Local Holiday Shopping in the Lake George Area

Cover Photo: Kacey O’Brien 

The holiday season is in full swing! In celebration of the most wonderful time of the year, Lake George Area businesses are slashing prices and offering can’t-miss deals on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday!


Downtown Glens Falls

Shop small in downtown Glens Falls beginning with The Shirt Factory Holiday Open House and Black Friday Weekend at the Adirondack Winery Queensbury Tasting Room & Winemaking Facility.

Shop the sales on handmade gifts and merchandise from local vendors at The Shirt Factory Holiday Open House, held from Friday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A second Holiday Open House will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10, also from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional vendors on hand.

Stop by Adirondack Winery’s Lake George and Queensbury locations, or shop online at adkwinery.com, from Friday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 27 for Black Friday Weekend-only deals on holiday gifts including:

In-Store:

  • Purchase 3 Bottles, Receive a Trio Gift Box
  • Purchase 6 Bottles, Receive a Holiday Wine Tote
  • Purchase 12+ Bottles, Receive a $15 Adirondack Winery Gift Card
  • FREE Hot Wine Cocktail Samples

Online:

  • Purchase 6 Bottles, Receive a Holiday Wine Tote
  • Purchase 12+ Bottles, Receive a $15 Adirondack Winery Gift Card
  • FREE Shipping on Gift Packages

Photo Credit: Kacey O’Brien 

The following weekend, LARAC (Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council) is holding their annual Winter Arts Festival at The Queensbury Hotel on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check off your gift-giving list at this juried fine arts and craft show featuring artisans of pottery, jewelry, woodworking, photography, and more.

Meanwhile, LARAC will also be hosting their Holiday Shop, opening Nov. 17 through Dec. 23 at their LARAC Lapham Gallery. Shoppers will receive a 10% discount on purchases (15% off for members). Holiday Shop hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours until 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

And, explore the Adirondack Holiday Festival held at Glens Falls City Park from Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. Adirondack Christkindlmarkt and Hometown Holidays are rolling into one reimagined and family-focused, European-style Christmas festival featuring local vendors.

While in the area, shop these other small businesses:

  • Fountain Square Outfitters
  • Minky Mink
  • Rude Betty…and more!

After you’ve finished shopping, grab a bite to eat at:


Bolton Landing

Several more communities throughout the Lake George Area have shops celebrating Small Business Saturday with huge deals! Enjoy boutique shopping, antiquing, dining, cocktailing, and more in a town where most business are locally-owned, such as:

  • I Wear Local – 5-pack of Beer Sweaters or 5-pack of stickers with any purchase on Small Business Saturday!
  • Serendipity Boutique
  • Trees Adirondack Gifts & Books
  • Indian Tepee Gift Shop
  • Lakeview Trading Co…and more!

After you’ve finished shopping, grab a bite to eat at:


Lake George

Despite the winter chill, several business along Canada Street remain open throughout the season for some productive holiday shopping and successful gift giving.

Photo Credit: Kacey O’Brien 

Lake George Olive Oil Co. (with a location in downtown Glens Falls as well) is holding several sales and specials to kick off the holiday shopping season:

Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25) Specials :

  • 10% Off Gift Baskets
  • 10% Off Varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • $5 Baby Bottles
  • 15% Off All Balsamic Vinegars
  • $10 Gift Certificate with Every $100 Purchase

Cyber Monday (Nov. 27) Specials :

  • 10% Off Gift Baskets
  • $5 Baby Bottles
  • 15% Off All Balsamic Vinegars
  • $10 Gift Certificate with Every $100 Purchase

While in the area, shop these other small businesses:

  • The Dog Cabin – see in store for details on their discounts!
  • Love is on Lake George
  • Molly Malone’s Irish Gifts…and more!

After you’ve finished shopping, grab a bite to eat at:


North Creek

The small business shopping continues in North Creek! Barkeater Chocolates will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Small Business Saturday and will also have some sweet deals online. Get 20% off using coupon code CYBERMONDAY23 when ordering from their website on Nov 24. and Nov 25. Shoppers have the option to choose ‘Factory Store Pickup’ to pick up their order in-person at the store.

Photo Credit: Kacey O’Brien 

While in the area, shop these other small businesses:

  • Adirondack All Season Outfitters
  • Cunningham’s Ski Barn
  • Hudson River Trading Co.
  • The Foothills…and more!

After you’ve finished shopping, grab a bite to eat at:


Warrensburg

Many shops in Warrensburg are celebrating Small Business Saturday as well! Experience the holiday magic at Christmas in Warrensburgh – an old-fashioned Adirondack celebration of Christmas, including an Indoor Holiday Market & Artisan Fair inside the historic Shirt Factory (River Street Plaza) on River Street. Farmers and artisans will be set up to demonstrate and sell their locally made products on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3.

While in the area, shop these other small businesses:

After you’ve finished shopping, grab a bite to eat at:


Lake Luzerne

Head to Lake Luzerne and start checking off wish lists early! Holiday Shopping Day at Adirondack Folk School is Nov. 18! Vendors and artisans have stocked up the gift shop with a variety of handmade items: jewelry, cards, advent calendars, ornaments, soaps, baskets, cutting boards, wooden boxes, hand painted mittens, woven scarves & shawls, pillows, books for all ages, and lots more!

Return for Small Business “Saturday Specials” on Nov. 25 offered by Fran and Gina, the new owners of Something Secret Boutique (4 Bridge Street). Get 25% off online purchases made from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. with code SHOPSMALL25, and 20% off online purchases made from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with code SHOPSMALL20. Something Secret Boutique will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Small Business Saturday and everyone shopping in-store will receive at least 20% off with in-store scratch-off discount cards, but values in percentages can range up to 50% off! A Gift Certificate Special will also be offered – purchase a $100.00 gift certificate in-store only for $80.00.

Continue to spend your weekends “gift giving shopping” with the Holiday on the Hudson Shopping Days from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kinnear Museum of Local History Gift and Book Shop. On Small Business Saturday, save 10% on each purchase. On Dec. 2, save 10% on each purchase and receive a free raffle ticket with each purchase. On Dec. 9, save 10% on each purchase and receive a free collector’s series glass etched ornament of a local historic site with each purchase.

After you’ve finished shopping, grab a bite to eat at:


Adirondack, Brant Lake, Chestertown, and Pottersville

Businesses in these small Adirondack towns also offer deals on Small Business Saturday!

Photo Credit: Kacey O’Brien 

  • The Crossroads
  • Mountain Hardware
  • Panther Mountain Traders
  • Country Girls Crafts & Quilts…and more!

After you’ve finished shopping, grab a bite to eat at: