July 11 – July 17, 2025

Upcoming Events

Celebrate Family Day

Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us for a FREE fun day in Congress Park. There will be games, crafts, face painting, activities, a toddler play area, free snacks and live music. We will even have free tokens for the Carousel! All this is just to bring the people of Saratoga together for some free fun and entertainment. Come join us, bring along whoever you consider family and let’s celebrate!

Frances Day 2025

Celebrate the Tang’s 25th anniversary at our annual summer open house with art, artmaking, tours, music, food and more. The open house will be on Saturday, July 19, beginning at 2 p.m. This year’s event is extra special: the Tang is turning 25 in 2025, and Frances Day marks the first celebration of the milestone year. At 5 p.m., guests are invited to a concert on the lawn with the Albany-based indie-rock band Dan Carr and the Cure for Asthma. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://tang.skidmore.edu or call the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080. Light refreshments will be offered during the day. During the concert, more substantial food will be available; beer and wine will also be available for purchase.

Heritage Hunters 

We will meet Saturday, July 19, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville. Bobbi Reno, historian for the town of East Greenbush, will present the program “The Illegal Execution of Pvt. Samuel Helms.” Samuel Helms, stationed in Ulster County during the War of 1812, was arrested and charged with desertion in 1813 and brought to the U. S. Army post, the Greenbush Cantonment, to face a court martial. His execution took place later in 1813. Bobbi’s 15-year research shows that he should only have been charged with going AWOL. She is determined to have his name cleared and to locate his grave. Public is welcome. For information call 518-885-9309.

East Galway Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

The East Galway Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m., July 23, at the Galway Public Library.  All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are welcome to attend.

Upcoming Lawn Sale

Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd, (town of Milton) Ballston Spa is looking for gently used or new items for their lawn sale to be held July 25 and 26 and August 1, 2, 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., Items can be placed on the ramp located in back of the church.  Not accepted is exercise equipment, skies, car seats, mattresses.  For more information call the church at 518-583-1002.

Moving Wilton Forward: Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser

Friday July 25, 6-8 p.m. at Artisanal Brew Works, 617 Maple Ave, Wilton. Meet three great candidates for Wilton Town Offices in this November’s election!  Please join us to support Dr. Toni Sturm for Town Supervisor, Joe Keneally for Town Board and Connor Rohan for Town Board. This is a chance to hear about their vision, ask questions and share your ideas for Wilton’s future.  Food provided, cash bar. For information and tickets (order by July 19): https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2025w3artisanal

Can’t make it but want to support the candidates?  Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2025wdc3candidates-1

2025 AFS Summer Festival

The Adirondack Folk School’s Summer Festival is full of live music, food trucks, artist demos and activities for the whole family to enjoy! First, start at the regatta of Wee Lassie canoes made at the school at Wayside Beach, located at 286 Lake Ave (Rt. 9N), Lake Luzerne, at 9 a.m.  Afterwards, the rest of the festival is at the folk school located at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne.  It’s free to attend, so stop by to see what we’re all about.  Saturday July 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Fifth Annual Lemonade Stand Benefit

Ballston Spa Sunshine Kids Host a family-friendly fundraising event to support Oliver (“Ollie”), a 5-year-old from the Saratoga area who is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia, diagnosed on Christmas Day. This year’s benefit features free kids’ activities, including: a bounce house, face painting, live music, fire trucks to explore, crafts, raffles, food and lemonade. Plus, local organizations and groups are joining in support, including Ballston Spa Fire Department, Ballston Spa EMS, Ballston Spa Wrestling & Football Teams, Boy Scouts, The Saratoga Children’s Museum, Local performances, and much more. Saturday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Ribbon Café, 11 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. All proceeds go directly to Oliver’s care and to support his family during this difficult time. Link to donate: https://gofund.me/831e36a8