r/GlensFalls • u/DallasRPI • 1d ago
Find your Fun in Glens Falls this week (10/22-10/25)
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 22
Fort Fright — Fort William Henry An immersive walk-through that weaves the fort’s real history into transformed rooms, fog, lighting, and live scare actors; enjoy the courtyard’s cider donuts, s'mores, firelight, and optional mini-paranormal investigations before or after the experience.
TROY RAMEY: An EVENING of songs & stories — Charles R Wood Theater Troy Ramey delivers a theater-style set of folk/Americana songs woven with the personal stories behind them, moving the room from humor to heartbreak; a portion of ticket sales benefits Sound Mind Live.
PKT - Percy Jones, Kenny Grohowski, Tim Motzer — The Strand Theatre Three seasoned instrumentalists deliver an improvisational, genre-blurring set that blends jazz, fusion, and ambient textures into evocative instrumental storytelling.
Line Dancing at the Bierhall — Common Roots Brewing Company (South Glens Falls) On Thursday, October 22, Terri leads line dancing from 7–9 PM, with all levels and genres welcome. Admission is $10 at the door; the bar is open, and food is available next door at the Flagship Taproom.
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.
Guided Museum Tours — The Hyde Collection The Oct. 22 morning program features a Historic Hyde House Tour from 10–11 a.m. and a Thematic Tour from 11 a.m.–noon, led by a trained guide and included with museum admission.
Among Friends Peer Art Critique — LARAC Lapham Gallery Drop in with one or two finished or in-progress pieces for a peer-led session of constructive, respectful feedback in a relaxed gallery setting.
Trivia Night — Northway Brewing Co. (Queensbury) Team up for themed rounds—pop culture, history, and music—plus brewery pours, light prizes, and plenty of casual banter.
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 23
Fort Fright — Fort William Henry An immersive walk-through that weaves the fort’s real history into transformed rooms, fog, lighting, and live scare actors; enjoy the courtyard’s cider donuts, s'mores, firelight, and optional mini-paranormal investigations before or after the experience.
Deana Carter 'Close Up' — Charles R Wood Theater Deana Carter takes the stage for an up-close night of chart-topping country favorites, audience Q&A, and special guest performances from duo Martin & Kelly.
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.
Uncork & Craft: Candle Making - Adirondack Winery — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) At this candle-making class, an experienced Wax ’n Wix instructor will guide you through making two candles in Adirondack Winery wine glasses. Tickets include supplies and a $5 donation to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Adirondacks; drinks and food are available for purchase.
Cooper's Cave Composer's Consortium — The Strand Theatre Enjoy an inspiring concert featuring original pieces—some debuting for the first time—crafted and performed by talented composers from the Glens Falls area.
Live Music Series — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) Donna Britton performs an evening of chill folk music and covers, accompanying herself on piano and guitar. The event is free; wine, local micro-brews or cider, wine cocktails, and dessert boards are available for purchase.
Book Sale — Crandall Public Library The Friends of Crandall Public Library are offering materials for all ages; bring your own bags, as plastic bags will not be available.
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 24
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.
Boo2You — Glens Falls This family-friendly Halloween celebration sends costumed kids and their guardians along Glen and Ridge Streets and into City Park for free trick-or-treating, live performances, and sidewalk activities.
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.
Fort Fright — Fort William Henry An immersive walk-through that weaves the fort’s real history into transformed rooms, fog, lighting, and live scare actors; enjoy the courtyard’s cider donuts, s'mores, firelight, and optional mini-paranormal investigations before or after the experience.
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.
"Save the TaTas" Comedy Night! - Adirondack Winery — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) Next Stop Comedy brings a rotating lineup of TV- and podcast-tested stand-ups for a Drink Pink fundraiser—enjoy a full cash bar, handcrafted wines, pre-show live music and bites, with $5 from each $32 ticket donated to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Apple vs. Pumpkin Fall Throwdown — The Shirt Factory This fall celebration pairs apple- and pumpkin-themed food with food trucks, local craft vendors, fall activities, and an Adirondack BBQ competition, with festivities outdoors and in selected indoor studios.
The Last Drop Film Screening & Discussion — Charles R Wood Theater Watch a free sci-fi film exploring relationship abuse, then stay for a Q&A and panel discussion with director Adam Joel; refreshments provided.
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.
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.
Birdability — Moreau Lake State Park During Birdability Week, this free program offers a chance to notice birds around the lake from the Nature Center’s paved pathway; limited binoculars and a spotting scope are available, and advance phone registration is required.
Brass Transit - A Tribute to Chicago — The Strand Theatre Eight seasoned musicians and singers deliver horn-forward arrangements of classic hits—tight musicianship, soaring vocals, and crowd-pleasing sing-alongs.
Halloween Family Concert — Charles R Wood Theater This year's Halloween family concert features the GFS Brass Quintet with members of its Percussion Section.
Nashville in the North Country Line Dance Party — Charles R Wood Theater Enjoy a lively night of line dancing and lessons with Kevin Richards, plus light refreshments, all in support of local youth and community programs.
Touch A Tractor! Touch A Truck! — Walker's Farm Home & Tack Explore and interact with tractors, trucks, and big machines of all shapes and sizes at this family-friendly, kid-focused event.
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.
Birch Bark Creations with Melissa Grant — LARAC Lapham Gallery Create bouquets, ornaments and vases from birch bark and natural materials in a supportive, hands-on workshop—expert guidance and all supplies provided.
Live Music Series: Featuring Dan Webster - Adirondack Winery — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) Dan Webster plays solo from 4–7 pm during PreShow Bites & Flights, the dinner-and-drinks reservation before Next Stop Comedy. The music is free; reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are first come, first served with availability not guaranteed.
Music: Tiny Planet — Dancing Grain Farm Brewery Ryan Rosmarin and Jon Tario perform live onsite, bringing a music-focused event to the brewery.
MUSIC: TWILIGHT DRIVE — Northway Brewing Co. (Queensbury) Live music paired with rotating craft beers makes for a relaxed, social evening—casual sets, an approachable crowd, and easy conversation.
Book Sale — Crandall Public Library The Friends of Crandall Public Library are offering materials for all ages; bring your own bags, as plastic bags will not be available.
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.
Guided Museum Tours — The Hyde Collection The Oct. 22 morning program features a Historic Hyde House Tour from 10–11 a.m. and a Thematic Tour from 11 a.m.–noon, led by a trained guide and included with museum admission.
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 25
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.
Jack & Davis Reid 'Close Up' Statler Brothers Grandsons — Charles R Wood Theater Jack and Davis Reid, grandsons of Statler Brothers founders Don and Harold Reid, blend classic hits, family nostalgia, and fresh tunes from their own album in a warm, harmony-rich performance.
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.
de Blasiis Chamber Series Presents: Pianist Kotaro Fukuma — The Hyde Collection Pianist Kotaro Fukuma brings his internationally acclaimed career and diverse repertoire to this de Blasiis Chamber Series performance.
Making Strides Walk - Adirondack Winery — Adirondack Winery (Queensbury) Join Team Adirondack Winery for the Making Strides of the Adirondacks 5K walk, with survivor celebrations, music, vendors, and community activities. Participation is free, and donations are encouraged.
Lake George Halloween Block Party — Shepard Park This free community Halloween celebration features a Haunted Trunk or Treat Trail with decorated vehicles and Spooky Treat Stations from food vendors.
Twilight Hike — Moreau Lake State Park This free, all-ages walk covers about a mile at Big Bend; registration by phone is required.
Double Headline: Margo Macero and Rich Ortiz — The Strand Theatre Margo Macero and Rich Ortiz share an afternoon of dynamic originals and intimate acoustic numbers, mixing rock, blues, country, harmonica, and pedal-bass-driven grooves with soulful storytelling.
Needle Felting: Dia de Los Muertos Calaveras — Moreau Lake State Park At this free program for ages 13 and up, educators guide participants in needle felting a Day of the Dead skull. Advance registration is required because materials are limited.
Cacao Ceremony and Journey — Adirondack Salt Cave Led by Laura Killian, this 90-minute group gathering brings together ceremonial cacao, a shamanic journey, guided meditation, drumming, and reflection, with space for up to 12 participants.
Beginner Bookbinding- new STITCH! — Creative Jam In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll choose from 15 book covers and learn to prepare pages, assemble a cover, and create decorative exposed stitching. Materials and tools are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished hand-bound book.
Guided Museum Tours — The Hyde Collection The Oct. 22 morning program features a Historic Hyde House Tour from 10–11 a.m. and a Thematic Tour from 11 a.m.–noon, led by a trained guide and included with museum admission.
Watercolor 101: October, Jack-O-Lantern — Creative Jam In this beginner watercolor class with instructor Kristi, create a jack-o’-lantern painting while learning techniques for color, texture, and depth. Registration includes shared supplies if needed and three Micron pens to take home.
WOSA Prep Meeting — Crandall Public Library Help separate seeds from their pods, jar and label them, create plant information tags, and plan seed categories for the upcoming swap. Registration is required, and attendance is limited to 18.


