Outdoor Fun:
- The 51st Lake George Winter Carnival is here!
This nationally recognized event features races, cook-offs, parades, bonfires, fireworks, golfing (yes, golfing), hot air balloons, and more. Opening Ceremonies take place at noon on Saturday in Shepard Park. The Carnival runs each weekend through February.
The mild winter has pushed some events off the lake and onto the lake shore. Kevin Geraghty, Warren County Board of Supervisors member, says the Carnival Committee plans to move some events to the Charles R. Wood Park grounds.
Wood Park, the former Gaslight Village property, is on Westbrook Road at the Southern tip of Lake George approximately two-fifths of a mile from the Carnival Headquarters on Shepard Park Beach.
Plans for relocating this weekend’s outhouse races are underway. In past years, when Mother Nature has failed to bring snow, The Lake George Village Public Works Department has trucked in the essential white stuff from snow banks built up at area businesses.
A full schedule of events may be found at the Lake George Winter Carnival web site. The Carnival headquarters on Shepard Park Beach can provide information and directions to specific events as plans are solidified.
- Polar Cap Race ~ Saturday, February 4
This four mile race is sponsored by The Adirondack Runners Club, PO Box 2245, Glens Falls, NY. Starting time is 10am at the Lake George Elementary School on Sun Valley drive. The race loops past the Southern end of the lake on Beach Road. Complete details here.
- Burton LTR (Learn To Ride) Snow Camp ~ Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 4 & 5
Gore Mountain, Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY 12853, (518)251-2411 ~Includes lift tickets, video analysis, feedback on personal riding, indoor equipment discussions, breakfast & lunch.
2- day camp: $216, Saturday only camp: $130
Inside Recreation:
- Galactic Bowling ~ Friday & Saturday: 10:30 pm-1:00 am
Spare Time Bowling, 2211 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845 (518)668-5741
$15 per person includes unlimited bowling & shoe rentals. Special effects lighting and state of the art sound system.
2200 State Route 9, Lake George NY (518)668-2200
(South end of the Village, on your right as you head North)
- Friday February 3: Public Skate 10am – 2 pm, After School Skate: 3-5pm special weekday rates: Adults- $5 13 & under, military, seniors: $3 skate rentals: $4
- Saturday, February 4: Public Skate -12:30-4pm & 7:30-10pm,
- Sunday, February 5: Public Skate- 2-5pm ~ adults:$7, 13 and under, military: $5, seniors: $3 Skate rentals: $4
Music:
- The Jonathan Newell Band – Rock n’ Roll, Friday & Saturday night, Duffy’s Tavern, 20 Amherst St. Lake George, (518)668-5323
- The Bluebillies – Classic country and bluegrass music, Friday: 7pm, No cover. Wild Horse Saloon, Wild West Ranch & Western Town, Bloody Pond Rd., Lake George, NY 12845, (518)668-WILD
- Phil Camp – acoustic guitar, Friday: 6-10pm. Westside Grille at West Mountain, West Mountain Road, Queensbury, NY 518-793-6606. (Northway exit 18, west on Corinth Rd. for 2.8 miles, turn right onto West Mountain Road. Ski Area is on your left.)
At the Civic Center:
- Ice hockey 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls, NY 12801, 518-798-0366
Friday, February 3, 7pm: Adirondack Phantoms v. Norfolk Admirals
Saturday, February 4, 7pm: Adirondack Phantoms v. Providence Bruins – Jimmer Fredette bobble head giveaway to first 2,500 fans.
Movies opening this weekend:
Regal Cinemas, Aviation Mall, Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 (518)-793-3359
- Big Miracle, Rated PG, 1hr., 47 min.
Show times: 1:30 4:20 7:10 9:45
- Chronicle, Rated PG-13, 1hr, 24 min.
Show times: 1:50 4:45 7:40 10:20
For those that wish to stay home: NBC will be broadcasting a football game Sunday; Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 pm EST
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