Mohawk Valley Today Featured Weekend Events July 19-21

Lots going on this weekend in almost every corner of the Mohawk Valley! Thanks so much to everyone for sending us their events happening in Amsterdam, Broadalbin, Fort Plain, Ilion, Gloversville, Mayfield, Canajoharie, Little Falls and Old Forge. Be sure to stock up on locally grown, fresh produce at local Farmers’ Markets.

Amsterdam

Mommy and Me Stretch Class

Mommy and Me Stretch Class takes place from 3:00pm until 4:00pm on Friday, July 19 at Veterans Park in Amsterdam NY. This will be an hour of stories, gentle yoga poses and play time in the park. Recommended for ages ages 3-7. Please call in advance to book your place in the class by calling 518-620-6245.

Broadalbin

Broadalbin Garden Tour

Join the Broadalbin Garden Tour from 10:00am until 4:00pm on July 20th to view area gardens, talk with garden owners, learn history, gain new ideas for your own garden and have FUN! Cost is $25.00 per person, children under 12 are free. This is a rain or shine event. Proceeds benefit the Broadalbin Library.

Canajoharie

Bones! Bones! Bones!

Join the Canajoharie Library on July 19th at 2:00pm and building  dinosaurs with giant foam dino bones! Event will be outside if the weather is nice, or inside if it is not! This is a free program for kids, registration is requested.

Please register at: Canajoharie Library Event Tickets

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Arkell Museum Empire Wild in Concert

Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library on July 20th at 7 pm for an evening of music with Empire Wild!

Empire Wild is a dynamic genre-bending crossover trio featuring Juilliard-trained classical musicians embodying the group’s shared love of musical exploration, fusing the sounds of pop, folk, Broadway, and more into their songwriting and composition. This upbeat talented group features cellists, Ken Kubota and Mitch Lyon, and pianist Jiyong Kim.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the performance begins at 7:00 pm.

Fort Plain

Fort Plain Open Mic Night!

SWEET & SÁR’S Community Expression on Saturday, July 20th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Sweet & Sar located at 48 Main Street, Fort Plain, NY. Come out for Open Mic Night and express yourself with Music – Poetry – Reading – Talent – more! Doors and Sign Ups Open at 5:30PM.

Gloversville

Dorm Space hosts AGAPE BLUES COMPANY

Dorm Space hosts AGAPE BLUES COMPANY and Tom Staudle IN CONCERT On Friday, July 19 at 7:00pm at Dorn Space located at 99 N. Main St., Gloversville. Cost is $10 cash only at the door.

44 Lakes Painted Wooden Coaster Workshop

An Adirondack style vendor filled gift shop including customizable gifts. Something for everyone. You dream it and two crafty girls can make it! They are holding a Painted Wooden Coaster Workshop July 19 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday July 20 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at their shop located at 15 North Main Street Gloversville

Cost of $12 per person includes Set of 4 ADK coasters with design, your initials, OR free hand painting.

Ilion

Ilion Days

Join the fun on Friday July 19 starting at 6:30 with the Doo Dah Parade followed by Fireworks at Whalen Community Park with music by DJ Alan Alford and Dave Whalen. This years theme is ‘Super Ilion!’ Friday events include a chicken BBQ beginning at 11:00am at Winter Hendrix Parking Lot. Saturday is packed with events like the 5K Run/Walk, Dog Show and Craft Fair, with Sunday’s activities rounding out the multi-day celebration. For the complete schedule of Ilion Days events with times and locations see Ilion Days Schedule of Events.

Little Falls

Marc-Anthony Polizzi 401 Gallery Show

Marc-Anthony Polizzi 401 Gallery Show takes place on from 12:00pm until 4:00pm on July 19th and 20th at the Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts located in 401-403 Canal Place, Little Falls, NY. The gallery show runs through November 17, 2024.

The Art of Melissa Roys

The Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts and the Renaissance Pub are happy to offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the work of artist, Melissa Roys.

Join the Renaissance Pub in Little Falls on July 19th from 5:00pm until 9:00pm to view the artwork of Melissa Roys. Invite friends to join you for a drink at the bar and enjoy a special exhibit of Melissa’s vibrant artwork!

Mayfield

Mayfield hosts Gloversville Wind Symphony concert

Gloversville Wind Symphony American Road Trip will be in concert performing works by Bagley, Gershwin, Giroux, Markowski, Copley, and Sousa on Saturday, July 20th at 3:00pm Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church located at 22 North Main Street Mayfield, New York. There is a $5 suggested donation.

Old Forge

Old Forge Library

Old Forge Summer Reading program takes place from 1:15pm until – 3:00pm on Friday July 19th at the Old forge Library located at 220 Crosby road, Old forge NY. This is a great way to encourage children to read through the summer with five weeks of games, lots of crafts and themed reading incentives for Pre-K & up. This year’s theme, Adventure Begins at your Library, opens up a world of possibilities of imagination. Children 4 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library to register your child, walk-ins also welcome.

This weekend’s Farmers Markets!

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