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Brookside Museum Launches “Sounds in Winter” Music Series

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BALLSTON SPA — Brookside Museum will kick off its third season of the “Sounds of Winter” music series with a free performance by Stringwynde on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the museum’s Long Room.

Stringwynde consists of Melanie Chirignan on flute and Darhon Rees-Rohrbacher on harp. Their program at Brookside will include selections from American folk music and waltzes from the Gilded Age. Stringwynde, formed in 2017, hails from the southern Saratoga region.

The concert is free, but registration is advised by going to www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Camp Stomping Ground Hosts Art Show

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Camp Stomping Ground board member Careina Yard (on the left) interviewing filmmaker Quarius Lucas about his short documentary. Photo provided.

MIDDLE GROVE — Camp Stomping Ground hosted its first Third Space Gallery Show on Oct. 18. The event showcased the work of campers and visiting artists who contributed to the camp’s arts programming this past summer.

Coordinated by Brynna Hall, artist and camp art director, the show included works by Erin Wakeland (large-scale papier-mâché pieces inspired by children’s drawings), Warner Meadows (original music compositions and films), Alfred Dudley III (large-scale zine and a collection of camper zines), and Quarius Lucas & Careina Yard (short documentary film capturing stories of camp and community).

“This show is about more than just displaying art—it’s about lifting up the voices of young people and the artists who collaborate with them,” said Hall. “At camp, we see art as a way to imagine new possibilities, together.”

Camp Stomping Ground is a nonprofit summer camp in Middle Grove whose mission is to inspire the next generation of “radically empathetic decision makers through personal responsibility, humble curiosity, restorative practices, and unbounded creativity.”

A New Spin on Sherlock Holmes: Theater Production to Make World Premiere in Saratoga

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — According to one scholar, Sherlock Holmes has been portrayed on stage, in films, and on television more than 25,000 times. But a local theater group has seemingly solved the mystery (using Holmesian deduction, no doubt) of how to portray the famed detective in a new light.

In “The Baker Street Adventuress: Sherlock Holmes on the Air,” audiences will be treated to a behind-the-scenes, true-to-life story of radio producer Edith Meiser’s efforts to adapt a Sherlock Holmes mystery into a successful radio drama in 1930. At the time, the Holmes character was not as popular as he would later become, and Meiser struggled to find a sponsor for her planned radio series.

The first act of “The Baker Street Adventuress” dramatizes Meiser’s (ultimately successful) ambitions to make her radio show, while the second act of the play is a recreation of the original broadcast of the Holmes mystery “The Speckled Band,” which reached airwaves on Oct. 20, 1930.

“For [Meiser] to go and knock on doors to try to find a sponsor was not easy, it was tough,” iTheatre Saratoga Chairman Will Severin told Saratoga TODAY. “Part of it was the property and maybe part of it was the fact that you’ve got a woman who is trying to sell this thing and, generally speaking, heads of business at that point were male.”

Reportedly, a 15-year-old Meiser was first presented with a Sherlock Holmes book while aboard the Europe-bound SS Bremen. While still just a teenager, she fell in love with the character, sparking a lifelong passion. When she first pitched her idea for a Sherlock radio drama, Meiser was a stage performer trying to make the leap into radio, which at the time was a new technology having a transformational impact on the entertainment industry. 

With the Great Depression keeping many entertainment-seekers away from pricey movie theaters and vaudeville productions, radio was a comparatively budget-friendly medium that became increasingly popular. Meiser was able to use radio to both showcase her talents and bring her beloved Holmes mysteries to the masses.

“The Baker Street Adventuress” is a wholly original (and local) production making its world premiere at the Saratoga Music Hall. It was written by Mary Jane Hansen, iTheatre Saratoga’s artistic director. Severin, the organization’s chairman, composed the play’s score, drawing inspiration from composer Bernard Herrmann, best known for his work on Alfred Hitchcock films like “Psycho” and “North by Northwest.”

Performances will take place at 474 Broadway on Nov. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit itheatresaratoga.ticketspice.com/the-baker-street-adventuress-sherlock-holmes-live-on-the-air.

iTheatre Saratoga is the only year-round professional theatre in Saratoga Springs and has more than 35 productions under its belt, 16 of which were original works.

Tang Museum to Host Dialogue with Artists

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Installation view with Tony Oursler’s “No” in the foreground in “See It Now: Contemporary Art from the Ann and Mel Schaffer Collection,” Tang Teaching Museum, 2025. Photo by Mindy McDaniel.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announced on Tuesday the first Dunkerley Dialogue of the 2025-26 season, scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. The event will feature artists Tony Oursler and Jolene Lupo, in conversation with Skidmore Professors Mimi Hellman and Sarah Sweeney.

Known as a pioneer of video art, Oursler currently has work on display in Tang’s “See it Now” exhibition. Lupo is an artist who creates 19th century-style tintypes using the wet-plate collodion process. She is also a senior photographer at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, and her artistic work explores themes of death, memory, and identification.

The artists will engage in a conversation about the history of photography, historic photographic processes, and spirit photography. Admission to the event is free.

Excelsior Vocal Ensemble to Perform “Love Song” to German Choral Music

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m., the Excelsior Vocal Ensemble will perform a collection of German choral music at the Bethesda Episcopal Church at 26 Washington Street.

The performance will include:

• Johannes Brahms’ “Liebeslieder Op. 52” and “Neue Liebeslieder Op. 65”;

• Choral transcriptions from Gustav Mahler’s “Des Knaben Wunderhorn”;

• Benjamin Britten’s gem for male chorus, “The Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard”;

• Selections from Max Reger’s “Sacred Songs Op. 138.”

Excelsior called the show a “romantic afternoon of Romanticism’s finest, exploring love’s depth through music, from desire to devotion, luck to loss, joy to pain, and more.”

Tickets are available at: excelsiorvocalensemble.org/home/tickets-donate/.

A Guide to October Mischief – October 24 – October 30 , 2025

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Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours

Come walk with us and hear the stories of Haunted Saratoga. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. They will enchant, entertain, and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations. The tour covers parts of Congress Park and downtown Saratoga Springs. Specific meeting instructions will be sent by email when the tours are booked. Friday and Saturday through October. Cost is $22 adults, $10 kids under 12. HauntedSaratogaTours.com

Trunk or Treat

Join us on Friday, October 24, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Clifton Common for a hauntingly fun time! Dress up in your favorite costume and spirit your way from trunk to trunk! Free community event.

Simpson UMC’s Trunk or Treat Halloween Celebration

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, is having a Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 25 from 1 – 3 p.m.  We’d love to fill the parking lot with as many participating vehicles as possible.  All you need to do is decorate your vehicle and be ready to hand out candy to all the ghouls, ghosts, goblins and fairy princesses who come Trick-or-Treating.  Hope to see you on 10/25 (costumes optional)!  

ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE 

The Fraternal Order of Eagles presents the 20th Annual Haunted House on Friday, October 24, 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 25 from 5 p.m. at 80 Main St., South Glens Falls.  Walk through maze, bonfire and seating, movie and snacks, live band on Saturday and much more. 

STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 25, Noon – 4 p.m. Organized by the Stillwater Public Library. Various locations in the village of Stillwater. Free family event with games, activities, trick (and truck) or treat, haunted fire house, and dance party at 3 p.m. So much going on – don’t miss it! 

Halloween Murder Mystery

 Come support Operation Adopt A Soldier at their annual Halloween murder mystery with the Adirondack Flatline players as they present “Unhappy Homecoming-Rescue from Mulligan’s Island” on Saturday October 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion on 34 West Street in Saratoga. Dress in your Halloween costume for judging. Enjoy a ziti meatball dinner with salad, rolls and dessert as well as a basket raffle and a 50/50.  Cash bar will be available. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door.  Come have fun with friends while supporting a great cause and see if you can figure out who did it? For more information or for tickets, call Mike at 518-322-5521.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

The Haunted Corn Maze at Schuyler Farms is Back! Dare to enter the Schuyler Farms Haunted Corn Maze, where your worst nightmares lurk around every corner. As the sun sets over the fields, the maze transforms into a twisted trail of terror filled with horrifying surprises, creepy creatures, and spine-chilling screams. Friday & Saturday Nights in October with live actors, special effects, and all-new scares for 2025!  Food, drinks & fun await before and after the fright! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just love a good scare, the Haunted Maze at Schuyler Farms is the must-visit Halloween event in the Capital Region. But beware… once you enter, there’s no turning back. Schuyler Farms, Route 29 – Schuylerville. 

Visit schuylerfarms.com for more details. 

NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM

As the sun sets over Liberty Ridge, the Farm turns into a haunted nightmare. Featuring 5 haunted attractions, all at 1 location. Each attraction is scarier than the one before, sure to leave everyone who enters trembling with fear. Nightmares is a journey into the heart of darkness, where the only way to survive is to keep moving forward…For more information, or to buy tickets, visit LRFnightmares.com. 

HAUNTED HAYRIDES 

This year’s walk-through attractions include Brutality, Blood Moon Farm, Dead Root Dwelling, The Last Inn, Doom County FEARgrounds and Martin’s Memorial Hospital. Enjoy our midway Feartainment featuring interactive creatures, music, concession stand, souvenir stand, and photo booth. Book your reservation now online or by calling 518-884-9122. October 3-4, 10-12, 17-19, 23-26, and October 30 – November 1. For more Information, visit https://doublemhauntedhayrides.com/reservations/

Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tour

2 starting points: The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway or The Saratoga Springs History Museum, Congress Park | 7 – 8:30 p.m. This 90-minute tour blends history, folklore, and the paranormal for an unforgettable fall evening. Guests will ride the trolley through Saratoga’s most storied streets, hearing ghostly accounts documented by renowned ghost hunter David Pitkin and other investigators. The night culminates with a walk through the Canfield Casino, widely regarded as one of the most haunted locations in the region. From cold spots and eerie footsteps to unexplained figures, countless visitors have reported chilling encounters in its historic halls. Additional tours October 9, 16 and 23. Tickets: $35 – Advance reservations required. For tickets and more information, visit: https://www.saratogahistory.org/ghosts-of-saratoga-trolley-tour. 

Greenfield Fall Festival 

October 25 at Brookhaven Golf Course, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porter Corners. The free event includes an Oktoberfest 5K Fundraiser to help support Brookhaven Winter Park, at 10 a.m. (register at skireg.com)  followed by a full afternoon including trick or treating, Giant Pumpkin Contest and more. The afternoon festivities are from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 518-893-7432, ext. 307 to reserve a cart and participate in the fun. No registration is necessary to attend the free event.

Greenridge Cemetery Tours

Murder, Madness and Mayhem. Walk with us through Saratoga’s Greenridge Cemetery and hear the stories of untimely deaths by suicide, murder or accident. A young mother killed by her husband, a solider dies by friendly fire, and a prominent politician who shoots himself in the head are but a few stories of the graves we will visit. Every Saturday in October 4 p.m. Visit hauntedsaratogatours.com to sign up.

Fall Festival

Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association announces Fall Festival for October 25, from Noon – 3 p.m. Trick or Treating throughout downtown, pumpkin rolling on Caroline Street, live entertainment, pumpkin scavenger hunt, face painting, balloon artist and more. For additional information visit saratogaspringsdowntown.com.

Halloween Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino

Prepare yourself for a night of spine-tingling chills and ghostly encounters at the Saratoga Springs History Museum’s Halloween Ghost Tours! For one night only—October 30th—the doors of the legendary Canfield Casino creak open to reveal the mysteries that lurk within… if you dare. Enter If You’re Brave Enough…This isn’t just any historic building—it’s one of the most haunted places in America. As you wander the Casino’s shadowy halls, you’ll hear bone-chilling stories of the spirits who still roam within—tales that will leave you questioning what’s real and what lies beyond. Perfect for thrill-seekers, history lovers, and anyone who dares to meet the Casino’s haunted past. A Halloween Eve experience you’ll never forget. Thursday, October 30, 5 – 7 p.m. (tours depart every 20 minutes). For tickets, visit www.sratogahistory.org/events. 

FRIGHT FEST

Terrifying haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, exhilarating live shows, and specialty food & drink. Scare zones, live shows, and most rides included with park admission; Food, drink, haunted mazes and merchandise require separate purchase. For days, times, details and ticket information, visit https://www.sixflags.com/greatescape/events/fright-fest.

3rd Annual Masquerave

October 25. Dancers, get ready for a night where mystery meets music! Step into the enchanting world of Universal Preservation Hall, transformed for one unforgettable Halloween-inspired masquerade. This is a night to lose yourself in rhythm, lights, and electrifying beats. Headlining the evening is AK SPORTS, the internationally renowned techno artist celebrated for their genre-defying productions and dynamic, high-energy live sets Supporting the headliner, our phenomenal lineup features DJ Prophet, The Front Room, and Ronnie Rave, delivering a seamless mix of house, techno, and those sick rave vibes that will keep the dance floor alive all night. This event is 21+ with valid ID. Thanks to Harding & Mazzotti, Dancers can enjoy a Free Rideshare Home via Uber, ensuring a safe and worry-free night. We encourage Dancers to embrace the masquerade spirit with Masquerade-style masks or Halloween costumes—let your creativity shine! For details and tickets, visit https://www.allofus.events/event-details-registration/the-3rd-annual-masquerave.

Halloween Party

The Children’s Museum of Saratoga, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs.  Join us for a spooktacular afternoon on Sunday, October 26 from 1 – 4 p.m. Our Halloween party is packed with face painting, festive fun, hands-on activities, and plenty of playful surprises woven into our regular hours. We hope to see you and your little pumpkins for a fun afternoon that is sure to make the best Halloween memories. Costumes are encouraged! Members are free, regular admission is $14.

Trunk or Treat Halloween Party

Join us on October 25 from 2–4 p.m. to celebrate Halloween at Brookside Museum with our festive Trunk or Treat Halloween Party! Kids will enjoy trick-or-treating, a spooky story time, and a scavenger hunt learning activity with historical twists. Children can also take part in Halloween-themed games and crafts, decorate their own pumpkin on site with a small fee for pumpkins, and show off their costumes in a parade beginning at 3:30 p.m. Kids of all ages are welcome to join. Live Halloween music will be provided by the Scotties Quartet, a talented string ensemble from Ballston Spa High School. Parental supervision is required. This is a drop-in event. Free admission. Parental supervision is required. Rain date: October 26, 2–4 p.m.

October 24 – October 30 , 2025

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Upcoming Events

Fall Craft Show

November 1, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. at The King’s School – 6087 State Route 9N – Hadley. Join us for a festive day of shopping, student-made treasures, delicious food, exciting raffles, and warm fellowship! Come celebrate the season and discover something special for everyone. For more information, please email kploss@kingsschool.info. 

Pumpkin Smash! with Community Compost

Saturday, November 8 at 2 – 4 p.m. Pitney Meadows Community Farm, located at 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Let’s turn your pumpkins into something good! Join us for Pumpkin Smash — recycle your seasonal pumpkins and gourds with our Community Compost program’s vertical drum system. Bring your pumpkins, smash ‘em, and help divert food waste from the landfill.  

Antique Fishing Expo

NFLCC presents the Antique Fishing Expo at the Holiday Inn, located at 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 

The event will be held on Saturday November 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 Admission, Veterans and kids 16 and under are Free/ Largest Fishing Show in the Northeast. Items include: Vintage Fishing Lures, Rods, Reels, Bobbers, Decoys, Files, Signs, Ephemera and more.

6 Hour Defensive Driving Course

Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m. – 3  p.m. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. Cost $40 prepaid, $45 at door. A portion of the fee is donated to the church. 518-784-5009 or www.facetofacecourses.com. 

October 24 – October 30 , 2025

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This Week’s Events:   

Friday, October 24

Haircuts Half Price for Seniors and Other Gentlemen

Ballston Spa Barber Club, 2100 Doubleday Ave. Ballston Spaand Saratoga Barber Club, 48 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | Walk-Ins only (Friday and Saturday). Bring any size Kleenex tissue, flushable wipes, Clorox wipes or hand sanitizer to be donated to Gateway House of Peace, an end-of-life facility located at 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa. The barber clubs are committed to giving back to the community and community involvement.

2025 Baskets for Ben

Queensbury VFW Post 6196, 32 Luzerne Rd., Queensbury | 4:30 p.m. Pumpkins are frosty, football season’s here, and the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund Angels are busy creating baskets and you’re invited to attend! Doors open to a Silent Auction featuring baskets of gifts for your home, car, entertainment, overnight accommodations, sports, art, foods, spirits, crafted goods, golf packages, store and restaurant gift cards, beauty and spa items and a Monahan Firepit. The gifts are donated by the very kind hearts of our region who support Ben’s Fund & desire to help our local kids in need. All proceeds benefit Ben’s Fund, a regional 501-C3 charitable organization, created in loving memory of CPL Benjamin D. Osborn of Queensbury.  

Veterans, Archaeologists Unearth Saratoga’s Revolutionary Secret

Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center, 30 Ferry St., Schuylerville | 6:30 p.m. Ben Powers of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) discusses the 2021 veteran-led dig at Saratoga National Historical Park that uncovered new insights into the Second Battle of Saratoga. Presented by Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission. Free and open to the public.

Library’s 75th Anniversary 

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 10 p.m. The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library (FSSPL) will celebrate the Library’s 75th anniversary with a special after-hours “Diamond Jubilee” Dessert & Cocktail Reception on the Library’s main floor. What to expect: Live 50’s music throughout the evening, strolling magic by Magic Matt, dessert bar, candy bar, and a grazing station, cash bar by Little Lucy’s Mobile Bar (beer, wine, seltzer) + one free drink ticket for each 

Attendee, raffle baskets and signature cocktail samples from Pick Six Vodka and One With Life 

Tequila, 50’s attire encouraged; enter at Putnam Street entrance. Visit friends.sspl.org/events for details, to purchase tickets online, and to support the Friends Annual Appeal. • Tickets can also be purchased in the Friends Book Shop

Saturday, October 25

American Legion Monthly Meeting

Adirondack Post 70, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. 

Malta Repair Café

Innovation Center at Saratoga, 16 Old Stonebreak Rd., Malta | 1 – 4 p.m. Fix It, Don’t Trash It!  Bring your wobbly chairs, favorite lamps, torn clothing—even that beloved stuffed animal—and let’s fix them together! Innovation Center at Saratoga invites our community to a FREE Repair Café. Volunteer repair coaches will help you mend everything from electronics and jewelry to textiles and small appliances, no reservation needed! https://innovationcentersaratoga.org/classes/#!event/2025/10/25/repair-cafe. 

Saratoga Senior Center Annual Open House 

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open to the Public, Sponsored by Home of the Good Shepherd.  Discover the heart of Saratoga’s senior community! Our Open House offers a full morning of fun, learning, and connection. Enjoy free tours, health screenings, presentations, and interactive demos, plus ice cream, breakfast, and lunch – all with live music and special guests. For more information, to RSVP for events, or to become a member, call 518-584-1621 or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org. 

Art for Good

The Fredrick Allen Elks Lodge, 69 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Helping our community piece by piece. It is with the community in mind that the Saratoga Springs Arts District Inc. (SSADI) presents Art for Good, a fundraiser to support local nonprofits while enhancing people’s lives through lovingly donated works of art. Contributed art works by talented local artists will be sold for whatever people offer. Find a treasure, pay what you will.  In addition, there will be entertainment and free art lessons at Living Resources. Proceeds benefit Franklin Community Center, The Frederick Allen Elks Lodge and the Saratoga Springs Arts District, Inc. For more information visit SaratogaArtDistrict.com. 

French-Canadian Genealogy 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 1 p.m. Join the Capital District Genealogical Society members for their monthly meeting, and to hear a livestream presentation on how to track French-Canadian ancestors with or without a known Quebec origin, decode name variations, and navigate French records using technology. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Sunday, October 26

Breakfast Buffet

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. Adults $11, Seniors $10, Children 10 & under $6, children under 5 free. Take out orders $13. 

Principessa Elena Women’s Club

13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs | Noon. Basket Raffle, drawings start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for 25 entries, $25 for 75 entries, $40 for $125 entries. Monies raised will be donated to a local charity. 

Liebeslieder

Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Excelsior Vocal Ensemble presents LIEBESLIEDER! A “love song” to some of the most beautiful German choral music in the repertoire. Featuring Johannes Brahms Liebeslieder Op. 52 and Neue Liebeslieder Op. 65, Choral transcriptions from Gustav Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn, Benjamin Britten’s gem for Male Chorus The Ballad of Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard, Selections from Max Reger’s Sacred Songs Op. 138. A Romantic afternoon of Romanticism’s finest, exploring love’s depth through music, from desire to devotion, luck to loss, joy to pain, and more. Andrew Burger, Artistic Director. Tickets $25, general seating, available at https://excelsiorvocalensemble.org/home/tickets-donate/

Monday, October 27

28th Annual Autumn Jewels Show Reception and Award Presentation

Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. This is a Judged Show featuring cash prizes for Artwork and Photography and is open to the public. For more information, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com.  

Tuesday, October 28

“Thank You, Mom” Presentation and Book Signing

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6:30 p.m. Author Jerry Crouth is celebrating the 2025 release of his memoir, “Thank You, Mom”, which is a tribute to Crouth’s childhood in the 1940’s.  The book pays tribute to Crouth’s mother, who brought up Jerry and his five siblings, after his father was permanently institutionalized one month before Jerry’s birth. During the event, Crouth will present a slide show. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to meet the author, hear a brief reading from the book, and purchase signed copies. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free, and all are welcome to attend. For more information, please call 518-885-5022 or visit: bspl.sals.edu.

Silent Hunters

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Owls are amazing nighttime hunters with adaptations to help them find and catch their prey. This special “quiet” program is intended for older participants, ages 16+ who are interested in quietly exploring the owls’ nighttime habitat. Additional date: Wednesday, October 29. Register 1 day prior to event on our website or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.

Wednesday, October 29

Chicken Parmesan 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: chicken parmesan, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner: $15 (cash only). 

Photography Club

Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m.  This month, our presentation will be Photo Editing on your Cell Phone by club member Felice Druziak. Everyone is welcome to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information, please contact Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com. 

142nd Annual Meeting of the Historical Society

Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. 

The evening will begin with a brief meeting highlighting the current state of the museum, including updates on programs, initiatives, and future plans. Executive Director James Parillo will present “To Collect, Preserve, and Exhibit: The Founding of the Saratoga Springs History Museum.” This special lecture will explore the story of the museum’s founding in 1883. The presentation will also showcase the museum’s newest exhibit, The Founders, featuring rare early collections and artifacts from the Historical Society’s formative years. | Admission: free for members, $10 for the general public. Reservations strongly suggested, www.saratogahistory.org. 

Thursday, October 30

Dunkerley Dialogue 

Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Artists Tony Oursler and Jolene Lupo will be in conversation with Skidmore Professors Mimi Hellman (Art History) and Sarah Sweeney (Studio Art) about historical photographic processes and spirit photography

Admission: Free. For more information Call 518-580-8080; or visit https://tang.skidmore.edu. 

Community Comes Together for Waldorf School’s Annual Fall Festival

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The Waldorf School recently held its annual Fall Festival (Courtesy of the Waldorf School)

Students, families, staff, and members of the community gathered together for the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs’ annual Fall Festival on Saturday. 

Attendees enjoyed a crisp autumn day filled with laughter and the simple joy of being together. The event included favorite activities such as sheep shearing, hands-on pottery, butter-making, gem mining, blacksmithing, and pumpkin decorating, as well as live music, delicious food, and a festive pie and cake auction.

Children delighted in the puppet show presented by the teachers, while parents and visitors had a chance to connect and experience the community spirit that defines the school.

The school would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the families, friends, and local businesses whose donations and support brought warmth and abundance to this year’s festival.

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs serves children and families from early preschool through 8th grade. 

For more information, visit www.waldorfsaratoga.org or call 518-587-2224.

Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library to Host 75th Anniversary “Diamond Jubilee” Dessert & Cocktail Reception on October 24

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The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library (FSSPL) will celebrate the Library’s 75th anniversary with a special after-hours “Diamond Jubilee” Dessert & Cocktail Reception on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 7:00–10:00 p.m. on the Library’s main floor. “We’re excited, humbled, and grateful to be celebrating the staff, trustees, and supporters who’ve made the past 75 years of library service to the Saratoga Springs community possible,” said Library Director Ike Pulver, “and we look forward to many decades of service to come.”

The week of October 19th is also National Friends of Libraries Week. “What better way to end the week than with a celebration of our Library’s 75th Anniversary,” said Jennifer Allen, Executive Director of FSSPL. “This after-hours celebration is our way of honoring the people and partners who make the Library thrive, and inviting everyone to support our next chapter.”

As part of National Friends of Libraries Week, and the Library’s 75th Anniversary, the Friends Annual Appeal will launch. Funds raised through the appeal and the 75th Anniversary event will help the Friends continue to fulfill their mission of supporting the Library’s programs and services – including beloved community initiatives such as Saratoga READS! and the Children’s Summer Reading Program – ensuring that the Library remains a vibrant resource for learning, creativity, and connection for generations to come.

What to Expect

• Library open after hours for a one-night-only celebration

• Live 50’s music throughout the evening

• Strolling magic by Magic Matt

• Dessert bar, candy bar, and a grazing station

• Cash bar by Little Lucy’s Mobile Bar (beer, wine, seltzer) + one free drink ticket for each attendee

• Raffle baskets and signature cocktail samples from Pick Six Vodka and One With Life Tequila

• 50’s attire encouraged; enter at Putnam Street entrance

Tickets & Information

• Visit friends.sspl.org/events for details, to purchase tickets online, and to support the Friends Annual Appeal

• Tickets can also be purchased in the Friends Book Shop