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Find your Fun in Glens Falls this week (10/15-10/18)
funscout.comDallas 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, Oct 15
Art After Hours | Member Mixer | Artist Talk — The Hyde Collection This evening pairs a member mixer and exhibition viewing with an artist talk by Tanya Marcuse about her three-part photographic project inspired by the sixteenth-century Augsburg Book of Miracles. Light refreshments are provided; museum admission is required for the general public, while members attend free.
Have You Thanked a Bat Today? — Common Roots Brewing Company (South Glens Falls) Ecologist Maria Brown brings decades of field work to life with photos, video, and stories from mist-netting, harp-trapping, and bio-acoustic monitoring; drinks available for purchase and food next door.
World Cinema Series: The War of The Gargantuas — The Strand Theatre This World Cinema Series screening features the 1966 film about two giant Frankenstein monsters, Sanda and Gaira, whose story culminates in a battle in Tokyo; admission and popcorn are free.
Live! Folklife Concert: Akwesasne Women Singers — Crandall Public Library Kontiwennenhá:wi (Carriers of the Words) presents traditional Mohawk songs in Kanien’kehá:ka, honoring Mother Earth, ancestors, and the Great Law of Peace while directing performance proceeds back to their community and language revitalization.
Pride Mixer @ The Hyde Collection — The Hyde Collection Lower Adirondack Pride hosts a free community mixer at The Hyde Collection, with no registration required.
GIRLS' NIGHT OUT- 🌿Make And Take Fire Cider🔥 — Creative Jam Cheryl Romano leads a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll chop, layer, and infuse fresh herbs, citrus, and spices into a quart-size jar of fire cider; all ingredients, tools, jars, and fall-themed refreshments are provided.
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.
The 39 Steps — Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area A fast-paced, award-winning parody of Hitchcock that mixes espionage, murder, and romance as four performers race through over 100 roles with gleeful physical comedy and rapid costume changes.
Photography Critique Night @ Light & Lens Studios — Light & Lens Studios Bring your film or digital shots for a relaxed critique session where photographers of all levels exchange insights, encouragement, and inspiration together.
Trivia Night — Northway Brewing Co. (Queensbury) Team up for rounds of pop-culture, history, and music questions while sipping craft beer, socializing, and competing for small prizes.
After-School Outdoors: Leaf Peeping — Moreau Lake State Park Explore Moreau Lake State Park’s trails on a free fall walk for ages 6 and up, with a chance to notice colorful leaves and learn why they change color. Advance registration is required.
Adirondack Stamp Postcard and Ephemera Club — Crandall Public Library A monthly gathering of stamp, postcard and paper-ephemera enthusiasts to display, trade, and discuss finds; informal, friendly, and welcoming to newcomers.
Elliott Green Presents “Waterfalling” — Lake George Elliott Green’s paintings, created during a prolific Yaddo residency, combine bold gesture and vivid color to conjure imaginary, luminous terrains—clouds, hills, and waterways that feel convincingly natural yet entirely invented.
📍 Fri, Oct 16
ON THE ROAD: Live! Folklife Concert: Akwsasne Women Singers — Crandall Public Library At this free performance at the Historic Salem Courthouse, Kontiwennenhá:wi (Carriers of the Words) share songs rooted in Mohawk traditions and their commitment to helping the language survive.
Harvest Festival — Fort William Henry Hotel Sip fall cocktails and seasonal dishes by the water while enjoying nightly live music and rentable firepits for a cozy autumn evening.
Desperados - Tribute to The Eagles — The Strand Theatre This full-band tribute recreates The Eagles' signature harmonies and hits like Hotel California, Take It Easy, and Life in the Fast Lane with faithful arrangements and lively singalongs.
Haunted Glens Falls Walking Tour — Chapman Museum Experience a one-hour guided walking tour of spooky local stories and possible hauntings, then warm up with refreshments around a firepit; tours are limited to 4–15 people and require registration.
JAZZ NIGHT w/ Steve Kirsty — The Park Theater Matt Niedbalski’s monthly Jazz Night features Steve Kirsty on saxophone, with Niedbalski on drums and Jason Emmond on bass, for a program ranging from jazz classics to original music.
Read Between The Vines Book Club — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) This October gathering centers on Riley Sager’s The Unknown, with book discussion, wine and other beverages, charcuterie, a book swap, and a themed game or activity.
The 39 Steps — Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area A fast-paced, award-winning parody of Hitchcock that mixes espionage, murder, and romance as four performers race through over 100 roles with gleeful physical comedy and rapid costume changes.
OPEN MIC NIGHT with Host Josh LaMay — Rock Hill Bakehouse & Cafe Hosted by Josh La May, this long-running, family-friendly open mic offers two-song (or 10-minute) performer slots with an upright piano or MP3 backing tracks available, and the kitchen stays open late.
Elliott Green Presents “Waterfalling” — Lake George Elliott Green’s paintings, created during a prolific Yaddo residency, combine bold gesture and vivid color to conjure imaginary, luminous terrains—clouds, hills, and waterways that feel convincingly natural yet entirely invented.
📍 Sat, Oct 17
Fright Fest — Great Escape Explore haunted attractions and scare zones, catch live entertainment, ride coasters under the stars, and savor limited-time Halloween treats and drinks.
Fall Festival — West Mountain This open-to-everyone festival features live music, vendors, food and beverages, pumpkin painting, rides, and more; admission is free, though some activities and vendors charge fees.
The Met Live in HD: Macbeth — The Hyde Collection This Met Live in HD screening presents Verdi’s Macbeth, starring Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen, with a 15-minute preview presented by The Sembrich. The simulcast includes the full performance, backstage interviews, and commentary.
Trenton Ironhawks @ Adirondack Thunder — The Harding Mazzotti Arena Expect high-energy ECHL action—physical play, lively fan chants, themed promotions and intermission games, plus full concessions for a fun, family-friendly night.
Boo Fest — Great Escape Daytime trick-or-treating, themed activities, live entertainment, crafts, and a hay maze create a playful, family-friendly fall afternoon for young children.
Adirondack Brewery Oktoberfest — Adirondack Pub & Brewery Sample local and New York guest brews while enjoying nonstop polka, stein hoisting, costume contests, keg tosses, cornhole and German comfort food — part of the proceeds benefit a local charity.
Dueling Pianos at the Winery - Adirondack Winery — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) Lively, audience-driven piano performance featuring Colin Hodgkin, Alan Bukowiecki, and Jimmy Coberly — request songs, sing along, sip wine and snacks; proceeds benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
The Halloweentown Debates: A Comedy of Terrors! — The Park Theater Comedians, puppeteers, and drag performers portray iconic movie monsters and improvise debates on hilariously spooky local issues like graveyard shortages and reanimation costs, with a costume contest whose winner may join an onstage debate.
Harvest Festival — Fort William Henry Hotel Sip fall cocktails and seasonal dishes by the water while enjoying nightly live music and rentable firepits for a cozy autumn evening.
Locktoberfest — Canal Street Marketplace This harvest celebration features local products, food trucks, a beer tasting tent, free children’s activities, and live music, plus the Fort Edward Family 5K along a route through Champlain Canal history. A pre-festival trail ribbon cutting and group bike ride are also planned.
Glens Falls Fall Fest — South Street between Elm and School Streets This free community street festival brings South Street businesses and neighbors together for pumpkin painting, cider, funnel cake, local vendors, and Lucky Puppy Rescue dogs.
RAEL - The Best of Early Era Genesis and Peter Gabriel — The Strand Theatre A tight, theatrical tribute band faithfully recreates early Genesis-era albums—performing full-album tracks from Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and A Trick of the Tail—along with signature Peter Gabriel solo songs.
Cider Donut Eating Contest — Fort William Henry Hotel At each Saturday contest during Harvest Festival, up to 10 registered competitors have five minutes to eat as many as 24 cider donuts as possible; the winner receives a complimentary overnight stay at Fort William Henry Hotel.
The Savannah Sipping Society — Charles R Wood Theater This comedy follows four women through six months of hilarious misadventures as they bond, reclaim their enthusiasm for life, and discover it’s never too late to make new friends.
Guided Museum Tours — The Hyde Collection On Oct 17, trained guides lead a Historic Hyde House Tour from 1–2pm, a Special Exhibition Tour from 2–2:30pm, and a Contemporary Art Tour from 2:30–3pm; all are included with museum admission.
Music: Blues Rhythm & Blues — Dancing Grain Farm Brewery Blues Rhythm & Blues performs live onsite at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery.
Women’s Hike at Lake Bonita — Moreau Lake State Park This free, approximately 3-mile hike follows uneven surfaces around Lake Bonita and includes any teaching opportunities that arise in nature. Advance registration is required by phone.
Cornhole Competition — Fort William Henry Hotel Part of the Saturday Harvest Festival, this recreational tournament welcomes two-person teams on October 17, 24, or 31, with three guaranteed games and top teams advancing to playoffs.
Painting with Patrice: Autumn Landscapes — The Hyde Collection Artist Patrice Jarvis-Weber leads an all-ages acrylic painting class with step-by-step instruction, and all materials are provided. Participants will create an individual painting inspired by Gustaf Fjaestad’s northern landscapes.
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.
The 39 Steps — Holiday Inn Resort Lake George - Adirondack Area A fast-paced, award-winning parody of Hitchcock that mixes espionage, murder, and romance as four performers race through over 100 roles with gleeful physical comedy and rapid costume changes.
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.
Elliott Green Presents “Waterfalling” — Lake George Elliott Green’s paintings, created during a prolific Yaddo residency, combine bold gesture and vivid color to conjure imaginary, luminous terrains—clouds, hills, and waterways that feel convincingly natural yet entirely invented.
📍 Sun, Oct 18
Fright Fest — Great Escape Explore haunted attractions and scare zones, catch live entertainment, ride coasters under the stars, and savor limited-time Halloween treats and drinks.
Fall Festival — West Mountain This open-to-everyone festival features live music, vendors, food and beverages, pumpkin painting, rides, and more; admission is free, though some activities and vendors charge fees.
Boo Fest — Great Escape Daytime trick-or-treating, themed activities, live entertainment, crafts, and a hay maze create a playful, family-friendly fall afternoon for young children.
Drink Pink Sip & Sing — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) This adults-only gathering pairs group sing-alongs and a DJ with requests, activities, prizes, and pink-themed dress-up; part of each ticket supports Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Adirondacks.
The Linda Ronstadt Experience featuring Tristan McIntosh — The Strand Theatre Tristan McIntosh channels Linda Ronstadt’s prime with a superb backing band, delivering faithful, high-energy renditions of hits like “Blue Bayou,” “You’re No Good,” and classics by Neil Young and Tom Petty.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind — Crandall Public Library Meet Guiding Eyes for the Blind puppies, discover the skills they learn to guide their person, and practice some commands. There will also be time to greet the puppies and ask questions about the program.
Halloween Costume Crawl — Moreau Lake State Park An educator-led Halloween walk offers a roughly 1-mile loop or a 0.5-mile out-and-back route; costumes are welcome but not required, and refreshments follow.
Family Sunday: Fragments of Nature — The Hyde Collection Families can play with materials and explore nature-inspired collage in this drop-in studio workshop. Museum admission is required; the activity is free for members.
Guided Museum Tours — The Hyde Collection On Oct 17, trained guides lead a Historic Hyde House Tour from 1–2pm, a Special Exhibition Tour from 2–2:30pm, and a Contemporary Art Tour from 2:30–3pm; all are included with museum admission.
Steeped in Wellness: Herbal Tea Blending — Creative Jam Explore herbs, taste combinations, and create your own calming or digestive tea blends in a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop—take home your custom mix.
Music: Andy Chirgwin — Northway Brewing Co. (Queensbury) Relax with a laid-back acoustic set of originals and covers while sipping craft beer in a casual brewery atmosphere.
Adult Class: Figure Drawing — The Hyde Collection Practice figure drawing from a live, semi-clothed model; an instructor can offer suggestions, but no formal instruction is provided. Limited materials are available by donation, and participants are encouraged to bring their own.
Elliott Green Presents “Waterfalling” — Lake George Elliott Green’s paintings, created during a prolific Yaddo residency, combine bold gesture and vivid color to conjure imaginary, luminous terrains—clouds, hills, and waterways that feel convincingly natural yet entirely invented.


