Events in Downtown Gloversville

Get ready for an exciting, event-filled weekend across Downtown Gloversville! From vibrant community art gallery receptions and world-class classical chamber performances to high-energy live concerts, hands-on craft workshops, family fun, and historic film screenings, there is something for everyone to enjoy this Friday through Sunday. Mark your calendar and make plans to support our local historic venues, artists, and downtown businesses!

Friday, November 6, 2026

Gloversville Public Library Friends' Book Sale

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Gloversville Public Library, 58 E. Fulton St, Gloversville, NY
Details: Hosted by the Friends of the Gloversville Public Library. Browse a great selection of gently used adult, teen, and children’s fiction, non-fiction, biographies, picture books, coffee table books, and art books. (Note: Please bring your own shopping bags, as bags are not provided.)

Meet the Artists Reception: Fiber Art

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Micropolis Art Gallery (inside Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market), 30 N. Main St, Gloversville, NY
Details: Celebrate guest fiber artists Darius Homayounpour and Steven Ziglar! Enjoy original fiber works alongside fine art pieces by Micropolis collective artists, including paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, turned wood, and glass.

Live Concert: Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts

Time: Doors Open @ 6:15 PM | Show @ 7:00 PM
Location: The Glove Theatre, 42 N. Main St, Gloversville, NY
Details: Kick off the weekend with high-energy Outlaw Country, Southern Rock, and R&B covers and originals live on stage under the marquee.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Friends' Book Sale (Final Day)

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Gloversville Public Library, 58 E. Fulton St, Gloversville, NY
Details: Your last chance of the week to shop thousands of donated books and support the local library! Remember to supply your own bags.

Workshop: The Art of Visible Mending (Session 1 of 3)

Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Gloversville Public Library, 58 E. Fulton St, Gloversville, NY
Details: Hosted by Dawn Bisio, this three-part hand-sewing series introduces sashiko and boro—traditional Japanese hand-stitching techniques centered on sustainability and slow craft. Beginners are welcome. Participants will learn foundational techniques and complete samples plus a boro tote bag. (Registration required; signing up automatically registers you for all three sessions on Nov 7, 14, and 21).

Pick-A-Pickle Party (Grades K–5)

Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Gloversville Public Library, 58 E. Fulton St, Gloversville, NY
Details: A fun "picklepalooza" for kids in grades K–5! Enjoy pickle-themed storytime followed by a snack taste test featuring pickle potato chips, pickle pretzels, pickle cookies, pickle crackers, and more. Cast your vote for your favorite pickle snack!

CarogaArts 2026 Fall Residency Concert (Gloversville)

Time: 6:30 PM Refreshments | 7:00 PM Concert
Location: Schine Memorial Hall, 40 N. Main St, Gloversville, NY
Details: CarogaArts Collective brings CLMF resident artists to downtown Gloversville! The evening program features Bridge's Phantasy for Piano Quartet and Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor. Admission is free with online RSVP at carogaarts.org/events (donations appreciated).

Live Concert: Floydian Trip – "Echoes Through Time"

Time: Doors Open @ 6:15 PM | Show @ 7:00 PM
Location: The Glove Theatre, 42 N. Main St, Gloversville, NY
Details: Experience an extraordinary tribute to Pink Floyd covering their legendary era from 1967 to 1994 with immersive sound and visuals.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

America 250 Free Screening: Saving Private Ryan

Time: 2:00 PM
Location: The Glove Theatre, 42 N. Main St, Gloversville, NY
Details: Presented by The Glove Theatre in partnership with America 250 NY and Fulton County 250. Enjoy a free community screening of the acclaimed World War II drama Saving Private Ryan on the big screen.

Fulton County Center for Regional Growth Named

Official Small Business Saturday Neighborhood Champion for 2026

GLOVERSVILLE, NY — The Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (DDS) through the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth (CRG), has officially been named a 2026 Neighborhood Champion by American Express!

As part of the nationwide Shop Small® team, CRG/DDS, in partnership with the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce, who was also named a 2026 Neighborhood Champion by American Express, is gearing up to inspire the community to support local businesses throughout November and ahead of Small Business Saturday on November 28, 2026.

The official 2026 campaign launch takes place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, during the Business After Hours networking reception.

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Networking & Presentation; followed by an Open Mic Night at 6:30 PM)
Location: Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market, 30 N. Main St., Gloversville, NY
Highlights: Organizers will unveil this year's promotional campaign and present the first official holiday tote bag to Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market.

In Downtown Gloversville, special promotional tote bags filled with coupons, special offers, flyers, gift cards, and event details from participating merchants will be distributed starting November 9.

"Shopping locally is about much more than a transaction, it is a conscious investment in the character, heartbeat, and future of our neighborhoods," said Jennifer Donovan, Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist at the CRG. "When we choose to spend our dollars at independent storefronts, we are directly supporting our friends and neighbors, creating local jobs, and ensuring that our communities remain vibrant, unique places to call home."

"Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on the local businesses that drive our economy, enrich our neighborhoods, and contribute to the quality of life throughout our region," said Jennifer Laubenstein, Executive Director of the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Join the movement this holiday season by choosing local first and supporting the entrepreneurs who invest in our community!

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Navigating Gloversville is convenient and stress-free thanks to a network of free public municipal parking lots situated within short walking distance of local shops, dining, and cultural venues.

Designated parking areas are available along Elm Street, Bleecker Street, Fremont Street, St. Thomas Square, Trail Station Park, and Cayadutta Street, providing ample, hassle-free space for residents and visitors exploring the downtown district.