Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Lake George (Queensbury), NY

This juried arts and crafts show, held before the holidays, is now in its third decade. Hosted by the Lower Adirondack...

This juried arts and crafts show, held before the holidays, is now in its third decade. Hosted by the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council and housed at the Adirondack Sports Complex, the festival features approximately 60 different artists and attracts a large crowd. The festival provides a great venue for early holiday shopping.

Hours: Sat, Nov 3, 2012: 10am - 5pm Sun, Nov 4, 2012: 10am - 4pm

The Fire on the Mountain festival at West Mountain Ski Area promises a full day and night of family fun for adults and...

The Fire on the Mountain festival at West Mountain Ski Area promises a full day and night of family fun for adults and children of all ages. With tubing, race on the face games, torch light parade, food and fireworks, this annual event is sure to please even those who can't ski.

Hours: February 2013

The Prospect Child & Family Center's Annual North Country Festival of Trees is the perfect way to get into the holiday...

The Prospect Child & Family Center's Annual North Country Festival of Trees is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Visitors can tour the facilities (at the Queensbury Hotel) filled with hundreds of decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, stockings and other holiday decor. A variety of special events take place throughout the week including Breakfast with Santa, Senior Luncheon, Gala Preview Reception and the Sugar Plum Ball. Enjoy the events even more by knowing that this benefits such a worthy group.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Nov 23, 2012: 11am - 6pm Sat, Nov 24, 2012: 11am - 6pm Sun, Nov 25, 2012: 11am - 4pm

The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council June Arts Festival is the first major summer event in the Glens Falls region....

The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council June Arts Festival is the first major summer event in the Glens Falls region. This juried arts and crafts show attracts crowds over 25,000 and offers live entertainment by regional performers, food concessions by local non-profits, and activities for the whole family.

Hours: Sat, Jun 16, 2012: 10am - 5pm Sun, Jun 17, 2012: 10am - 5pm

The Adirondack Theater Festival (ATF) is a non-profit, professional summer theater originally founded by a group of New...

The Adirondack Theater Festival (ATF) is a non-profit, professional summer theater originally founded by a group of New York City-based theater professionals. The festival focuses on bringing emerging writers, actors, artists, directors and playwrights together to present some of the best recent shows on Broadway and Off-Broadway as well as the work of up-and-coming artists. ATF involves the local community as both audience members and active participants in theater workshops and discussions.

Hours: Tue, Jun 26, 2012: 7:30pm Wed, Jun 27, 2012: 2pm, 7:30pm Thu, Jun 28, 2012: 7:30pm, 9:30pm Fri, Jun 29, 2012: 7:30pm, 9:30pm Sat, Jun 30, 2012: 7:30pm, 9:30pm Thu, Jul 5, 2012: 7:30pm Fri, Jul 6, 2012: 7:30pm Sat, Jul 7, 2012: 7:30pm Wed, Jul 11, 2012: 2pm, 7:30pm Thu, Jul 12, 2012: 7:30pm Fri, Jul 13, 2012: 7:30pm Sat, Jul 14, 2012: 7:30pm Thu, Jul 19, 2012: 7:30pm Fri, Jul 20, 2012: 7:30pm Sat, Jul 21, 2012: 2pm, 7:30pm Sun, Jul 22, 2012: 7:30pm Wed, Jul 25, 2012: 2pm, 7:30pm Thu, Jul 26, 2012: 7:30pm Fri, Jul 27, 2012: 7:30pm Sat, Jul 28, 2012: 7:30pm

This annual event is popular among children and adults alike. Each year, hundreds gather at the Floyd Bennett Memorial...

This annual event is popular among children and adults alike. Each year, hundreds gather at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport to view the spectacular rainbow of hot-air balloons as they ascend into the heavens. When the balloons are not airborne, crowd-goers can enjoy musical entertainment, travel exhibits, kite flying demonstrations, and static aircraft displays. The festival is free and open to the public and is an unique experience not soon forgotten.

Hours: Thu, Sep 20, 2012: 4:30pm Fri, Sep 21, 2012: 3pm Sat, Sep 22, 2012: 5am Sun, Sep 23, 2012: 5am

The Lake George Winter Carnival Weekend has been a annual tradition in the Lake George region since 1961. This...

The Lake George Winter Carnival Weekend has been a annual tradition in the Lake George region since 1961. This celebration of wintertime outdoor activities consists of four activity-packed weekends throughout the month of February. Festival highlights include an early morning polar bear swim, dog pulls, outhouse races, kite flying demonstrations, chicken-wing cook-off, moonlight ATV rides, children's activities, snowmobile sleigh rides and ice-skating. The Carnival promises fun for all ages.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details February 2013

Named one of the Best of the Best marathons by New England Runner magazine, the Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival is...

Named one of the Best of the Best marathons by New England Runner magazine, the Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival is a runner's delight. Deemed "the most beautiful 26 miles, 385 yards you'll ever run," this marathon should be added to any serious runner's fall race agenda. The picturesque town of Schroon Lake, fall hues of the mountains, and hand-carved bear statues for race winners epitomize the Adirondack experience.

Hours: Sat, Sep 22, 2012: 9am Sun, Sep 23, 2012: 9am