This Week’s Events: Apr. 24-30
Friday, April 24
Empire QuiltFest “Revolution in Color”
Fulton Montgomery Community College, Johnstown | Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The show features over 200 quilts made by Capital Region quilters. Lectures on quilting by Barb Vedder and Sue Beevers ($20). Special exhibit of art quilts by SAQA, quilt vendors, refreshments, and ample free parking. Admission is $10, children under 12 free. For more information check out our Facebook page or visit our website empirequiltfest.org.
Visit an 18th Century Millinery Shop
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 8 p.m. Join us for an immersive and educational shopping experience to learn about clothing and accessories of the 1770s. Speak with milliners to find out what life was like for women in this trade, how the most fashionable designs were shared, and where the supplies were sourced. Learn who in this region might have owned similar items during the time of the American Revolution. This event is open to the public, free to attend, and registration is not required. Presented in partnership with Saratoga 250.
Tang Party 2026
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway,
Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 p.m. A celebration of the funkiest and most innovative student creativity at Skidmore. Students from across disciplines create immersive and interactive installations and put on performances on the grounds surrounding the Tang. For more information, please contact Tang Party Coordinators Julia Hess juliahess@skidmore.edu and Elio Gottschalk emgottschalk@skidmore.edu
Saturday, April 25
Hadley Maple in April Festival
Rockwell St., Hadley | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Presented by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #862. Guests can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, a scholarship breakfast, local vendors, non-profit vendor showcase, food, Lil Sugar Dust Off Car Show, train rides, horse and buggy rides, and more. Breakfast will be held at the Hadley Community Center, 23 Maple St. and the Car Show will be held at Sam Smead Memorial Park in Hadley.
Big Truck Day
SPAC Parking Lot, Route 50, Saratoga | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga’s Big Truck Day is back and this year, it’s rolling in with the largest lineup of trucks in event history. From fire engines to construction rigs (and everything in between), kids and their grown-ups are invited to climb aboard, explore, and get hands-on with the kinds of vehicles they usually only see from the backseat window. It’s a full-throttle morning of discovery, imagination, and just the right amount of noise. Beyond the big wheels, Big Truck Day fuels something even bigger, like access to hands-on, play-based learning experiences at CMAS. Every ticket helps drive the Museum’s mission to spark curiosity, creativity, and early STEM exploration for children across the Capital Region. Tickets are $8 per person and are available online and at the door. https://cmssny.org/big-truck-day/.
15th Tree Toga
Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 `1West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project planting event, adding 40 large-growing shade trees to the Saratoga Springs urban forest and bringing the total number of trees planted to nearly 500. After check in, tree planters get a lesson in tree planting before heading off in small teams to their assigned locations across the city. Grab friends, family, colleagues, or come solo and make new friends. Sign up here: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/urban-forestry-project/tree-toga.
11th Annual Antique Outboard Motor Swap Meet
Schrader and Company Parking Lot, 850 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. A great family-oriented event held in an Antiques Roadshow atmosphere. Open to the public, free to attend. No vendor fees – display or sell for no charge. Buy/Sell/Trade, get advice from members,
parts sources, continental breakfast available (for a donation), motor displays, membership information, judging (oldest motor, best restoration, etc.). For information, contact Michael Glenn, President, 518-505-3558 or email mglen2@nycap.rr.com. http://mglen2.wixsite.com.
Schultz & Dooley Spring Beer Can and Breweriana Show
Clifton Park Elks Club, 695 McElroy Rd. Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – Noon. General admission is free. Exhibitor tables are $15 each. Contact Bill Laraway at 518-369-6865 or email brewcoll2@gmail.com or Dennis Heffner at 518-260-4681 dennish0706@gmail.com. This show is sponsored by the Schultz and Dooley Chapter of the BCCA/NABA, a non-profit organization.
American Legion Monthly Meeting
Adirondack Post 70, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Nominations will be accepted for 2026-2027 post officers.
9th Annual Breyer Fun Day
Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to all Breyer enthusiasts and horse lovers, this event is a great activity for children of all ages. Impressions of Saratoga has been carrying Breyer Model Horses since the 1980s and will have many new models in stock. This event is free to all. Paint your own Model Horse craft project, raffles, prizes, special sales and plenty more activities and events. Impressionssaratoga.com.
Trash to Treasure: Junk Journaling 101
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Thursday, April 30 and May 14 from 6 – 8 p.m. Have you heard of Junk Journaling? Here is your chance to try it! Over three sessions, you will create a fun, personalized scrapbook journal from paper scraps, junk mail, magazines, and food boxes. Cost of the series is $10. Please bring items you want to use. Registration is requested at 518-882-6385.
Climate Change, Democracy, Environmental Justice & Faith
Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 2:30 – 4 p.m. Featuring a short film: Journey to Justice. Keynote speaker, Rev. Kathryn Beilke of Beyond Plastics. Refreshments to follow. 518-584-6091, puccchurch.org, @puccchurch. All are welcome, free.
Bingo Fundraiser
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Sprinsg | 3 – 5 p.m., doors open at 2 p.m. Five games with three cards each game for $25. Extra cards for $5. Choice of great gift baskets for prizes. Food and drinks available to buy. This fundraiser benefits “Night Out For You” a chance to forget you have cancer and enjoy time spent doing something special with family or friends. This is planned and paid for by “Night Out For You”. You may purchase tickets at nightoutforyou.org.
Spring Makers Market
16 Old Stonebreak Rd., Malta | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Innovation Center at Saratoga kicks off its first annual Spring Makers Market with a day of local craftsmanship, hands-on workshops, and creative fun for all ages. Browse and shop from talented regional makers, then stop by the planting station to build your own mini spring bulb or pollinator-friendly native plant garden to take home. Limited planters available — bring your own or pick one up from a local ceramic artist at the market. Free and open to the community.
John Brown in New York
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa | 6 – 7 p.m. Historian and author Sandra Weber presents a compelling talk about her newest book, “John Brown in New York: The Man, His Family, and the Adirondack Landscape”. Weber offers a fresh and intimate look at the famed abolitionist, focusing on the years of the Brown family’s connection with North Elba, Essex County (1848–1863). The intertwining story of sublime Adirondack scenery, farm life, and racial justice explores John Brown not only as a national figure but as a husband, father, neighbor, and man of moral fiber. Weber’s insightful narrative bridges the myth and the man, revealing the tender and tragic heart of the Brown family story. To register visit brooksidemuseum.org.
Sunday, April 26
Breakfast Buffet
ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. Adults $11, Seniors $10, Children (10 and under) $6, children under 5 free, Take-out orders $13.
Monday, April 27
A Conversation with Greg Olsen, Director, NYS Office for the Aging
Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. The Saratoga Senior Center will host Greg Olsen for for a special live conversation on emerging trends and key issues impacting older adults across New York. Topics will include: Legal cannabis in New York, scam protection and fraud awareness and social isolation and healthy aging. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the state’s leading voices on aging and engage in a meaningful discussion on issues that matter most to the community. Open to the Public, RSVP requested. 518-584-1621 or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.
Tuesday, April 28
Pierogi Sale Pick Up
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Place your order early by calling 518-363-0001. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut(limited), and farmer’s cheese (slightly limited) will be available.
Seed Starting, by a Master Gardener
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 375 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. Join Saratoga County Master Gardener Rosine for a presentation on seed starting and learn about the Library’s new seed library courtesy of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Attendees will learn about seed germination, direct sowing versus starting seeds indoors, how to understand a seed packet label, proper growing conditions, and how to successfully transplant seedlings outdoors. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Wednesday, April 29
Chicken Parmesan 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: Chicken Parmesan, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 (cash only).
Photography Club
Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month, Anne Clothier, Assistant to the Saratoga County Historian, will present “Looking History in the Eye: Exploring Early Photography.” Anyone interested in photography, regardless of their experience level, is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information, contact Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com.
Low Maintenance Lawn Care and Pollinator Friendly Alternatives
Zoom Workshop | Noon. The workshop will focus on creating beautiful, sustainable landscapes with low maintenance lawn care techniques and ecofriendly lawn alternatives that support pollinator habitats. This educational session is designed for homeowners, gardeners, and anyone interested in reducing yardwork while improving environmental health. All proceeds from this event will directly support the Unlimited Garden Fundraiser, helping expand community access to gardening education and resources. Pre-payment and pre-registration are required. Cost: $10 per participant. Registration deadline: April 24, 2026. Register by email Jessica Luse to jmh452@cornell.edu.
Experts Next Door: I Ride to Win: Isaac Murphy and Civil War America
Live on Zoom | 7 – 8 p.m. Isaac Murphy won three Kentucky Derbys and every other major American stakes race of the nineteenth century. He was among the jockeys inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame in its inaugural class. He was also born enslaved in 1861, the son of a Civil War widow, and he lived through the violent conflicts of Reconstruction to become the first true superstar Black athlete in the United States. This talk examines Murphy’s life and career and the light it sheds on his sport and the history of his country. Katherine Mooney is James P. Jones Professor of U.S. History at Florida State University and the author of Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey. To register, visit brooksidemuseum.org.
Science on Tap
Common Roots Brewing Company, 58 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls | 7 p.m. Jesse Ernst will be the speaker. The title: Could that Star Already be Dead? Why Relativity Says You Can’t Ask. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat.
Thursday, April 30
Woodcock Walks
Wilton Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Learn about this amazing bird then take a guided walk at dusk. In the meadow we will look for their mating displays and listen for their calls. Registration is required for most of our programs at least one business day in advance. Register on our website wiltonpreserve.org or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.
An Evening of Jazz and Raffles with Friends
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 6:30 p.m. A lively evening of music, fun, and fundraising. Guests will enjoy a live performance by The Jazz Modes, whose classic jazz stylings will set the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase throughout the event, with the drawing held at the conclusion of the evening. Light fare and refreshments will be served, and a cash bar will be available. This event is free and open to the public, and donations are gratefully accepted. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Ballston Spa Public Library’s Capital Campaign, supporting the next phase of the Master Plan. For more information, please contact the Ballston Spa Public Library by calling 518-885-5022, stopping in or visiting: bspl.sals.edu.
COMMUNITY NIGHT AT SARATOGA OUTDOORS
Saratoga Outdoors, 490 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m. YOU’RE INVITED! Stop by Saratoga Outdoors for a special Community Night. The evening will feature Feeder Canal Alliance, who will be on-site sharing more about their mission and impact. 30% of all sales during this event will be donated directly to Feeder Canal Alliance. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a $100 Saratoga Outdoors gift card that will be raffled off. Come support their cause while shopping for quality outdoor gear!