Week of January 30 – February 5, 2026

Friday, January 30

An Evening with Clothing Scholar Henry Cooke

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. This talk examines how Continental soldiers often wore civilian clothing during the early Revolutionary War years (1775–1777), exploring the styles, materials, and regional influences of these garments, and how they reflected the soldiers’ backgrounds and the logistical challenges of outfitting an army in its infancy. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Sponsored by Campaign for Saratoga 250th, His Majesty’s 24th Recreated, and SCHC at Brookside Museum.

Saturday, January 31

13th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saratoga Clay Arts Center announces the participating restaurants for its 13th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser. Five beloved local restaurants will compete for the coveted title of “Best Chili 2026,” with the winning chef receiving a handmade ceramic trophy crafted by artists from Saratoga Clay Arts Center. This year’s confirmed lineup includes: Thorn + Roots — returning 2025 Best Chili winner, 9 Miles East, Morrissey’s Restaurant, Noah’s Restaurant, and The Olde Bryan Inn. Proceeds from the event benefit three local organizations: Saratoga Clay Arts Center, To Life!,  and Wilton Food Pantry. Tickets may be purchased online at www.saratogaclayarts.org. 

Story Time and Activity Hour

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A very special story time and activity hour with local author Farial English.  Farial will present her latest children’s picture book, “The Boy Who Wanted to Fly,” a story about a young boy with a large imagination.  Children and their families are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to listen to the story and complete a related craft.  Signed copies of the book will be available to purchase.  Registration is requested; please call 518-882-6385.

Souper Supper 

Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville | 3 – 6 p.m. Menu includes a variety of soup options for you to try, green salad, bread, and dessert. Walk-ins only, dine-in only. Free will donation.

Sunday, February 1

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free with over 40 vendors, great parking and lunch available too.  Just about anything you can imagine might be offered.  There are lightly used children’s toys available and craft items too; as well as anything garage sale.  It’s a fun activity the entire family enjoys.  All proceeds go to the Elks Scholarship Fund.   An 8’ table with chairs is $15.  Email Debbie @ deborahozolins@gmail.com or call 518-226-5595 for information or to sign up for a table(s).  Applications are available in the Elks Lobby after 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  Next sale dates are February 22, 2026, March 15, 2026, and April 26, 2026.

Recently Engaged?

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Let us assist you in your Wedding Plans! The Daily Gazette is hosting our 26th Annual Capital Region’s Premier Wedding Show! Register to win thousands of dollars’ worth of door prizes from our attending exhibitors. Plus…. The Daily Gazette gives away a $1,000 gift certificate to put towards your big day with any of the participating exhibitors. Don’t miss out on our Backyard Experience that we once again bring to you. Food trucks, picnic area, wine and beer sampling along with live music during the day. Registration is free – Capital Region’s Premier Wedding Show 2026. The Daily Gazette looks forward to assisting you with planning your big day!

Snowshoe Races

The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, February 1 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park.  There will be no indoor facilities, and we will meet in the quadrangle near the restrooms.

The Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, February 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. 

Registration for both events can be done online through www.runsignup.com with day-of onsite. A limited supply of Dion snowshoes is available to rent for $10 on a first come/first serve basis.  For more information about the above events visit www.saratogastryders.org.  Questions? Call Laura at 518-581-1278 or laura@saratogastryders.org.

Music and Delectable Munchies Fundraiser

15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Help support Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church with repairing their roof. Enjoy live music with Mark Warner who plays guitar and sings oldies like John Denver, James Taylor and Jim Croce along with contemporary Christian songs like Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin and others. Door prizes, silent auction, along with decadent desserts for purchase. All proceeds support the roof replacement project. Invite your family and friends and come for a relaxing afternoon. Desserts are “sold” by donation and the music is free. Can’t get much better than that. The church is located at For more information call 518-793-1152.

Full Moon Snowshoe Walk

 Saratoga Spa State Park, Warming Hut | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Join the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park for an evening of fresh air, exercise and a full moon. After meeting at the Warming Hut, we will follow a loop on the golf course for the best viewing. Conditions permitting, bring your own snowshoes or use a pair belonging to the Park on a first come, first serve basis starting at 4:30 p.m. followed by the walk from 5 – 6 p.m.

Full Moon Hike

Camp Saratoga, Wilton Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 5 p.m. Are you interested in exploring Camp Saratoga at night? View nature in a new light as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages! Register: www.wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321.

Monday, February 2

Learn to Crochet 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6 p.m. Join us February 2 and 9 for this hands-on intro workshop to learn how yarn becomes a cozy creation. Materials and resources provided, no experience needed. Grades 6-12. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Galway Preservation Society Program

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45, followed by this month’s program at 7 p.m. We will hear about Mitchell Sabattis (1823-1906), an Abenaki pioneer, considered by some to have been the greatest of all Adirondack Guides.  Dave Deuel, an academic in ancient languages and history, will regale us with tales of Sabattis’ impressive knowledge of the natural world, his wealthy clients and the game he hunted. Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge.  If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year.  Please join us for some fun and to learn more about our history.  

Tuesday, February 3

Catholic Daughters Court McLaughlin #422 Metting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 pm Members will gather at 5:45 pm for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Business Meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.  All members and practicing Catholic women interested in joining are welcome to attend…If you have any questions, please contact our Regent, Dawn Weber at 518-226-5641 or email at CDA422Saratogs@gmail.com. 

Wednesday, February 4

Academy for Lifelong Learning Winter Storyteller Series

Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, 100 Saratoga Boulevard, Saratoga Springs | 12 noon – 1 p.m. 

Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase. 3 Storytellers: Nanette Levons presents Rain and The Best Time Ever, Gwenne Rippon presents My Mother the Queen, Carmen Ross presents My First Love and Wannabe. Different storytellers will offer their tales every Wednesday through February 11. If Saratoga Springs city schools are closed due to weather, that presentation will be postponed until February 18. For more information on the Academy for Lifelong Learning, to register for winter courses, or for a complete lineup of storytellers, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga.org or call 518-290-6988.

Ham Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Pickin’s

The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Doors open 6 p.m. 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-Earl 518-248-9922 with questions.

Thursday, February 5

Experts Next Door: Captain Cook’s Hei Tikî Material Culture, Gift Exchange, and Looting in New Zealand During the Endeavour Voyage, 1768-1771 

Live on Zoom with Tillman W. Nechtman, Skidmore College, Department of History | 7 p.m. The specter of Empire haunts European museums. The correlation between museological collecting and imperial ideology is now widely taken for granted in academic circles, but the question of what is to be done with and in western museums that hold colonial collections persists.  This essay takes one small Māori hei tiki (RCIN 69263) from the Royal Collection as a case study to understand what the decolonization of imperial collections might look like.  Register online: brooksidemuseum.org. 

Something Rotten! JR 

Ballston Spa High School Auditorium, 220 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Launching Pad Productions performs Something Rotten! JR. The Hit Show About the Creation of the World’s First Musical on February 5, 6, and 7 at 7:00 p.m. with matinees on February 7 and 8 at noon. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults. Additional details are available on our website, www.bscsd.org.