Community activities for families and students

We hope our families and community members take advantage of the variety of activities being offered in and around the Queensbury community.

Originally published Feb. 11, 2021. Last updated March 26, 2021.


Tri-County Literacy Center Scavenger Hunt

The Tri-County Literacy Center introduces the first annual Tri-County Historic Scavenger Hunt. The scavenger hunt is taking place April 2-11. Learn more information about the scavenger hunt.

Hiking

    Adirondack Sports

    Adirondack Sports & Fitness is an outdoor recreation and fitness magazine covering the Adirondack Park and greater Capital-Saratoga-Glens Falls-Queensbury region of New York State. This is a free publication that lists individual and family-friendly outdoor activities offered throughout the year in our immediate and surrounding areas.

    Running activities and events

    Founded in 1973 as The Adirondack Track Club to promote running on both a recreational and competitive basis, the name changed to The Adirondack Runners in 1983. The club sponsors 8 premier races during the year in the greater Glens Falls area. In addition, the club is the organizer of the Weekly Track Series during the summer. Monthly meetings are held the last Thursday of each month. Our Scholarship Fund makes awards at the end of each school year in a continuing effort to promote youth development. Our Development Fund is used to promote quality competition. Our club of 250+ members-strong, organizes and promotes year-round running and social activities to meet the needs of the competitive, recreational and novice “running athlete” in all of us.

    Vendor fair

    Every Saturday in February, the Wild West Ranch in Lake George is hosting a vendor fair for families from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

    Mental health supports

    Family movie nights with SEL themes

    If you’re staying in, here are some great suggestions!

    Inside Out

    SEL Topic: Understanding Feelings and Emotions

    Cool Runnings

    SEL Topic: Growth Mindset

    Remember the Titans

    SEL Topic: Acceptance and Diversity

    Hidden Figures

    SEL Topic: Problem Solving and Perseverance

    The Pursuit of Happiness

    SEL Topic: Resiliency

    The Lorax

    SEL Topic: Respect and Social Justice

    Up

    SEL Topic: Friendship

    Wonder

    SEL Topic: Kindness

    Walking trails

    Halfway Brook Trail

    A pretty two mile walk from Potter Road to Peggy Ann Road. Dog and kid friendly.

    Gurney Lane Recreation Area

    This Queensbury park offers opportunities to enjoy the outdoors all year long. Over 13 miles of mountain biking trails from easy to difficult offer fun and challenging obstacles like hills, uneven terrain, rocks, and stumps. There are 4 miles of casual hiking nature trails and another mile of easy family hiking trails that are well-maintained for the use of strollers and wagons. All trails can be used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing as well.

    VanDusen Preserve (Queensbury)

    Hiking and snowshoeing at Queensbury Land Conservancy’s (QLC) off of West Mountain Road offers great opportunities for observing wildlife. The trail is well-marked and maintained, and is a 1 3/4 –mile round trip to the top of West Mountain. Offers views of Queensbury and Glens Falls.

    Rush Pond Trail (Queensbury)

    A 2.6-mile trail that runs right through the Rush Pond wetlands connects West Mountain Road and Fox Farm Road. Great for walking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing! This trail also links the Gurney Lane Recreation Area to the neighborhoods off of Aviation Road. You will enjoy fabulous opportunities to view wildlife in the wetlands.

    Meadowbrook Nature Preserve

    Interpretive signs teach you about habitats, plants and animals as you walk, hike, mountain bike, cross-country ski or snowshoe through this 2.5-mile nature trail system.

    Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve

    83 acres provide 3 miles of interpretive trails perfect for walking, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

    Queensbury UFSD Campus XC Trails

    Park in the rear lot on campus behind the elementary school and begin the trail at the east entrance of the woods, adjacent to the large course map. Follow the Blue Arrow markings on the trees, which will be the Varsity Cross Country Race Course to the woods exit for approximately 4,000 meters (2.50 miles) of wide, packed dirt trails with 2 nice hills!

    Betar Byway Trail

    The Betar Byway is a paved path that follows the shoreline of the Hudson River in the Village of South Glens Falls for approximately .6 mile. The SGF Beach Bikeway extension is a 1.3 mile gravel road on a wooded bluff overlooking the river. Together they offer a pleasant half-day of birding through several types of habitat.

    Feeder Canal Towpath

    The Glens Falls Feeder Canal Towpath is a 9.0 mile trail suitable for walking, running or biking from the Feeder Dam in Queensbury (parking lot at the dam) to Mullen Park in Fort Edward.

    Cole’s Woods

    In its 50th Anniversary, this pristine forest sanctuary located in Glens Falls, adjacent to and behind the YMCA, is used in the winter for both lighted snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing. In the spring, summer and fall months, the trail system is frequented by walkers, runners and mountain cyclists alike.