August 1 – August 7, 2025
This Week’s Events:
Friday, August 1
Exclusive Trunk Show
Saratoga Saddlery Boutique, 392 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. One of America’s most iconic and beloved women’s fashion designers, Jude Connally Zimmermann, is coming home. Known for her bold prints, effortless silhouettes, and commitment to comfort, Jude launched her American Made first collection in Saratoga Springs in 2011. Now, she returns for a special trunk show in time for Whitney Stakes weekend. This exclusive event will showcase Jude’s latest collection, designed with all women in mind. Jude’s pieces are a staple for confident, stylish living. Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet Jude in person, explore limited-edition pieces, and learn how summers in Saratoga inspired her fashion journey.
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 2
Fifth Annual Lemonade Stand Benefit
The Ribbon Café, 11 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 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. All proceeds go directly to Oliver’s care and to support his family during this difficult time. Link to donate: https://gofund.me/831e36a8
Music Coffee House
Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 5 – 9 p.m. Come join us for a night of music and light fare BY DONATION ONLY. From 5 – 6 p.m. enjoy Pulled Pork Sliders – Hot Dogs – Beverages. From 6 – 9 p.m. music with intermission and baked goods served. Artists to perform are Bob Wilson – Acoustic Covers (ie: Van Morrison, Stevie Nicks), Mary Lamb – Guitar (ie: Old Country), Out of Reach Band (ie: Classic Rock Covers).
Sunday, August 3
Emma’s Breakfast Buffet
Knickerbocker Mansion, 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke | 8 – 11:30 a.m. The Knickerbocker Historical Society and Emma’s Foundation invite you to attend Emma’s Breakfast Buffet. We will be serving our famous egg & cheese casserole, fruited French toast, buckwheat pancakes and much more. Let us do the cooking so you can enjoy breakfast under the Pavilion or as take out. Proceeds will benefit the Emma Foundation providing student scholarships for the Waldorf School of Saratoga. Call 518 588-7130 to reserve. Mansion tours will be available. The Knickerbocker Historical Society and the Emma Foundation are 501-C3 non-profit organizations. For further information call 518 248-6676. www.knickmansion.com.
Summer Sunday Stroll: Historic Congress Park
Meet: in front of Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Join Preservation & Programs Coordinator, Sydney Hedge, on a tour through Historic Congress Park, a National Historic Landmark. This tour highlights the Canfield Casino, various sculptures, and monuments scattered throughout the park and what they signify within Saratoga. 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.
Saratoga Summer Hang
Dancing Grain Farm Brewery, 180 Old West Rd., Gansevoort | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. An all-day outdoor “micro music fest” with a national touring act, food trucks and mellow vibes at a real working family farm. Featuring a performance by rising star Hayley Jane and her Band. Blending the raw power of rock, the soul of folk, and the dramatic intensity of a film score into a genre-defying performance. Bring your own chair, free parking, no service fees on tickets. A benefit event for Saratoga Music Coalition and Bar People. Only $15 in Advance or $25 at the gate. Kids are Free. Info at: bit.ly/SaratogaSummer Hang — or call the venue at 518-808-3432.
30th Annual Turning Point Parade and Festival
Broad St., Schuylerville | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a parade with small-town charm featuring over 100 units, including marching bands, fire and rescue teams, law enforcement, reenactors, and military groups. The route follows Broad Street. The Turning Point Festival runs through August 9. The week offers more than a dozen free public programs designed to celebrate Saratoga’s Revolutionary War legacy while engaging families in hands-on history, science, and cultural storytelling. The week includes walking tours, living history, canal-era heritage events, and nature-based learning. All events are family-friendly, with highlights for children, veterans, educators, and visitors of all ages. Events are free and open to the public, with locations across the Village of Schuylerville and nearby Hudson Crossing Park. For full event listings, visit www.turningpointparade.com.
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 Big Medicine, with their honeyed vocals, supple R&B and Folk Rock grooves and rich acoustic-based textures, it’s no wonder this group has been exciting audiences in the capital district and beyond for two decades.
Monday, August 4
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. Adults register online for $10 each race; 13-18 $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. The final date of the series is August 18. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or visit www.saratogastryders.org.
Tuesday, August 5
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.
Wednesday, August 6
Native New York
Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center, 30 Ferry St., Schuylerville | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop in event. Families are invited to stop in for a hands-on and self-paced exploration of Saratoga County’s earliest inhabitants, the Haudenosaunee people. Participants can try a hand at grinding corn, examine how natural materials were used, play with traditional games, and make a craft to take home.
Baked Ham 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: Baked Ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. $15 (cash only).
Pickin’s
The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 6 – 9 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.
Poetry Reading
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs |7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Mike Jukovic. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org., 518-583-0022.
Thursday, August 7
Chatfield Museum
440 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove | 4 – 6 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will have their museum open this summer, every Thursday through Aug 28. Please stop by to see the two floors of local History. Members of the Historical Society will be available to answer questions.
Concert in the Park
Old Iron Spring Park, 198 Front Street, Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m. This week is the Annual Ice Cream Social featuring Union Fire Co. Band. 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 Annie and the Hedonists. The concerts continue each week through August 21.