Weekend Event Round-Up, May 12-14
It’s Mother’s Day Weekend and the ADK has lots of special things you can do to treat mom right.
Looking for fun stuff to do this weekend in the Adirondacks? We have got you covered. And if you are also looking for a special way to treat your mom (even if it’s just getting you and the kids out of the house so she can relax) here are some ideas.
Plant & Sip Terrarium Class and Wine Tasting in Queensbury, May 12.
Photo courtesy The Planter LLC
The Adirondack Winery and The Planter LLC are hosting a Plant & Sip workshop and wine tasting at the Winery’s Queensbury location.
You will learn how to make a terrarium using succulents while also enjoying samples of seven Adirondack Winery wines.
You and mom can spend some quality time bonding and you can each bring home two wine-glass terrariums as a reminder of your special time together.
Tickets may be purchased online, are just $45 and include the wine-tasting session and two succulent plants in Adirondack Winery glasses.
World Paddling Film Festival in Saranac Lake, May 12
If your mom is an avid paddler, check out the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s screenings of the World Tour Paddling Film Festival on Friday, May 12.
The Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films since 2006. Inspire mom to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle.
Treat mom to an opportunity to see the year’s best paddling films showing destinations and adventures in whitewater, canoeing, sea kayaking and SUP.
The screening takes place at Harrietstown Auditorium in Saranac Lake. Tickets are $12 online or $15 at the door. The student rate is $10 (student I.D. required at the door). Showtime is 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30.
The event is co-hosted by Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters, along with co-sponsor, NRS
Peek at Adirondack Birds in Lake Placid, May 13.
Birding moms will be crowing with joy to go on a guided bird walk at the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Cascade Welcome Center on Saturday, May 13.
As breeding birds return to the Adirondacks in the spring, it is a great time to start birding. At Cascade Welcome Center, participants will enjoy a pleasant walk on maintained trails through a variety of habitats with an experienced birder, observing many different species and lovely views along the way.
Warblers, thrushes, woodpeckers, and more call these woods and wetlands home. In addition to bird observations, participants will learn how different habitats attract different species of birds.
The bird walk is for all ages and abilities, whether Mom has been birding for years or if it’s her first time. Trips will start with a short introduction at the Center and then head out on the trails. The walk will begin promptly at 7:30 A.M. We hope Mom is an early bird. For more information, visit our events page.
Free Fishing Clinic and Open House at the Warren County Fish Hatchery, May 13
The Warren County Fish Hatchery is hosting an Open House and Fishing Clinic at their facility in Warrensburg on Saturday, May 13. This family event is free to the public and features several fun and informative activities, including:
Tour of the trout-rearing Fish Hatchery
Classes on fishing techniques
Learn the basis of trout fishing
Fly tying demonstrations
Stream entomology
Free lunch (hot dogs, chips and a drink)
Raffles for fishing gear
For more information, visit the Warren County website.
33rd Annual Prospect Mountain Road Race, Lake George, May 13
Competitive running moms can partake in the 33rd annual Prospect Mountain Road Race.
The course is 5.67 miles up Prospect Mountain and starts at the Prospect Mountain Road gate, and then goes up a paved access road 1,601 vertical feet to the summit.
There will be water stops on the course and snacks at the top.
Prospect Mountain offers spectacular views from the southern end of Lake George and north.
The organizers will present awards to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three males and females in five-year age groups.
If you and Mom are up for the challenge, start by registering online via Zippreg.
There are no dogs, strollers, or bicycles allowed on this course.
Mother’s Day ArtMarket at Paul Smiths Sunday, May 14
Celebrate moms everywhere, enjoy waffles with 100% pure ADK maple syrup, and peruse the works of local artisans at the Mother’s Day ArtMarket at Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretative Center.
Last year’s event was so successful they are serving up waffles and art again this year with their partner Saranac Lake ArtWorks. Join in on the fun on Sunday, May 14, for a yummy breakfast and then peruse locally created art at the ArtWorks Art Market at the VIC.
Artists will be on hand to discuss their work. Grab Mom and come on out for a lovely day at the VIC (you can do your gift shopping before or after breakfast).
Breakfast will be served from 10 am until 1 pm. The art market will be open at least until 2 pm. Please consider purchasing tickets ahead of time if you plan to have breakfast at the event so they can plan accordingly.
Visit Paul Smith’s VIC website for details and reservations for brunch.
And that’s just some ideas for stuff you can do this weekend in the Adirondacks. Check out our Events section or peruse ADKtaste.com to learn more about all the ADK has to offer. Or cruise the EAT section of our site to find a good place to take Mom out to dinner or brunch.
