North Country Weekend Calendar: Where to ring in the new year
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Friday night is the end of one year, and Saturday morning is the start of the next. New Year's Eve is full of special menus at area restaurants, local bands playing the year away, and even some Adirondack Thunder hockey at Cool Insuring Arena, breaking the ice on 2022.
On the weather forecast, it's a New Year's that forgets what season we're in. Friday is set for a daytime high of 47, dipping down to 42 at midnight when the ball drops. On Saturday, things get warmer still with a rainy 51 high.
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Bistro LeRoux
- What: $65 dinner or $85 with a wine pairing. Four-course menu includes seared sea bass, bricole, rack of lamb and dessert. Reservations by phone at (518) 798-2982.
- When: Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: Bistro LeRoux, 668 Route 149, Lake George
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party at Lake George Holiday Inn
- What: Party and dinner at the Holiday Inn Resort in Lake George. Four-course dinner at TR’s Restaurant, followed by a party starting at 8 p.m. in the hotel. $20 party admission for those not staying or dining at the hotel. Dirt Cheap will be playing classic rock, blues, acoustic and new music.
- When: Dinner from 4-10 p.m., party starting at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: Holiday Inn Resort, 2223 Route 9, Lake George
New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Docksider
- What: New Year’s Eve specials including prime rib, shrimp scampi and chicken marsala. Reservations at (518) 792-3534.
- When: Dinner starts at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: The Docksider, 298 Glen Lake Road, Lake George
Adirondack Thunder NYE Game vs. Newfoundland Growlers
- What: Adirondack Thunder hockey game, returning after games postponed, ringing in the new year.
- When: 5 p.m. puck drop Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: Cool Insuring Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls
New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Inn at Erlowest
- What: Fine dining for New Year’s Eve. $150 per person, including upgrades to igloo dining. Call (518) 668-5928 for reservations.
- When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: Inn at Erlowest, 3178 Lake Shore Drive, Lake George
The Park Theater: New Year’s Eve Dinner and Comedy
- What: Comedian Sean Donnelly comes to Glens Falls for a New Year’s Eve comedy show as part of the Park Theater’s “Comedy After Dark” series. Dinner includes a 3-course dinner and cocktail happy hour. $99 admission for dinner and comedy.
- When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: The Park Theater, 14 Park St., Glens Falls
New Year’s Eve at the Queensbury Hotel
- What: Open bar, cocktail reception, raw bar, 4-course dinner, live music and dancing with Soul Session, Garland Nelson and an 11-piece band. $175 per person, or starting at $549 with a hotel stay.
- When: 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge St., Glens Falls
New Year’s Eve at Dunham’s Bay Resort
- What: Wine and cheese reception, three-course dinner, live music by DeeJay DuBray, open beer and wine, champagne toast and a New Year's Day breakfast buffet for $309 per couple, including hotel stay.
- When: 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: Dunham’s Bay Resort, 2999 Route 9L, Lake George
New Year’s Eve at Fort William Henry Hotel
- What: Buffet dinner, open bar and live music from the Erin Harkes Band for $135 per person. Reservations will be seated together in tables of 8 or 10.
- When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: Fort William Henry Hotel, 48 Canada St., Lake George
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Fire Rock
- What: Fire Rock Restaurant sets off fireworks in the parking lot, with alcoholic beverages, hot chocolate and snacks available from the starter shack. Come to park early. $10 per car.
- When: Open starting 7 p.m. with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: Fire Rock Restaurant, Route 41, Hudson Falls
New Year’s Eve Show at The Grateful Den
- What: Those Other Guys plays to ring in the new year at The Grateful Den.
- When: 9 p.m. - midnight Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: The Grateful Den, 56 Hudson Ave., Glens Falls
New Year’s Eve Show at The Lagoon
- What: The Minivans play at The Lagoon.
- When: 9 p.m. - midnight Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: The Lagoon, 204 Canada St., Lake George
New Year’s Bowling at Broadway Lanes
- What: Three hours of bowling, shoe rental, party favors, games, prizes and food including pepperoni, cheese and veggie platters, meatballs, chips and dip and pasta and pizza. $30 per person.
- When: 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: Broadway Lanes, 359 Broadway, Fort Edward
New Year’s Eve music and drinks at The Barrel
- What: The Barrel in Bolton Landing hosts the Annie Mash Duo to play. Drink and food specials available. Hotel stays nearby at Blue Water Manor North Lodge for $189 including brunch the next morning.
- When: 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31
- Where: The Barrel, 4571 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing
First Day Hike at Prospect Mountain
- What: 1.5-mile hike guided hike up Prospect Mountain to start the new year. The trailhead starts at Smith Street in the village of Lake George. Hikers should come with appropriate footwear, and sign up in advance by email to bejamin.thomas@dec.ny.gov.
- When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1
- Where: Prospect Mountain, Smith Street Trailhead, Lake George
New Year’s Day Bands & Brunch
- What: Brunch with live music from Aica Bautista, Tim Ortiz, Rich Ortiz and Matt Cosgrove at The Lagoon.
- When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1
- Where: The Lagoon, 204 Canada St., Lake George
New Year’s Day Frostbite Cruise
- What: New Year’s Day cruise on the Adirondac, with food, drink, live entertainment and more. $40 for adults, $30 for children ages 3-11.
- When: Noon and 2:30 p.m. cruise times Saturday, Jan. 1
- Where: Lake George Shoreline Cruises, 2 Kurosaka Lane, Lake George
Adirondack Thunder vs. Trois-Rivieres
- What: Adirondack Thunder hockey game. 3 p.m. puck drop.
- When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2
- Where: Cool Insuring Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls