Upcoming Events
2025 AFS Summer Festival
The Adirondack Folk School’s Summer Festival is full of live music, food trucks, artist demos and activities for the whole family to enjoy! First, start at the regatta of Wee Lassie canoes made at the school at Wayside Beach, located at 286 Lake Ave (Rt. 9N), Lake Luzerne, at 9 a.m. Afterwards, the rest of the festival is at the folk school located at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. It’s free to attend, so stop by to see what we’re all about. Saturday July 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Exclusive Trunk Show
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 at Saratoga Saddlery Boutique, located at 392 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on August 1, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 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.
Fifth Annual Lemonade Stand Benefit
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. Saturday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Ribbon Café, 11 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. 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 will be having a Music Coffee House Saturday, August 2. Come join us for a night of music and light fare BY DONATION ONLY. 5 – 6 p.m. – Pulled Pork Sliders – Hot Dogs – Beverages. 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). The church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd (corner of Middle Grove & North Creek Rd.)
Emma’s Breakfast Buffet
The Knickerbocker Historical Society and Emma’s Foundation invite you to attend Emma’s Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, August 3 from 8 – 11:30 a.m. at the Knickerbocker Mansion, 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke. 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.
Saratoga Summer Hang
Sunday, August 3 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Dancing Grain Farm Brewery (Town of Moreau). An all-day outdoor “micro music fest” with a national touring act, food trucks and mellow vibes at a real working family farm, located at 180 Old West Rd., Gansevoort. 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.
Turning Point Parade and Festival
The Turning Point Parade and Festival returns to Schuylerville from Sunday, August 3 through Saturday, August 9, 2025. 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. Events are free and open to the public, with locations across the Village of Schuylerville and nearby Hudson Crossing Park. Anchored by the 30th annual Turning Point Parade on Sunday, August 3 at 1 pm, 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. For full event listings, volunteer information, and updates on the Turning Point
Parade, visit www.turningpointparade.com.
12th Annual Sarcoma Strong 5K Run/Walk
August 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at Saratoga Spa State Park, to raise awareness of Sarcoma, a cancer found in connective tissues, bones, cartilage, fatty tissue, and muscles. As a rare cancer, research funding is hard to come by and events like this 5k Run/Walk help and raise critical funds for sarcoma research. Parking for the event will be available in Spa Little Theater and Saratoga Auto Museum lots. Registration is open at www.sarcomastrong.com/run. T-shirts are available for the first 300 registrants for the in-person event. All proceeds from the event will be used towards sarcoma cancer research.
Broadway Stars Drama Camp
Town of Malta Parks and Recreation announces there are still a few openings in Broadway Stars Drama Camp on the Malta Community Center Stage, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta NY 12020 with Elyse Young, Artistic Director. Camp is for ages 6-10 and runs from 1 -3 p.m.; Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 14. Learn musical numbers from Broadway shows, complete with scene work, costumes and simple choreography! Camp includes theater games, crafts, acting exercises and performance on the last day! Register online maltaparksrec.com or in person at the Malta Community Center. Contact Elyse Young, theater@malta-town.org or 899-4411 x305 for additional information.
2025 Fire Feast
A vibrant, open-air gathering to celebrate our regional food system and the community that makes it possible. Taking place on Thursday, August 14 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, located at 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. This year’s feast will be crafted by Farmstead Catering at Echo Farm. All ingredients will be sourced directly from the fields of Pitney Meadows and Echo Farm, ensuring a meal that is not only seasonal and sustainable but also deeply rooted in place. Guests will enjoy a multi-course, live-fire meal prepared by a team of dedicated farm-to-table chefs, along with live music, local libations, and a silent auction. For tickets and information, visit www.pitneymeadowscommunity
farm.org/fire-feast.
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday
The Jane Austen Society of North America Capital Region invites you to join a weekend retreat at the Wiawaka Center for Women on Lake George August 15 – 17. Special guest is Molly Williams who will discuss her new illustrated book, “Jane Austen’s Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels.” Other activities include a reception with Regency-style treats and drinks, games and amusements and Regency dance lessons and ball. An original theater production, “Jane Austen Spills the Tea with Lena and Laura,” and a two-act drama, “Persuasion” rounds out the events. Day passes and weekend registrations are available. For more information and to register, contact Nancy Duell at jasnanycapitalregion@gmail.com.
19th Annual Car Show
On Saturday, August 16, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge will hold their 19th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show. The Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake, NY. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We will present awards to the top vehicles. Fun, Music, 50/50 Raffles, and Great Food. Come see the contestant vehicles!!! The contestant entry fee is $20; Spectators are free. Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration starts at 9 AM until 12 PM and awards around 3:45 p.m. Rain Date is Sunday, August 17.For Information contact Brian Shelton at 518-956-1600.
Health, History, and Horses Charity Gala
Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Thursday, August 21, 6 – 9 p.m. at Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge., 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Complimentary beer & wine the first hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, race track t-shirt quilt. The cost is $80 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. Contact Claudette at 518-584-7592. Attire: summer festive.
