This Week’s Events: July 10-16
Friday, July 10
Grand, Gilded and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. A guided walking tour celebrating the rich history, glamour, and legendary stories of Saratoga Springs’ Gilded Age. Guests will journey through historic Congress Park and downtown Saratoga Springs while hearing stories of millionaires, mineral springs, luxury hotels, socialites, scandals, and the colorful figures who shaped the Spa City’s golden era. Tour concludes at the Saratoga Springs History Museum inside the Canfield Casino. Participants should expect walking, standing, and some stairs. Tours run rain or shine. For tickets and information: https://www.simpletix.com/e/2026-grand-gilded-and-glorious-a-saratoga-tickets-256139.
Summer Ghost Tours
Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The 90-minute guided tours explore the eerie legends, mysterious encounters, and haunted history connected to one of Saratoga Springs’ most iconic landmarks. Led by museum storytellers, the tours offer a blend of history, local lore, and spooky storytelling designed for history lovers, ghost story fans, curious visitors, families, and brave summer adventurers. Guests will explore the historic rooms and halls of the Canfield Casino while hearing tales of its glamorous past, mysterious reputation, and stories that refuse to rest. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.saratogahistory.org/summer-ghost-tours-2026.
Adirondack Greek Festival
St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls | Friday and Saturday, Noon – 7 p.m. enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food/dinners & pastries, music, entertainment, church tours, and many vendors. Free admission and parking. OPA! No on-line or phone orders will be taken for this event. For more information, call 518-792-2359, www.sgforthodoxchurch.org.
Art in the Garden
97 North Street, Saratoga Springs | 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come browse the artwork of found-object sculptor Jack Metzger, equine photographer Clifford Oliver and metal sculptor Noah Savett. View their work in one of Saratoga’s secret gardens. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 11
Saturday Morning Social
National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 11 a.m. The Museum will offer free admission with complimentary coffee and doughnuts courtesy of Stewart’s Shops and water courtesy of Saratoga Spring Water. The morning will feature a handicapping seminar at 10 a.m. with Daily Racing Form, analyzing the day’s Saratoga Race Course card, including the co-featured Bowling Green and Caress. Author Patricia McQueen will be on hand to sign copies of her book Secretariat’s Legacy: The Sons, Daughters and Descendents Who Keep His Legacy Alive (available for purchase).
Voter Information Hub
Saratoga Farmers Market, 112 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering a Voter Information Hub where residents can register to vote, obtain an Absentee or Early Mail ballot application, make changes to their address or party enrollment, get information on Early Voting dates and locations, and learn what will be on their ballot in November. For more information, visit lwvsaratoga.org.
History Caravan
Visitor Center, Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 NY 32, Stillwater | 9:30 a.m. Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a park volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the battlefield! Tours last 2.5-3 hours. Meet at the visitor center and follow along, making selected stops, in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
18th Century Toys & Games
Visitor Center, Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 NY 32, Stillwater | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Discover (and try out!) toys and games from another time. Learn about daily life from the time of the Battles of Saratoga. This program was made possible by support from the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.
Annual Car Show and Live Music in the Park Fundraiser
Middle Grove Town Park located at 428 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Town of Greenfield Historical Society. Rain Date is July 12. Show cars registration $20. 15 People’s Choice Trophies are given at 2:45 p.m. Bring along your family, friends, and folding chairs and enjoy the talented musicians who have donated their time to benefit our Historical Society. Vendors, Bake Sale, 50/50, Food and Drinks available for purchases. Donations are greatly appreciated as we “Keep Greenfield’s History Alive for our Future Generations”.
Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 7 – 11 p.m. The dance is open to the public. Ample free parking. There will be a donation of $7 per person. Snack and refreshment will be provided, or bring a snack to share, your choice. Dance to the music of the E-Town Express (Adults Only)
For more information call 518-490-2851.
Sunday, July 12
Trades Day
Visitor Center, Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 NY 32, Stillwater | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The American Northern Army encamped at Saratoga Battlefield in 1777 included thousands of Continental soldiers from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. These soldiers wore a variety of colorful uniforms made of wool or linen, all of which were hand tailored. Their leather shoes were made by hand using a careful, painstaking process. Come to the park to see an 18th-century tailor and cordwainer (not a cobbler!) make these uniform parts using authentic period techniques.
Summer Sunday Strolls Down in the Valley: Mail Order Houses of Saratoga
Meet: NW corner of Lake and East Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. This walking tour, led by Madison C. Squires, highlights the “Kit House” era. During this period, a person could drop an order form and check in the mail and receive an entire house in return! Walk along East and Pinewood avenues where many of these early “DIY” houses remain. Tours are limited to thirty participants and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on Sunday Strolls or to purchase tickets, call 518-587-5030, visit our website, saratogapreservation.org, or email Dianne Winter, Development Director, at dwinter@saratogapreservation.org.
Seeing Ballston Spa: An Observational Sketching Journey
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 12:00-3:00 PM
Join this three-week sketching program to explore the village of Ballston Spa through watercolor and ink. From nature and architecture to a guided downtown sketch walk, you’ll build skills while discovering the village in a creative new way. No experience needed, all materials are provided, all skill levels welcome. Additional days: July 19 and July 26. Registration fee is $60 per person for all three sessions. www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Saratoga Concert Series – Proudest Monkeys Band
War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Proudest Monkeys Band, a Dave Matthews Band tribute jam band formed in 2017 in New York’s Capital Region, is thrilled to once again perform as part of the Saratoga Summer Concert Series. Audiences can expect crowd-pleasing favorites like “Ants Marching” and “Two Step,” among other classics. The band features Jonathan Newell on lead vocals and guitar, Adam York on saxophone, Tommy Ryzuk on bass guitar, Rye Wylie on drums, and Tania Susi on violin. In the event of rain, the concert will move to the covered back garden patio at the Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway.
Monday, July 13
Nature on the Move
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 90 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards those with basic fitness levels and is for ages 16 and above. Registration is required for most of our programs at least one business day in advance. Register on our website or by calling the office at 518-450-0321. Our programs are weather dependent and may be cancelled due to inclement weather or poor trail conditions.
Tuesday, July 14
Celebrate America’s 250th: The Mystery of Ft. Edward’s Jane McCrea
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. Who was local legend Jane McCrea? How and why did she become famous? Who killed her? What happened following her demise? This talk will unravel some of the legends surrounding her. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
MS Support Group
Zoom Meeting, 5 – 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Lou Ann 518-793-9506.
A Bastille Day Celebration
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m. A celebration of the French national day, featuring creative, themed activities and French vibes. Guests will enjoy a cheese plate featuring fine French cheeses, and can sample a variety of sweets, including French macarons. Attendees will have the opportunity to make their own lavender sachets, browse travel guides and photo books about France, and learn about French history and traditions. The event will also feature the sounds and songs of a Parisian café. Tickets are $12 for non-members and $8 for members at SCHC and are available on our website at brooksidemuseum.org.
Society of American Magicians Meeting
S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham | 7 p.m. The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. We welcome all people, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our web site: www.sam24.synthasite.com.
Wednesday, July 15
Hall of Fame Tour with Angel Cordero, Jr.
National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs |11 a.m. A one-of-kind tour of the Museum led by Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero, Jr., who won more than 7,000 races in his career and was dubbed the “King of Saratoga” for winning a record 14 riding titles at Saratoga Race Course.
Tickets: https://1049a.blackbaudhosting.com/1049a/Hall-of-Fame-Tour-15Jul2026
Karner Blue Butterfly Walks
NYS DEC Old Gick Parcel, 4402 New York 50, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The endangered Karner blue butterfly has two broods every year. The first brood emerges in late May and the second brood in early July. On a guided walk through the meadows, learn about the Saratoga Sand Plains ecosystem on which this animal thrives, and how it became endangered. Registration is required for most of our programs at least one business day in advance. Register on our website or by calling the office at 518-450-0321. Our programs are weather dependent and may be cancelled due to inclement weather or poor trail conditions.
Pickin’s
The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Doors open 1 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 518-348-9922 with questions.
Stuffed Chicken Breast 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: boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner: $15 (cash only).
The Astronomy Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 8:30 p.m. The library is hosting a Star Gazing Party. Anyone is welcome to attend. Telescopes and snacks will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own equipment. Registration is requested by calling 518-882-6385.
Thursday, July 16
Curator’s Tour of Kathy Butterly: Assume Yes
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Noon. Dayton Director Ian Berry leads a tour of a major exhibition of work by one of the most influential and inventive sculptors working in ceramics today. The critically acclaimed exhibition inspired the New York Times to say, “the Tang punches above its weight.” For more information, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit tang.skidmore.edu.
Shade Gardening Workshop
Zoom Program, Noon – 1 p.m. Have a shady spot in your landscape that you’re not sure what to do with? Discover how to transform those challenging areas into beautiful, thriving gardens by joining Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County for an engaging virtual workshop, Shade Gardening, presented by Master Gardener Lauri Dittmer. Advance registration is required by July 13. Cost is $10. To register, email Jessica Luse at jmh452@cornell.edu.
Town of Greenfield Farmer’s Market
Middle Grove Town Park, 428 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 4 – 7 p.m. Every Thursday! Food trucks, live music, fresh produce, fresh flowers, candles, homemade breads, cookies, maple products, bounce houses, gift items, pickles, fresh lemonade, bird houses, Saratoga Mobile Library, jewelry, wreaths, woodworking, multiple dinner options, and so much more. Open to the public. Free admission.
Upbeat on the Roof – Paintbrush Charlie
On the Lawn Outside Tang Museum, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. The series highlights regional musical talent in an array of styles, including funk, pop-punk, R&B, folk, indie folk, indie pop, and Americana. Performances take place on Thursdays through August 20. Free and open to the public.
SCHC Reads: Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 6 – 7 p.m. Join us for the third meeting of our new history Book Club at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. This year, in honor of America’s 250th, we will be reading books that explore the unfolding and impact of the American Revolution. Free to attend with registration, www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Upcoming Lawn Sale
Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd., (Town of Milton) Ballston Spa is looking for gently used or new items for their lawn sale to be held Friday and Saturday July 17, 18, 24 and 25 and July 31 and August 1. Sale will be open from 9am to 3pm. Items can be placed on the ramp located at the back of the church. Not accepted, exercise equipment, skies, car seats, mattresses. Church phone #518-583-1002.



