9 Great Things to Do in the Adirondacks Now
Leaf peeping season is over, and the snow has already started to fly. Here’s our list of what’s hot this weekend (and beyond) in the Adirondacks, November 2 to 7, 2023.
Check out Hanna Washburn’s fascinating sculptures made from recycled clothing and textiles, furniture, household items, and other materials with former utilities and associations.
Lake George Courthouse Gallery 1Amherst Street Lake George, NY, 12845 (map)
Epochal Songs, a new exhibit at Glens Falls Hyde Collection, features the works of Keith Haring and lighting designer Thomas Dunn.
The Hyde Collection 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY, 12801 (map)
This is the final weekend to see Taylor Swift’s The Eras tour at the historic State Theater in Tupper Lake. Don’t miss your chance to catch Miss Americana in the ADK.
State Theater100 Park Street Tupper Lake, NY, 12986 (map)
Meg Bernstein's "Kiwassa Skies" exhibit will be showcased at the Adirondack Artists Guild in Saranac Lake. It opens with a reception on Friday, November 3, and will run through November 28.
Adirondack Artists Guild 52 Main StreetSaranac Lake, NY, 12983 (map)
A group of Adirondack women was chosen among thousands of applicants to create a short film showcasing their perspectives on their local stomping grounds. TREW Gear, a contest sponsor, is touring North America, screening the film in the communities of the 10 teams selected to make films.
North Country School 4382 Cascade RoadLake Placid, NY, 12946 (map)
If you see strange orange objects flying through the skies over Lake George on Saturday, it’s just the annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Adirondack Pub & Brewery. Bring your own pumpkin to launch in their catapult. Enjoy activities for the whole family, live music, food and beer trucks, and the famous Witches Dance Group.
Adirondack Pub and Brewery 33 Canada StreetLake George, NY, 12845 (map)
Glens Falls is currently hosting its inaugural Restaurant Week to highlight the city's diverse and flourishing local culinary scene. Numerous local dining establishments are participating in the initiative by providing multi-course prix-fixe menus for both lunch and dinner at discounted rates.
The Adirondack Experience presents another chapter in its virtual series, ADKX “In The Adirondack Library,” featuring author Amy Godine and her fascinating new book on the history of African American settlers in the Adirondack mountains, “The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier.”
This is a virtual event.
Adirondack storytellers converge on Raquette River Brewing to tell their favorite tales and amazing anecdotes on November 7.
Raquette River Brewing11 Balsam Street Tupper Lake, NY, 12986 (map)
November in the Adirondacks offers many diversions.
Although the leaves may have fallen and the boats are now stored away for the winter, November is still an excellent time to visit the Adirondacks. With fewer crowds, it's an ideal time to go hiking. Moreover, since the trees are bare, we can enjoy incredible views of our lakes and mountains hidden by foliage during the summer.
Here are a few upcoming events to look forward to:
New York State Free Fishing Day — November 11. NYS residents and non-residents can fish freely, unfettered by a freshwater fishing license.
Visit the Wild Center for Free in Tupper Lake — November 11. Visit the Adirondacks’ interactive natural history museum for free. Worth a drive from anywhere.
Fort William Henry Field of Flags and Salute to Veterans — November 11. See 8,000 flags placed in honor of Adirondack region veterans, and attend a ceremony that includes a musket salute.
Live Raptors at the Tannery Pond Center — November 11. Take flight on a thrilling adventure into the realm of incredible birds of prey.
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.
