August 15 – August 21, 2025
This Week’s Events:
Friday, August 15
Estate Sale
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2776 Rte. 9, Malta (across from the Malta Drive-In) | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Household goods, tools, jewelry, clothing, and more.
Nature Photography Exhibit
Soave Faire Art & Framing, 449-451 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The exhibition features stunning nature photographs that capture both the unique beauty and the spirit of Saratoga’s natural wonders and will be on display until August 31. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The exhibit features photographic images of Saratoga’s breathtaking landscapes, trails, wildflowers, and wildlife. For more information about the event, please contact Bob Wheaton, Soave Faire Arts Manager at 518-587-8448. For more information about Louis Valenti Photography, please visit https://www.facebook.com/Louis-Valenti-Photography or LouisValentiPhotography.com.
2025 Ghost Tours
Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Canfield Casino, one of America’s Most Terrifying Places, as featured on the Travel Channel and Ghost Hunters. This season’s tours promise to immerse guests in Saratoga’s spectral history with new stories, local legends, and chilling accounts of real paranormal encounters. Hear true tales of hauntings, mysterious events, and the spirits believed to still roam the corridors. From whispered voices to sudden chills, every tour is a chance to connect with the supernatural side of Saratoga’s rich history. Suitable for ages 10 and up. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through August 29. Tickets: Visit https://www.saratogahistory.org/ghost-tours-summer-2025 to reserve your spot.
Saturday, August 16
19th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show
Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We will present awards to the top vehicles. Fun, Music, 50/50 Raffles, and Great Food. Come see the contestant vehicles! The contestant entry fee is $20; Spectators are free. Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration starts at 9 AM until 12 PM and awards around 3:45 p.m. Rain Date is Sunday, August 17. For Information contact Brian Shelton at 518-956-1600.
Giant Church Yard Sale
Unitarian Universalist Church, 624 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The church has been sold, and we are moving. Moving Sale – Congregational donations include books, fitness equipment, sporting goods, Christmas décor, kitchen items, tools, hardware, furniture, crafts and more. Also, we’ll have a lemonade stand, bake sale and a noon-time puppet show for children. For questions call Bev at 518-587-0403.
Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
Grant Cottage, 1000 Mount McGregor Rd., Wilton | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Calling all competitive cornhole players and fans! Help us raise funds to build a pavilion in the new historic site property (former prison ballfield). The event is free and open to the public for spectators. Tournament participants can use the link below to register. Bring your pop-up canopies, lawn chairs, and picnics, and have some fun enjoying the breathtaking views while cheering on the competitors. Unique trophies will be awarded to the winning competitors. To register visit https://www.grantcottage.org/events/2025cornhole
2025 Horse Farm Tour
Various Farms throughout Saratoga County | Noon – 4 p.m. Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension is partnering with horse farms in Saratoga County for the Annual Horse Farm Tour. This is a free opportunity for the public to visit and learn about the horse industry in the county. The farms are located throughout Saratoga County from Schuylerville to Galway. The participating farms include Mill Creek Farm, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, Saratoga Glen Farm, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Alliance 180, Cross Timbers Ranch, and DeLuca Equine. For any questions about the event contact Nicolina Foti at nvf5@cornell.edu or call the CCE office at 518-885-8995. For information on the Farms visit, ccesaratoga.org.
Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary
Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon | 3 p.m. Town of Halfmoon will Celebrate Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary with Music and Community Event and will highlight the canal’s rich history and local impact. The free public event will feature “The Remarkable, Irresistible Erie,” a live musical performance that brings the canal’s story to life through songs and narration. The program includes a mix of original and newly composed music, framed with historical storytelling that reflects on the people, events, and communities that shaped the Erie Canal’s storied history and proud legacy, locally and across the state. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be available. For additional details, contact the Town of Halfmoon Supervisor’s Office at 518-371-7410 or visit www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov.
Casino Night at the Museum
191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9:30 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable evening of high-stakes fun — all for a great cause! The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents Casino Night, an exciting benefit event supporting both the National Museum of Racing and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring: Celebrity Dealers, Buffet and cocktail-style fare, donated by Mama Mia’s (limited seating), 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Giveaways, Cash-only gaming tables. Whether you’re playing for the thrill or the cause, your bets help preserve the legacy of horse racing and support the dedicated athletes of the sport. For inquiries: info@racingmuseum.net.
Sunday, August 17
Summer Sunday Stroll: Greenridge Cemetery and the Civil War
Meet at the Sackett Gate entrance of Greenridge Cemetery located on Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Join Gloria May as she strolls though the Greenridge Cemetery telling the “yarns and tales” of those who answered President Lincoln’s call to save the Union during the Civil War. The cost is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming strolls and events, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs Coordinator, at shedge@saratogapreservation.org.
Van Schaick Mansion Open House
1 Van Schaick Avenue, Cohoes | 1 – 4 p.m. The historic mansion will be open to the public. Admission to the grounds and cemetery is free. Guided tours of the mansion will be available at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., with a $ 5 donation. The Embroiderer’s Guild of America stitching group will be onsite working on an embroidery panel which will be used as part of Celebrate America 250. For more information about the Mansion please visit http://www.vanschaickmansion.org
or visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VanSchaickMansionProject/about
Three Sisters Festival
Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 2 – 3:30 p.m. An afternoon of fun for the whole family. Come and learn about the Native American gardening technique known as the three sisters which encourages the growth of corn, beans and squash. The day’s events include a telling of Native American stories, garden tour, porch sale, bake sale as well as refreshments of popcorn and herbal iced tea. Joseph Bruchac will also be returning this year as the special guest speaker.
Monday, August 18
Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
The Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2:30 p.m. Our speaker, Dr. Erik Carman of Altamont Physical Therapy will talk about the LSVT BIG program. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact us with any questions: Leader Gordon Blyth, gordonsblyth@gmail.com 917-887-7980 or Co-Leader Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483.
Language Exchange Café
MochaLisa’s Caffe’, 22 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park | 6 p.m. Interested in practicing a language? Join other language enthusiasts at MochaLisa’s Caffé for an hour of conversation. Pair up with a partner who is proficient in your target language and get practicing. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6:15 p.m. Park in Lots #1 & 2 near Restroom. This is the last race in the series. Adults can register online for $10; 13–18-year-olds $5/race; under 13 free. Stryder discount 25% off. To minimize trail erosion, entries are capped at 75. Day-of entries will only be accepted if there is room. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or visit www.saratogastryders.org.
Tuesday, August 19
2025 Grand, Gilded, and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll Walking Tour Season
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 – Noon. Participants will begin at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center and stroll through historic Congress Park, concluding with a full tour of the elegant Canfield Casino, including admission to the Saratoga Springs History Museum (a $15 value). The tour takes place every Tuesday – Saturday, until October 18, rain or shine. Tickets are $25 Adults, $10 Youth (12–17) and Children under 12 free. Tickets can be reserved online at www.SaratogaSpringsVisitorCenter.com. For more information, call 518-587-3241.
Backyard BBQ
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, 63 Henning Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Please join the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) for a summer evening of BBQ, music, and celebration—Saratoga style! Your ticket includes a delicious BBQ dinner and one complimentary drink. All proceeds directly support the TRF and the lifelong care of over 400 retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Tickets are $100 for adults; $25 for children. This special night brings together leaders and friends from across the racing and equine world for great food, live music, silent auction, and exciting raffle prizes. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening that supports a truly meaningful cause. For tickets, visit https://trfinc.org/event/trf-backyard-bbq-2025/.
Saratoga Summer Concert Series
Congress Park War Memorial, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Rain location is the back covered patio at the Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of the area’s favorite performers. This free, family-friendly concert series is a program of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs. This week’s concert features Garland Nelson and Soul Session – A Soul Session, a high energy musical ensemble that will make you dance, scream, and jump around all night long with entertaining command. For more information, please contact the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518-587-3241 or visit www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com.
Wednesday, August 20
New Book Launch
Saratoga Farmers Market, Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 6 p.m. Native Saratogian and local author Elizabeth Macy is excited to announce the release of her fourth children’s book, Lucky’s Adventure: The Saratoga Rescue—the first chapter book in the beloved Lucky’s Adventures series, perfect for readers ages 7–11. Based on the true story that inspired the original picture book. Join us at the for the official book launch, part of the Kids Club series. A portion of book sales will benefit Lucky Puppy Rescue.
Roast Pork Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: roast Loin of Pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy and roll, tossed salad. Dinner: $15 (cash only).
Pickin’s
The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. Open to the public, free admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.
The Astronomy Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.. Bring your telescope to the library and have our experienced astronomers help you understand how to use all the features on your equipment. This group meets monthly on the third Wednesday and is open to adults and teens (middle school and older). Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.
Music in the Park
Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 9 p.m. The Town of Wilton presents the 2025 Music in the Park. This week’s featured band is Skippy and the Pistons. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, kick back, and enjoy some free, live music with friends, family, and neighbors. Whether you’re dancing or just soaking in the tunes, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening in Wilton!
Thursday, August 21
Saratoga Senior Center’s 70th Anniversary Luncheon
Fasig-Tipton Pavilion, 153 George St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2:30 p.m. The exclusive event will feature an intimate fireside chat between Jim Nantz and his CBS colleague and golf icon Dottie Pepper, offering guests an unforgettable experience filled with personal stories, career insights, and heartfelt moments. This milestone celebration honors legendary CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz as the Center’s Man of the Year for his impactful work in Alzheimer’s advocacy. Includes: Gourmet buffet lunch, The Calling Wines (co-founded by Nantz), valet parking, and the fireside chat. Tickets: Available now at saratogaseniorcenter.org. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Center’s mission to enhance the quality of life for local seniors through health, wellness, and enrichment programs.
Concert in the Park
Old Iron Spring Park, 198 Front Street, Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m. This week’s concert features “An Evening with Elvis” Tribute Artist Joe Ramsey. This free, family-friendly event brings live music every Thursday evening from June 26 through August 28, offering a perfect way to enjoy the warm summer nights with friends and neighbors. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Food concessions will be on-site, offering a variety of refreshments.
Upbeat on the Roof
Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. To mark the museum’s twenty-fifth anniversary year, some of the favorite acts from previous years will return. This week’s concert features Hot Club of Saratoga. The concerts continue each week through August 21.
Health, History, and Horses Charity Gala
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge., 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Complimentary beer & wine the first hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, race track t-shirt quilt. The cost is $80 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. Contact Claudette at 518-584-7592. Attire: summer festive.