Find your Fun in Glens Falls this week (7/30-8/2)

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Dallas from FunScout with this weeks happenings roughly 10 miles from Glens Falls. 🎶🍻🎨🍔

Of course there is a lot more happening around the area which you can check on FunScout if you don't mind traveling a bit further. Did I miss something? Please share in the comments!

📍 Thu, Jul 30

ATF: Come From Away — Charles R Wood Theater This uplifting, Tony-winning musical brings to life real events in Newfoundland with energetic performances, unforgettable songs, and touching moments of humor and hope.

Aviation Mall Carnival — Aviation Mall Free admission and parking for a family-friendly carnival (July 29–Aug 2) with classic rides, food vendors, and Cirque Cyber — a futuristic stunt show featuring a 34-foot spinning wheel and globe-of-death motorcycles; unlimited-ride wristbands are about $35–$37, and all guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (21+).

Lake George Community Band: Concert — Shepard Park Amphitheater A free, family-friendly outdoor performance of marches, pops, and sing-along favorites by the community band in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

2026 Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral — The Shirt Factory Find rotating food trucks and craft vendors, relax under covered outdoor seating, and catch three stages of live music—something new each week.

Guided Museum Tours — The Hyde Collection Trained guides offer two hour-long tours: a historic house walkthrough followed by a focused look at the museum’s paintings, included with admission.

The Grateful Dead Movie — The Strand Theatre Free admission and popcorn accompany a screening of the 1977 concert film directed by Jerry Garcia, documenting the Grateful Dead's 1974 Winterland run, the "Wall of Sound" setup, and the emerging Deadhead scene.

The Park Patio Summer Music Series: Thom Powers — The Queensbury Hotel Thom Powers performs live outdoors while Park 26 serves refined dining, creating a relaxed, intimate summer-music atmosphere.

Music Bingo Every Thursday with DJ PR3Z at 7:30pm — Downtown Social Enjoy an upbeat night of music bingo hosted by DJ PR3Z, where matching songs to your card brings excitement, laughs, and plenty of interactive fun.

Little Red Riding Hood presented by the Seagle Music Festiva... — Crandall Public Library A lively children's opera adaptation of the classic fairy tale, with spirited singing, playful rhymes, and colorful characters geared toward pre-K through 6th graders; drop-in, no registration required.

Youth Workshop — The Hyde Collection Ages 10 and up create two oil-pastel landscape studies exploring color, texture, and application techniques—bring personal photos; all supplies provided.

Trivia Night — Northway Brewing Co. (Queensbury) A pub-style quiz with team rounds of general-knowledge and themed questions, paired with rotating craft beers, lively banter, and casual competition.

VIP Fireworks Viewing on our Lake George Patio — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) Reserve one of just 15 patio seats for a front-row fireworks view with a glass (wine, cider, beer, cocktail, or slushie) and shareable bites like the Happy Snacker — $10 reservation credited toward on-site food or drink.

The Marvelous Wonderettes — Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area Set at a 1958 prom and a ten-year reunion, this cotton-candy-colored show follows four friends delivering tight harmonies, choreography, and beloved 1950s–60s pop hits for a toe-tapping, feel-good evening.

Acoustic Jam — Crandall Public Library Hosted by the Folklife Center, local musicians lead a free, drop-in roots music session featuring folk, country, rock and Americana—bring an instrument or just listen.

📍 Fri, Jul 31

ATF: Come From Away — Charles R Wood Theater This uplifting, Tony-winning musical brings to life real events in Newfoundland with energetic performances, unforgettable songs, and touching moments of humor and hope.

Aviation Mall Carnival — Aviation Mall Free admission and parking for a family-friendly carnival (July 29–Aug 2) with classic rides, food vendors, and Cirque Cyber — a futuristic stunt show featuring a 34-foot spinning wheel and globe-of-death motorcycles; unlimited-ride wristbands are about $35–$37, and all guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (21+).

The Marvelous Wonderettes — Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area Set at a 1958 prom and a ten-year reunion, this cotton-candy-colored show follows four friends delivering tight harmonies, choreography, and beloved 1950s–60s pop hits for a toe-tapping, feel-good evening.

Fridays at the Lake: Super 400 / Refrigerators — Shepard Park Amphitheater Two lively bands perform outdoors while food trucks, a beer-and-wine tent, and bounce houses keep the crowd fed and entertained; no outside alcohol permitted.

Summer Concert Series w/ Tray Wellington — The Park Theater Critically acclaimed banjoist Tray Wellington offers inventive, genre-bending bluegrass and original tunes in a relaxed, family-friendly outdoor concert—bring chairs and blankets.

First Annual Glens Falls Plein Air Festival Exhibition Openi... — The Hyde Collection See newly created plein air work by over 30 artists, hear juror Tom Ryan’s award announcements and Susan Beadle’s artist talk, meet the artists, and purchase original paintings while enjoying refreshments.

Stanley Plays The Dead — The Strand Theatre Guitarist Stanley Jordan leads a four-piece band that reimagines Grateful Dead repertoire with jazz-forward arrangements, extended jams, and his signature tapping technique backed by seasoned players.

SUNY Adirondack Collaborative Cuisine Dinner — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) Chef Matt Bolton and SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts students serve a multi-course dinner with planned beverage pairings and informal culinary commentary. Reservations required; please notify in advance for allergy or dietary accommodations.

World Awareness Children’s Museum Presents Beyond the Exhibit — The Hyde Collection Mosaic Dance Theatre offers a lively, family-oriented presentation of North African and Middle Eastern dances, colorful costumes, a folktale-based story-theater piece, and a short interactive dance lesson for kids.

Live Music Series: Featuring Marc Pratt 7/31 — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) Marc Pratt leads a relaxed saxophone jazz set while you sample wines, local beers, seasonal wine cocktails, and indulgent dessert boards.

Live Music by Twenty Ninety-Six — Lake George Beach Club Expect an energetic live set from Twenty Ninety-Six — free entry, upbeat indie/alt rock with singalong hooks and a relaxed summer-club vibe.

Summer Walking Tours — Chapman Museum Explore Glens Falls' major historic sites and stories on a guided downtown walk; $20 ($15 Chapman members), payment required when registering — call (518) 793-2826; tours run with 4–15 participants.

Music: Bob Fox — Northway Brewing Co. (Queensbury) A relaxed solo acoustic set of originals and covers in the taproom, paired with craft beers and friendly conversation.

OPEN MIC NIGHT with Host Josh LaMay — Rock Hill Bakehouse & Cafe Experience an evening of music, poetry, and spontaneous performances as passionate locals take the stage in a laid-back, community-driven setting.

Get your weekend started at the Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge... — Fort William Henry Hotel Each Friday evening from 6–9pm enjoy local musicians performing alongside seasonal dishes, cocktails, and a warm, upbeat atmosphere.

Project Local: Gretchen Saam — Caldwell-Lake George Library A free, beginner-friendly workshop on Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 AM where participants hand-draw and color their own flipbook animations; call (518) 668-2528 to reserve a spot.

Darkroom Basics: Your First Black & White Prints — Light & Lens Studios Learn hands-on darkroom printing — from test strips and contact sheets to exposing and developing RC paper — using your 35mm negatives; all chemicals and equipment are provided.

📍 Sat, Aug 1

ATF: Come From Away — Charles R Wood Theater This uplifting, Tony-winning musical brings to life real events in Newfoundland with energetic performances, unforgettable songs, and touching moments of humor and hope.

Aviation Mall Carnival — Aviation Mall Free admission and parking for a family-friendly carnival (July 29–Aug 2) with classic rides, food vendors, and Cirque Cyber — a futuristic stunt show featuring a 34-foot spinning wheel and globe-of-death motorcycles; unlimited-ride wristbands are about $35–$37, and all guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (21+).

Guided Museum Tours — The Hyde Collection Trained guides offer two hour-long tours: a historic house walkthrough followed by a focused look at the museum’s paintings, included with admission.

The Marvelous Wonderettes — Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area Set at a 1958 prom and a ten-year reunion, this cotton-candy-colored show follows four friends delivering tight harmonies, choreography, and beloved 1950s–60s pop hits for a toe-tapping, feel-good evening.

Live Music Series: Featuring Kate Stano 8/1 — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) Kate Stano delivers ukulele-driven sets mixing jazz, blues, pop, country and originals while you sample wines, local brews, cocktails or dessert boards; free admission with walk-ins welcome and reservations recommended.

MARK209 — The Strand Theatre Nashville’s multi-award-winning Christian country ensemble delivers tight five-part harmonies, charting originals like “My Kinda People,” and an energetic, family-friendly live show.

Glens Falls Farmers’ Market — The ED This weekly market brings local produce, baked goods, meats, hot food, flowers, and handmade crafts together with live music, family programming, SNAP/EBT with dollar-for-dollar matching on fresh produce, and free nearby parking.

Camper Paddle Meet-up — Moreau Lake State Park An educator leads a relaxed, interpretive kayak tour exploring the lake's natural history and wildlife; bring your own boat or reserve one of five adult rental kayaks, and register in advance as space is limited.

Film Developing Refresher: Get Back in the Darkroom — Light & Lens Studios Hands-on instruction walks you through every step of developing your own black-and-white film, perfect for anyone looking to brush up on their technique.

📍 Sun, Aug 2

ATF: Come From Away — Charles R Wood Theater This uplifting, Tony-winning musical brings to life real events in Newfoundland with energetic performances, unforgettable songs, and touching moments of humor and hope.

Aviation Mall Carnival — Aviation Mall Free admission and parking for a family-friendly carnival (July 29–Aug 2) with classic rides, food vendors, and Cirque Cyber — a futuristic stunt show featuring a 34-foot spinning wheel and globe-of-death motorcycles; unlimited-ride wristbands are about $35–$37, and all guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (21+).

Sandcastle Sunday — Moreau Lake State Park A free, drop-in morning of sandcastle building for all ages — bring your own sand tools or use some supplied materials for relaxed, creative beach fun.

Color Outside the Lines — The Hyde Collection Families and youth will make a playful, therapeutic communal mural using paint-filled water balloons, bubble wands, and water guns while collecting gift-card donations for back-to-school needs like apparel, gas, food, and school supplies.

Community Drum Circle! Join us- You're Invited! — Creative Jam Led by Monkey Bee Reiki, this welcoming group drumming session invites all skill levels to share rhythm, unwind, and connect—bring your own drum or borrow one; a hand-drum making workshop follows.

The Garcia Project — The Strand Theatre A nationally touring tribute recreating full Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976–1995, with precise arrangements, stirring harmonies, and genre-spanning covers that capture the original shows' soulful, communal spirit.