This weekend in North Country, NY

Kubota Orange Days brings special offers, interactive equipment demonstrations, and a fun atmosphere to White’s Farm Supply in Lowville. Attendees can get behind the controls during hands-on ride and drive experiences, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and take part in giveaways with prizes. It is a chance to explore Kubota equipment up close while making the most of notable savings.

The Franklin County Fair is a big annual community event at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Malone, featuring lots of family-friendly entertainment and competitions. Expect a packed lineup, including performances such as a concert with Jackson Dean and special guest The Castellows, plus events like the Demolition Derby, tractor pulls, and monster-truck action featuring the ECPW Versus Monster Trucks. The fair also highlights local showcases and contests, including the Miss Franklin County Fair pageant and auto show, along with other themed events for the weekend.

Test your skills in a dinosaur themed escape room where a runaway T-Rex is on the hunt. Work with your team to uncover clues and solve puzzles to find the library key and make your getaway within 45 minutes. Groups are limited to five people. Registration is recommended, and walk-ins may be accommodated if a time slot is open. For registration or questions, contact 315-785-7714 and ask for Ashley M.

A creative build session with giant blue blocks invites participants to construct hideouts, ball runs, and machines. Open to everyone. This session is one of three Big Blue Blocks playtimes.

Bring the kids to Story Time for Youngsters, where a new book will be read each week. After the reading, there will be a craft activity and light refreshments.

Spend your Saturday training like a Clarkson men’s soccer student-athlete at the Summer ID Clinic. You’ll work on technical drills and small-sided games led by the coaching staff and current Clarkson players, then join a campus tour and a college recruitment seminar. In the afternoon, participants will play matches. The clinic is for grades 9 through 12.

Participate in a hands-on animal care session led by staff, featuring feeding for the critter collection. Assist with feeding the pond fish and watch the turtles eat.

Explore the world of reptiles and amphibians at North Country Children's Museum with close encounters featuring snakes, frogs, tortoises, and more. The show is presented in two sessions so visitors have multiple chances to experience it. Participation is included with standard museum admission and available to all museum guests.

Join the Ogdensburg History Museum for a hands-on Genealogy for Beginners workshop led by veteran genealogist Dale Sheldon. You will learn practical ways to start building your family tree, understand how to use census records and other historical sources, and explore helpful free online tools. The session also includes specialized guidance on finding documentation related to Canadian citizenship certificates. Laptops are recommended, and participants are encouraged to bring their own.

CVFC hosts the third annual Veterans Resource Day and barbecue, a free community gathering that welcomes everyone. Local organizations will have tables with information to help veterans learn about available resources and support. The program features opening ceremonies, a POW MIA table ceremony, a veteran speaker sharing testimony, and a flag folding ceremony. A cornhole tournament will run on a first come, first served basis, with a trophy awarded to the winner.

A demolition derby from DNA Motorsports comes to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Malone, NY, bringing a full slate of competitions. Featured classes include Powerwheels, Diva Compact, Diva Full Size, Trucks, Junk Run, Bumper Swap Compact, Bumper Swap Full Size, Semi Stock Compact, and Semi Stock Full Size. Just Slingin TV is also seeking sponsors for the 2026 derby season with opportunities for businesses or derby teams to be featured in their videos.

Bash At The Beach 26' brings an all-day celebration of live music to the City of Plattsburgh Beach. Hosted by 1UP Arcade & Pub and sponsored by City Auto Repair, the event offers a beachside atmosphere with food, refreshments, and a full roster of bands and solo performers. The lineup spans rock, country, pop, alternative, and acoustic styles. Wide Load is confirmed, with additional artists to be announced. As the sun sets over Lake Champlain, North Country Hit-N-Run will headline with a high-energy set featuring sing-alongs and crowd interaction. Enjoy family-friendly fun during the day, followed by a lively party at night.

Old Soul Design Shop teams up with Elmore SPCA and Tails of the Adirondack for a summer celebration of all things canine at Melissa Penfield Park. Dog lovers can look forward to dog-themed art, playful games, dog adoptions, craft beer, food, and more. Additional details will be announced.

Join DJ Love for a free, DJ-fueled summer dance party at City Hall Park. Kids and their caregivers can enjoy the interactive, wheelchair-accessible splash fountain while the music keeps the energy going.

Enjoy a lively performance by Vermont’s Dixie Six, a band known for celebrating the sound and repertoire of Louis Armstrong’s All Stars from the 1950s and 1960s. With a lineup featuring clarinet, sousaphone, cornet, drums, piano, and valve trombone, the group brings a traditional Dixie feel with an energized rhythm section. Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door, and table seating is available to reserve for a 2-top or 4-top, with BYOB.

The Fultons appear at Buster's Sports Bar & Grill for an epic night.

Step into The Diablo Manor for an evening of Victorian decadence and “supernatural” themed bizarre performances by Scott McClelland, including a tour of the manor’s strange artifacts, a full meal, an intimate Victorian production of mystifying wonders, and a closing seance. This is an 18+ event.

Experience Dreamer, the Supertramp tribute show presented by Brockville Arts Centre. The performance features authentic instrumentation such as vintage keyboards and live horns, with costume changes between sets. Expect songs from Crime of the Century played in full, plus major Supertramp hits like Give a Little Bit, The Logical Song, Take the Long Way Home, Breakfast in America, and more. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show runs from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

Join the Thousand Islands Triathlon for a day of swimming, biking, and running along Brockville’s waterfront. The race includes an exciting run through the Brockville Railway Tunnel, making it a memorable route from start to finish.

Spend a weekend learning traditional rural skills at the Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum. The event features hands-on demonstrations and family-friendly activities, including butter making, chainsaw demonstrations, and sawmill operations. There are also shingle mill and blacksmith shop demonstrations, plus time to visit the museum’s animals and enjoy rides and exhibits such as Thomas the Train, the Stagecoach, the antique Fire Truck, a one-room schoolhouse, and the expanded playground. On Saturday, Valcour Brewing will be on-site offering craft beers.

The third annual Goat Yoga returns to the Jefferson County SPCA with a one hour outdoor class in the dog park. Practice on the grass while curious baby goats bounce and mingle around you. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming for all experience levels. The session is led by Nicole of Windful Motivation Yoga & Meditation, a familiar instructor from previous goat and puppy yoga events. Please bring your own yoga mat, as mats are not provided. Registration is $30 per person, and each ticket helps fund medical care, food, and shelter for animals in need.

This garden gathering pairs an elegant catered brunch with a guided floral design experience led by Anne Skelly and Clover Patch Farm. In a lovely garden setting, conversation and creativity flourish as the Clover Patch team shares insights, adds floral accents, and provides an assortment of fresh seasonal flowers. With their guidance, participants craft personalized arrangements in decorative vases to take home as a scented keepsake. A friendly competitive streak may surface as floral talents come to light. Active members can receive a $30 discount on Art of Dining tickets with a Museum-provided promo code, and anyone who needs a code or wishes to become a member to access the discount can contact the Museum for assistance.

Bring breakfast or coffee and enjoy a casual board game free play session. Settle in and play board games at your own pace.

Explorer’s Flea Market at the Brouse House brings together a broad mix of vendors and activities in one place. Visitors can browse antiques and collectibles, unique handmade goods, and classic flea market finds, along with crystal and other metaphysical items. Food vendors are available, and psychic readers add to the variety. Whether treasure hunting, collecting, or exploring with friends or family, there is plenty to discover throughout this market.

Painted Pony Championship Rodeo heads to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Malone with a program of timed events and judged riding. An intimate arena setting keeps the action easy to follow as competitors from the region and beyond showcase rodeo skill and stock handling with tight turns, crisp finishes, and stakes where even small mistakes can change the outcome. Tickets are available.

Looking for a safe, supportive space to discuss the challenges of developing or quieting personal gifts? This gathering centers on encouragement and learning together in a welcoming environment. Everyone is invited, and advance registration is required. The fee is $10 per person with no refunds. Pay in cash at The Silver Cauldron or send payment via Venmo or Cash App to Tessa. Please arrive on time, as this is an after hours session and once it has begun there will be no one available to let late arrivals in.

If the weather cooperates, this event will be held outdoors on the patio.

DJ Coco Entertainment and Cat of Old Soul Design Shop host a weekly family friendly hangout at Old Soul Design Shop Inc with karaoke in a welcoming setting. The atmosphere supports every singer, and there are snacks and beverages for all ages. Babies, grandparents, friends, and families are welcome. A suggested donation at the door supports accessibility for community events and entertainment.

Sing your heart out at The Glengarrian Pub’s recurring karaoke nights for adults. Karaoke runs on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, starting at 9:00 PM. This one is free.