GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – It’s holiday showtime in the North Country this week. Friday night, a trip to Shepard Park in Lake George will net you a live performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and a ride out to Granville will give you a parade of holiday tractors that will make your spirits bright like only Washington County can. It’s also another open house weekend at the Glens Falls Shirt Factory.
Despite the holiday cheer, it’s set to be a relatively warm weekend. Highs hit 42 on Friday, shoot up to 58 on Saturday and settle back down to 45 on Sunday. Nights stick around the 30s.
Holiday Festival of Lights
- What: Over 20 holiday light displays lit up by the water in Lake George, across Shepard Park.
- When: Friday, Dec. 10 – Sunday, Dec. 12 (continuous through the month)
- Where: Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George
Saluto’s Christmas Celebration
- What: Holiday celebration fair hosted by Saluto’s, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus. $8 mac and cheese, $30 piercings, $5 body jewelry. Crafts, gifts and more.
- When: 2-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; Noon – 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11
- Where: Saluto’s Pub, 186 Main St., Hudson Falls
Indoor Holiday Market at Fort Salem Theater
- What: Holiday shopping market featuring Anna Villarreal Jewelry & Greeting Cards, Austin & Ollie, Country Land Creationz, Dakota Jade Designs, Elements Spa Essentials, Evers Green Upcycle, Gotta Have It Fashion Accessories, Hazelwood & Co., MW Farmstead, plus authors Bellanca and Autumn Fleming.
- When: 5-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 10-11; Noon – 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: Fort Salem Theater, 11 East Broadway, Salem
Holiday Choral Music in Shepard Park
- What: Lake George’s Shepard Park hosts the Queensbury High School Madrigal Singers.
- When: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10
- Where: Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George
Granville Lighted Tractor Parade
- What: Return of the annual holiday lighted tractor parade. Dozens of decorated tractors will travel through downtown Granville, starting from Telescope Casual Furniture (82 Chruch St.) and ending at the former site of Manchester Wood (1159 Route 24).
- When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10
- Where: 82 Chruch St. To downtown, Granville
Adirondack Thunder vs. Reading Royals
- What: Glens Falls hockey game against the Reading Royals. Tickets for sale online and by phone.
- When: 7 p.m. puck drop Friday, Dec. 10
- Where: Cool Insuring Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls
The Depot: The Wynotte Sisters
- What: A holiday show with classics and not-so-classics. $15 tickets, limited reserve table seating.
- When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10
- Where: Argyle Brewing at the Depot, 6 Broad St., Cambridge
The Park Theater: Soggy Po Boys
- What: New Orleans style band visiting Glens Falls. Tickets are $20-$25.
- When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10
- Where: The Park Theater, 14 Park Street, Glens Falls
It’s a Wonderful Life in Lake George
- What: Performance of a Christmas classic at the Shepard Park Ampitheater in Lake George. Free admission benefitting the Lake George Food Pantry at Caldwell Presbyterian Church. Donations accepted include deodorant, shampoo, shavers, feminine hygiene and toothpaste.
- When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10
- Where: Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George
Courtyard Marriott: Ha-Ha-Holiday Comedy Show
- What: Holiday comedy show, ages 18+. $20 admission.
- When: 7:30 and 9 p.m. start times Friday, Dec. 10
- Where: Courtyard by Marriott Lake George, 365 Canada St., Lake George
Fort Salem Theater: There’s No Business like Snow Business
- What: A holiday showtune sing-a-long at Fort Salem Theater. Starring Iris Rogers, Sam Luke, Courtine Harrington, Noah Casner and Kyra Fitzgerald.
- When: 7:30-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 10-12
- Where: Fort Salem Theater, 11 East Broadway, Salem
Holiday Festival of Lights
- What: Over 20 holiday light displays lit up by the water in Lake George, across Shepard Park.
- When: Friday, Dec. 10 – Sunday, Dec. 12 (continuous through the month)
- Where: Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George
Open House at the Glens Falls Shirt Factory
- What: Holiday shopping with the artists and businesses that set up shop in the four-story Glens Falls Shirt Factory. Outside vendors and demonstrations will be onsite, too. Dozens of places to do holiday shopping, from mugs to candles to food and drink.
- When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 11-12
- Where: The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St., Glens Falls
Childrens’ Christmas Bazaar
- What: Annual kids’ bazaar with handmade gifts for little ones to give their parents and other adults in their lives.
- When: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11
- Where: Hicks Orchard, 18 Hicks Road, Granville
Author signing: Will Moses
- What: Author and illustrator Will Moses signs copies of his new book, “The First Christmas.” Moses is the great-grandson of renowned folk art painted Grandma Moses.
- When: Noon – 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11
- Where: Battenkill Books, 15 East Main St., Cambridge
Charles R. Wood Theater: The Nutcracker
- What: Adirondack Ballet Theater performs “The Nutcracker” to celebrate the theater troupe’s 30-year anniversary. Over 50 child dancers take part. $18 tickets, purchase online to reserve a seat.
- When: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens Falls
Slickfin Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
- What: Food, drink and ugly sweaters. Donate a toy for Toys for Tots, and receive a raffle ticket in return.
- When: 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11
- Where: Slickfin Brewing Company, 147-149 Broadway, Fort Edward
Saluto’s Christmas Celebration
- What: Holiday celebration fair hosted by Saluto’s, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus. $8 mac and cheese, $30 piercings, $5 body jewelry. Crafts, gifts and more.
- When: 2-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; Noon – 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11
- Where: Saluto’s Pub, 186 Main St., Hudson Falls
Indoor Holiday Market at Fort Salem Theater
- What: Holiday shopping market featuring Anna Villarreal Jewelry & Greeting Cards, Austin & Ollie, Country Land Creationz, Dakota Jade Designs, Elements Spa Essentials, Evers Green Upcycle, Gotta Have It Fashion Accessories, Hazelwood & Co., MW Farmstead, plus authors Bellanca and Autumn Fleming.
- When: 5-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 10-11; Noon – 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: Fort Salem Theater, 11 East Broadway, Salem
Strand Theatre: The Bluebillies Old-Time Christmas Revue
- What: The Bluebillies bring country and folk music to town for the holidays. Special guests The Cadleys will join. $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and students, free for kids 5 and under.
- When: 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11
- Where: The Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls
Fort Salem Theater: There’s No Business like Snow Business
- What: A holiday showtune sing-a-long at Fort Salem Theater. Starring Iris Rogers, Sam Luke, Courtine Harrington, Noah Casner and Kyra Fitzgerald.
- When: 7:30-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 10-12
- Where: Fort Salem Theater, 11 East Broadway, Salem
Holiday Festival of Lights
- What: Over 20 holiday light displays lit up by the water in Lake George, across Shepard Park.
- When: Friday, Dec. 10 – Sunday, Dec. 12 (continuous through the month)
- Where: Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake George
Breakfast with Santa at Lake George American Legion
- What: Holiday family breakfast with Santa Claus. Open to the public.
- When: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: American Legion Post 374, 3932 Route 9L, Lake George
Open House at the Glens Falls Shirt Factory
- What: Holiday shopping with the artists and businesses that set up shop in the four-story Glens Falls Shirt Factory. Outside vendors and demonstrations will be onsite, too. Dozens of places to do holiday shopping, from mugs to candles to food and drink.
- When: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 11-12
- Where: The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St., Glens Falls
Argyle Christmas on the Farm
- What: Sperry Family Farm’s annual Christmas on the Farm. Hot cocoa, candy canes, cookies, face painting, and the farm’s full line of skin care products made with goat’s milk. Goats will be there to say hello.
- When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: Sperry Family Farm, 732 Coot Hill Road, Argyle
Charles R. Wood Theater: The Nutcracker
- What: Adirondack Ballet Theater performs “The Nutcracker” to celebrate the theater troupe’s 30-year anniversary. Over 50 child dancers take part. $18 tickets, purchase online to reserve a seat.
- When: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens Falls
The Depot: Sydney Worthley
- What: The Depot hosts part of 518G8ness’ “Rockin’ Off the Rails Sunday Train Wreck” concert series. Sydney Worthley has performed at Mountain Jam Music Festival, First Night Saratoga and more.
- When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: Argyle Brewing at the Depot, 6 Broad St., Cambridge
Glens Falls Symphony presents Holiday Pops
- What: Glens Falls Symphony performs holiday favorites from around the world.
- When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: SUNY Adirondack Auditorium, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury
Indoor Holiday Market at Fort Salem Theater
- What: Holiday shopping market featuring Anna Villarreal Jewelry & Greeting Cards, Austin & Ollie, Country Land Creationz, Dakota Jade Designs, Elements Spa Essentials, Evers Green Upcycle, Gotta Have It Fashion Accessories, Hazelwood & Co., MW Farmstead, plus authors Bellanca and Autumn Fleming.
- When: 5-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 10-11; Noon – 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: Fort Salem Theater, 11 East Broadway, Salem
Adirondack Thunder vs. Reading Royals
- What: Glens Falls hockey game against the Reading Royals. Order tickets online or by phone.
- When: 3 p.m. puck drop Sunday, Dec. 12
- Where: Cool Insuring Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls
