Center
4-H Snack Shack—located @ Training Center Kitchen
4-H Dime Toss—located @ Education/Training Center
Educational Garden Tour—located @ Greenhouse
Face Painting —by the Art Bucket
Fire-Starting—by Melanie Sawyer from ALONE
Master Gardener Booth—located @ Greenhouse
Morse Code—by the Warren Co Radio Club
MRAP Tactical Vehicle — Warren Co Sheriff’s Office
Live Entertainment—Alexander Grandy
Reptile Show—by Unchartered Wild
...AND more!!!

August 3, 2025
August 4, 2025(1 event)


August 4, 2025

Caldwell-Lake George Library

Grimaldi is renowned for his expertise in abstract expressionism, his artistic journey is deeply influenced by the iconic American artist, Jackson Pollock. With a portfolio gracing studios, professional offices, and esteemed private collections, his signature style captivates viewers worldwide.

On August 4th, his gallery will be doing a live demonstration on his technique at the Caldwell-Lake George Library, 336 Canada Street, Lake George, NY. The program will begin at 10:00 am and it will be assisted by Lake George Youth Commission campers. All the campers will receive a special gift and add their signatures to the piece as Artist! Community members are welcome to join in and add their mark to this very special painting. The piece will be proudly displayed at the library for the entire community to enjoy! A huge thank you to Mark Grimaldi for sharing his time and talent with us. It is sure to be a fantastic program!

August 5, 2025(5 events)


August 5, 2025


August 5, 2025

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.


August 5, 2025

August 6, 2025(3 events)


August 6, 2025

Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park

Dynamic country singer and songwriter Ashley Wineland is on a quick ascend. The powerhouse vocalist’s combination of electrifying stage presence and immersive storytelling has enabled her to carve her own unique trail as an independent artist with nearly a million fans engaged online. Because of her relentless work ethic, Ashley is an artist in full control of her career’s destiny, and her accolades achieved to date underscore just that. The Arizona-based artist has also taken the reins as her own booking agent, landing 60+ headlining shows across the country and spots on multiple festival and fair stages.


August 6, 2025

 

August 7, 2025(4 events)


August 7, 2025

Caldwell-Lake George Library

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.


August 7, 2025

August 8, 2025(2 events)


August 8, 2025

Fort William Henry

Join us Friday, August 8th for a special appearance by children’s author Tamara Jacobi, featuring her beautifully illustrated book Lake George Journey.

Tamara will be signing books and reading select passages throughout the event. Perfect for young readers and families who love Lake George and adventure-filled storytelling.

Books will be available for purchase in the Sutler Shoppe. Guests are also welcome to bring their own copies to be signed.

Come meet the author and spark your child’s love for reading and the magic of Lake George!

 

August 9, 2025(2 events)


August 9, 2025

Registration required: Fort William Henry Museum

Step into the past and take command during our Tabletop Reenactment of the Siege of Fort William Henry, happening on the very day we commemorate the fort’s historic capitulation to French forces. In this immersive and educational experience, you’ll command miniature armies representing the British, French, and their Indigenous allies across a large, detailed diorama of Fort William Henry.

Ages 12 and up. No prior experience necessary, just a love for history and gaming!


August 9, 2025

Fort William Henry Museum

Join us as we gather to commemorate the historic Surrender of Fort William Henry. After enduring a siege by French forces that began on August 3rd, General Munro and the British were compelled to surrender the Fort on August 9th, 1757. A reading of the terms of surrender and a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the military cemetery. See you there!

August 10, 2025(1 event)
August 11, 2025
August 12, 2025(4 events)


August 12, 2025

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.


August 12, 2025

August 13, 2025(4 events)


August 13, 2025

Registration required: The Richards Library (Warrensburg)

We will be reading about bears, then stuff and tie-dye your very own Teddy Bear!  There are only 10 bears available.  Please pre-register with the Circulation Desk at 518-623-3011.


August 13, 2025

Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park

Under the leadership of the drummer, George, Mixed Roots is a rare breed of bands. All are from different areas, and now call Albany, New York home.

Brian, Irishman and bassist, plays with multiple upstate New York reggae groups as well as Mixed Roots. Calling on his expertise from these, he offers flavors from the Grateful Dead and others. Pete, our guitarist and also an Irishman, plays with passion and expertise with decades of practice and performing reggae and rock and all places in between. The horn section—featuring (at times) two trombones, Dave and Catherine, and Scott, the sax man—consider themselves local also. They bring fire to the band with their playing. George, the lead drummer and vocalist, grew up in Accra, Ghana, where he learned and practiced traditional African beats. He shares his vocabulary of AfroBeat and reggae with Mixed Roots.

Together, this band plays with energy emerging from their mixed roots. They are prepared and excited to share their styles with you!


August 13, 2025

 

August 14, 2025(2 events)


August 14, 2025

Caldwell-Lake George Library

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.

August 15, 2025(4 events)


August 15, 2025

New York State Museum

Join Karen Quinn, Senior Historian of Art and Culture at the New York State Museum, for a brief yet insightful gallery talk exploring key works in Margery Ryerson: Art is Contagious. Highlighting Ryerson’s portraits and compelling city scenes, Quinn will shed light on the artist’s work in New York City’s settlement houses. This talk offers a unique opportunity to better understand Ryerson’s artistic legacy and the communities that inspired her.


August 15, 2025

Lake George Arts Project at The Courthouse Gallery

Join us for a special celebration of Lake George Journey, a locally inspired book for all generations of residents and visitors who love Lake George.

This family-friendly event will include:

  • Display of all artwork for all 26 letters of the alphabet.
  • Art will be available for purchase through the gallery
  • Many artists will be in attendance to share their creative process.
  • Live reading and book signings by authors Tamara and Walter Jacobi (and family)
  • I-Spy fun for kids and all generations
  • Cookies and a book giveaway too!

Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. We hope to see you here!

August 16, 2025(2 events)


August 16, 2025

Adirondack Family Book Festival

Award winning authors and illustrators for children, young adults, and community members share their craft for a weekend in Lake Placid, NY.


August 16, 2025 August 17, 2025

Fort William Henry Museum

Tri-County Community Days

Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.

August 17, 2025(3 events)


August 16, 2025 August 17, 2025

Fort William Henry Museum

Tri-County Community Days

Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.


August 17, 2025

New York State Museum

Unplug, slow down, and engage with the collections in a new way. Join us for a self-guided sketching experience in the galleries as part of a new museum initiative to foster creativity, mindfulness, and deeper observation.

On select Sundays in August, visitors are invited to pick up a sketch pad and pencil, find an easel in the designated gallery, and spend time drawing the exhibits that inspire them. Whether you’re an experienced artist or trying sketching for the first time, this relaxed, interactive program offers a new lens through which to connect with the Museum’s collections.

Upcoming Sessions:
✏️ August 10 – Bird Hall
✏️ August 17 – Elk Pond
✏️ August 31 – Fire Engine Hall

All materials are provided, and no registration is required. Just drop in, draw, and enjoy.


August 17, 2025

Lake George Arts Project at The Courthouse Gallery

Gallery tour of Lake George Journey illustrations and art-making opportunity for ALL ages and abilities.

August 18, 2025
August 19, 2025(4 events)


August 19, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us for a powerful screening of The Devil’s Fire, a WSKG PBS documentary that uncovers the harrowing true story of the 1913 Binghamton Clothing Factory Fire. Using never-before-seen photographs and investigative archival material, the film tells the story behind the Binghamton Clothing Company's charismatic owner, Reed B. Freeman, and the young immigrant workers trapped in the deadly blaze that hot Tuesday in July of 1913.


August 19, 2025

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.


August 19, 2025

August 20, 2025(3 events)


August 20, 2025

Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park

Brass Queens is a female-led, New York-based brass band that has been dominating the brass band scene since 2019. Finding that they shared similar frustrations about the emerging brass band scene in New York City, co-founders Alex Harris and Ally Chapel came together to form a group dedicated to showcasing the talents of female musicians in a landscape that was dominated by male musicians and bandleaders. After debuting in March 2019, Brass Queens grew to be a fixture in the local music scene and was dubbed “the hardest working band in town” by their peers. The Queens gained a dedicated following through outdoor performances on the streets of Brooklyn and playing pop-up events in their community through the pandemic.


August 20, 2025

 

August 21, 2025(1 event)
August 22, 2025(4 events)


August 22, 2025

New York State Museum

Join Dr. Joseph Gonzalez, Curator of Mineralogy at the New York State Museum, for a special opportunity to ask an expert all about rocks, minerals, and Earth’s ancient history! Whether you're curious about how mountains form, how minerals are created, or what secrets rocks can reveal, Dr. Gonzalez will be on hand to answer your questions and share his expertise. Bring your curiosity and learn firsthand from a scientist who studies the deep history of our planet!


August 22, 2025

Registration required: The Wild Center

Free speaking engagement with Bill McKibben presented by Adirondack Explorer

Over the last two years, solar has become the fastest growing energy source in human history, mostly because we now live on a planet where the cheapest way to make power is to point a sheet of glass at the sun.

McKibben shows how solar power offers more than climate solutions—it's a chance to reorder the world on saner, more humane grounds.

August 23, 2025(1 event)
August 24, 2025(2 events)


August 24, 2025

Registration required: New York State Museum

Step behind the scenes of the New York State Museum for an exclusive tour of the Paleontology Collection with Dr. Lisa Amati, State Paleontologist and Curator of Paleontology. Discover the fascinating world of ancient sea creatures like trilobites and crinoids and experience specimens of the unique fossil plants from the world's oldest fossil forests!

Explore fossilized evidence of life that predates the dinosaurs and learn how these specimens help scientists piece together Earth’s deep past.

Perfect for curious minds ages 6 and up. Tours are limited to 12 participants per session—registration is required!

August 25, 2025
August 26, 2025(1 event)


August 26, 2025

August 27, 2025(5 events)


August 27, 2025


August 27, 2025

Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park

Warden & Co. is a folk-rock group hailing from the scenic landscapes of upstate New York, known for their soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and rich acoustic instrumentation. Formed around the songwriting talents of frontman; Seth Warden, the band’s debut album “Somewhere” blends the raw, earthy tones of traditional folk with the driving energy of rock, creating a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern.


August 27, 2025

 

August 28, 2025(2 events)


August 28, 2025

August 29, 2025(2 events)


August 29, 2025

New York State Museum

Ever wonder how archaeologists know where to dig, or how they keep track of what they find? Join us in the gallery for a special Meet the Scientist table with Heather Clark, CRSP Principal Investigator and CADD Specialist, who will share how archaeological mapping helps uncover and protect the stories buried beneath our feet.

Explore real historic artifacts, see how digital tools are used to create detailed site maps, and learn how science and storytelling come together in archaeology. Whether you're a history buff, a budding scientist, or just love learning something new, stop by and get inspired by the science of the past.

August 30, 2025(2 events)

August 30, 2025 August 31, 2025

Lake George Land Conservancy

In addition to athletes, we’re looking for volunteers to help run the event.

Volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts, and tasks may include helping with registration and parking; assisting with the swim, bike, or run course; finish line; and food/beverage. Email us at shoffman@lglc.org to let us know you’re interested and we’ll follow up with you with specific details about the Lake George Triathlon and volunteer tasks and shift options when we get closer to September. Thank you for helping!


August 30, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us for a one-hour drop-in session where objects, ideas, and questions come together. Get hands-on and see where your curiosity takes you—right inside the Museum’s collections and stories.

August 31, 2025(2 events)

August 30, 2025 August 31, 2025

Lake George Land Conservancy

In addition to athletes, we’re looking for volunteers to help run the event.

Volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts, and tasks may include helping with registration and parking; assisting with the swim, bike, or run course; finish line; and food/beverage. Email us at shoffman@lglc.org to let us know you’re interested and we’ll follow up with you with specific details about the Lake George Triathlon and volunteer tasks and shift options when we get closer to September. Thank you for helping!


August 31, 2025

New York State Museum

Unplug, slow down, and engage with the collections in a new way. Join us for a self-guided sketching experience in the galleries as part of a new museum initiative to foster creativity, mindfulness, and deeper observation.

On select Sundays in August, visitors are invited to pick up a sketch pad and pencil, find an easel in the designated gallery, and spend time drawing the exhibits that inspire them. Whether you’re an experienced artist or trying sketching for the first time, this relaxed, interactive program offers a new lens through which to connect with the Museum’s collections.

Upcoming Sessions:
✏️ August 10 – Bird Hall
✏️ August 17 – Elk Pond
✏️ August 31 – Fire Engine Hall

All materials are provided, and no registration is required. Just drop in, draw, and enjoy.

September 1, 2025
September 2, 2025(1 event)


September 2, 2025

September 3, 2025(2 events)


September 3, 2025

 

September 4, 2025(1 event)


September 4, 2025

September 5, 2025(1 event)
September 6, 2025