LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner
Friday, October 6 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course, 35 Grace Moore Rd., Saratoga Springs. 10 a.m. Golf scramble registration and lunch buffet. At 11 a.m. golf scramble shotgun and 5 p.m. LIVESTRONG Dinner. Proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Contact Kirstin Swartz at 518-583-9622, ext. 108 or by email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fundraiser Fish Fry Friday
Knights of Columbus Council #246, located at 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, Fish Fry Friday will resume on October 6 from 5 - 7 p.m. Orders may be placed by calling 518-584-8547 on the Wednesday or Thursday before or on the day of the event from noon through 3 p.m. Menu: Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), which come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; New England Clam Chowder ($13 - quart; $7 - pint); Macaroni and Cheese ($5); French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2) when available. Payment may be made by cash or check made out to “Columbian Association.”
Malta Cultural Arts Festival 2023
Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr, 518-899-4411. Performances and workshops indoors and outdoors, celebrating the cultural diversity of Malta and surrounding communities! Artists include: Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra, Asian Culture dance Troupe, Motoko & Echu, Narthalaya School of the Arts, Rural Soul Music and Reggie Harris. www.maltaparksrec.com for schedule. Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the NYS and the NYS Legislature.
Saratoga International Flavorfeast
On Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the popular Saratoga food festival returns to downtown Saratoga Springs. Attendees can travel the streets of downtown Saratoga Springs and experience a feast of flavors from around the globe, while enjoying multi-cultural street performances throughout the day. International flags that line Broadway herald the annual event’s return. Beginning at 11 a.m. Flavorfeast “passport-maps” displaying a layout of participating restaurants/businesses can be picked up on the corner of Broadway and Division Street. The map will also be available on the www.saratogaflavorfeast.com website to print the night before the event. This map will help eventgoers plan their day’s itinerary of travel to a variety of local restaurant destinations for $2 food samples from countries of origin. For details, visit www.saratogaflavorfeast.com
‘Elktoberfest’ Beverage Tasting and German Food Fundraiser
The Clifton Park Elks are hosting ‘Elktoberfest 2023’, an Octoberfest fundraiser for Cerebral Palsy, on Saturday, October 7. The charitable event will be held from Noon to 6 PM at the Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. There will be beverage tastings, authentic German food, music, and games for a great cause!!! Come for lunch & dinner! See the attached image for the list of participants. Proceeds will benefit the Home Service Program of the Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State. Tickets are $20 for 10 tastings: $15 for Elk members (cash only). Proof of age is required. For information contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-877-5200.
Free One Day Festival
“Caffè Lena @ SPAC” Returns for a Free One Day Festival on the Charles R. Wood Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center with performances by Upstate, Los Sugar Kings, Soggy Po’ Boys, Amythyst Kiah, and The Clements Brothers, Saturday, October 7 from Noon – 5:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring in food, drink, blankets, and lawn chairs for the concerts. Food concessions will also be available. The concerts will take place rain or shine. Visit spac.org and caffelena.org for details.
Brews & Mews
Presented by Mean Max Brew Works at 193 Glen St., #2, Glens Falls, Saturday, October 7, 1 – 4 p.m. Enjoy a purr-fect afternoon Sipping delicious craft beer and meeting adoptable cats and kittens from North Shore Animal League America’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Take a chance to win a beautiful handmade quilt. $1 of each beer purchase goes directly to the adoption center. Donate items for a chance to win gift certificates. www.animalleague.org/adirondackregion. 518-409-8105
The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes
Proudly presented over two fall weekends this year on October 7-8 and October 14-15. Tickets are $25 and this year’s edition has 10 locations on display. New this year are two showcase locations in Lake George! Participating award-winning builders in this year’s event; Belmonte Builders, DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders, DSG Construction and Remodeling, Kodiak Construction, R & M Homes, The BDC Group, Whitbeck Construction and Witt Construction. Tickets are available at all Adirondack Trust branch locations, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa & Queensbury, Saratoga National Bank, Glens Falls National Bank and Roohan Realty on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or can be purchased online through the website at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. As always, each showcase ticket holder will receive a free shoe/tote bag at the first home visited!
“The Way We Were” Car Show
Downtown Ballston Spa will soon become a classic car enthusiast’s dream. Taking place Sunday, October 8 on Front Street. In addition to all the cars and trucks, there will be food and merchandise vendors, a kid’s zone with a bounce house and activities, live music, and a trophy presentation at the end of the day. Pre-registration for show cars is now open by visiting www.ballston.org. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also currently available for businesses and organizations that would like to be a part of the show. The event is free to spectators. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 15. To learn more about “The Way We Were” Car Show, visit www.ballston.org.
Bus Trip to New England Air Museum
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, is now accepting reservations for a Bus Trip to the New England Air Museum taking place on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Located alongside Bradley International Airport, in Windsor Locks, CT, the New England Air Museum is the largest aerospace museum in the region. The Museum houses over 80 aircraft and an extensive collection of engines, instruments, and artifacts in three large display hangars and an outdoor display area. Open to the public. Bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. To register please call:
518-377-2191 to book a seat.
Crocheting 101 with Signature Elements
Saturdays in October at the Saratoga Children’s Theatre. Explore the latest TikTok trend with us and learn to crochet! Whether you are a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, come join Erin Signer and learn to use your hands in a new art form! Class Fee: $65 (6 people max). One Time Kit Fee: $50 (Includes super washed, hand-dyed merino wool yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, and an SCT notebook). Sign up before September and you will be able to choose your wool color between purple and green. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your selection. (Must be PAID prior to us accepting your color choice).
Goat Brothers 29th Annual Swap Meet
Motorcycle show, hot rods/classic cars welcome, live entertainment, motorcycle parts and accessories, gifts, and novelties. Doors open at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission $10, under 12 free. Food and beverages available. October 7 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-583-3398 518-507-6400. Or visit, www.goatbrothers.com
1st Annual Saratoga Foliage Ride
Presented by the Saratoga Regional YMCA and Bikeatoga. Get on your bike and enjoy peak foliage, riding some of our most scenic routes at the most beautiful time of the year. Along the way you’ll see history and horse farms, pumpkins, cider donuts and more! Buffet breakfast, event T-Shirt, full sag support and YMCA day pass. October 7-8, Saratoga Regional YMCA 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Two Days and Six Routes! To register, visit https://www.bikereg.com/saratoga-foliage-ride
Apple Pie Social
The Wilton Heritage Society will hold its annual Apple Pie Social on Sunday October 8, from 1-4 p.m.
at the Museum at 5 Parkhurst Rd. Wilton. A generous slice of Apple Pie with cheese for a suggested donation of $7. Curbside pick-up is still available as well as limited indoor/outdoor seating. Whole pies will be available for sale at 3:30 pm unless they are sold out. All pies are now baked by Smith’s Orchard Bake Shop.
Annual Fall Fest
Camp Stomping Ground, Middle Grove, in partnership with the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Rotary Club and Immersion PT, is gearing up for its much-anticipated Annual Fall Fest on Monday, October 9. This year’s event promises an exciting day of outdoor adventure, music, delicious food, and community engagement. Kicking off at 10 a.m. with a 4K run/walk. Community members, families, and pets of all ages and abilities are invited come out to run, walk or dance though a new four-kilometer trail. Afterwards, the festivities will continue with live music, a delectable array of food options and refreshing drinks. For more information about Camp Stomping Ground’s Annual Fall Fest, please visit www.campstompingground.org or contact Laura Kriegel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Zoom Film Discussion
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and sponsorship of Temple Sinai presents a Zoom discussion of Leona, a feature-length film debut of Mexico City-based director Isaac Cherem on Monday, October 9 at 7 p.m. Although Leona is a work of fiction, the situations it presents are based on actual events. It is concerned with the assimilation of Jews, who are often forced to migrate into a new society for their safety or security, and who risk leaving behind their religion and traditions. The film may be viewed on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Films such as these are sometimes also available from your local library.
Registration is required in advance through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information, visit www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or www.saratogasinai.org.
Dine for a Cause
On Thursday, October 12 from 4 – 9 p.m. dine at Brooks Tavern, located at 139 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. 25% of the evening’s food proceeds go to Saratoga Children’s Theatre. Reservations are recommended, 518-871-1473.
Saratoga Book Festival
The third annual Friends’ Saratoga Book Festival will take place October 12-15, bringing together more than 60 talented authors from near and far for a celebration of reading. The multi-day festival features big-stage presentations, intimate conversations, engaging workshops, a Literary Marketplace, Local Author Showcase, KidZone, and more. The main festival day is Saturday, October 14. All events are free except when noted. The Saratoga Book Festival is the marquee community event of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise funds and provide support for library programs and services. The goal of the festival is to encourage a lifelong love of reading. For details, visit saratogabookfestival.org
Fall Rising Stars – Paw Patrol Week
615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Children’s Theatre most popular program now offered as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (October 16, 18, and 20) from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. These stars-to-be will learn to explore their creativity through music, storytelling, movement, and art. Both fun and educational, we have created our Rising Stars program to provide a warm and nurturing environment, giving campers a wonderful introduction to the theatre arts. A small performance will take place at the end of each week. Cost is $95/week. To register, visit https://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops.
The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting
The meeting will be on Monday, October 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, we will not meet. The theme will be “Putting Your Garden to Bed”. Members and guests are asked to participate and share garden smarts, secrets, and suggestions on how to put your garden to bed for the winter. Following the presentation, there will be refreshments, a meeting and an Herb of the Month talk. Dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20. First time attendance is free. New members are welcome.
Motown Dinner Dance
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is holding a Motown Dance Party on Saturday, October 28, at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. The fabulous East Coast Players will be bringing the music from the 60’s and 70’s. A cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m., followed by a soul food buffet dinner at 7 p.m. that will include Southern fried chicken, several side dishes, and desserts. The band will play from 8-11 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Elks Veterans Programs. Price is $40 per person. Reservations needed. RSVP to Barb Ash 518-879-8713 (leave voice message or text) with your number of guests and method of payment.
Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School
Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lancaster Pennsylvania Bus Trip
The Olde Saratoga Seniors of Schuylerville is hosting a bus trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania on November 29 - December 1, 2023; 3 days, 2 nights for a total cost of $499 which includes 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.
