Friday, June 12
Yard Sale
Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 444 Franklin Street, Ballston Spa | Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Annual Yard Sale
Gateway House of Peace,
479 Rowland St, Ballston Spa
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | The yard sale will also be held on June 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and June 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit our end-of-life comfort care house.
Grand, Gilded
and Glorious:
A Saratoga Stroll
Saratoga Springs Heritage
Area Visitor Center,
297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10:30 a.m. – Noon | Friday and Saturdays in June. 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: www.simpletix.com/e/2026-grand-gilded-and-glorious-a-saratoga-tickets-256139
Saturday, June 13
Plant Sale Plus!
89 Hyde Blvd, Ballston Spa
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Opportunity to purchase a wide variety of healthy plants and seedlings from club members’ gardens plus other garden-related items. Hosted by Ballston Spa House & Garden Club. Proceeds support civic beautification efforts. Cash Only, please. Come early for best selection!
Ballston Spa
Farmers’ Market
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Every Saturday through October. This year’s market will feature a diverse selection of locally grown produce, farm-fresh products, artisan breads, baked goods, honey, flowers, handcrafted jewelry, maple syrup, prepared food and much more.
Annual Daketown School #8 Open House
24 Old Daketown Road, Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Town of Greenfield Historical Society invites the public to stop in to see the Circa 1878 one room schoolhouse. Try writing your alphabet on the original blackboards which were installed in 1915. This school was used until June 1956. Donations are welcome to help us Keep Greenfield’s History Alive for our future generations. Admission is Free.
Grant Cottage Community Day
1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Free Cottage walk-through tours, games, music, food trucks, petting zoo, pony rides, reenactors, magician, raptor show, caricature artist scavenger hunt, jugglers, face painting, flags, raffle baskets, cupcakes, much more. Rain or shine. For details visit grantcottage.org.
Garden Tour: Plants & History Intertwined
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa
2 – 3 p.m. | Enjoy a special tour of the lush, historically themed gardens at Brookside Museum led by our talented team of volunteer gardeners. Learn about the plantings in our gardens and their connection to local, regional and cultural histories. Be guided through our verdant plantings, including our James Mann Victorian Shade Garden, The Abigail May Garden for Pollinators, and other gardens. Refreshments will be served following the tour, and participants can visit the museum and our new exhibition, Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy. Register: www.brooksidemuseum.org.
All American –
A Battenkill Chorale
Cambridge United Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Cambridge
7 p.m. | A program of choral music celebrating our American story featuring Randall Thompson’s Frostiana, Gwyneth Walker’s Dreams and Dances, Aaron Copland’s The Promise of Living and Stomp Your Foot, Dan Forrest’s Good Night, Dear Heart and Kyle Pedersen’s I Dream a World. Gene Marie Callahan, Artistic Director and Erich Borden, Accompanist. Also, Sunday, June 14, at 4 p.m. General Admission $25, Student Admission $15. Ticketing information at battenkillchorale.org. Online ticket sales or at the door.
Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance
Milton Community Center,
310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa 7 – 11 p.m. | The dance is open to the public and there is free ample parking. 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 Peaceful Country Band (Adults Only). For more information call 518-490-2851.
Sunday, June 14
Ballston Spa Summer Kickoff 2026
Wiswall Park, Front Street, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A family-friendly celebration packed with fun, entertainment, and community connection. This exciting event will feature delicious food vendors, free activities for kids, unique local shopping, and a variety of community resources and services. For more information and a full list of vendors, visit the official event page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/share/19Y3dRsDif/). We hope to see you there!
Beekman Street Art Fair
Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This family friendly event bring artists, neighbors and visitors together in a festive, art and music filled environment on Saratoga’s historic west side. Showcasing 64 amazingly talented artisans offering a diverse collection of work set up in white tents along Beekman Street. There will be several culinary options including food trucks, delicious fare from neighborhood organizations the Princepessa Elena Italian Society and the Frederick Allen Elks Club. For more information and shuttle bus schedule please visit www.ArtsonBeekman.org.
Summer Sunday Stroll: Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square
Meet at the NW corner of Division Street and Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Carrie Woerner, NYS Assemblywoman and former SSPF Executive Director, will lead a tour through the architecturally rich historic Franklin Square area. The neighborhood is characterized by beautiful Greek Revival houses, which became occupied by wealthy part-time and full-time residents of the city as the population began to grow. As you walk through Saratoga’s oldest residential neighborhood, Carrie will share architectural insights and point out one of the city’s oldest remaining residences. Cost is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 518-587-5030.
America 250
Quilt Unveiled
Van Schaick Mansion,
1 Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes
1 – 4 p.m. | The America 250 quilt will be unveiled in the Federal Room of the mansion. Guided tours of the historic mansion are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to join a tour for a $5 donation, which supports the preservation of this important site. Admission to the mansion grounds and cemetery is free for all attendees.
Olde Time
Strawberry Social
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa
2 – 3:30 p.m. | Enjoy the beautiful Brookside gardens and savor strawberry shortcake, made with homemade biscuits and real whipped cream, for $5 a serving! Listen to a performance by musician Bob Marcotte, of the NYS Country Music Hall of Fame. For $5, create small bouquets featuring blooms from Balet Flowers and Design. Our annual premier event to support the gardens at Brookside Museum. Order in advance to secure your shortcake! www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Concert of Classical and Broadway Favorites
Historic First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. As part of our new organ dedication concert series, tenor Christopher Stefani and organist Farrell Goehring will perform a program featuring classical and Broadway favorites. The performance will include John Adams’ “Batter my Heart, Three-personed God,” selections from Les Misérables (“Who Am I” and “Bring Him Home”), and pieces from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (“Out There” and “Made of Stone”). The program will also feature classical arias by Handel, Mendelssohn, and Donizetti. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the Bell Tower Restoration.
Pulled Pork/Mac & Cheese Take-Out Dinner
Quaker Springs United Methodist Church, 466 Route 32 South, Schuylerville
3 – 5 p.m. | Event to benefit the church. $15 per dinner. Accepting until full. For your reservations, call 518-396-8430 or 518-584-1812.
Chicken BBQ Take Out
Legion Riders Post 490,
1 Legion Rd., Stillwater
3:30 – 5 p.m. or until sold out. $15 for 1/2 chicken , macaroni salad, baked beans, rolls and dessert. Preorder 518-258-0231.
Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group
The Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs
2:30 p.m. | Our speaker is Bob Gillen who is the principal investigator in the iPACES clinical trial. He will give us a short presentation about the work and see if any of you are interested in joining it. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact us with any questions: Leader Gordon Blyth, gordonsblyth@gmail.com, 917-887-7980 or Co-Leader Marie Thorne, softballmom300@yahoo.com, 518-810-8483.
Tuesday, June 16
Therapy Dogs for Adults
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 10 a.m. De-stress and pet a therapy dog. All participants will be assigned a time slot for their visit. Please meet us in Program Room C (2nd floor) to be assigned a time. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Writing in Nature Workshops
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton
1 – 2:30 p.m. | Taught by Michael Marx, these workshops focus on the relationship between humans and the natural environment. Observe nature around you on a guided walk and come back together for writing exercises and practice. Participants can sign up for one, two, or all three workshops. Register: www.wiltonpreserve.org.
Wednesday,
June 17
Pickin’s
310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Doors open 1 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 518-348-9922 with questions.
Sliced Turkey
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: sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. Dinner $15 (cash only).
Thursday, June 18
Town of Greenfield Farmers’ 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. $10 for general admission, free for members. For tickets, visit www.saratogahistory.org.
First Anniversary Celebration
16 Old Stonebreak Road, Malta
5 – 8 p.m. | Almost one year ago, the Innovation Center at Saratoga opened its doors with a vision: to create a space where creativity, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning could thrive together. Since then, ICS has become home to classes, workshops, makers, entrepreneurs, artists, innovators, community partnerships, and countless new ideas! Now, we’re celebrating our first anniversary — and inviting the community to celebrate with us. This is a free community event — register today and come experience ICS firsthand.
innovationcentersaratoga.org/classes/#!event/2026/6/18/first-anniversary-party
Charlie’s Heroes:
The Charles Siciliano Sr. WWII and Korean War Photo Collection
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa
7 – 8 p.m. | During World War II and again during the Korean War, an Italian American restaurant owner in Mechanicville took photographs of local service members in uniform who stopped by his popular tavern. Chris Carola tells the stories behind the collection of approximately 700 images taken by Charles Siciliano Sr. currently housed at the Mechanicville District Public Library. These photos are visual reminders of the service and sacrifice of so many of our fellow New Yorkers. Carola will also discuss the library’s campaign to restore and remount the collection in museum-quality frames. Register: www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Upcoming Events
Craft Fair at Brookside – Vendors Wanted!
The Saratoga County History Center, located at 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa, is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. Rain or shine. Visit www./brooksidemuseum.org for more information or contact Beth Silvestri at bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.
Genealogy and
Local History
Heritage Hunters will meet Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville. The one-hour film “The Town of Greenfield: A Forgotten Crossroads” will be shown by historian Jim Richmond. The documentary focuses on the history, memories and aspirations of the community and features 20 local residents brought to life through engaging conversations. The film was created by Jim and videographer David Waite, part of a series for the Saratoga County History Center. The program is free and the public is welcome. For information call 518-885-9309.
Annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament
Presented by Operation Adopt a Soldier at Airway Meadows, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort on Saturday, June 20. Registration 7:15 a.m., shot gun start at 7:45 a.m. sharp. $100 per person (four-person scramble). Non-golfers are invited to join for lunch at 1:30 p.m. for $35 per person. Incl. 18 holes of golf with cart, donuts and coffee, hot dog, chips, and can of soda/water on turn, light lunch served when finished. Beverages for sale on the course. Lots of fun events on the course along with basket raffles, 50/50 and more. To register contact Mike at 518-322-5521 or email mikelehet56@gmail.com or Cliff at 518-260-9922 or email wiseeagle1@yahoo.com.
Annual Father’s Day Kids Fishing Derby
Sunday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lake Lonely/Eagles’ Parking Lot, located at 373 Crescent Ave. Saratoga Springs. All children/youth age 14 years or under. All youth must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Free hot dogs, soda and chips for the kids! Prizes awarded at the end of the event. All are welcome.
Artist Demonstration
Southern Saratoga Art Society will host a free and open to the public demonstration by artist Susan M. Story at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. Susan is an award-winning pastel artist and a member of the Pastel Society of America. She is drawn to the landscape and intrigued by the complex interweaving of lines, textures and shapes, the chaos as well as the order of nature. For further information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com.
Design Your Own Landscape Workshop
4-H Training Center, William Schwerd Building, 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa | 6 – 7:30 p.m. learn how to plan & design a beautiful, functional outdoor landscape of your own. You’ll learn skills of site selection, choosing the right plants and materials. We’ll discuss principles and elements of design along with color theory to bring your design to life! You will also create a design of your own and leave this class with your own drafting kit! Pre-payment & registration required, registration can be made by emailing Jessica Luse at jmh452@cornell.edu. Preregister by June 16.
Saratoga Secret Gardens Tour
Nine private gardens in and around Saratoga Springs will be featured on the 31st Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour on Sunday, June 28. The popular event this year includes patio-sized getaways, oases hidden in city backyards, and three acres of winding paths just minutes away from downtown. Enjoy a day of surprises and inspiration – all while raising money to improve the lives of women and girls through the nonprofit Soroptimist International of Saratoga County. The Secret Gardens Tour is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28, rain or shine. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the tour.
Tickets purchased online at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org.
Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God
Vacation Bible School Registration Ongoing! St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, June 29 to July 3; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships! Each day your child will come home with a big smile, a stronger faith, and singing their hearts out with the songs that they will be learning each day! There will be snacks, crafts, games, and skits. There are opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Visit www.spalutheran.org/vbs for more info and to register or call 518-584-0904. Free and open to all. Donations are appreciated.
250 Years of Service: Halfmoon’s Wall of Thanks
Honor and Support Veterans – A community donation initiative supporting local Veterans through donated canned goods and non-perishable food donations. Residents are invited to help build a symbolic “Wall of Thanks” at Halfmoon Town Hall by donating canned food and essential pantry items in honor of the men and women who have served our nation. The donation drive will continue through the Town’s America 250 celebration taking place on July 2 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. at the Town of Halfmoon Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon. All donated items will benefit a local program serving Veterans.
17th Adirondack Greek Festival
Hosted by St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls, on Thursday, July 9 from 4 to 8 pm, enjoy souvlaki and gyro sandwiches and pastries outside under the tent. Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11 from 12 – 7 pm, 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.
Ladies Lesson & Lunch
Brookhaven Golf Course – Looking to try something new? Perfect your swing and/or take your golf game to the next level while making new friends, enjoying a fabulous lunch and cocktail. We have carts ready for you to take out after lunch and try out your new skill on our 18-hole golf course, all included in this one reasonable price of $68 for residents and $78 for non-residents. Register at www.greenfieldny.org or contact Rec Director Jennifer Haley Zeisler, jzeisler@greenfieldny.org , 518-893-7432 ext. 307.
Markets at Round Lake
Come and Celebrate the Makers Revolution and Sustainable Food Movement on August 8 & 9, from Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will be showcasing over 75 of the best and brightest Artisans in the local and regional Maker and Artisanal Specialty Food community. These Makers, who have been selectively juried, will converge within an eclectic village bringing forth the latest talent and hottest trends. Along with the Makers Market you will find a Food Market including food trucks and prepackaged foods, a Book Market, a Tiny Bookmaking Workshop and live music! More Information – including a full list of vendors is available at www.MarketsAtRoundLake.com. This is a FREE event and is a fundraiser for the Round Lake Libraries.
