Veterans Day Events and 9 Other Terrific Things to Do in the Adirondacks This Weekend
If you’re lucky enough to have a long holiday weekend, there are plenty of fun and exciting events indoors and out across the Adirondack Park to keep everyone happy.
We want people to have the best time possible in the Adirondacks. That’s why each week, we meticulously curate a list of exciting outdoor adventures, live performances, living history experiences, and great ways to enjoy local food and beverages for everyone, visitors and locals.
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Here’s what’s happening this weekend.
Epochal Songs, a new exhibit at Glens Falls Hyde Collection, features the works of Keith Haring and lighting designer Thomas Dunn. Don’t miss it before it ends next week.
The Hyde Collection 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY, 12801 (map)
Meg Bernstein's "Kiwassa Skies" exhibit will be showcased at the Adirondack Artists’ Guild in Saranac Lake. The show will run through November 28.
Adirondack Artists Guild 52 Main StreetSaranac Lake, NY, 12983 (map)
Hurry and don’t miss Glens Falls' inaugural Restaurant Week. Glens Falls is turning into one of NY State’s hot food scenes. Numerous local dining establishments are participating in the initiative by providing multi-course prix-fixe menus for both lunch and dinner at discounted rates. Act fast to experience the city's diverse and flourishing local culinary scene and help make Restaurant Week a success.
The Adirondacks’ pre-eminent fine arts museum, The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, delivers a must-see exhibit that offers a unique and insightful glimpse into Edgar Degas, one of the most well-known and influential artists of his time.
The Hyde Collection 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY, 12801 (map)
Adirondack Stage Rats present "The Roommate" by Jen Silverman this weekend and next. In this dark comedy, Sharon, a 50-something empty-nester and divorcee, decides to advertise for a roommate to help offset expenses. However, when Robyn responds to her ad, Sharon realizes that Robyn is not precisely what she was expecting.
Pendragon Theatre15 Brady Brook, Saranac Lake, NY (map)
On November 11, NY residents and non-residents may fish without a freshwater fishing license or recreational marine fishing registration. Free fishing days offer the perfect opportunity to try fishing for the first time, get back into the sport, or take a friend or the whole family along to fish.
Experience a one-day living history event on Veteran’s Day at historic Fort Ticonderoga in the Adirondack Park, and immerse yourself in the tales of British soldiers during pre-Revolutionary War battles.
Fort Ticonderoga 102 Fort Ti Road Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 (map)
Enjoy the Adirondacks’ Museum of Natural History in Tupper Lake on November 11, 2023, for free.
The Wild Center 45 Museum DriveTupper Lake, NY, 12986 (map)
Fort William Henry will salute Adirondack veterans by placing over 8,000 American flags on the front lawn of the Fort William Henry Hotel on Veteran’s Day weekend. A ceremony will commemorate the event, including a musket salute on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.
Fort William Henry 48 Canada Street Lake George, NY, 12845 (map)
Visit the Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek for a fascinating program featuring spectacular birds. This free event will cover Adirondack raptors’ intriguing behavior, natural habitats, and jaw-dropping hunting skills.
Silent Wings Raptor Rehab & Education Program from the Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY delivers this unique program.
Tannery Pond Center 228 Main Street North Creek, NY, 12853 (map)
Join a women-led early morning hike to see gorgeous sunrise views over Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks’ Champlain Valley.
Wildway Overlook Whallonsburg, NY, 12936 (map)
November is a great time to be in the Adirondacks.
Lots of things are happening throughout the entire month of November. Below are just a few of them.
Now is an excellent time to register for your local Turkey Trot (see listings below). There’s no better way to feel superior to your slothful relatives on Thanksgiving Day than by getting out for a fun run for a good cause.
William Shatner Returns to Ticonderoga — November 17 -19. The OG Captain Kirk is back!
17th Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge — November 18. Freezin’ for a reason in the chilly waters of Lake George to support the Special Olympics.
Gobble Wobble — November 23. Glens Falls annual 5K and family fun race is a great way to work up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner.
Adirondack Health 5K Turkey Trot — November 23. Lake Placid’s Adirondack Health hosts the 14th annual 5K trot/walk/run on Thanksgiving Day.
Bitters and Bones Turkey Trot — November 23. An annual fun run to support the Saranac Lake Interfaith Food Pantry.
10th annual Erin Duryea Turkey Trot — Also, on Thanksgiving morning, this Tupper Lake event celebrates the life of Erin Dewyea. It benefits a scholarship fund established in Erin's name at Tupper Lake High School.
We’ll have a rundown soon on all the holiday happenings starting in late November to kick off the festive season, so check back soon. Or sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things ADK.
