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 colored 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 June 2025
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June 1, 2025(4 events) June 1, 2025 Registration required: Crown Point State Historic Site Crown Point State Historic Site is seeking volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation on the site grounds. Volunteers will be excavating earthen mounds that remain from a previous project conducted in the 1960s. The mounds contain soil removed from areas around the 18th century fortifications and were never processed or sifted for artifacts. Participants can expect to dig through, sift, and process material culture and artifacts left behind by the soldiers and civilians who lived at Crown Point in the mid-1700s. No previous archaeological experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained in archaeological techniques on-site and can expect a moderate amount of physical labor including digging, lifting, and carrying. Interested volunteers can contact the historic site at (518) 597-4666. Call to Register: (518) 597-4666
– Throughout the day, the Festival will feature over 60 vendors, including local artisans, food trucks, community resource organizations, and more. Guests can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, and sensory-friendly spaces will be available to ensure inclusive spaces for all attendees. 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. Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) The Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists is a free community event that is presented annually at SPAC to celebrate hundreds of the Capital Region’s brightest young actors, dancers, musicians, singers, poets, and visual artists. At 2pm, SPAC’s grounds will be transformed into a festival of student pop-up performances, fine art displays, food stands, poetry slams, games & activities, and free ice cream provided by Stewart’s Shops! At 4:45pm, hundreds of young artists will gather to present a show-stopping concert on SPAC’s main stage, featuring large-scale productions that combine music, song, poetry, visual art, and dance. |
June 2, 2025(3 events) June 2, 2025 Registration required: Crown Point State Historic Site Crown Point State Historic Site is seeking volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation on the site grounds. Volunteers will be excavating earthen mounds that remain from a previous project conducted in the 1960s. The mounds contain soil removed from areas around the 18th century fortifications and were never processed or sifted for artifacts. Participants can expect to dig through, sift, and process material culture and artifacts left behind by the soldiers and civilians who lived at Crown Point in the mid-1700s. No previous archaeological experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained in archaeological techniques on-site and can expect a moderate amount of physical labor including digging, lifting, and carrying. Interested volunteers can contact the historic site at (518) 597-4666. Call to Register: (518) 597-4666
– Preschoolers can stretch, move, and relax in this fun and engaging Preschool Yoga session! Designed for ages 3-5, this class combines simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, and gentle music to encourage movement, mindfulness, and creativity. No experience needed—just wear comfy clothes and socks. The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! |
June 3, 2025(8 events) June 3, 2025 Registration required: Crown Point State Historic Site Crown Point State Historic Site is seeking volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation on the site grounds. Volunteers will be excavating earthen mounds that remain from a previous project conducted in the 1960s. The mounds contain soil removed from areas around the 18th century fortifications and were never processed or sifted for artifacts. Participants can expect to dig through, sift, and process material culture and artifacts left behind by the soldiers and civilians who lived at Crown Point in the mid-1700s. No previous archaeological experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained in archaeological techniques on-site and can expect a moderate amount of physical labor including digging, lifting, and carrying. Interested volunteers can contact the historic site at (518) 597-4666. Call to Register: (518) 597-4666
– Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon Join WMHT for an unforgettable journey into the prehistoric past with an exclusive special screening of Walking with Dinosaurs—the groundbreaking new series coming to PBS. Get a first look at this thrilling new series that brings dinosaurs back to life like never before. Walking with Dinosaurs transports viewers to ancient Earth to witness the real-life struggles, triumphs, and mysteries of these magnificent creatures. Through cutting-edge science, jaw-dropping visual effects, and access to the world's leading paleontological dig sites, each episode tells the dramatic, evidence-based story of an individual dinosaur. You'll meet iconic species as their bones emerge from the earth and their stories are brought vividly to life. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to preview the series! – Registration required: The Conkling Center  – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Get out your walking shoes and enjoy this FREE On the Canals Hike and History Cruise Experience. Thanks to a grant from the New York State Canal System, we are again partnering with Hudson Crossing Park to provide a unique Champlain Canal Adventure - half history cruise, half environmental hike. Each adventure will be limited to 12 participants, so make your reservation early as they will fill up fast. In order to offer more folks the opportunity to book we open up availabilities one month at a time. These availabilities fill up very quickly. If you click on an availability and cannot book, that trip is full. To be placed on the waiting list, please email Captain Marla at mohawkmaidencruises@gmail.com. – This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. – Teens ages 13-19 are invited to meet in the Teen Center for LGBTQI+ conversation and a colorful craft: this month we are making and printing our own Zines. We've got the materials and all the tips to help you create (and reproduce and distribute) your own Zine. Learn Zine magic with us and DIY publish your art, your personal stories, crucial info, good advice, recommendations, etc. Make, share, collect, repeat! This program is part of our regular monthly Rainbow Coffee & Craft meetup for teens: LGBTQI+ conversation and a colorful craft every month. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Here is your opportunity to learn a new language! This monthly series, for kids in grades K-6, will introduce kids to American Sign Language. This month will feature animal signs and bingo. |
June 4, 2025(3 events) June 4, 2025 Registration required: Crown Point State Historic Site Crown Point State Historic Site is seeking volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation on the site grounds. Volunteers will be excavating earthen mounds that remain from a previous project conducted in the 1960s. The mounds contain soil removed from areas around the 18th century fortifications and were never processed or sifted for artifacts. Participants can expect to dig through, sift, and process material culture and artifacts left behind by the soldiers and civilians who lived at Crown Point in the mid-1700s. No previous archaeological experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained in archaeological techniques on-site and can expect a moderate amount of physical labor including digging, lifting, and carrying. Interested volunteers can contact the historic site at (518) 597-4666. Call to Register: (518) 597-4666
– Many people believe the Vietnam War ended when the United States military withdrew its troops, but that is only partially true. Between the signing of the Peace Accords on January 28, 1973, and the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, approximately 6,000 American civilians, including families with young children, lived and worked in Vietnam. Karen Kaiser and Kat Fitzpatrick were among them. Using images and personal stories—some harrowing, some humorous—Karen and Kat share their real-life experiences in Saigon during the last days of the Vietnam War. You will learn why they were invited into a critical war zone, the nature of a super-secret propaganda radio station, what challenges they faced, and how they made it out in time. This event marks the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and seeks to honor those who served and acknowledge all who were affected. Karen, who will join us via Zoom, will show a South Vietnamese flag, the symbol of a country that exists no longer and Kat will have an American Flag that flew over our Capitol on April 1st, 2025 to honor all involved in the war and its aftermath. – Registration required: Children & Family Programming- Summer 2025 Family Craft Program Fireflies are one of the signs that summer is on its way! Join us for a fun and creative afternoon as we make firefly suncatchers using paper, tissue paper, and glue. Each participant will craft their own cheerful firefly to brighten up a window at home. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required.
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June 5, 2025(6 events) June 5, 2025 Registration required: Crown Point State Historic Site Crown Point State Historic Site is seeking volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation on the site grounds. Volunteers will be excavating earthen mounds that remain from a previous project conducted in the 1960s. The mounds contain soil removed from areas around the 18th century fortifications and were never processed or sifted for artifacts. Participants can expect to dig through, sift, and process material culture and artifacts left behind by the soldiers and civilians who lived at Crown Point in the mid-1700s. No previous archaeological experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained in archaeological techniques on-site and can expect a moderate amount of physical labor including digging, lifting, and carrying. Interested volunteers can contact the historic site at (518) 597-4666. Call to Register: (518) 597-4666
– Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5. Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks. – 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! – Registration required: The Conkling Center  – Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms. What happens when political ideals clash with ambition? Join historian Dr. Marsha Barrett for a compelling keynote on Nelson Rockefeller’s rise, retreat, and the unraveling of moderate Republicanism in America. Marsha Barrett is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign. Her research examines the political and social history of the United States during the twentieth century. Barrett’s book, Nelson Rockefeller’s Dilemma: The Fight to Save Moderate Republicanism, examines Rockefeller's career as a means for understanding the fate of moderate Republicanism and the broader transformation of the political landscape after the passage of 1960s federal civil rights legislation. Her research has appeared in publications including New York History, Journal of Policy History, Politico, and Time. |
June 6, 2025(2 events) June 6, 2025 Registration required: Crown Point State Historic Site Crown Point State Historic Site is seeking volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation on the site grounds. Volunteers will be excavating earthen mounds that remain from a previous project conducted in the 1960s. The mounds contain soil removed from areas around the 18th century fortifications and were never processed or sifted for artifacts. Participants can expect to dig through, sift, and process material culture and artifacts left behind by the soldiers and civilians who lived at Crown Point in the mid-1700s. No previous archaeological experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained in archaeological techniques on-site and can expect a moderate amount of physical labor including digging, lifting, and carrying. Interested volunteers can contact the historic site at (518) 597-4666. Call to Register: (518) 597-4666
– Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies. |
June 7, 2025(8 events) June 7, 2025 Registration required: Crown Point State Historic Site Crown Point State Historic Site is seeking volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation on the site grounds. Volunteers will be excavating earthen mounds that remain from a previous project conducted in the 1960s. The mounds contain soil removed from areas around the 18th century fortifications and were never processed or sifted for artifacts. Participants can expect to dig through, sift, and process material culture and artifacts left behind by the soldiers and civilians who lived at Crown Point in the mid-1700s. No previous archaeological experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained in archaeological techniques on-site and can expect a moderate amount of physical labor including digging, lifting, and carrying. Interested volunteers can contact the historic site at (518) 597-4666. Call to Register: (518) 597-4666
Registration required: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join guest birder Miok Salz as we look for early arriving avian migrants and resident birds. We’ll walk along the Rich Lake Marsh on the private Huntington Wildlife Forest. Walks are easy rambles and great for beginning birders. Binoculars are available thanks to Northern New York Audubon. Space is limited. Registration required. – Repair Cafe's provide community members with a free alternative to throwing away their broken household and treasured items. These interactive events provide an opportunity to save money, reduce waste, and connect with other community members. Our volunteer repair coaches will be on hand to try and fix a variety of items such as small appliances, lamps, small pieces of furniture, bicycles, clothing, electronics, and more! We also are seeking a few volunteers who would like to help on the day of the event. What We Plan to Fix! This list represents some of the repair skills we hope to recruit for each Café: -And More! Prior to arriving, please consider the following to increase the chances if a successful repair:
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Sharon by email at glensfallsrepairs@gmail.com or call her at 518-792-6508 x267. Glens Falls Repair Cafe is brought to you by Crandall Public Library and Zero Waste Warren County. A generous grant from the Touba Family Foundation to Zero Waste Warren County is providing support for these events. – 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. – Join us for a wild and wonderful celebration of National Black Bear Day at the New York State Museum! Bring the whole family to explore the world of black bears through hands-on learning and a themed craft activity. Discover where black bears live, what they eat, how they survive in the wild—and how we can help protect their habitats here in New York State. Whether you're a curious cub or a full-grown nature lover, this free program promises fantastic fun and facts for all age. – Registration requested: Lake George Music Festival Adirondack Winery hosts "Wines and Winds", a unique and interactive concert where the musical arts meet the art of wine, featuring Sam Boutris on clarinet and Eleni Katz on bassoon. Guests will enjoy the unique opportunity to sip on specially selected wines while our hosts and performers share the stories behind each pour, creating a rich dialogue between taste and sound. Engage with the musicians and winemakers, and immerse yourself in the warmth of a live performance where music and conversation flow as freely as the wine. FREE ADMISSION Open socialization before and after the performance, with a formal Q&A to follow. Food & wine available for purchase Join us for an afternoon of radical ecology, queer kinship, and mycological magic as we celebrate Pride Month with Dr. Patricia Kaishian, Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum, in a reading from her groundbreaking new book, Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature. With humor, tenderness, and scientific exploration, Dr. Kaishian reveals how nature's so-called “outcasts” can teach us about resilience, transformation, and belonging. Whether you're a nature lover, a fungi fanatic, or just curious about the beautiful strangeness of life, this is an invitation to rewild your worldview. – June 7: Sonido Mal Maïz June 14: Profile June 21: Cold Chocolate June 28: The Storm Windows July 5: Kathleen Parks Band July 19: Larry & Joe August 2: Jeh Kulu August 23: High Horse August 30: The Wolff Sisters |
June 8, 2025(6 events) June 8, 2025 Registration required: Crown Point State Historic Site Crown Point State Historic Site is seeking volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation on the site grounds. Volunteers will be excavating earthen mounds that remain from a previous project conducted in the 1960s. The mounds contain soil removed from areas around the 18th century fortifications and were never processed or sifted for artifacts. Participants can expect to dig through, sift, and process material culture and artifacts left behind by the soldiers and civilians who lived at Crown Point in the mid-1700s. No previous archaeological experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained in archaeological techniques on-site and can expect a moderate amount of physical labor including digging, lifting, and carrying. Interested volunteers can contact the historic site at (518) 597-4666. Call to Register: (518) 597-4666
– The Adirondack Experience The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake ADKX is pleased to welcome year-round Adirondack Park residents, with free admission on the second and fourth Sunday each month. Proof of residency such as a driver's license is required. – Registration requested: Great Camp Sagamore Annual Community DayJoin us as we invite the community in for our first tours of the season and the opportunity to have brunch in Sagamore’s historic Dining Hall! Sagamore’s Historic Interpreters will be stationed throughout the camp to provide information, answer questions and guide you through the property. The event is free to attend. A buffet brunch will be available from 10:30am to 1:30pm for $29.95 (Adult), $19.95 (Child). – – World Awareness Children's Museum Free Day! Visit the museum for free today, thanks to Stewart's Holiday Match and all who contributed! We are pleased to offer these free days from 10am-3pm once per month. Donations are appreciated but not required. –  |
June 9, 2025(5 events) June 9, 2025 Registration required: Crown Point State Historic Site Crown Point State Historic Site is seeking volunteers to assist with an archaeological excavation on the site grounds. Volunteers will be excavating earthen mounds that remain from a previous project conducted in the 1960s. The mounds contain soil removed from areas around the 18th century fortifications and were never processed or sifted for artifacts. Participants can expect to dig through, sift, and process material culture and artifacts left behind by the soldiers and civilians who lived at Crown Point in the mid-1700s. No previous archaeological experience is necessary. Volunteers will be trained in archaeological techniques on-site and can expect a moderate amount of physical labor including digging, lifting, and carrying. Interested volunteers can contact the historic site at (518) 597-4666. Call to Register: (518) 597-4666
– This group meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the community room. Writers of all styles and genres are welcome. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This introduction to using a computer will cover basic vocabulary, using a mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating an email account, and creating and saving documents. The event is hosted by the Warren County One Stop Career Center and will be held at 333 Glen St., Suite 300, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Registration is required. – Preschoolers can stretch, move, and relax in this fun and engaging Preschool Yoga session! Designed for ages 3-5, this class combines simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, and gentle music to encourage movement, mindfulness, and creativity. No experience needed—just wear comfy clothes and socks. The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! |
June 10, 2025(6 events) – Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon 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! – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Get out your walking shoes and enjoy this FREE On the Canals Hike and History Cruise Experience. Thanks to a grant from the New York State Canal System, we are again partnering with Hudson Crossing Park to provide a unique Champlain Canal Adventure - half history cruise, half environmental hike. Each adventure will be limited to 12 participants, so make your reservation early as they will fill up fast. In order to offer more folks the opportunity to book we open up availabilities one month at a time. These availabilities fill up very quickly. If you click on an availability and cannot book, that trip is full. To be placed on the waiting list, please email Captain Marla at mohawkmaidencruises@gmail.com. – This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. – Encore performance of The Ghost of Mary Persons, a play based on the life of an Adirondack woman who got revenge from the grave on people who judged her. Full of Adirondack lore and live music, this one-person show is suitable for teens and adults. 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. |
June 11, 2025(3 events) – Registration encouraged: Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) Join naturalists with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Champlain Area Trails for an educational invasive species walk along the Wadhams Lookout Trail in Westport. The walk will begin in the parking area on state Route 22 at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 11. Attendees will learn basic plant identification techniques, what makes a species invasive, and how to report invasive species as they walk along the trail. Various invasive species such as buckthorn and Japanese barberry will be identified along the way. The total hike to Wadhams Lookout from the parking area is 0.3 miles long. The trailhead is on state Route 22, 0.3 mi east of Wadhams. We ask everyone participating in the walk to bring the appropriate gear, including water and snacks, for spending a couple of hours in the woods. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Looking for your next favorite read? Join us for Book Speed Dating – a fast-paced, fun way to discover new books and genres you might not usually pick up! Here’s what you can expect: How it Works:
– Kids ages 9 and up who are looking to volunteer with our summer programming are encouraged to attend one of our informational meetings to learn about what opportunities we have for them. Please bring your summer schedule and your volunteer application. |
June 12, 2025(7 events) – Registration encouraged: Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program APIPP staff will lead an educational walk at Boquet River Nature Preserve that will focus on how to identify and manage some of the most common invasive plants including honeysuckle, knotweed, and barberry. The walk is a great training for professionals and the public alike to learn the best management practices for controlling some of the invasive plants that negatively impact our local environment. If the weather is bad an indoor training will be held at The Nature Conservancy building in Keene Valley. Attendees are strongly encouraged to register for the walk so they can receive updates. – On the second Thursday of each month The Hyde Collection waives the admission fee for all visitors! – Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5. Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks. – – Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Crandall Public Library is launching a new creative writing workshop series, for adults! Sessions will occur every second Thursday evening, from June to November. session one will focus on short story writing, by using Freytag's Pyramid method for story development. Patrons will write for 40 minutes followed by discussion, sharing and peer feedback. This program will follow the Creative Writing Group guidelines outlined below. Please join us on this fun and creative journey! Creative Writing Group Guidelines
– Learn to play some easy improv and party games like Press Conference, Party Quirks, Family Portraits, and Poison Frog. Not sure if you want to try improvs in front of a crowd? We'll teach the rules and you can join in or cheer on your fellow teens as a part of the audience. This program is part of our weekly Teen Group, a social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more. No registration required. Free. |
June 13, 2025(5 events) Join Dr. Andrew Clift, Curator of Bedrock Core at the New York State Museum, to explore what lies beneath our feet! Using rock cores, maps, and cool computer models, Dr. Clift uncovers the hidden layers of New York’s deep geologic past. Stop by the table, ask questions, and see some real rocks from New York’s underground! – Free to all! Celebrate the start of summer! Tannery Pond Center will serve up ice cream on the porch - come an enjoy a scoop or two! Ice cream sodas, ice cream sundaes or just plain ice cream. – Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Learn to play the joyful Hawaiian instrument, and feel the magic of making music with others! Instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan return for another round of free beginner ukulele classes. No experience playing ukulele is required, and instruments are available for any participants who need them. Please register with Kevin Rogan (krogan@sals.edu) in advance. This series is produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, funded in part by an anonymous donor, the Touba Family Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts - Folk Arts Program, with the support of the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free ukulele class. Experience playing ukulele is required, and instruments are available for anyone who needs one. Please register with Kevin Rogan (krogan@sals.edu) in advance. This series is produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, funded in part by an anonymous donor, the Touba Family Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts - Folk Arts Program, with the support of the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. |
June 14, 2025(10 events) – – – NY State DEC, Eastern Adirondacks, Scaroon Manor Campground & Day Use Area DEC and State Parks, in partnership with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), NYS Department of Veterans’ Services, Office of the Chief Disability Officer, Office of Mental Health, and the NYS Justice Center, will host events across the state to connect people to nature and provide increased access to the outdoors. Get Outdoors & Get Together Day brings together people of all abilities, ages, identities, and backgrounds for fun, healthful activities as part of the Governor's initiative to broaden the diversity of users and ensure inclusivity of access to state public lands. Activities:
Accessible features at this site: Hand boat launch with dock, fishing/wildlife viewing platform, picnic area and pavilion, hiking trail, beach access route, and restrooms.
– Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) Our Annual June Arts Festival features local, regional, and national artists offering a variety of products such as jewelry, home goods, food items, fine art, textiles, and more. The event also includes live music from local musicians all weekend long. This event takes place rain or shine. – Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, “Chapman Yearbook: 60 Years of Collecting”. This special exhibition highlights six decades of preserving, interpreting, and sharing the rich stories of the Glens Falls–Queensbury community and the greater southern Adirondack region. Framed through the lens of a classic high school yearbook, this exhibition invites visitors to explore selected artifacts from the Museum’s collection of more than 32,000 objects, photographs, and archival records. There will be free admission to the Museum all day, refreshments, and crafts for children and families. Registration required: NY State Museum Join Dr. Michael Lucas, Curator of Historical Archaeology, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the New York State Museum’s Historical Archaeology Collection. Explore stories of slavery, labor, and freedom in colonial New York through artifacts and excavations. Learn about the Powell family’s transition from enslavement to becoming one of the first African American landowners in the region and discover how archaeological research uncovers the experiences of those who navigated the challenges of building new lives in a changing world. This tour is held in honor of Juneteenth, celebrating freedom and resilience. Bring a favorite stuffed animal, doll, or other small toy to the Museum for a Stuffie Sleepover! Your stuffed friend will spend the night at the Museum, playing games, learning about history, and meeting other stuffies. Drop-off begins at 2 p.m. with a reading of “Sleepover at the Museum” by Karen LeFrak, followed by participants filling out a tag for their friend to wear at the sleepover. Participants can pick up their stuffie and a link to a virtual photo album the next day, Sunday, June 15, anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Doyle Irish Stick Fighting, with Whisky Stick Faction Coaches John Borter and Trish Chiovari, is a two-handed martial art developed well over 200 years ago by the Doyle family in Ireland, and brought to Canada in the early 19th century. Open to all interested in fun, fitness, and self-defense in a safe, inclusive community. For more information: www.theirishstick.com Join our local study group. Free with registration. Saturdays 2:30 to 4 pm: June 14, ,28; July 12, 26; August 9, 23; September 13, 27; November 8, 22; 2025. This program series is hosted by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library and made possible by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. – Kids ages 9 and up who are looking to volunteer with our summer programming are encouraged to attend one of our informational meetings to learn about what opportunities we have for them. Please bring your summer schedule and your volunteer application. – June 7: Sonido Mal Maïz June 14: Profile June 21: Cold Chocolate June 28: The Storm Windows July 5: Kathleen Parks Band July 19: Larry & Joe August 2: Jeh Kulu August 23: High Horse August 30: The Wolff Sisters |
June 15, 2025(3 events) – Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) Our Annual June Arts Festival features local, regional, and national artists offering a variety of products such as jewelry, home goods, food items, fine art, textiles, and more. The event also includes live music from local musicians all weekend long. This event takes place rain or shine. – Celebrate Father’s Day at the New York State Museum with a heartwarming hands-on craft activity! Kids will build their very own popsicle stick house and create a special drawing of their family to go inside—perfect as a keepsake for Dad or any special caregiver. This fun and creative experience is a great way to make memories together while honoring the people who help build our homes with love. All materials provided, creativity encouraged! 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. |
June 16, 2025(3 events) – Preschoolers can stretch, move, and relax in this fun and engaging Preschool Yoga session! Designed for ages 3-5, this class combines simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, and gentle music to encourage movement, mindfulness, and creativity. No experience needed—just wear comfy clothes and socks. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Folklife Center North Country Public Radio is working with the Folklife Center to interview young adults (under 40) who have moved to and/or stayed in the region to pursue work. 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. The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! |
June 17, 2025(7 events) – Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon – Council For Prevention of Warren and Washington Counties ,Lori Prock/Prevention Educator, joins us for the last of the six-lesson curriculum at a glance. You are welcome to attend even if you have not been to the others before this.  – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Get out your walking shoes and enjoy this FREE On the Canals Hike and History Cruise Experience. Thanks to a grant from the New York State Canal System, we are again partnering with Hudson Crossing Park to provide a unique Champlain Canal Adventure - half history cruise, half environmental hike. Each adventure will be limited to 12 participants, so make your reservation early as they will fill up fast. In order to offer more folks the opportunity to book we open up availabilities one month at a time. These availabilities fill up very quickly. If you click on an availability and cannot book, that trip is full. To be placed on the waiting list, please email Captain Marla at mohawkmaidencruises@gmail.com. – This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Create a personalized mug with the Cricut! Cut a simple design in infusible ink and use a mug press to apply. Materials and safety equipment supplied. All skill levels are welcome, but some familiarity with Design Space is helpful. Please bring a laptop or tablet that is compatible with Design Space (no Chromebooks). Crandall has a very limited number of laptops available. Please note in the reservation if you would like to borrow one and we will try to accommodate you. Anyone who has a Cricut or ideas to share, please bring them! If you have your own Cricut and laptop/device that you would like to bring, contact Autumn directly. – 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. – An Evening of Science We remake ourselves all the time. In each of our brains, there are approximately one hundred billion cells called neurons. These neurons connect in vast networks that allow us to receive and process information, form memories, and navigate the world. Each individual neuron is composed of more than a billion molecules. On average, each of these tiny molecules only lives for a few days. All told, our brains — which define who we are — are made up of billions upon billions of microscopic building blocks that are continually degraded and replaced. Despite this molecular turmoil, we remember who we are. We remember each other — our parents and children, our childhood friends and neighbors — for decades. How do we do this? How do we remember ourselves and each other when the molecules in our brains only live for a few days? As we age, why do some of us develop diseases that cause us to lose our memories, to lose a coherent sense of self? Thousands of scientists at universities across the country are conducting research to unravel these mysteries. Home-grown researcher, Dr. Erin Barnhart, for an evening of lively scientific discussion. Erin grew up in Easton, graduated from Greenwich Central School (’99) and Harvard (’03), and earned her PhD at Stanford in 2010. Now a professor and scientist at Columbia University, Erin will describe how molecules and cells are organized into complex biological structures like the brain, as well as presenting recent insights from her research group about the maintenance of neurons during aging. She will also discuss how scientific curiosity and investments in fundamental research drive medical breakthroughs, allowing us to live longer, healthier lives. All ages are welcome to attend; please join us! |
June 18, 2025(1 event) – Crandall Public Library Folklife Center Are you interested in your family history but have no idea where to start? Has your genealogy research recently hit a brick wall? You can’t trace your immigrant ancestor back to her country of origin? Do you want to learn how to use our online databases (Ancestry, fold3, HeritageQuest) more effectively? Volunteer genealogists Lisa Dougherty & Judith Harper can help. They have many years experience, helping patrons trace their families, using both conventional methods and online resources. Wednesdays - May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 2025 The Folklife Center’s Research Room The Folklife Center, celebrating 30 years as a library department 1993-2023, is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts - Folk Arts Program, with the support of the Governor’s office and the NYS Legislature. |
June 19, 2025(6 events) – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park This seasonal celebration will invite participants to create nature crowns and wind wands before joining a guided procession through the pollinator gardens and the Allee of Oaks to “Awaken the Gardens.” The garden keepers will be your guides, and all materials will be provided.
– Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5. Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks. – 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! Join us for a special Juneteenth program as we read “Juneteenth Jamboree” by Carole Boston Weatherford, a vibrant story that introduces young readers to the meaning and traditions of this important holiday. After the story, participants will get to express their creativity as they color images associated with this meaningful holiday. This program is intended for children ages 5-9 but is open to all. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. – Registration required: The Conkling Center  Dale and Joan are long time area educators and museum programmers who have enjoyed interacting with youth of all ages. They are charter members of the County School Association of America with both serving on the Board of Directors. They have presented at various local and national conferences. In retirement their interest in early American educational artifacts grew through visitations to various historic sites giving them the opportunity to note the great cariety of school curriculums, student slates and teaching aids that had been available to teachers and young scholars a century ago. – Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms. |
June 20, 2025(3 events) – – Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies. BBQ Dinner – BBQ dinner with pulled pork, brisket, mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw is being offered for $25/person. Cash bar. Dinner reservations can be made by calling 518 984 0088. For those who want to enjoy the music but do not want dinner please feel free to come and bring your chairs. You can sit on the side lawn if there is no room in the pavilion. The 2025 Seagle Festival emerging artists will delight with selections from opera and Broadway including highlights from the 2025 Seagle Festival season of productions. More information about Seagle Festival at www.seaglefestival.org |
June 21, 2025(8 events) – Registration required: Schroon Lake PaddleFest Paddlers will drop their watercraft at the DEC Fishing Access Point on Rte 74, in Severance NY, then drive vehicles to the Schroon Lake Town Beach parking area. A bus will drive participants back to their boats to then paddle south on the river, into Schroon Lake and finish at the Town Boat Launch. Refreshments and music will be served in the Schroon Boat House, where more information about the Schroon Paddle Challenge will be available, as well as information about the sponsors of the Challenge - Schroon Lake Association, Schroon Chamber of Commerce, and ROOST. 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 the Interpretive Naturalist Intern Saturday, June 21st at 10am for the summer’s first Woodland Walk on the Rich Lake Trail in memory of AIC friend Elaine Schwartz. 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: Crandall Public Library This is a monthly workshop designed to explore a new technique or approach to nature journaling each month. In this session, we'll delve into different ways to record sound. Through interactive, hands-on activities, participants will discover how to effectively utilize this strategy to approach any subject to enhance their journaling experience. This program is for all levels of expertise, but geared towards Adults and older teens. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. – Anime Saturday is back! Teens ages 13-19 can drop in to the teen center from 1-2:30pm to watch some anime! We will watch the first three episodes of an anime and discuss it over snacks. This month we will be watching the first three episodes of "The Ancient Magus Bride" This program is part of the Color Our World Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults. Saratoga National Historical Park The Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York return to the park to present, “Silent Wings: Raptor Rehab and Education.” The program is designed for all ages to see live birds of prey up-close and to learn about their impressive adaptations and behaviors. (Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. This support was gained by the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.) – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Upcycling withdrawn CPL books into folded masterpieces with Book Folding Creations by Kim. If there is a particular book you would like to use, please feel free to bring it. Minimum 200 pages. Light refreshments provided. – June 7: Sonido Mal Maïz June 14: Profile June 21: Cold Chocolate June 28: The Storm Windows July 5: Kathleen Parks Band July 19: Larry & Joe August 2: Jeh Kulu August 23: High Horse August 30: The Wolff Sisters |
June 22, 2025(2 events) – The Adirondack Experience The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake ADKX is pleased to welcome year-round Adirondack Park residents, with free admission on the second and fourth Sunday each month. Proof of residency such as a driver's license is required. Join us for a panel discussion to commemorate the forming of the Continental Army and Philip Schuyler’s appointment as Major General of the Northern Department. Garrett Cloer, Program Manager for Interpretation and Visitor Experience at the Saratoga National Historical Park, will discuss Congress's forming of the army after the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Jessie Serfilippi, Lead Interpreter at Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, will then provide insight into Philip Schuyler's background and personal connections, as well as his first actions as Major General in 1775, which included the invasion of Quebec. Both panelists will consider why Philip Schuyler was chosen for the appointment. Panel followed by a Q&A in the Huxley Theater. Immediately following, attendees are invited to attend free Open House Tours at Schuyler Mansion on Catherine Street in Albany, to be offered until 4:30 PM that Sunday. |
June 23, 2025(5 events) – This group meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the community room. Writers of all styles and genres are welcome. – NOTE: Included with a Community Fitness Membership, which is free to residents of Hague, Bolton, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, and Putnam. A Membership or Visitor Pass is required for this activity. – Preschoolers can stretch, move, and relax in this fun and engaging Preschool Yoga session! Designed for ages 3-5, this class combines simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, and gentle music to encourage movement, mindfulness, and creativity. No experience needed—just wear comfy clothes and socks. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Think fast, strategize smart, and piece it all together! Join us for a Jigsaw Puzzle Chess Competition, where your skills in both logic and problem-solving will be put to the test! Participants will compete complete a puzzle piece-by-piece. The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! |
June 24, 2025(8 events) – Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon 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! – Registration required: The Conkling Center Lisa Dougherty, Genealogist is back again for a “pop up” discussion. Got questions about your family history? Here's your chance to ask a professional! Lisa Dougherty will host a free-form question, answer and discussion session. We can all learn from each other, so plan to bring your family history papers, documents, photos, etc. and share! This will be a small group to ensure everyone gets a little one-on-one time. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This presentation will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online. We’ll cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing, how to recognize online scams, and when it’s OK — or not — to share your personal information online. This class will be held at the Glens Falls Senior Center, 380 Glen St. Glens Falls, NY 12801 Registration is required. Please call The Glens Falls Senior Center at (518)793-2189 to register. This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Join Lindsay Stanislowsky from the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York for part five of the five part Empowered Caregivers Series. Join one, some, or all.  – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Get out your walking shoes and enjoy this FREE On the Canals Hike and History Cruise Experience. Thanks to a grant from the New York State Canal System, we are again partnering with Hudson Crossing Park to provide a unique Champlain Canal Adventure - half history cruise, half environmental hike. Each adventure will be limited to 12 participants, so make your reservation early as they will fill up fast. In order to offer more folks the opportunity to book we open up availabilities one month at a time. These availabilities fill up very quickly. If you click on an availability and cannot book, that trip is full. To be placed on the waiting list, please email Captain Marla at mohawkmaidencruises@gmail.com. – Already done with your classes or looking to de stress during finals? Come join us in the teen center for some videogaming! We will have a Nintendo Switch set up in the teen center with Super Smash Bros Ultimate on. Seasoned gamers can also bring their own switch and games for pick up groups with others who bring their own devices! – This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. |
June 25, 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. – Back by popular demand: it's Trivia Night for teens! This program is for teens ages 13-19 and is part of our regular weekly gaming meetup. Teens are invited to meet every Wednesday for tabletop gaming, D&D, Magic the Gathering, and other games. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Monthly group for people in their twenties. This month, librarian and artist Emily will be coming in to do some drawing games to inspire your creativity. No skill required! |
June 26, 2025(6 events) – Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5. Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks. – Registration required: The Conkling Center The impact of music on the brain can be profound. It can activate multiple parts of the brain simultaneously and can enhance language skills. Join us as we experience the joy of live music and learn about how music activates the hippocampus and the amygdala of the brain and in turn how that affects memory. Special musical guests TBA.  – Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms. Southern Adirondack Audubon Society at the Bancroft Public Library (Salem) Neil Gifford will provide a synopsis of the individual studies and conservation work being conducted there, focusing on Prairie Warblers and Eastern Whip-poor-wills and inland barrens fire management, and share that their efforts there have had a positive impact on the local shrubland bird community. Gifford is a community representative on the North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange, with more than 28 years of fire ecology, prescribed fire and field ornithology experience. He earned an associate’s from Paul Smith’s College and bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in Ecology and Environmental Science from Plattsburgh State University. Gifford is also a certified wildland firefighter, a USGS Master Bird Bander and the author of both popular and peer-reviewed scientific articles. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join us for a discussion on a different graphic novel each month. In June we will discuss Parasocial. – The Library needs our help to spiff things up for the annual Summer Reading program. We'll be working together to plan out and create some colorful decorations for the Children's Department. This program is part of our weekly Teen Group, a social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more. No registration required. Free. This program is part of the Color Our World Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults. |
June 27, 2025(3 events) – Join Dr. Denise Mayer for a hands-on exploration of freshwater mussels! From exploring a simulated mussel survey pool to identifying native and invasive species, this interactive program brings science to life. You'll get a close-up look at mussel shells under a microscope, learn how scientists tell their age, and find out why these creatures play such a big role in keeping our rivers and lakes clean. Dr. Mayer, who also leads the Museum’s Field Research Laboratory in Cambridge, will guide you through the tools, techniques, and secrets of mussel research. Perfect for kids, parents, and curious minds of all ages—this is your chance to discover the hidden gems of our freshwater ecosystems in a hands-on, engaging way. Come play, learn, and see why mussels matter! – Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies. – Tweens ages 8 through 12 can come celebrate the end of school with some videogaming! We will have a Nintendo Switch set up in the Children's Activity Room with Super Smash Bros Ultimate on. Seasoned gamers can also bring their own switch and games for pick up groups with others who bring their own devices! |
June 28, 2025(5 events) Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park This science-themed excursion will take the kids on a short hike to Lock C5 to learn firsthand how it works. They will explore the engineering principles behind the lock and learn how the lock enables boats to navigate changes in elevation. Back at the pavilion, the participants will split into family teams to design and build a functional lock model.
– Veterans Appreciation Day honors those who have served our nation. Join us for a day of special activities, music, and invited dignitaries to celebrate service members past and present.
Veterans, active duty military, and military family all receive free admission, with ID. – Stop in the library anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to create a few 4th of July crafts! – 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. – June 7: Sonido Mal Maïz June 14: Profile June 21: Cold Chocolate June 28: The Storm Windows July 5: Kathleen Parks Band July 19: Larry & Joe August 2: Jeh Kulu August 23: High Horse August 30: The Wolff Sisters |
June 29, 2025(3 events) – Join us for a vibrant and meaningful celebration of LGBTQ+ history, culture, and community as the New York State Museum proudly unveils its newest exhibition: New York Pride: The Fight for Marriage Equality. This special day of festivities is open to all and designed to engage visitors of every age with hands-on activities, a powerful documentary screening, and thought-provoking conversation. Honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future, this event invites everyone to reflect on the journey toward love, equity, and justice—and to take pride in the progress we’ve made together. Event Schedule: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Huxley Theater 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Huxley Theater 2:00 PM | New York Metropolis Hall – 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 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(5 events) – NOTE: Included with a Community Fitness Membership, which is free to residents of Hague, Bolton, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, and Putnam. A Membership or Visitor Pass is required for this activity. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This memoir writing group is open to authors of all experience levels. Whether you are working on a personal memoir for publication or would simply like to start recording your memories, members can expect to receive peer guidance and feedback in a supportive and welcoming environment. Several writing topics are recommended each month, or people can write about a topic of their own choosing. At each get-together, there is the option to share your writing and receive thoughtful feedback. This group will meet on the last Monday of every month. Registration is required. – Preschoolers can stretch, move, and relax in this fun and engaging Preschool Yoga session! Designed for ages 3-5, this class combines simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, and gentle music to encourage movement, mindfulness, and creativity. No experience needed—just wear comfy clothes and socks. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This free, 5-part ukulele class is for kids in grades 2-6! Instruments provided. Must be able to attend all 5 sessions: June 30th, July 14th, July 28th, August 11th, and August 25th. Please email Emma (erogan@sals.edu) to sign your child up. The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! |
July 1, 2025(6 events) – Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon Children & Family Programming- Summer 2025 Intended for children ages 5-9, but all are welcome. Storytime is followed by a coloring activity. July 1: “Those Rebels, John & Tom” by Barbara Kerley
– Join us to kick off summer reading with games, music, snacks, inflatable obstacle course, and more! For kids of all ages, no sign up required. Remember to sign up for summer reading on Beanstack! Download the app or go to crandalllibrary.beanstack.org to start logging your reading and activities. This program is part of the Color Our World Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults. – This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. – Teens ages 13-19 are invited to meet in the Teen Center for LGBTQI+ conversation and a colorful craft. This month, join us to learn the basics of cyanotype printing, a photographic process that uses sunlight to capture a dramatic cyan-blue image without the help of a camera. This program is part of the Color Our World Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults. Rain or Shine - Bring a lawn chair |
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. – Registration required: Children & Family Programming- Summer 2025 Family Craft Program Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. – Registration requested: Great Camp Sagamore
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July 3, 2025(6 events) – Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5. Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks. – 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! – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Kids ages 8 to 12 will learn about raptors from a local wildlife rehabilitator and will have a chance to see three real live raptors during this fun and engaging program presented by North Country Wild Care. Please note that these raptors are wild animals and will ONLY be handled by the presenter. This program is part of the Color Our World Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults. – July 3: The McKrells 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(4 events) – Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce Annual Basket Raffle, 9am-5pm, Chamber of Commerce – – Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies. – 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(5 events) Southern Adirondack Audubon Society Join SAAS members for morning bird walks along the beautiful Spring Run Trail in Saratoga Springs on the first Saturday of each month. Join our First Saturday Regulars for morning bird walks.
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. – Children, entering PreK and up are invited to join us for an afternoon of creative painting! We will be painting with everyday objects such as suction cups, combs, toothbrushes and more! Smocks will be provided, but please dress accordingly. Drop-in, no registration required. This program is part of the Color Our World Summer Reading Program for children, teens, and adults. – June 7: Sonido Mal Maïz June 14: Profile June 21: Cold Chocolate June 28: The Storm Windows July 5: Kathleen Parks Band July 19: Larry & Joe August 2: Jeh Kulu August 23: High Horse August 30: The Wolff Sisters |
