This Week’s Events: May 1-7
Friday, May 1
Movie Night
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville | 6 p.m. We will be playing “Sister Act”. Popcorn and drinks will be provided – you are welcome to bring your own snacks as well, but please no alcohol. Admission is free.
Celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Saratoga Arts Theater, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 9 p.m. Rock City Falls Trio + Renjie Song -The cross-genre ensemble ROCK CITY FALLS TRIO (Alex Chang, harp; Jason Handron, bass; Adam forman, drums) in collaboration with traditional xiao flutist RENJIE SONG for a set of live improvisations.
Saturday, May 2
Annual Spring Faire
Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, 62 York Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A family-friendly celebration of the season. Throughout the day, guests can take part in a variety of hands-on activities, face painting, hair braiding, a seedling sale and a selection of local vendors offer opportunities to bring a bit of spring home. Food and drink will be available across campus, with offerings from the outdoor pizza oven, an indoor café serving fresh soups and breads, a bake sale, and a pie and cake auction, live music and performances, puppet shows, and an instrument petting zoo, inviting children to explore and play a variety of instruments. Spend time with gentle animals, including rabbits and a dove. The celebration will culminate in the traditional Maypole dance, bringing the community together in a joyful close to the day. For more information visit waldorfSaratoga.org.
Craft Show
The King’s School, 6087 State Route 9N, Hadley | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come explore a variety of unique, handmade items from many talented vendors. Enjoy delicious food from a local food truck while you shop and take time to connect and fellowship with others in our community. This is a great opportunity to support local creators and spend a relaxing day with family and friends. We hope to see you there!
Saratoga Comic Con
Saratoga Springs City Center and Hilton Hotel, 522/534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. From anime and gaming to comics, cosplay, and family fun—this is the ultimate weekend destination for fans of all ages. Get up close with iconic voices and fan-favorite stars from gaming, anime, and beyond. Meet talented creators, commission custom artwork, and explore unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Prepare for incredible costumes and fan-favorite characters brought to life. A full weekend of non-stop entertainment. For more information visit http://www.saratogacomiccon.com.
Ballston Spa Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend, and Association Members (lot owners) are eligible to vote on cemetery business issues.
Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland
Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. Celebrating the opening of our new exhibition, Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy, focusing on the history and evolutions of the private forest in Malta and Stillwater. We welcome community members to a reception with light bites and sparkling water, where they will be among the first to view our new exhibit. For more information, and to register for this event, please visit brooksidemuseum.org.
Sunday, May 3
Eating Disorder Awareness Walk
Congress Park Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. Flutters of Hope is hosting an Annual Eating Disorder Awareness Walk. All are welcome to join. Friendly dogs are welcome. The walk is approximately 1 mile.
Chiaroscuro: In Light & Dark
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Join us for an exploration of light and shadow, featuring quintets and sextets by Felix Medelssohn, Arnold Schoenberg and Jörg Widmann. Jill Levy & Jessica Tong, violins; Nicholas Cords & David Rose, violas; Ashley Bathgate & Kee-Hyun Kim, cellos. Felix Mendelssohn String Quintet in B-Flat Major; Arnold Schoenberg Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night); Jörg Widmann 180 beats per minute. For tickets, www.saratogachamberplayers.org.
Monday, May 4
The Bacon Hill Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Bacon Hill Church, 560 Rt. 32N Schuylerville | 6:30 p.m. All lot owners are welcome to attend.
Drop-In Tech Help
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 4 – 5 p.m. Tech troubles? Our high school volunteers can help with basic tech support during this drop-in session. Bring your devices, along with cords and passwords, to get assistance with tasks such as navigating apps, setting up accounts, connecting bluetooth devices, or general troubleshooting. Help is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteers cannot repair equipment or resolve complex hardware or software issues. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Galway Preservation Society Meeting
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45. This month’s program, “The Galway Fire of 1908” presented by Arlene Rhodes. Eight major buildings in the heart of Galway Village were lost, including the MacPherson and Galway Hotels and two stores, one of which housed the post office. Arlene is a retired English Teacher, historian and was a project leader for the Galway Preservation publication, Galway 1900-1949, A Photographic History. 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, May 5
May Networking Breakfast
Sterling Real Estate Group, 1487 Saratoga Rd., Ballston Spa | 8 – 9:30 a.m. The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) will host the breakfast. Light breakfast fare and coffee will be provided by Iron Roost, a downtown Ballston Spa favorite recognized for its scratch-made breakfast and brunch menu, including its signature waffles. The cost to attend is $10. Guests may RSVP in advance by emailing info@ballston.org or pay at the door. The event is open to the public, and membership in the BSBPA is not required. For additional information, visit www.ballston.org or email info@ballston.org.
Cinco de Mayo Cultural Celebration
Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Center with a full day of cultural programming, including a historical presentation, language experiences, music, and a live virtual trip to Puebla, Mexico. For more information, to RSVP, or to become a member, call 518-584-1621 or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.
Catholic Daughters of America Meeting
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. CDA Court McLaughlin #422 members gather for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Business meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. All members and those interested in joining are invited to attend. Questions? please contact our Regent, Dawn Weber 518-226-5641 or by email CDA422Saratoga@gmail.com.
Woodcock Walks
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7:45-8:45 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.
Wednesday, May 6
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, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 (cash only).
Pickin’s
The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Doors open 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-Earl 518-248-9922 with questions.
America and the Holocaust
Zoom Program, 7 p.m. A panel discussion of the public television documentary. America and the Holocaust explores the decisions that President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his State Department made to block news about the growing genocide in Europe, as well as to keep Jewish immigration drastically below the limits of an-already tight quota system, both before and during World War II. The documentary is available to stream free on YouTube. Pre-registration is required. Click the blue box above or enter the URL below in your browser:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/59bIfbh/AmericaHolocaust.
Thursday, May 7
Gardens Tour Kickoff
Sunnyside Gardens, 345 A Church St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Shop and sip and enjoy a free, informal Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour Kick-off Party. Enter to win gorgeous raffle baskets. Find great Mother’s Day gifts. Pick up herbs, plants, décor and more, and buy tickets to the 31st Saratoga Secret Gardens Tour, set for Sunday, June 28. A percentage of all Sunnyside purchases, including gift cards, will be donated to Soroptimists International of Saratoga County, a nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls. Questions? Visit soroptimistsaratoga.org or email secretgardensinfo@gmail.com.
Community Night at Saratoga Outdoors
Saratoga Outdoors, 490 Broadway, Saratoga Springs |5 – 8 p.m. You’re invited! Stop by for a special Community Night. The evening will feature Saratoga PLAN, who will be on-site sharing more about their mission and impact. 30% of all sales during this event will be donated directly to Saratoga PLAN. 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!
Upcoming Events
Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale
Spring has sprung and Mothers’ Day is right around the corner. Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls will hold its semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale. A loaf or two of our brown bread can be a unique, tasty gift for mom. Cost is $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, May 8, 4 – 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number of loaves you would like to reserve; and if possible, let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.
Gateway Mother’s Day Plant Sale
Gateway House of Peace, located at 4709 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa, will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or until sold out. Beautiful hanging baskets, potted flowers, annuals, veggies and more will be available. New this year will be items for sale from our Gateway Thrift Shop, including gardening tools, vases, flowered glassware, wreaths, spring related items and more. All proceeds benefit Gateway House of Peace which is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, caring residence for terminally ill patients in need of a home during their final days.
Adirondack Folk School Forge Fest
The Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne is hosting a Forge Fest Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend for free. There will be blacksmithing demonstrations by Jonathan Nedbor and others. Live forging contests with cash prizes for all levels of ability as well as open forge time. Free Tailgating for selling and buying. Iron-in-the-hat where tickets are sold for each lot with the winner determined by drawings. Wood-fired pizza will be available for purchase. Free T-shirts for all who register to participate in the forging contests. For more information and to register go to AdirondackFolkSchool.org/events/. The Folk Fest is sponsored by the Adirondack Folk Blacksmiths.
2026 Historic Homes Tour
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, along with Honorary Chair Julie Furey, will welcome spring with the 2026 Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, May 9. This highly anticipated annual event held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of private historic homes and buildings. This year the tour will be of the East Side of Saratoga Springs. Private residences on Circular Street, Lincoln Avenue, Spring Street, and Caroline Street, among others, will be featured. For more information, to purchase tickets, or join to receive discounted prices, please call 518-587-5030 or visit www.saratogapreservation.org.
Spring Festival
Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton. Shoppers will have fun choosing from a variety of crafts and products by local artisans and vendors. Crafters and Vendors can email office@charltonfreehold.org or call 518-399-4831.