The month of February is an exciting time in Lake George, New York! Every Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) during this extraordinary winter month, both the community and visitors can very much enjoy all the very interesting, unique & fun-filled winter outdoor activities… all happening during the Lake George Winter Carnival! Ample winter activities and events are scheduled for the 2012 season, despite any lack of snow and ice, so bring your family & friends along and partake in this popular Lake George tradition… from outhouse races (being filmed by the Discovery Channel), polar plunge swim, and tethered balloon rides… to bon fires, monster truck rides, kids activities, various food cook-offs, and so much more! All events take place in and around Shepard Park (Canada Street) and Beach Road. For an [...]

Wishing everyone a very Happy & Healthy New Year! If you happen to be in and around Lake George Village on the 1st day of 2012, be sure to check out the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge Swim! Brave & daring individuals of all ages celebrate the New Year by taking a dip or plunging into the frigid lake along Shepard Park. You and your friends & family can either take part of this very unique & fun Lake George tradition, or just observe from the shoreline. During this Lake George Winter Carnival sponsored event, there will also be family activities & music in Shepard Park (which is located on Canada Street in Lake George Village). If you choose to partake in the Polar Plunge, pre-registration (beginning at 10AM) is [...]

‘Tis the season for special Holiday Celebrations happening throughout the Lake George Region! This wonderful time of year is filled with a variety of family-fun festivities & holiday traditions including Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, caroling, decorations, breakfast with Santa, photos with Santa, Christmas tree decorating contests, parades, shopping for unique hand-made holiday gifts, holiday music & concerts, and so much more! You will find these spectacular home-town holiday activities all around the Lake George Region. So, don’t miss the Glens Falls Hometown Holiday, Christmas in North Creek, Holiday on the Hudson in Lake Luzerne, Holiday in Hague, Christmas in Bolton, and Christmas in Warrensburg… all happening this first weekend in December! Find more information on the Holiday Season Page.    

Thanksgiving is such a special time of year. It’s a time for family gatherings, offering thanks & appreciation, and of course…it’s a time for turkey, stuffing & pumpkin pie! Whether you will be home or traveling to see family, have a special & memorable Thanksgiving day! If you will be in and around the Lake George Region for the rest of the Thanksgiving Weekend, be sure to take advantage of the wonderful events happening… from The Polar Express Train Ride, North Country Festival of Trees’ winter wonderland, Sugar Plum Ball, Glenwood Manor Antiques Center’s Holiday Open House, and The Shirt Factory Holiday Open House – to breakfast with Santa, hockey games, Christmas bazaars, craft fairs, tree lighting ceremonies, and holiday concerts & shows. For more information on holiday events, activities, [...]

Celebrate black velvet art at Lake George Arts Project’s Black Velvet Art Party 2011. Enjoy a wonderful evening at this 23rd annual benefit event – which will include live music by the band, “Groove Therapy,” dancing, games, silent auction, awards for original black velvet art and attire, and more (this year’s theme will be “Bling”). The silent auction items will include original works of art donated by local artists; and the event’s proceeds will support the exhibitions at the Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery. Be sure not to miss this exceptional party on Saturday, November 5th at the Roaring Brook Ranch in Lake George, from 8PM to Midnight. Tickets are $25 at the door. For more information, please visit: www.lakegeorgearts.org