What’s happening around the Lake George and Adirondack Region? View this Events Calendar/Adirondack Activities section for informative, accurate and detailed “things-to do” in the area. Find a variety of events that everyone will enjoy – including concerts, performances, rummage sales, book sales, fundraising events, lectures, various kids activities & enjoyments, film nights, workshops, festivals, tours, church dinners, holiday gatherings, special events, and so much more.
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2012 Winter Events
Feb. 1 Gigantour Heavy Metal Concert
Featuring heavy metal bands… Megadeth and Motorhead, with Volbeat & Lacuna Coil/ 6:30PM. Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls. (855) GFCC-TIX. glensfallscc.com
Feb. 1 Open House at the Upstate Model Railroaders
Enjoy train memorabilia and learn about model trains/ 7-10PM. Upstate Model Railroaders Open House, 190 Glen Street, Glens Falls. upstatemodelrailroaders.com
Feb. 1-28 Ice Skating Open to Public
Bring your friends and family along for some indoor ice skating. Call for available hours. Lake George Forum, Lake George (518) 668-2200.
Feb 3 Reception and Gallery Opening for Albany Artist Anna Newton
Meet and view the acrylic on canvas and mixed media exhibition by Albany artist Anna Newton/ 7-8:30PM. Willows Bistro, Main Street in Warrensburg. (518) 504-4344.
Feb. 3 Hockey Game
Adirondack Phantoms Hockey team versus Norfolk Admirals/ 7PM. Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls. (518) 480-3355. phantomshockey.com
Feb. 3-4 Annie, A Community Musical
Performance by students, teachers parents, alumni and members of St. Mary’s-Alphonsus School/ 7PM. Charles R. Wood Theater, Glens Falls. (518) 874-0800. woodtheater.org
Feb. 3-5 Friends of Crandall Library Book Sale
Find the perfect book for anyone/ Fri. 9AM-5PM, Sat. 9AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM. Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls. (518) 792-6508. crandalllibrary.org
Feb. 4 Ice Hockey Game
Adirondack Phantoms Hockey team versus Providence Bruins/ 7PM. Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls. (518) 480-3355. phantomshockey.com
Feb. 4 Polar Cap Run
To benefit the Sacred Heart Food Pantry and Upstate New York Autism Awareness, partake in this 4 mile race or watch for free/ 10AM. Starts at Lake George Elementary School, Sun Valley Drive, Lake George. adirondackrunners.org
Feb. 4 Snowshoe Hike
Enjoy snowshoeing in the beautiful Adirondacks; take a guided hike and learn about the history and techniques of snowshoeing, and find signs of animal activity/ 1-2PM. Up Yonda Environmental Education Center, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-9767. upyondafarm.com
Feb. 4 United Methodist Church Dinner at Pottersville
Enjoy a fabulous soup, sandwich and dessert dinner/ 4-7PM. United Methodist Church, Route 9 in Pottersville. (518) 494-3374.
Feb. 4 Valentines for Vets
Children can create valentines for our service men and women; sponsored by the Thurman Youth Commission/ 1-3PM. Thurman Town Hall, 311 Athol Road in Athol. (518) 623-2249. thurman-ny.com
Feb. 4 Winter Farmers’ Market
Find a variety of local market produce during the winter season/ 9AM-12Noon. Christ Church United Methodist, Glens Falls. (518) 792-0438. gffma.com
Feb. 4-5 Adult Alpine Racing Camp
Intermediate and advanced skiers and coaches can learn how to improve their alpine racing abilities/ Gore Mountain, North Creek. (518) 251-2411 x1004. goremountain.com
Feb. 4-5 Burton LTR Snowboard Camp – Coed Camp
Learn how to snowboard; camp price includes lift ticket, personal feedback, discussions, experience with certified instructors, breakfast & lunch/ Gore Mountain, North Creek. (518) 251-2411. goremountain.com
Feb. 4-5 Lake George Winter Carnival
It’s the 1st weekend of the annual outdoor winter event; there will be the traditional Polar Plunge, children/family activities, chili cook off, outhouse races, and other unique outdoor fun on and off the lake. Find events at Shepard Park on Canada Street, Lake George Village. (518) 240-0809. lakegeorgewintercarnival.com
Feb. 4-5 10U Softball Tournament
Everyone is invited to watch girl’s softball tournament/ 8AM. The Dome (Adirondack Sports Complex), Queensbury. (518) 743-1086. adksc.com
Feb. 5 Exhibition Reception for Artist Raina Hunt
Enjoy Raina Hunt’s mixed media works at this artist’s reception/ 2-4PM. North Country Arts Center, 2nd Floor at City Hall in Downtown Glens Falls. (518) 793-3257. northcountryartscenter.org
Feb. 10 The Shirt Factory Gallery Art Exhibition Reception
View works including sculptures, drawings, photographs, paintings, fiber arts, rustic furniture, and much more by local artists & artisans/ 5-8PM. The Shirt Factory, Glens Falls. (518) 907-4478. shirtfactorygf.com
Feb. 11 A Victorian Valentine Family Program
Kids and families will enjoy a variety of activities including a reading in the DeLong House library, crafts and refreshments/ 1-3PM. Chapman Historical Museum, Glens Falls (518) 793-2826. chapmanmuseum.org
Feb. 11 Glens Falls Winter Farmer’s Market
Enjoy produce by local farmers during the winter months/ 9AM-12Noon. Christ Church United Methodist, Glens Falls.
Feb. 11 Planetarium Show
Learn about the winter sky in Up Yonda’s indoor planetarium, including the major constellations & stars. Also, enjoy Native American & Greek stories about the creation of constellations & stars/ 1-PM. Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center, Bolton Landing. upyondafarm.com
Feb. 11 Walk on Water to Dome Island
Call to confirm trips that will departing at 10AM and also at 2PM. Lake George Land Conservancy, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-9673. lglc.org
Feb. 11-12 Lake George Winter Carnival: Weekend 2
Weekend 2 of this annual outdoor Lake George festival continues with a variety of exciting scheduled events. Click here for more info. All events take place in and around Shepard Park in Lake George Village. (518) 240-0809. lakegeorgewintercarnival.com
Feb. 11-12 16U Softball Tournament
Girl’s fast pitch competition/ 8AM. The Dome (Adirondack Sports Complex), Queensbury. (518) 743-1086. adirondacksportscomplex.com
Feb. 12 Festival for Kids at Gore Mountain
Kids will enjoy the games, events & activities happening all day/ 8:30AM-4PM. Gore Mountain, North Creek. (518) 251-2411. goremountain.com
Feb. 12 Nature Lecture: From Howling Wilderness to Vacation Destination
Charles Mitchell will discusses the social, cultural and economic forces that led to the American attitude towards nature. This attitude includes the valuable importance of nature with a need to be experienced and preserved/ 1:30PM. An Adirondack Museum event taking place at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake. (518) 352-7311. adkmuseum.org
Feb. 13 Carl Heilman Photography Program
This award winning outdoor photographer and author will discuss the history of photography in the Adirondacks/ 12:30PM. SUNY Adirondack (at Scoville Learning Center), Queensbury. (518) 743-2200. sunyacc.edu carlheilman.com
Feb. 14 African-American Film Forum
Commemorate Black History Month/ 6:30PM. Crandall Public Library, Downtown Glens Fall. (518) 792-6508. crandalllibrary.org
Feb. 14 Sembrich Winter Film: Paris, Je T’Aime
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a very appropriate movie… and it’s free/ 7PM. The Sembrich Museum showing at Bolton Free Library, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-2431. thesembrich.org
Feb. 15 Adirondack Folk Art Lecture
Founder of Lake Luzerne’s Adirondack Folk School, Jim Mandle, will talk about Adirondack Folk art/ 12:40PM. SUNY Adirondack College (Scoville Learning Center), Bay Road in Queensbury. (518) 743-2200. sunyacc.edu
Feb. 15 Art History Lecture
Rebecca Pelchar will discuss 19th and early 20th century art in the Adirondacks/ 7PM. SUNY Adirondack College (Adirondack Miller Auditorium in Dearlove Hall), Bay Road in Queensbury. (518) 743-2200. sunyacc.edu
Feb. 15 Fort Edward Pottery & Other Artifacts Presentations
Director of the Old Fort House Museum, Paul McCary, will discuss the history of Fort Edward pottery and other historical pieces that are on loan to the Chapman Historical Museum/ 1PM. Lecture at the Chapman Historical Museum, Glens Fall. (518) 793-2826. chapmanmuseum.org
Feb. 15 Upstate Model Railroaders Open House
Enjoy train memorabilia and learn about the building & operation of a model railroad/ 7-10PM. Upstate Model Railroaders Open House, 190 Glen Street, Glens Falls. upstatemodelrailroaders.com
Feb. 17 Fire on the Mountain
Entertainment by local favorites (Audiostars at 8PM and Rich Ortiz 9PM-1AM), as well as Torch Light Parade/ West Mountain Ski Resort, Queensbury. skiwestmountain.com
Feb. 17 The King in Concert at Six Flags
Enjoy dinner and Elvis tribute concert/7PM. Six Flags Great Escape, Queensbury. (518) 824-6060.
Feb. 18 Chicken and Biscuit Dinner
Enjoy this delicious dinner choice made be area cooks; accompanied with mashed potato, vegetables, and cherry cobbler/ 4:30-6:20PM. First United Methodist Church, Warrensburg.
Feb. 18 Guided Winter Hike
Enjoy a guided hike in the beautiful Adirondacks, led by experienced naturalists/ 1-2PM. Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-9767. upyondafarm.com
Feb. 18 Snowmobiling Under the Lights & Entertainment at West Mountain
This is a special treat for snowmobilers! Enjoy specially groomed tracks throughout the mountain available through the night, outdoor BBQ, and music with the local popular musical duo, “Spellbound”/snowmobiling 7-11PM, Spellbound entertainment 6-10PM (and every Saturday). West Mountain Ski Resort, Queensbury. skiwestmountain.com
Feb. 18-19 Lake George Chinga-Classic Ice Fishing Derby & Frozen Point Panfish Tournament
Enjoy fishing out on beautiful Lake George during this ice fishing tournament… four category fishing contests, cash prizes and demonstrations/ 7AM-4PM. YMCA Camp Chingachgook, Pilot Knob on Lake George.
Feb. 18-19 Lake George Winter Carnival – Weekend 3
Don’t miss out on the 3rd weekend for the Lake George Winter Carnival happening in Shepard Park and Beach Road in Lake George Village. Click here for scheduled events and more info, or check out their official website at www.LakeGeorgeWinterCarnival.com
Feb. 19 Nordic Hill Climb Race
Participate in this Nordic hill climb competition/ 10AM. West Mountain Ski Resort, Queensbury. skiwestmountain.com
Feb. 20 Milda Burns Presentation: Historic Supervisors of the Town of Johnsburg
Johnsburg Historical Society presents/ 2PM. Wevertown Community Center, Wevertown. (518) 251-5788.
Feb. 20-23 SUNY Adirondack Used Book Sale
The International Studies Program at SUNY Adirondack organized this book sale to raise money for their March Switzerland trip. Book sale includes great bargains on used books, CDs, DVDs, cassettes and more/ 8AM-3PM. SUNY Adirondack, Bay Road, Queensbury. sunyacc.edu
Feb. 21 African-American Film Forum
Commemorate Black History month/ 6:30PM. Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls. (518) 792-6508. crandalllibrary.org
Feb. 21-23 Carnival Traditions at the World Children’s Museum
Over winter break, kids and their families can learn and discover different cultures of the world (including Mardi Gras in the USA, Trinadad, Europe and Brazil) through crafts, stories, songs, and art. Please visit website for more information and for times. World Awareness Children’s Museum, Warren Street, Glens Falls. (518) 793-2773. worldchildrensmuseum.org
Feb. 21-25 Various Winter Nature Programs at Up Yonda Farm
During winter break, take your kids to Up Yonda Farm for an enjoyable outdoor activity & nature program. Various activities are scheduled throughout this vacation week including: Snowshoe Hike (Tues. Feb. 21), Planetarium Show (Wed. Feb. 22), Build a Bird Feeder (Thurs. Feb. 23), Snowshoe Hike (Fri. Feb. 24), and Planetarium Show (Sat. Feb. 25). All activities are 1-2PM. Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center, Bolton Landing. (518) 644-9767. upyondafarm.com
Feb. 24-25 Friends of The Chester Library Book Sale
Find a variety of books, DVDs, VHS tapes, CDs, magazines, puzzles and more/ 9AM-4PM. Town of Chester Library, Chestertown. (518) 494-5384.
Feb. 25 Guided Snowshoe Hike with the Lake George Land Conservancy
Take a 2.5 mile round-trip hike up Thomas Mountain’s new blue trail loop; snowshoes are available/ 9:30AM-12:30PM. Call or visit website to pre-register and for more info. (518) 644-9673. lglc.org
Feb. 25 Mike Guarino Memorial Youth Ice Fishing Contest
Fishing, prizes and trophies for kids 16 and under (with adult supervision)/ 9AM. Lake Luzerne Beach, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-3500. lakeluzernechamber.org
Feb. 25 Saturday Night Skins Race
Race at 5PM. North Creek Ski Bowl, North Creek. goremountain.com
Feb. 25 Winter Farmers’ Market
Find a variety of produce by local farmers/ 9aM-12Noon. Christ Church United Methodist, Glens Falls. (518) 792-0438. gffma.com
Feb. 25-26 Lake George Winter Carnival – Weekend 4
It’s the final weekend to enjoy unique outdoor fun-filled family activities during the 2012 Lake George Winter Carnival. Activities take place in Shepard Park & Beach Road in Lake George Village. Click here for more info or visit their official website at www.LakeGeorgeWinterCarnival.com
Please check back soon for more 2012 winter events and activities!
Also check out the Ongoing Events & Activities page, Exhibits page and Antique & Art Events page for other events!