The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom

Located across from the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark, The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom has over 135 rides, shows, and attractions including an outdoor water park and a variety of roller coasters.

This holiday season, The Great Escape is transformed into a winter wonderland with themed shows, festive foods and thousands of twinkling lights.

Our new holiday celebration extends The Great Escape's 2009 operating season by 21 days, making it the longest in its 56-year history. Don't miss Holiday in the Park from November 20 through December 31.

Holiday in the Park Entertainment

This exciting brand new event features:

• Three shows including all new Holiday in the Park characters
• Santa's Workshop complete with elves and daily visits with Santa
• Daily tree lighting ceremony at our 60-foot Christmas Tree
• Family ice skating rink
• Strolling Victorian carolers
• Five themed family areas
• Kids Holiday karaoke in Jolly Tree Theatre

Learn more about the All New Holiday in the Park

VIP Tours

Enjoy first-class service with a personal tour guide, front-of-the-line ride access, a customized itinerary, up-close seating at shows, and private sessions with BUGS BUNNY.  Learn more

Upcoming Calendar of Events

For more information on upcoming events click here

November

Nov. 13

• Wine & Chocolate Festival – Queensbury Hotel, Ridge St., Glens Falls ~ Choice domestic & foreign wines, chocolates, local cheeses & decadent desserts by area bakers ~ 5:30-8 PM ~ Fee

Nov. 21

• Craft Show & Sale – Caldwell Presbyterian Church, Montcalm St., Lake George Village ~ Holiday Bazaar, luncheon available ~ 9 AM-3 PM
• 3rd Annual Lake George Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympic New York ~ Shepard Park Beach, Lake George Village ~ Registration 9-11:30 AM at Shepard’s Cove Restaurant ~ Plunge at NOON at Beach ~ For more information or to register: www.specialolympicsny.org or call Karen Gladstone at 518-388-0790 ext. 129 or email at kgladstone@nyso.org

Nov. 21-22

• NYSPHSAA Girls Volleyball Tournament – Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls ~ Top teams in NYS compete ~ Various times ~ Fee

Nov. 27-29

• North Country Festival of Trees – Queensbury Hotel, Ridge St., Glens Falls – Christmas wonderland environment – Arts & Crafts, Holiday Boutique, children’s activities ~ Fri. 11 AM-8 PM; Sat. 11 AM-6 PM; Sun. 11 AM-4 PM ~ Fee
• Tony DeSare in Concert – Wood Theater, Glen St., Glens Falls ~ Radio Show, new  CD, Sat. meet & greet 6 PM; Fri.-Sat. 8 PM; Sun. 2 PM ~ Fee

Nov. 28

• Farmer’s Market-Winter Market – Christ Church United Methodist, Glens Falls ~ 11 AM-2 PM

December

Dec. 1-24

• LARAC Holiday Shop  - Lapham Gallery, 7 Lapham Pl., Glens Falls ~ Original art, fine crafts, regional artists ~ Mon.-Sat. 10 AM-5 PM

December 1-18           

• Aimee Lee-Abundance is Real-New Work - Lake George Arts Project Gallery, 1 Amherst St., Lake George ~ Tue.-Fri. 12-5 PM; Sat. 12-4 PM, other times by appointment ~ Free

December 1-31           

• Selections from the Murray Collection -The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls ~ American & British works of Modern Art, including Britain's Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, John Piper, Howard Hodgkin & Paul Mount~American artists include Gregory Amenoff, Betty Parsons, Stuart Davis.
• An Enduring Legacy~American Impressionist - The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls ~ Landscape paintings from the Thomas Clark Collection

December 2

• Ladies Noel Night - The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls ~ Chocolates, live music, door prizes, holiday refreshments, more ~ 5-7 PM
• Upstate Model Railroaders Open House - Aimie's Dinner & Movie Building, 190 Glen St., Glens Falls ~ Learn more about the building & operation of a model railroad ~ 7-10 PM

December 4 

• Hometown Holidays-Tree Lighting Ceremony - Downtown Glens Falls ~ 5:30-8 PM ~ Downtown festival

December 5-6

• Holiday in the Park - Great Escape, Rt. 9, Queensbury ~ A new holiday tradition for the whole family, winter wonderland, family fun, rides, holiday-themed shows, carolers & lights, sledding hill, ice skating & holiday treats!

December 5                

• Winter Celtic Arts Concert - 14 Park St., Glens Falls ~ Adirondack Pipes & Drums present Irish Breakdown & Comhaltas
• Reindeer Run - Adirondack Community College, 640 Bay Rd., Queensbury ~ 5k race ~ 8 AM ~ Register www.adirondackrunners.com
• Operation Santa Claus Charity Ball -The Sagamore, Sagamore Rd., Bolton Landing ~ Dinner, dancing & auction ~ 6 PM, reservations 518-747-2628
• Farmer's Market -Winter Market Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay Rd., Glens Falls ~ Locally grown produce ~ 9 AM-12 PM
• Christmas Boutique - Glens Falls Senior Center, 380 Glen St., Glens Falls ~ Displayed in the historic Sherman House, holiday decorations, gift ware, figurines, jewelry, baked goods ~ 9 AM-2 PM
• Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs. Albany River Rats - Glens Falls Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls ~ 7 PM
• Adirondack Repertory Dance Theatre Yuletide Celebration - Charles R. Wood Theater, Glen St., Glens Falls ~ 2 PM & 7 PM
• Breakfast with Santa - Caldwell Presbyterian Church, 71 Montcalm St., Lake George ~ Fun & games, face painting, photo with Santa, Christmas shop & bake sale ~ 8:30-10:30 AM

December 5-6            

• Christmas in Warrensburg - Main St., Townwide, Warrensburg ~ Townwide celebration featuring church bazaars, luncheons, caroling, musical performances, tree lighting ceremony, craft fair, activities for kids & more.
• Holiday Weekend in Bolton Landing - Bolton Landing ~ Holiday shoppers will be able to shop, dine & stroll the streets of Bolton Landing during this festive event.

December 6

• Holiday Craft Fair - The Lodge at Echo Lake, Hudson St., Warrensburg ~ Hand crafted & unique gifts, jewelry, artwork, wood crafts, baked goods, food ~ 9 AM-4 PM
• A Celtic Christmas-Emmanuel Lawler - Glens Falls High School, 10 Quade St., Glens Falls ~ Irish tenor Emmanuel Lawlor with Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra & Glens Falls Symphony Children's Chorus.
• TNA Wrestling Live!  - Glens Falls Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls ~ Superstars & Knockouts of "TNA iMPACT!" ~ An interactive entertainment experience

December 8                

• Adirondack Voices Holiday Concert-Lake George Community Band - Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls ~ 70 member chorus with the Lake George Community Band perform holiday selections ~ 7:30 PM

December 9                

• Ladies Holiday Night -Glens Falls ~ Selected downtown stores offer discounts, entertainment, refreshments & more ~ 4-8 PM
• "Wicked", The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz - Proctors Theater, 432 State St., Schenectady ~ 518-346-6204 or www.proctors.org for tickets

December 12-13         

• Holiday in the Park - Great Escape, Rt. 9, Queensbury ~ A new holiday tradition for the whole family ~ A new holiday tradition for the whole family, winter wonderland, family fun, rides, holiday-themed shows, carolers & lights, sledding hill, ice skating & holiday treats!

• Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs. Wilkes-Barre-Scranton Penguins  -Glens Falls Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls ~ Sat. 7 PM; Sun. 3 PM

• "The Nutcracker" Ballet - Charles R. Wood Theater, Glen St., Glens Falls ~ Presented by the Adirondack Ballet Theater ~ Sat. 2:30 PM & 7 PM; Sun. 2:30 PM

December 12              

• Christmas with the King-Elvis & Friends  - Six Flags Great Escape Lodge, 89 Six Flags Dr., Queensbury ~ Great Elvis favorites & holiday classics ~ Guest appearances & refreshments
• Farmer's Market-Winter Market Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls ~ Locally grown produce & more ~ 9 AM-12 PM
• Upstate Model Railroaders Train Show - Glens Falls Civic Center, Heritage Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls ~ Operating displays, railroad art, photographs, collectibles

December 14              

• Second Monday Book Club Discussion Group - Caldwell-Lake George Library, 336 Canada St., Lake George ~ Call for title, exclusions 668-2528 ~ 7 PM

December 16              

• Men's Holiday Night - Downtown Glens Falls ~ Selected downtown stores offer discounts, entertainment, refreshments & more ~ 4-8 PM

December 17              

• Lake George Community Band Holiday Concert - Charles R. Wood Theater, Glen St., Glens Falls ~ 8 PM

December 18-20        

• "Santa's List"  - Charles R. Wood Theater, Glen St., Glens Falls ~ Presented by Rabine Productions & The Wood Theater ~ Fri. 7 PM; Sat. 4 PM & 8 PM; Sun. 2 PM

December 18              

• Adirondack Phantoms Hockey vs. Hamilton Bulldogs - Glens Falls Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls ~ 7:30 PM

December 19-23        

• Holiday in the Park - Great Escape, Rt. 9, Queensbury ~ A new holiday tradition for the whole family ~ A new holiday tradition for the whole family, winter wonderland, family fun, rides, holiday-themed shows, carolers & lights, sledding hill, ice skating & holiday treats!

December 19              

• Farmer's Market-Winter Market - Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls ~ Locally grown produce & more ~ 9 AM-12 PM
• Lumberjack Log-Jam Freestyle - Gore Mountain, 793 Peaceful Valley Rd., North Creek ~ Show off you moves! Freestyle ski/snowboard ~ Prizes
• Christmas Bird Count-2009 - Bolton Landing ~ Audubon Society nation-wide bird count, observe birds in Bolton Landing, southern Lake George area ~ Call for details and to register 518-644-9673

December 26-31        

• Holiday in the Park - Great Escape, Rt. 9, Queensbury ~ A new holiday tradition for the whole family ~ A new holiday tradition for the whole family, winter wonderland, family fun, rides, holiday-themed shows, carolers & lights, sledding hill, ice skating & holiday treats!

December 26              

• Farmer's Market-Winter Market - Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls ~ Locally grown produce & more ~ 9 AM-12 PM  

Area Attractions

There are many exciting things to do while you are visiting the area. 

Attractions and excursions include:

• The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom
• A scenic boat ride on Lake George
• Golf at a number of nearby courses, offering some of the best lake and mountain scenery in upstate New York
• Horseback riding in the Adirondack Mountains
• White Water rafting on the Hudson River
• A hike to the top of Prospect Mountain in Lake George
• Skiing at some of the best mountains in the Northeast including, Gore Mountain, West Mountain, Stratton, Bromely, Killington, Okemo, and many more.
• Saratoga Springs, home of the Saratoga Race Track, museums, mineral springs, and The Saratoga Performing Arts Center
• A visit to one of the region’s top museums including The Hyde Collection, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, the National Museum of Dance, and many others.