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(4 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. |
June 30, 2025
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July 1, 2025
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July 2, 2025(1 event) 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 3, 2025(2 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. |
July 4, 2025(1 event) – 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(1 event) – 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(3 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 – 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(1 event) 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! |
July 9, 2025(1 event) 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 10, 2025(4 events) –  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. 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(2 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(1 event) – 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(1 event) 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 17, 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 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. |
July 18, 2025
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July 19, 2025(2 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. – 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 20, 2025(3 events) – 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
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July 22, 2025(2 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. |
July 23, 2025(1 event) 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 24, 2025(2 events) – 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(1 event) – 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(4 events) – 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(1 event) – 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 30, 2025(1 event) 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 31, 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 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(1 event) 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(4 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. – 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. |