Feeder Canal
The Feeder Canal Alliance hosts special annual events including Clean Up Day on Earth Day, a Canoe/Kayak Race and other family-friendly programs, as well as the Glens Falls Brewfest in the early Spring. Join in the fun, check out the listings below.
Feeder Canal Alliance Events
We’ve got several terrific events and educational programs planned for this Summer and early Fall. Check here often – we’ll be adding information about more programs as soon as they are booked. Hope to see you soon!
August 20 – FREE Concert at the Coal Silos with the Cruisin’ Kitchen Food Truck, 6-8 PM
Attend a fun, FREE Concert at the Historic Coal Silos at 72 Maple St., Hudson Falls and enjoy delicious food for purchase from the Cruisin’ Kitchen Food Truck. Featuring music from A Touch of Woodwinds, performing selections from Mozart to Gershwin. Doors open at 6 PM, bring a lawn chair for outdoor seating, visit our cool Canal exhibits and learn about Trail Stewardship, Volunteer and Board opportunities!
August 27 – Step Back in Time at the Historic Coal Silos 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Experience what canal life was like almost 200 years ago at the historic Feeder Canal Coal Silos. Leave modern life behind and discover how the historic Silos contributed to the economic growth of Hudson Falls, Glens Falls and the Adirondacks from the 1820’s-1941. We’ll begin at the historic Silos with a view of three amazing handmade Dioramas and a PowerPoint presentation of vintage photos of the Feeder Canal from inside one of the Silos and visit the 5 Combines. Parking is across the street. Portable restroom facilities are available onsite. REGISTER by calling The Conkling Center at 518-793-1494.
August 28 – Armchair Travelogue of the Feeder Canal & Towpath Trail, 4 PM
Join us for a journey through the 9-mile linear park through seasonal photos of different sections of this local gem. Feeder Canal Alliance Executive Director, Pattie Simone will also share a few highlights of the Canal & Trail so you can learn what’s where and how to access those portions of the Trail. Pattie’s talk will also include vintage photos and the Feeder Canal Alliance’s exciting plans for future improvements and new amenities. Don’t miss this fun Armchair Travel opportunity! No registration required but you are encouraged to RSVP at 518-696-3423.
September 7 – Gentle Yoga at Murray Park, 10 AM – 11 AM
Join us for a serene start to your weekend, as we host our first Gentle Yoga class along the Feeder Canal at Murray Park given by Clare Rainwater, a certified yoga instructor. Location: 273 Main Street, Hudson Falls (parking lot alongside Jack & Jill Ice Cream). Suggested Donation $10 pp, bring your own yoga mat. Advance Registration by 9/5/24: Call 518-792-5363 or Email [email protected]
October 2 – SUNY ADK Continuing Ed – Step Back in Time, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Registration Info: Call 518-743-2238 or email [email protected]
For the latest news about our 2024 special events and programs, visit our FB page.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 518-792-5363.
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Latest Program News!
Our 2023 programs and special events were enjoyed by many area residents and visitors!
We look forward to hosting an exciting lineup of terrific programs in 2024, including live music concerts at the Historic Coal Silos and Murray Park in Hudson Falls, our annual Canal Clean Sweep (trail cleanup on Earth Day), Community Fun and Canoe/Kayak Race events in June and July, and offsite talks in local libraries, senior centers and schools!
Our first two 2024 programs are on January 16th at the Glens Falls Senior Center and the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library – check the Home page for more details. More event and program news will be posted soon!
Coal Silos OPEN HOUSE - 9/21 4-6 PM
Take a trip to the past, learn about the impact of Feeder Canal commerce and canal life in the 1800's, see cool dioramas and our classrooms, and learn more about our upcoming fun and informative programs. The Historic Coal Silos are located at 72 Maple Street in Hudson Falls. This event is FREE, so we hope to see you there! Cruisin' Kitchen Food Truck will be onsite if you want to purchase a tasty snack or dinner 🙂
Visit to the Past 8/15 10 AM - 12 PM
Experience what canal life was like 200 years ago at the historic Glens Falls Feeder Canal Silos and Five Combination Locks! Leave modern life behind and discover how the Silos contributed to the economic growth of Glen's Falls and the Adirondacks from the 1820's – 1941. Program starts at 72 Maple St., Hudson Falls & ends at 2450 Burgoyne Ave., Hudson Falls. Reservations required via the Conkling Center: 518-793-1494
Fall Cleanup 9/16, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Each Earth Day the NYS Canal Corporation, in partnership with Parks & Trails New York and the Environmental Facilities Corporation promotes Canal Clean Sweep, an annual statewide effort to clean up along canals in the early spring. We invite you to join us as we do a Fall Clean Up of the Feeder Canal & Towpath Trail at Murray Park in Hudson Falls - and other locations if we can get enough volunteers. For more info and to RSVP, email [email protected] or call 518-792-5363.
Virtual Canoe & Kayak Race
This year the Feeder Canal Alliance Canoe/Kayak race will be a virtual one, as there is work being done on the Canal through the summer. Our Race Roster registration page is live, so you can sign up to do a 5k or 5 mile race - to be completed between June 10 - June 17, 2023 by clicking the button below. Participation is free, but we encourage you to make a donation to help us maintain and enhance the Feeder Canal.
Arbor Day Tree Walk!
We celebrated Arbor Day on April 29, 2023 with a free guided walk along the Feeder Canal, at Overlook Park at the Feeder Dam. A small group learned how to identify local trees by their buds, branch structure and bark, and about the Emerald Ash Borer and what to do about it! The 1.5 hour guided walk was conducted by Jeff Speich, a certified ISA Arborist, and a good time was had by all attendees!
Clean Sweep on Earth Day!
Each April the NYS Canal Corporation, in partnership with Parks & Trails New York and the Environmental Facilities Corporation promotes Clean Sweep, an annual statewide effort to clean up along canals in the early spring. This year we'd also like to host a Fall Clean Up of the Feeder Canal & Towpath Trail at Murray Park in Hudson Falls - and other locations if we can get enough volunteers. Stay tuned - we will post more details in the summer about the exact Fall clean up date.
Glens Falls Brewfest
Every year the Glens Falls Brewfest -now held on the Cool Insuring Arena Floor - offers craft beer lovers a chance to savor tasty brews from 35+ local and regional breweries. Attendees also enjoy live music, delish finger foods, and shopping with terrific vendors. 100% of the net proceeds benefit non-profits Feeder Canal Alliance and the Adirondack Theatre Festival. Check back for more info about the 2024 Brewfest!
