Pyrotechnics are tradition on July 4, but you can ooh and aah every Thursday night at the display throughout July and August. Boaters have the best view, but you won’t be disappointed from any spot your find around the head of Lake George.
Cool jazz comes to Lake George for the weekend of September 18. This laidback indulgence is a free invitation to picnic and ponder life as you float with the notes on a grassy hillside. Free at Shepard’s Park.Find a list of artists and times here.
Artisans from across the North Country gather to display and sell their handmade goods. August 20-22, from 9 am to 6 pm.
The Lake George Arts Project entertains throughout July and August with free musical concerts set in the village’s Shepard’s Park. The lake serves as the backdrop at this intimate venue, where you can listen to classic rock, alternative bluegrass, flameco guitar, and more. Find the schedule here.
Become a part of local history on August 5-10, when James Fenimore Cooper’s tale of the French and Indian War comes to life, complete with thundering horses, military skirmishes, and Native American dances. Purchase tickets here.
Marvel at a butterfly garden, take a guided nature tour, or sit ‘round the campfire to hear stories and munch on s’mores at this 73-acre farm that offers a plethora of year-round public programs. Find more information here.

