Friday, October 27

Fish Fry, Music, Dancing, Singing, and Halloween ?

Knights of Columbus,
50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

5 p.m. | Fish Fry Dinner followed by Karaoke. We’ll be providing background music during the Fish Fry and then continuing at 7 p.m. with Karaoke/dance music after that. We’re having a Halloween theme and inviting people to wear costumes. Hope to see you there!

Silent Hunters ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton

7 – 8 p.m. | Owls are amazing nighttime hunters with adaptation to help them find and catch their prey. This special quiet program is intended for older participants, ages 16+ who are interested in exploring the owl’s nighttime habitat. Registration is required. To sign-up call the office at 518-450-0321, email at info@wiltonpreserve.org or visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org.

Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency at Skidmore ?

Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 16th year at Skidmore! Visit the Arthur Zankel Music Center website for event details. Concert Program: MISSY MAZZOLI | Still Life with Avalanche, BARBER | Summer Music, Op. 31, FRANZ SCHUBERT | Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667, “Trout”. Free and open to the public. 

Saturday, October 28

American Legion Monthly Meeting

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

Savings, Health, and Comfort: Learn How to Take Advantage of Federal, State, and Utility Incentives 

Galway Public Library,
2112 East Street, Galway

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | In conjunction with The Climate Reality Project, a workshop to present practical ways for consumers to conserve energy while benefitting their lives by saving money and making their homes healthier and more comfortable. Please register for the program by calling 518-882-6385.

Animal Tracks, Trails and Lore ?

Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
In this workshop, wildlife educator, storyteller, and Ndakinna Education Center Director James Bruchac, author of the popular Falcon pocket guide Scats & Tracks of the Northeast, will include track-based information on such regional mammals as fox, raccoon, deer, black bear, coyote, bobcat, moose and more. Along the way he will also share a few traditional Native legends pertaining to the animals. Through the use of his vast collection of plaster casts of various animal tracks and more, participants will greatly increase their chances of identifying the tracks of some of our area’s most prevalent and exciting creatures.

The Headless Horseman ?

Malta Community Center Stage, One Bayberry Dr., Malta

2 p.m. & 7 p.m. & Sunday, 6 p.m. 

Just in time for Halloween. The Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe presents ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The musical will be directed by Elyse Young. Call 518-899-4411 or visit Maltaparksrec.com for ticket information. ‘The Headless Horseman’ is produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services and sponsors to date include GLOBAL FOUNDRIES/ Town of Malta Foundation, Adirondack Trust/Amsure, Marriott Hotels and Suites, Levine & Levine.

Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl

Druthers Brewing company, 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

3 p.m. | All proceeds from this event support the Foundation’s mission to promote the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $35 for an individual, $60 for a couple, and $120 for a group of four. The online registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Participants may also register the day of the Pub Crawl at Druthers starting at 2:30 p.m. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit, www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/pints-for-preservation or call 518-587-5030. To stay informed about the Pub Crawl, other upcoming events, and our preservation efforts, please visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Curb Side Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa

4 – 7 p.m. | Dinners include chicken and biscuit with green beans, carrots, peas, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie all for $12. To reserve your dinner call 518-522-4482 or 518-583-1002. Be sure to include the number of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up. For more information call Ann at 518-885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there.

Motown Dinner Dance 

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

6 p.m. | The fabulous East Coast Players will be bringing music from the 60’s and 70’s. A cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m., followed by a soul food buffet dinner at 7 p.m. that will include Southern fried chicken, several side dishes, and desserts. The band will play from 8-11 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Elks Veterans Programs. The price is $40 per person. Reservations needed. RSVP to Barb Ash 518-879-8713 (leave voice message or text) with your number of guests and method of payment.

Sunday, October 29

Breakfast Buffet ?

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs

8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children 10 & under $5 (children under 5 free), Take out orders $12.

Sunday Autumn Stroll: Indigenous People of Saratoga Springs ?

Meets at High Rock Park,
112 High Rock Ave.,
Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. 

Jamie Parillo, Saratoga Springs History Museum Executive Director, and Charlie Kuenzel, SSHM President, will lead this new tour highlighting locations in Saratoga Springs with significance to the area’s indigenous peoples. This tour ends at Congress Park. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and requires walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. If tickets are still available the day of the stroll, they can be purchased at the tour’s meeting location. The cost per stroll is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Foundation members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their tour. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming tours, please visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

Monday, October 30

Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths, and Strange Coincidences ?

Greenridge Cemetery,
17 Green Ridge Place,
Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m.
Join the Foundation and Gloria May to get in the spooky Halloween spirit by exploring Greenridge Cemetery at dusk while unearthing tales of Saratoga’s most notable residents. This tour meets at the Sackett Gates entrance on Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $25 for SSPF Members and $30 for non-members and space is limited to forty. Complimentary stroll passes can’t be used for this special program. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

Tuesday, October 31

Moreau Overlook Hike ?

Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Park, Gansevoort

10 a.m. | Join an educator on a guided hike up to the Moreau Overlook. Cost is $5.

Wednesday, November 1

Annual Breakfast

Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 a.m. 

The Veterans Business Council of The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual breakfast featuring a keynote by local veteran, author, and artist Ryan Smithson. Open to all to attend. Smithson’s keynote, War, Writing and Butterflies, will discuss his military service and how a writing assignment turned into therapy and a published memoir. Registration is $25 per person; proceeds will benefit the Veterans Business Council. Register online at saratoga.org.

BBQ Chicken Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: BBQ chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, corn muffin. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only). 

Pickin’s Session ?

310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa

6 – 9 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. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Open to the public, free admission, and ample free parking. Call 518-885-4229 with questions. 

Thursday, November 2

Campfire Chat and Astronomy Party ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton

6 – 7:30 p.m. | Have fun around the campfire while learning about the fall night sky. Local amateur astronomers will have telescopes for viewing the stars. Registration is required. To sign-up call 518-450-0321, visit  wiltonpreserve.org, or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. 

2023 Saratoga Fall Festival

Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association will host the annual Saratoga Fall Festival on Oct. 21 from Noon – 3 p.m. There will be treating throughout downtown, pumpkin rolling on Caroline St., live entertainment, face painting, balloon artists, and more.

ANNUAL WITCH WAY WANDERERS WITCH WALK

The Witches are back and taking over Saratoga Springs for the Annual Witch Walk and Dance Animal Benefit on Saturday, Oct. 21. Witches’ dress in their finest and dance through the streets. Donations and wristband proceeds go to our chosen animal organizations. For more information contact: Phaedra Zoe Stasyshyn 518-698-2430, witchwalksosa@gmail.com

Starpoint TRUNK OR TREAT

Join for a hauntingly fun time on Oct. 27, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Clifton Common. Dress up in your favorite costume and spirit your way from trunk to trunk! Starpoint Church is sponsoring this event with free hot dogs, chips, and drinks. There will also be pony rides and a petting zoo. No rain date. All participating Trunk or Treat cars must pre-register. – starpoint.church/trunkortreat

TRUNK OR TREAT – Halfmoon

Visit the Town of Halfmoon’s Recreation Department’s Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 28. Trick or Treaters will remain in their cars and drive through the decorated Halfmoon Town Park, located at 162 NY 236, Clifton Park, from 5-7 p.m. 

TRUNK OR TREAT -Rock City Falls 

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Rd, Rock City Falls, 4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat event will be Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1 – 4 p.m. All are welcome. Vehicles will be decorated and ready to hand out treats. Costumes optional. Hope to see you there.

ANNUAL ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW FUNDRAISER

RISE Housing and Support Services’ annual premiere fundraising event will be on Friday, Oct. 27, turning the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs into Dr. Frank N. Furter’s mansion. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a special VIP cocktail hour, and a brief speaking program beforehand followed by the featured event – the interactive viewing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. For more information visit www.riseservices.org/event/rocky-horror-picture-show/. 

HAUNTED HOUSE

The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2486’s Annual Haunted House is back on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 – 10 p.m. at 80 Main St., South Glens Falls. Admission is free; donations are encouraged to help local charities and families in need.  

HALLOWEEN SKATE

Presented by the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink, 30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Family Skate 3- 4:45 p.m. Open Public 5 – 7 p.m. City resident with drop in rec card $4, all others $5. The first 50 paid admissions at each session who wear something Halloween themed will receive one admission ticket to an upcoming family skate or open public session. 

WSWHE BOCES Trucks & Treats 

Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Early Childhood Education program and SkillsUSA at WSWHE BOCES are putting a spin on Halloween, with the third annual Trucks & Treats. On Saturday. Oct. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m., trucks from local businesses will roll down to the F. Donald Myers Education Center at 15 Henning Rd in Saratoga Springs, gather in the parking lot, and give out treats to the public. Additional food items will be available for purchase. This is the event’s third year, with an estimated attendance between 3,000 and 4,000. The event is free to attend. Local businesses’ registration fee will go toward scholarships for graduating seniors. Donation boxes will be available for each site to support the scholarship fund. For more information, email: SBitzer@wswheboces.org

OWLOWEEN AT OWL PEN BOOKS

On Saturday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m., Owl Pen Books will host Owloween, an event celebrating their last weekend of the season with ghost stories and spooky readings from four award-winning literary horror writers, Glen Hirshberg, John Langan, Julia Rust, and David Surface. The authors will share original stories and be available for a Q&A and signings afterward. Cider, donuts and wine will be served. The bookstore can be found online at www.OwlPenBooks.com and on Instagram and Facebook @owlpenbooks.

SARATOGA YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT

Saturday, Oct. 21, 1 – 3 p.m. at Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Get dressed up in your Halloween best and come enjoy some family-fun at the 5th Annual Trunk or Treat. Members of the community, businesses, YMCA staff along with local police and fire will decorate their cars for a safe and accessible trick or treat experience for everyone. Free & open to the public. Decorate your trunk and bring candy to share with all of our families who’ll be trunk or treating (families decorating their trunk are asked to provide their own candy). Please register in advance if you plan to decorate your trunk online or by calling 518-583-9622.

STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, Oct. 28, Noon – 4 p.m. Various locations in Stillwater. Held the last Saturday of October from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Village of Stillwater since 2012! Local nonprofits join together to give families a chance to walk through the Village while trick-or-treating and playing games for free! There will be “Trunk-or-Treat” at the Stillwater Community Center, a scavenger hunt sponsored by the Stillwater Police Department, a sensationally spooky Haunted House hosted at the Stillwater Fire Department, and a whole bunch of fun things to do all along Hudson Avenue. Food concessions will be available for a small fee at select locations. Come join us for a nice day in costume that is close to home, and won’t break the bank!

HALLOWEEN FUN-RAISER

Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 – 5 p.m. at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Put on your costume and come to The Museum for Halloween-themed fun and activities! Tickets on sale now. Members of the museum can grab their tickets for $15, while non-members can join in on the fun for just $17.

FRIENDS OF MOREAU LAKE
HALLOWEEN WALK

Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 – 6 p.m. This is a very family-friendly, not scary, leisurely stroll on Moreau Lake trails. Costumes are very welcome.

Senior Center Fall Fest &
Halloween Party

Tuesday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy live music with Jeff Brisbin, dancing, lunch, spooky times, and more! Come in costume if you dare. Must RSVP, at the YMCA outside Pavilion. 

HOLLOWED HARVEST

Experience the spooky family-fun of Halloween at the Hollowed Harvest! The Hollowed Harvest brings to life nearly 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life structures designed to amaze audiences of all ages in a fun walk-through experience. And the Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth features hundreds of intricately carved Jack-O’-Lanterns, playful animations, and a Jack-O’-Lantern tunnel.  Show locations, dates, times and ticket information are available at HollowedHarvest.com

ZOMBIE ZIPS – A NIGHT OF TERROR

Mountain Ridge Adventure, 300 Weatherwax Rd., Schenectady. The terror occurs every Friday and Saturday night in the month of October from 7 – 10 p.m. Zombie Zips nightmare begins with a 1/4 mile trek through an evil forest to then be hauled into the trees and then launched in complete darkness. WARNING: This is not for kids or the faint of heart. Ages 14+ strictly adhered. This experience does include a 1/4 mile hike so those not able to hike 1/4 mile may want to choose another adventure. For more information, visit mountainridgeadventure.com 

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

Field of Screams Friday and Saturday nights in October. Every twist and turn in the maze will hold a new surprise for you. There are demons and ghouls around every bend…masked men with chainsaws following behind you…haunted buildings within the maze to pass through…and many more surprises that will make you laugh and cry. Open Dusk until 10 p.m. (last ticket sold 9:15 p.m., no exceptions). For more information, visit Schuylerfarms.com

NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM

Featuring 5 haunted attractions, all at 1 location. Each attraction is scarier than the one before. Every Friday and Saturday in October. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit LRFnightmares.com 

FIELD OF HORRORS

Located at 100 Farrell Rd., Troy. Come face the “Walking Trail of Terror” where you will creep into the sadistic slaughterhouse of a deranged madman, only to be led out deeper into the field where you may encounter vicious killers on the loose or even his victims! Every Friday and Saturday (plus Sunday 10/22 and 10/29). For more information, visit fieldofhorrors.com.

FRIGHT FEST

Fright Fest is back and spookier than ever! Dare to enter the Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly attractions during the day…and thrills once the sun goes down. No costumes for guests over the age of 12. For days, times and ticket information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatescape/events/fright-fest.

HAUNTED HAYRIDE AND HAUNTED HOUSES

Scary Harry, the iconic ghost cowboy of Double M, has a horrifying experience awaiting you yet again this year. Your journey will begin with a Haunted Hayride on a tractor-drawn wagon. Your journey will continue on foot into Brutality, a post-apocalyptic compound. If you escape Brutality, the sinister Blood Moon Farm awaits you. Next up is The Last Inn, a residence that is known for a disappearing guest or two and a vicious staff. Then enter the land where every holiday is cursed – Fear All Year. Your final destination is Slaughter Swamp, a dangerous environment straight out of the bayou. The screams continue in the midway area with our interactive Feartainment. We are waiting for you! Buy tickets at doublemhauntedhayrides.com Or call 518-884-9122 to make reservations!

Friday, October 20

Career Fair

Naval Support Facility Field House, 19 JF King Dr., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All active-duty service members, military spouses, veterans, as well as children and spouses of veterans are invited to attend, for opportunities to network, gain valuable advice from professionals in the civilian workforce, and connect with representatives from local businesses. The event is free to both job seekers and employers. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume for prospective employers. For more information visit www.saratoga.org.  

Family Owl Prowl ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton

7 – 8 p.m. | Join Saratoga Springs Public Library for a nighttime hike to look and listen for owls. Learn about their amazing adaptations that make the fantastic nighttime predators. Group sizes are limited. Ages 5 and up. To register, call the Library at
518-584-7860 ext. 303. 

Saturday, October 21

Paint Collection Day 

SPAC Parking Lot, West side of Route 50 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free community event, sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga. Donations are greatly appreciated. sustainablesaratoga.org/…/paint-collection-day/

Annual Fall Open House

Saratoga Senior Center,
290 West Ave., Suite 1,
Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Free and open to the public, all ages welcome. Please join us for our annual open house and experience a small taste of what the new Saratoga Senior Center has to offer. Enjoy Dairy Haus ice cream sandwiches, and a lite fare by Home of the Good Sheperd.

Heritage Hunters Celebrates 30 Years

Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. An annual day-long conference with Saratoga County historians that will share one of the most challenging genealogy or local history queries they’ve received, and demonstrate how they solved the mystery. The speakers are John Sherer (Clifton Park), Mary Ann Fitzgerald (City of Saratoga Springs), Rick Reynolds (Town of Ballston), Russ Vandervoort (Waterford), and Sean Kelleher (Town of Saratoga). Included is a hot lunch, breaks, exhibits and book sale. The conference is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Non-members’ fee will include a 2024 membership. To register, contact Ginny Humphrey at 518-885-9309 or bhumphre@nycap.rr.com.

25th Anniversary
Used Book Sale ?

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St. Galway
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Your monetary donation fills your bag with books while supporting the library’s purchase of new titles. Shop for your next great read while munching on yummy cookies! Enter a free drawing to win an appreciation basket to say thank you for 25 years! Visit our website at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org or call 518-882-6385 for information about all our programs and our other October Great Community Give Back events.

Campfire Concert ?

Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park,
80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m.
A free event for all ages. Drop in anytime for an afternoon of fall fun. Activities: Fall scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, book giveaway, spooky skulls and furs, nature crafts, S’mores, Rollin’ in Gravy Food Truck, Red Spruce Band. Bring a camp chair or blanket to gather around the campfire. For more information visit www.wiltonpreserve.org or call the office at 518-450-0321. 

The Great Give Back

Ballston Spa Public Library,
21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa

1:30 – 2 p.m. | Connecting patrons with opportunities to help their neighbors and communities in need through service projects. The library will be accepting donations of toiletries and non-perishable food items to keep the building’s “Blessings Box” sufficiently stocked throughout the winter months. A list of items can be found at the circulation desk or by calling the library. Two service events: Middle and high school students are invited to assemble “comfort kits” filled with hygiene items for the box and a card making program to create uplifting and encouraging cards for children, seniors, and veterans that will be donated to Cardz for Kidz. Stop by the library or call 518-885-5022 for more information.

Music and
Storytelling Night ?

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 9 p.m.  Also, via Zoom. Come eat, drink, and socialize.  The performances include piano, flute and guitar music and fascinating stories. Doors open at 6:15 at which time wine and dessert and/or a pasta dish and salad meal will be available.  There will be a 15-minute intermission when wine and desserts can be purchased.  Admission is $15.  Registration:  /uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/21oct2023music. For more information, call Bev 518-587-0403

Sunday,
October 22

Anniversary Service ?

Victory Bible Baptist Church, 4532 State Hwy 9N, Porter Corners | Celebrate 44 years of serving the Lord with us. Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m. Sunday morning service 11 a.m. Lunch 12:15 p.m. 

Autumn Sunday
Stroll: “Skidmore’s
First Home” ?

Meets at the southeast corner of Spring & Circular streets, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.  Join Debbie Studwell for a tour of the location of Skidmore College’s first campus. In 1903, Lucy Scribner purchased 82 Circular Street to establish the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga that became Skidmore College. Over time, the campus expanded to Union Avenue and the surrounding streets. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Limited to 30 and advance purchase of tickets is strongly encouraged. Remaining tickets can be purchased the day of the tour at the meeting location. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members.  Members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their tour. For additional information or to purchase tickets visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

Concert: The Glorious Octets & Sextets ?

United Methodist Church,
175 5th Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. | STRAUSS: “Capriccio” (string sextet from the opera) WAGNER: Prelude to “Tristan und Isolde” (for string sextet) arr. Sebastian Gürtler. BORODIN: String Sext in D minor SHOSTAKOVICH: Scherzo from 2 pieces for String Octet, op.11

MENDELSSOHN: String Octet in E flat Major, op. 20 Jill Levy, Helen Hyun Lee, Amanda Brin, Lily Holgate, violin; Lila Brown, John Batchelder, viola; Annabelle Hoffman & TBA cello.  For tickets and  information on the musicians visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org. 

Monday,
October 23

Saratoga Area
Retired Educators Monthly Luncheon

Win Room of the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway Saratoga Springs

Noon | All area retired K-12 public, parochial, private, BOCES teachers, librarians, teaching assistants and other school related personnel are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Low Bridge on the Erie Canal

Brookside Museum,
Long Room, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center will host John Scherer, Clifton Park Historian, for the program. When the Erie Canal was completed in 1825, it was an engineering marvel and was touted as the eighth wonder of the world. Thirteen miles of the canal was constructed along the southern Saratoga County border paralleling the Mohawk River. John Scherer will highlight the history of the local section of the canal using historical photographs and explore the existing remains and the colorful local characters who worked on the canal. Free to the public. Donations, given online or in person, are always welcome and gratefully accepted, and will be used to support the programs of Saratoga County History Center.  Please register at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/62582-erie-canal

Tuesday, October 24

After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting

Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa
7 p.m. | After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire.  Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support, etc.  Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

Wednesday, October 25

Chicken Marsala Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
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. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken marsala, long grain rice, vegetable, salad, roll. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).  

Photography Club 

Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m.  This month Dave Waite will be giving a presentation on composition, and we will be viewing photographs from our Photo Challenge “Fall, Festivals & Fun”. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Annual Meeting & Talk on the Battles of Saratoga

Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino, 1 E. Congress Street, Saratoga Springs
7 p.m. | Annual Meeting of the Historical Society, featuring a short business presentation followed by a program called “A Soldier’s Life at the Battles of Saratoga” by the Saratoga Springs History Museum’s Executive Director, James Parillo, appearing in the period dress of an 18th-century soldier. He’ll discuss the history of the Battles of Saratoga and the difficulties of life as a soldier, showing clothing and equipment of both the American and British armies to paint a vivid picture of military life in the 1700s. Free for History Museum members, $10 for the general public. Tickets at www.saratogahistory.org/events

Creation Care and the Climate Crisis

Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall,
Skidmore College | 7:30 p.m. 

Creation Care and the Climate Crisis: What can we do? A Jewish Perspective. A lecture by Madeline Hirschland, Executive Director of Creation Care Partners. The climate crisis can feel unfathomably huge and impossibly politicized. Many people of faith understand that quick and effective action Is imperative but do not know what they can do to make a difference. The presenter will show how certain commonalities of different faiths and faith communities combined with a focus on results can enable individuals and communities to take important, effective, and joyful action to curb the climate crisis. Admission is free and open to the public. Reception to follow. 

Thursday, October 26

Silent Hunters ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton

7 – 8 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.

Registration is required! To sign-up email at info@wiltonpreserve.org, call the office at 518-450-0321, or visit the website to fill out a registration form at wiltonpreserve.org

2023 Saratoga Fall Festival

Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association will host the annual Saratoga Fall Festival for Oct. 21 from Noon – 3 p.m. Trick-or-There will be treating throughout downtown, pumpkin rolling on Caroline St., live entertainment, face painting, balloon artists, and more.

HAUNTED HOUSE

The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2486’s Annual Haunted House is back on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 – 10 p.m. at 80 Main St., South Glens Falls. Admission is free but donations are encouraged to help local charities and families in need. Bring your friends and family for a scary good time! 

HALLOWEEN SKATE

Presented by the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink, 30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Family Skate 3 – 4:45 p.m. Open Public 5 – 7 p.m. City resident with drop in rec card $4, all others $5. The first 50 paid admissions at each session who wear something Halloween themed will receive one admission ticket to an upcoming family skate or open public session. 

OWLOWEEN AT OWL PEN BOOKS

On Saturday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m., Owl Pen Books will host Owloween, an event celebrating their last weekend of the season with ghost stories and spooky readings from four award-winning literary horror writers, Glen Hirshberg, John Langan, Julia Rust, and David Surface. The authors will share original stories and be available for a Q&A and signings afterward. Cider, donuts, and wine will be served. The bookstore can be found online at www.OwlPenBooks.com and on Instagram and Facebook @owlpenbooks.

5TH ANNUAL SARATOGA
YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT

Saturday, Oct. 21, 1 – 3 p.m. at Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Get dressed up in your Halloween best and come enjoy some family-fun at our 5th Annual Trunk or Treat family event. Members of the community, businesses, YMCA staff along with local police and fire will decorate their cars for a safe and accessible trick or treat experience for everyone. Free & open to the public! Decorate your trunk and bring candy to share with all of our families who’ll be trunk or treating (families decorating their trunk are asked to provide their own candy). Please register in advance if you plan to decorate your trunk online or by calling 518-583-9622.

STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, Oct. 28, Noon – 4 p.m. Various locations in Stillwater. Held the last Saturday of October from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Village of Stillwater since 2012! Local nonprofits join together to give families a chance to walk through the Village while trick-or-treating and playing games for free! There will be “Trunk-or-Treat” at the Stillwater Community Center, a scavenger hunt sponsored by the Stillwater Police Department, a sensationally spooky Haunted House hosted at the Stillwater Fire Department, and a whole bunch of fun things to do all along Hudson Avenue. Food concessions will be available for a small fee at select locations. Come join us for a nice day in costume that is close to home, and won’t break the bank!

HALLOWEEN FUN-RAISER

Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 – 5 p.m. at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Put on your costume and come to The Museum for Halloween-themed fun and activities! Tickets on sale now. Members of the museum can grab their tickets for $15, while non-members can join in on the fun for just $17.

FRIENDS OF MOREAU LAKE
HALLOWEEN WALK

Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 – 6 p.m. This is a very family-friendly, not scary, leisurely stroll on Moreau Lake trails. Costumes are very welcome.

HOLLOWED HARVEST

Experience the spooky family-fun of Halloween at the Hollowed Harvest! The Hollowed Harvest brings to life nearly 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life structures designed to amaze audiences of all ages in a fun walk-through experience! And the Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth features hundreds of intricately carved Jack-O’-Lanterns, playful animations, and an epic Jack-O’-Lantern tunnel!  Show locations, dates, times and ticket information are available at HollowedHarvest.com

ZOMBIE ZIPS – A NIGHT OF TERROR

Mountain Ridge Adventure, 300 Weatherwax Rd., Schenectady. The terror occurs every Friday and Saturday night in the month of October from 7 – 10 p.m. Zombie Zips nightmare begins with a 1/4 mile trek through an evil forest to then be hauled into the trees and then launched in complete darkness. Imagine being alone, afraid and vulnerable, in total blackness, not knowing how high you are, how many zip lines there are or how far you will travel, to then be caught by a screeching ZOMBIE as you land in horror. After your first fright flight on zip line #1 you will be begging for mercy. WARNING: This is not for kids or the faint of heart. Ages 14+ strictly adhered. This experience does include a 1/4 mile hike so those not able to hike 1/4 mile may want to choose another adventure. For more information, visit mountainridgeadventure.com 

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

Enter our Field of Screams Friday and Saturday nights in October! You will never experience anything quite like the Field of Screams! Every twist and turn in the maze will hold a new surprise for you. As you navigate your way through the corn maze, with just a flashlight to light your way, anticipation and fear will build inside of you. There are demons and ghouls around every bend…masked men with chainsaws following behind you…haunted buildings within the maze to pass through…and many more surprises that will make you laugh and cry. If you think you are brave, really brave, then we dare you to enter “The Field of Screams”!!!  “We are the stalk of the town.” Open Dusk until 10 p.m. (last ticket sold 9:15 p.m., no exceptions). For more information, visit Schuylerfarms.com

NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM

The Capital Region’s most terrifying haunted houses and mazes. 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. Every Friday and Saturday in October. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit LRFnightmares.com 

FIELD OF HORRORS

Located at 100 Farrell Rd., Troy. Come face the “Walking Trail of Terror” where you will creep into the sadistic slaughterhouse of a deranged madman, only to be led out deeper into the field where you may encounter vicious killers on the loose or even his victims! Get ready for more of the best scares in the Capital Region! We’re bigger, better, and more frightening than ever before! Every Friday and Saturday (plus Sunday 10/22 and 10/29). For more information, visit fieldofhorrors.com.

HAUNTED HAYRIDE AND HAUNTED HOUSES

Scary Harry, the iconic ghost cowboy of Double M, has a horrifying experience awaiting you yet again this year. Your journey will begin with a true Haunted Hayride on a tractor-drawn wagon, winding through the dark woods that are rumored to be filled with spirits and creatures of unimaginable beings. At the conclusion of the hayride, your journey will continue on foot into Brutality, a post-apocalyptic compound. If you escape Brutality, the sinister Blood Moon Farm awaits you – watch for what lurks among the rows. Next up is The Last Inn, a residence that is known for a disappearing guest or two and a vicious staff. Then enter the land where every holiday is cursed – Fear All Year. Your final destination is Slaughter Swamp, a dangerous environment straight out of the bayou. The screams continue in the midway area with our interactive Feartainment. We are waiting for you! Buy tickets at doublemhauntedhayrides.com Or call (518) 884-9122 to make reservations!

FRIGHT FEST

Fright Fest is back and spookier than ever! Dare to enter the Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly attractions during the day…and thrills once the sun goes down. No costumes for guests over the age of 12. For days, times and ticket information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatescape/events/fright-fest.

Friday, October 13

Saratoga Book Festival ?

Various Location City-Wide

The third annual Friends’ Saratoga Book Festival will run through October 15, bringing together more than 60 talented authors from near and far for a celebration of reading. The multi-day festival features big-stage presentations, intimate conversations, engaging workshops, a Literary Marketplace, Local Author Showcase, KidZone, and more. The main festival day is Saturday, October 14. All events are free except when noted. The Saratoga Book Festival is the marquee community event of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise funds and provide support for library programs and services. The goal of the festival is to encourage a lifelong love of reading. For details, visit saratogabookfestival.org

Art in Public Places ?

Various locations throughout Saratoga County | Saratoga Arts, Art in Public Places is a Member-Exclusive program which showcases the work of local artists in publicly accessible locations, across the Capital Region. Please visit any of these 7 locations to see the work of local artists. Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Center, Country Corner Café, Saratoga Springs Train Station, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (Site A), Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library Café, and Town of Ballston Community Library. For more information about this exhibition visit saratoga-arts.org/October-Art-in-Public-Places. 

Saturday, October 14

DEC Hunter Education Course

4-H Training Center,
556 Middle Line Rd, Ballston Spa | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

This course is open to youth and adults. To complete the course, students must be present for the entire in-person course on 10/14, and students will have to retrieve a workbook and homework sheet from the CCE Office. Homework must be completed and submitted the morning of the course. To register for this course, please visit: https://register-ed.com/events/view/203974. If you have any questions, please call 518-885-8995 or email glb76@cornell.edu. 

Soup-to-Go, Bake Sale and Flea Market ?

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A three-in-one event. There will be a large variety of homemade soups for sale. Large family-sized container: $8 and medium-sized container: $5. There will also be a large variety of homemade baked goods and gently used flea market items for sale at the event. We urge you to come early before we sell out! 

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes ?

10 Locations | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
October 14-15. Tickets are $25 and this year’s edition has 10 locations on display. New this year are two showcase locations in Lake George! Participating award-winning builders are: Belmonte Builders, DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders, DSG Construction and Remodeling, Kodiak Construction, R & M Homes, The BDC Group, Whitbeck Construction and Witt Construction. Tickets are available at all Adirondack Trust branch locations, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa & Queensbury, Saratoga National Bank, Glens Falls National Bank and Roohan Realty on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours or can be purchased online through the website at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. As always, each showcase ticket holder will receive a free shoe/tote bag at the first home visited (while supplies last)!

Drive-Up Voter Registration

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Route 50 Parking Lot, Saratoga Springs | 10 – 4 p.m. 

This is an opportunity for people to pick up and complete a NYS voter registration form, in sufficient time that they can vote at the early voting sites or on Election Day. Members of the public can drive, walk, or bike into the event.

Fall Fun Day ?

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A family celebration that expands upon the long-standing tradition of the school’s annual Waldorf School Autumn Fest, an event that has consistently drawn crowds to enjoy fall-focused activities for the entire family. Event proceeds directly benefit tuition assistance programs, which include scholarships, capital improvements, and expanded programming for their students. Event admission is $5 per person, $3 per child, with children 2 and under free. For more information, visit https://www.waldorfsaratoga.org/or call 518-587-0549.

Saratoga Wing Off ?

Downtown Saratoga
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Featuring wing samples from a variety of restaurants, live music, and family-friendly activities. This event is coordinated by Discover Saratoga and Bailey’s Saratoga and presented by Performance Food Service. Wing lovers will have the opportunity to try $2 wing samples at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite. For more information, including a list of participating wing vendors, please visit discoversaratoga.org/events/saratoga-wing-off or call
518-584-1531.

Free Lunch ?

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta Ridge 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge.
All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at
518-581-0210.

Sunday, October 15

All You Can Eat Breakfast ?

Gansevoort volunteer Fire Department, 1870 Rt 32, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 adults, Seniors 55+ $10, Military and 1st Responders $10, Children (6 -12) $8. Kids under 6 free. 

Monthly Breakfast ?

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville
8 – 11 a.m. | Menu: choose from pancakes – regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French toast. Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice. $10 adults, $5 children.

Touch A Truck Family Festival ?

2549 State Route 40, Greenwich

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Battenkill Community Services will be hosting its First Annual Touch A Truck Family Festival. Our Family Festival offers trucks to touch, games and activities for children and adults to enjoy throughout the day. Food is available for purchase. Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family. Battenkill Community Services, a non-profit agency, serves children and adults with Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. If you are interested in participating, donating or event sponsorship, please contact Karen Squires ksquires@battenkill.org 518-207-4474

Autumn Sunday Stroll: Historic West Side ?

Meets at the Gideon Putnam,
S. Franklin St., Saratoga Springs

10:30 a.m. | Burying Grounds Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will lead the “Historic West Side” Autumn Stroll. This tour will explore the West Side neighborhood featuring Saratoga’s Irish and Italian immigrants as well as the Black community who helped shape this unique district. In addition, the tour highlights the effects of Urban Renewal, its rebirth as an arts district, and the rehabilitations that took place in the early 2000s. The tour. 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 Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

Hudson Mohawk Antique Tools and Trade Association Meeting

Brookside Museum,
21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa

12:30 p.m. | Bring your tools and related items to sell or trade. We will meet in the parking lot for one hour. The business meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. inside the museum with refreshments. Discussions about recent antique tool acquisitions will follow and a “What’s It” time for unusual tool acquisitions. At 2:30 p.m. a tour of the National Bottle Museum, including the new exhibit about the historic Mt. Pleasant Glass Factory. All are welcome.

Organ Concert ?

First Baptist Church,
45 Washington St.,
Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Farrell Goehring Organist – Music of J.S. Bach, Elgar, Debussy, and Richard Wagner. Presented without charge to the public. Donations toward the organ fund gratefully accepted. 

Monday, October 16

Fall Rising Stars – Paw Patrol Week

Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 15 Maple Ave., Suite 3,  Saratoga Springs | 9 – 11 a.m. | Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (October 16, 18, and 20). These stars-to-be will learn to explore their creativity through music, storytelling, movement, and art. Both fun and educational, we have created our Rising Stars program to provide a warm and nurturing environment, giving campers a wonderful introduction to the theatre arts. A small performance will take place at the end of each week. Cost is $95/week. To register, visit www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops.

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting

4-H Training Center,
556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa

10 a.m. | If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, we will not meet. The theme will be “Putting Your Garden to Bed.” Members and guests are asked to participate and share garden smarts, secrets, and suggestions on how to put your garden to bed for the winter. Following the presentation, there will be refreshments, a meeting, and an Herb of the Month talk. Dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20. First time attendance is free. New members are welcome.

Tuesday, October 17

Inclusible Adult Games

Clifton Park Halfmoon
Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 10 a.m.
We’re teaming up with Inclusible to offer game playing events for adults of all ages and abilities. Drop in and play a game with us! 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Wednesday, October 18

125^th Anniversary of the Spanish American War ?

Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will commemorate the anniversary at Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs at the Hiker Monument, and soldier’s graves along with a wreath laying at Reubena Hyde Walworth Obelisk. Reubena, daughter of DAR founder Ellen Hardin Walworth, died as a nurse during the war and was a member of the DAR Nurses Corp, which is 125 years old. All are welcome. Free. For more information contact: saratogadaughters1143@gmail.com. 

Old Saratoga
Seniors Meeting

Town Hall, 35 Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon | This will be a sandwich luncheon. Dessert will be provided. Everyone is invited. For more information, please contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329 or Rich Blair at 518-424-9352.

Beyond Shelter: A Continuum of Care to End Homelessness

Saratoga Springs Public Library Dutcher Community Room,
49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs

7 – 8:30 p.m. | Saratoga’s new 24/7 year-round shelter and care center opened in June. Meet Sybil Newell, Executive Director of RISE, and Co-Chair of the Saratoga County Housing Alliance. Hear about the shelter and the services that surround it as well as the city and community support needed to make it successful. Register online to attend virtually or in-person at: https://sspl.libcal.com/event/11301160.

Thursday, October 19

CPR Class

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St. Galway | 6 – 8:30 p.m. | A CPR class for adults. Calderwood Training Solutions will provide the training. The cost per participant is $55, which will provide a certificate when the class is done. Registration is required: call 518 882 6385. More information may be found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Candidate Forum

A Candidate Forum for the office of Saratoga County Supervisor representing the City of Saratoga Springs. There are two seats with two-year terms. All three candidates, Gordon Boyd, Michele M. Madigan and Matthew Veitch, have agreed to participate. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County. Live stream on Zoom from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Register at www.lwvsaratoga.org/events. The full event replay will be posted on the League’s website, and on the Saratoga League’s YouTube channel later that evening. The public is invited to send questions for the candidates by email to QuestionsLWVSC@gmail.com by 3 p.m. on Monday, October 16, with “SUPERVISOR” in the subject line. Questions should be addressed to all three candidates, and not contain personal attacks.

Friday, October 6

Art in Public Places ?

Various locations throughout Saratoga County | Saratoga Arts, Art in Public Places is a Member-Exclusive program which showcases the work of local artists in publicly accessible locations, across the Capital Region. Please visit any of these 7 locations to see the work of local artists. Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Center, Country Corner Café, Saratoga Springs Train Station, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (Site A), Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library Café, and Town of Ballston Community Library. For more information visit saratoga-arts.org/October-Art-in-Public-Places. 

LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner

Saratoga Lake Golf Course, 35 Grace Moore Rd., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Golf scramble registration and lunch buffet. At 11 a.m. golf scramble shotgun and 5 p.m. LIVESTRONG Dinner. Proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Contact Kirstin Swartz at 518-583-9622, ext. 108 or by email, kirstin.swartz@srymaca.org.

Fundraiser Fish Fry Friday ?

Knights of Columbus Council #246, located at 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m.  Orders may be placed by calling 518-584-8547 on the Wednesday or Thursday before or on the day of the event from 12 – 3 p.m. 

Italian Dinner Fundraiser ?

Principessa Elena Society,
13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs
5 – 7 p.m. | The Principessa Elena Society will host its traditional autumn dinner to benefit The Children’s Museum. Tickets are $15 per person. Dine in or take out. There will be a 50/50 raffle, half the proceeds will go to the winner, while the other half will contribute to the fundraiser. Sign up at www.cmssny.org and reserve your meal now!

Campfire Chat and Astronomy Party ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton

7 – 8:30 p.m. | Have fun around the campfire while learning about the fall night sky. Local amateur astronomers will have telescopes for viewing the stars. Hot cocoa and S’mores. Registration is required. Call the office at 518-450-0321, email at info@wiltonpreserve.org or visit, wiltonpreserve.org. 

Saturday, October 7

1st Annual Saratoga Foliage Ride ?

Saratoga Regional YMCA 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs 8:30 – 10: 30 a.m. | Presented by the Saratoga Regional YMCA and Bikeatoga. Get on your bike and enjoy peak foliage, riding some of our most scenic routes at the most beautiful time of the year. Along the way you’ll see history and horse farms, pumpkins, cider donuts and more! Buffet breakfast, event T-Shirt, full sag support and YMCA day pass. October 7-8, Two Days and Six Routes! To register, visit https://www.bikereg.com/saratoga-foliage-ride

Crocheting 101 with Signature Elements ?

Saratoga Children’s Theatre,
615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturdays in October. Explore the latest TikTok trend with us and learn to crochet! Whether you are a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, come join Erin Signer and learn to use your hands in a new art form! Class Fee: $65 (6 people max). One Time Kit Fee: $50 (Includes super washed, hand-dyed merino wool yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, and an SCT notebook). Please email leigh@saratogachildrenstheatre.org with your selection.

Saratoga Recycles Day 

SPAC Parking Lot, west side of Route 50, Saratoga Springs 9 a.m. – Noon | Sustainable Saratoga is hosting our 7th annual Saratoga Recycles Day event! There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle (cash or check – please bring exact change). TVs and monitors are an additional $30 fee per item. Please visit our website for additional details, https://sustainablesaratoga.org/…/saratoga-recycles-day/

6th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness & Recovery ?

Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m.
This will be a 1.25-mile family friendly walk, with information on area addiction recovery resources, Narcan training, refreshments, and great raffle items. Proceeds will benefit area addiction recovery programs. Suggested donation is $10 individual/$20 family. Registration at www.zippyreg.com or at the door. For further information call 518-587-8422 or see Facebook.  

Voter Registration

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 Voter Registration tables at the Farmer’s Market. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, and pick up absentee voting applications and voter registration forms.

Annual Fall Bazaar ?

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Come out to our Fall Bazaar and get into the holiday spirit. Ther will be crafters, artisans, and product booths. Crafts, Country Café, Bake Goods, Books & Puzzles, Pie Table, Quilts & 50/50 Raffle. Raffle featuring Baskets with gift cards, services, assorted items. You do not have to be present to win. For the Benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors.

Bike tour of Saratoga Spa State Park ?

Meet at 99 South Broadway, SPAC School of the Arts 

10 a.m. | Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation to tour along the old roads, carriage paths, and trolley lines to explore the progressive story of National Historic Landmark Saratoga Spa State Park. This 2.5-hour bike tour covers approximately 5 miles of the 2,500-acre park. Guests on the tour do not need to be experienced bikers but are required to bring their own bikes or rent a bike prior to arrival. Tickets are $20 for SSPF Members and $25 for non-members and space is limited to twenty. Complimentary tour passes can’t be used for this bike tour. To purchase tickets, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

Fall Festival ?

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton |10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Artisans and Vendors from around the Capital District will be featured, along with live music, snacks, lunch and baked items.  A Blessing of the Animals will be from 11 a.m. – Noon.

Goat Brothers 29th Annual Swap Meet ?

Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Motorcycle show, hot rods/classic cars welcome, live entertainment, motorcycle parts and accessories, gifts, and novelties. Admission $10, under 12 free. Food and beverages available. For more information call 518-583-3398 518-507-6400. Or visit, www.goatbrothers.com

Worm Farming ?

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St. Galway | 11- 12 p.m. 

Andy McPherson teaches the importance of composting food waste rather than throwing it in the garbage.  Learn how to make your soil richer rather than wasting usable materials.  All ages are welcome and there will be a hands-on aspect for kids and adults alike.  Please call the library at 518-882-6385 to register. Learn about all our library programs at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Malta Cultural Arts Festival 2023 ?

Malta Community Center,
One Bayberry Drive, Malta
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Performances and workshops indoors and outdoors, celebrating the cultural diversity of Malta and surrounding communities! Artists include: Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra, Asian Culture dance Troupe, Motoko & Echu, Narthalaya School of the Arts, Rural Soul Music and Reggie Harris. www.maltaparksrec.com for schedule. Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the NYS and the NYS Legislature.

‘Elktoberfest’ Beverage Tasting and German Food Fundraiser ?

Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Rd, Ballston Lake | Noon – 6 p.m.

The Clifton Park Elks are hosting ‘Elktoberfest 2023’, an Octoberfest fundraiser for Cerebral Palsy. There will be beverage tastings, authentic German food, music, and games for a great cause! Come for lunch and dinner. Proceeds will benefit the Home Service Program of the Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State. Tickets are $20 for 10 tastings: $15 for Elk members (cash only). Proof of age is required. For information contact us at Elktoberfest@cliftonparkelks.org or call 518-877-5200.

Free One Day Festival ?

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 5:30 p.m. “Caffè Lena @ SPAC” Returns for a Free One Day Festival on the Charles R. Wood Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center with performances by Upstate, Los Sugar Kings, Soggy Po’ Boys, Amythyst Kiah, and The Clements Brothers. Guests are welcome to bring in food, drink, blankets, and lawn chairs for the concerts. Food concessions will also be available. The concerts will take place rain or shine. Visit spac.org and caffelena.org for details.

Brews & Mews 

Mean Max Brew Works,
193 Glen St., #2, Glens Falls
1 – 4 p.m. |  Enjoy a purr-fect afternoon Sipping delicious craft beer and meeting adoptable cats and kittens from North Shore Animal League America’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Take a chance to win a beautiful handmade quilt. $1 of each beer purchase goes directly to the adoption center. Donate items for a chance to win gift certificates. animalleague.org/adirondackregion. 518-409-8105

Sunday, October 8

Autumn Stroll: “Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues” 

Meet the northeast corner of Nelson and Fifth Avenues, Saratoga Springs |10:30 a.m. Tour these grand residential streets that are lined with a variety of Victorian and Craftsman style houses. This stroll highlights the architecture and historical development of this important neighborhood near the Saratoga Race Course. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to thirty and tickets should be purchased in advance. If additional tickets remain, they can be purchased the day of the tour at the meeting location. Cost is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their tour. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518- 587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

Apple Pie Social ?

Wilton Heritage Museum, 5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 1-4 p.m.

A generous slice of Apple Pie with cheese for a suggested donation of $7.  Curbside pick-up is still available as well as limited indoor/outdoor seating.  Whole pies will be available for sale at 3:30 pm unless they are sold out.  All pies are now baked by Smith’s Orchard Bake Shop. 

Monday, October 9

Annual Fall Fest

Camp Stomping Ground, Middle Grove | 10 a.m.
In partnership with the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Rotary Club and Immersion PT, this year’s event promises an exciting day of outdoor adventure, music, delicious food, and community engagement. Kicking off with a 4K run/walk.  Community members, families, and pets of all ages and abilities are invited to come out to run, walk or dance though a new four-kilometer trail. Afterwards, the festivities will continue with live music, a delectable array of food options and refreshing drinks. For more information, please visit www.campstompingground.org or contact Laura Kriegel at laura@campstompingground.org.

Film Discussion: Leona

Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and sponsorship of Temple Sinai presents a Zoom discussion of Leona, a feature-length film debut of Mexico City-based director Isaac Cherem. Although Leona is a work of fiction, the situations it presents are based on actual events. It is concerned with the assimilation of Jews, who are often forced to migrate into a new society for their safety or security, and who risk leaving behind their religion and traditions. The film may be viewed on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Registration is required in advance through sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or www.saratogasinai.org.

Tuesday, October 10

Apple Enthusiasts: Apple Stocks

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Computer Lab, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Apple Enthusiasts is a hybrid all things-Apple chat group, where you can bring your device, app, or software questions to get some answers. Topics covered may include iOS software updates, apps, and general use. Users of all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Participants may attend in person or online using the Zoom livestreaming platform. Please register for this Zoom-based program online, or by contacting the library at 518-584-7860, www.sspl.org

Wednesday, October 11

Baby Back Ribs Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 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. 518-584-2585. Menu: baby back ribs, baked beans, cole slaw, corn bread. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).  

Social Security Info Session

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville | 6 p.m. 

This info session is for Pre-Retirees.

Thursday, October 12

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture

Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. Program: “Kidnapped from Saratoga: The Story of Solomon Northup”, presented by Author David Fiske. This community lecture series is designed to highlight the rich history, culture, and traditions of our city. The program can also be accessed virtually. Attendees are encouraged to check the library website for more information and guidelines https://www.sspl.org.

Dine for a Cause

Brooks Tavern, 139 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs |4 – 9 p.m. Dine 25% of the evening’s food proceeds go to Saratoga Children’s Theatre. Reservations are recommended, 518-871-1473.

Saratoga Book Festival

Various Location City-Wide | The third annual Friends’ Saratoga Book Festival will take place October 12-15, bringing together more than 60 talented authors from near and far for a celebration of reading. The multi-day festival features big-stage presentations, intimate conversations, engaging workshops, a Literary Marketplace, Local Author Showcase, KidZone, and more. The main festival day is Saturday, October 14. All events are free except when noted. The Saratoga Book Festival is the marquee community event of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise funds and provide support for library programs and services. The goal of the festival is to encourage a lifelong love of reading.  For details, visit saratogabookfestival.org

Fall Fun Day

The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs announces their annual fundraiser, Fall Fun Day, on Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. The Fall Fun Day event highlights the importance of education, nature, and the joy of families coming together and having outdoor fun. This year’s Fall Fun Day will feature interactive activities for children of all ages, including a hay jump, apple press, pumpkin decorating, rope making, face painting, live music by Seth and the Moody Melix, storytelling, the Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, sheep shearing, horse drawn hayrides, local food vendors, and more. Some of the attractions are ticketed, with ticket prices ranging from 5 for $5, 13 for $10, and 30 for $20. For event information, visit https://www.waldorfsaratoga.org/events.

Friday, September 29

Donny “Elvis” Romines ?

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.  Donny will be performing at to benefit The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Tickets are $15 at the door. Raffles, 50/50, cash bar and eat before or bring your own food. Showtime is 7 p.m. For more information call Helen at 518-745-7821.

Saturday, September 30

Flavors of the Fall Bake Sale ?

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta Ridge | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Baked goods will be available for purchase. Come, bring a friend, join us for coffee/tea and conversation while enjoying a homemade baked goodie.  A love offering basket will be available for the café.

Superheroes Unite ?

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S Broadway, Suite #105, Saratoga Springs | Join us for a heroic day of play, in partnership with Nickelodeon and ACM (Association of Children’s Museums)! Get ready to unleash your superpowers and dive into the exciting world of superhero science. There will be a range of activities that are sure to ignite your curiosity and imagination. From making superhero masks to learning about electricity and its role in superpowers, you’ll discover the science behind these incredible abilities. In the week leading up we’ll have all kinds of fun superhero themed programs. Magnet Science, Invisibility Art, Leap & Fly, and All About Arachnids are all going to be happening during the week! For more information, visit cmssny.org

Fall for All ?

Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Step into a world of wonders celebrating the Victorian era with a retro-futuristic twist! Join us for a day filled with magic, history, and enchantment. Discover the grandeur of the Victorian era, infused with marvels, and experience the allure of Mt. McGregor. Prepare to be enchanted by an array of enthralling attractions and experiences that celebrate the essence of the Victorian era: Tintype Photographer, Civil War Medical Reenactor, Grondahl’s Wizard Workshop, Live Owl Encounter, Identify the Artifact Table, Victorian Era Magician, Victorian Lawn Games, Food Truck. General admission to the event is free. Rain date: Sunday, October 1. For more details, visit www.grantcottage.org

6th-annual Adirondacon Tabletop Gaming Convention ?

Charles R. Wood Theater,
207 Glen St., Glens Falls
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Play board games, card games, role-playing games and more. Adirondacon 6 has even more to offer than before. The convention will be taking over the entire Charles R. Wood Theater, and will feature highlights such as structured game time slots, open play/an epic lending library of over 500 titles, 2 dexterity tournaments, wargaming, and several play-to-win games. The Crandall Library Teen Center will be on-hand helping to run some games, and Sunday will feature a Kids’ Corner with some family-friendly favorites. Sunday’s hours are from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  For more information, visit www.adirondacon.com

2023 AFS Hearts for the Arts Festival

Hitching Post Café, 1256 Lake Ave., (9N) Lake Luzerne
5:30 p.m. | The Adirondack Folk School is hosting its annual Gala. Friends and supporters will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor. Cost is $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Tickets for the event may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, 518-696-2400.  Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early and give your dinner choice, prime ribs, salmon or vegetarian (includes dessert). Cash bar. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.

Sunday, October 1

Autumn Stroll: Mail Order Houses of Saratoga

Meet at the Northwest Corner of Lake and East Avenues, Saratoga Springs |10:30 a.m. Madison Squires will highlight the “Kit House” era – a time when the average person could not only put a check through the mail, but order and receive an entire house as well. This tour features houses on East and Pinewood avenues. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to thirty and tickets should be purchased in advance. If additional tickets remain, they can be purchased the day of the tour at the meeting location. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their tour. 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 Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

The Art of Music

Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saratoga Arts is excited to host Albany Pro Musica for The Art of Music, an exclusive season preview reception. Celebrate the intersection of art and music with a delicious brunch and a sneak-peek of Albany Pro Musica’s upcoming season, featuring a performance by the APM Chamber Singers, commentary by Maestro José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, and access to the galleries. For more information, visit albanypromusica.org/artofmusic.

Art in Public Places

Various locations throughout Saratoga County | Saratoga Arts, Art in Public Places is a Member-Exclusive program which showcases the work of local artists in publicly accessible locations, across the Capital Region. Please visit any of these 7 locations to see the work of local artists. Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Center, Country Corner Café, Saratoga Springs Train Station, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (Site A), Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library Café, and Town of Ballston Community Library. For more information about this exhibition visit saratoga-arts.org/October-Art-in-Public-Places. 

Monday, October 2

Fall Rising Stars – Encanto Week ?

615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Children’s Theatre most popular program now offered as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (October 2, 4, and 6) from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. These stars-to-be will learn to explore their creativity through music, storytelling, movement, and art. Both fun and educational, we have created our Rising Stars program to provide a warm and nurturing environment, giving campers a wonderful introduction to the theatre arts. A small performance will take place at the end of each week. Cost is $95/week.

Galway Preservation Society Meeting

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road Galway | 7 p.m. 

The program “Galway Fire Company” will be given by Kevin Barkley, former Galway Fire Chief.  This year the Galway Volunteer Fire Company celebrates their 100th anniversary, having been incorporated in 1923.  Please join us to hear more of our local history and the story of our Galway Volunteer Fire Company. The meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway.  The meetings are always open to the public, free of charge.

Tuesday, October 3

The 26th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Judged Art Show 

Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery,  6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists, from October 3 to October 30. Entries will be judged, and cash prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.

Exploring an Eclipse ?

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 4 p.m. Let’s learn about a solar eclipse! The Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) will present some fun facts and activities. For grades 3-5. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

The Catholic Daughters of America Monthly Meeting

Knights of Columbus,
50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

Members of Court McLaughlin #422, gather at 5:45 p.m. for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments until 6:30 p.m. when the meeting will begin. We welcome all women who would like to come together in a supportive, prayerful, and charitable way. In addition, Sunday, October 15 is Catholic Daughter Sunday and Court will gather for 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Greenfield Center, followed by brunch at a local diner.

Wednesday, October 4

Chicken & Sausage Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
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. 518-584-2585. Menu: sauté chicken, sausage, in a pink sauce over linguini, tossed salad, garlic toast. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).  

Pickin’s Session

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel and bluegrass are welcome to participate. Open to the public. Free admission and ample free parking. Jam suns at 6:30 – 9 p.m. 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. 

Presentation: Katherine Flickinger Dockstader 

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St. Galway | 6:30 p.m.
Susan Dufel’s presentation on Katherine Flickinger Dockstader’s life, legacy and photography. “Kay,” one of the original “46er’s” and the first secretary of the local chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club, is the library’s October Featured Artist. An exhibit of her early black and white photos of the Adirondacks, taken beginning in the 1930s, is on loan from the Kelly Adirondack Center at Union College and may be viewed at the library during open hours.  More information about all library programs is found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Lecture: The Battle Over Israel’s Fragile Democracy

Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall | 7:30 p.m. In his public talk, Professor Avi Rubin will offer some observations on the judicial overhaul and its context from a socio-legal perspective. In addition, he will share his personal experience as a university professor teaching “sensitive” topics in a volatile political period and as an active participant in the greatest street protests Israel has ever known.  Admission is free and open to the public. www.skidmore.edu/greenberg-residency/index.php 

Thursday, October 5

Ballston’s Sacrifice in the War with Mexico 

Long Room at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. | A program by John Cromie and Dave Waite on the Mexican War and the local men who sacrificed their lives in the struggle. A donation of $5 per registration is recommended to support the programs of the Saratoga County History Center. Please register at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/62146-war-in-mexico

Friday, September 22

Explore Bog Meadow Brook Nature Trail

Route 29, Saratoga Springs

10 – 11 a.m. | Explore some of Saratoga Plan’s Trails with Wilton Wildlife Preserve. Also, exploring this trail on September 23 and September 29. Registration is suggested. To sign up call 518-450-0321, email at info@wiltonpreserve.org or visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org. 

Friday Night Arts Market

Beekman Street Art District, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.

Galleries and shops open with refreshments, visiting artists, craft demonstrations, live music, and ice cream! (Weather permitting/rain will cancel).

Saturday, September 23

Ballston Spa Birdhouse Sale

Held at the Elks Lodge,
10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $20 per birdhouse, cash or checks, no credit cards. Rain or shine. Contact Mark at 518-742-6355 with questions.

Sons of ITAM Chicken BBQ

ITAM 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 4 p.m.
Hamburger/Hot Dogs & Salad served from noon – 4 p.m. Chicken BBQ, baked potato, and corn on the Cob served at 4 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. 

Community Rummage Sale and Savory Soups

Charlton Freehold Church,
768 Charlton Rd., Charlton

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Need to make some space – get rid of things you don’t use? Put up your items for sale to become somebody else’s treasure. Rent a table and space for $15. For information or to make a reservation call 518-399-2873 or email office@charltonfreehold.org. Savory Soups: Stop and choose from a selection of savory soups to take home and enjoy on this first day of Fall.

Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest 

Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2023 Saratoga Giant Pumpkinfest. This is a free and fun-for-all-ages event. Growers from all over the state and the Northeast bring the biggest pumpkins from their harvest and compete for the coveted title of “Heaviest Pumpkin of the Year.”

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Notre Dame Visitation Church, 18 Pearl St., Schuylerville | 4 p.m. 

$10 per plate includes spaghetti, salad, meatballs, bread, beverages, and brownies for dessert. Tickets will be on sale before and after masses in church at the Parish Office or call Pete Healy 518-421-2956, Lois Patrick 518-695-3385, Bonnie Merrill 518-695-3972, and Patty Patrick Henry 518-316-9726. 

Drive-Thru Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4:30 – 7 p.m. Our dinner is made from scratch with chicken breast, country gravy, buttermilk biscuits, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and two large homemade oatmeal raisin cookies. Ticket prices: Adults – $12; Children under 12 – $9. Only 350 dinners will be sold. Call 518-885-4794 to make reservations. Leave your name, telephone number and the number of adult and/or children tickets you would like to reserve. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order. 

Sunday, September 24

Breakfast Buffet

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. 

Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children $5 (10 & under), Children under 5 free. Take out orders $12. 

2023 New York Invasive Species Expo

Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs | The Expo will be hosted within the unique, historic architecture of beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park and will be open to the public with no cost for general attendance. Sessions will be centered around the overall theme; Reflect, adapt, Evolve. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what’s been accomplished so far in the field of invasive species management, learn about the innovative ways we can adapt in unprecedented times, and discuss how we can evolve to confront challenges moving into the future.

Autumn Sunday Stroll – “Wealth and Wellness: Franklin Square”

Meet at the northwest corner of Division St. and Railroad Pl, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.

Stroll leader Carrie Woerner, Assemblywoman and former Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Executive Director will highlight historic Franklin Square, Saratoga’s oldest residential neighborhood. Today it is a veritable showcase of American architectural history. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. If tickets are still available the day of the tour, they can be purchased at the tour’s meeting location. The cost is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Foundation members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their tour.

11th Bug’s Boston Terrier Parade

Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. 

All donations benefit Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue.

Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

11 a.m. -3 p.m. | Free admission. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Lots of shopping with jewelry, body lotions, clothing, as well as household items, knitted, crocheted, and hand-made items, food treats, antiques and vintage items, horseshoe décor, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors sign-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Monday, September 25

Caricature Demonstration

Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m.

SSAS will be hosting a free “caricature demonstration” by artist Phil Singer, a professional caricature artist and considered one of the best in the area. He always draws a crowd at weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, company picnics, colleges, and festivals. He is also the lead horror effects artist at Six Flags in Lake George and has created special effects for local independent films. Visit his website at: https://philsingerart.com This demonstration is free and open to the public. For more information visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

Tuesday, September 26

History Center Historian’s Tour – Waterford 1810-1880

Russ Vandervoort, Waterford Town Historian will lead a walking tour of downtown Waterford, describing local landmarks and influential residents who lived there in the mid-19th century Registration must be made in advance at brooksidemuseum.org/events/. A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples, or families) will support the programs of the History Center and a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Specific directions and parking locations will be provided to registrants in advance of the tour dates.

After the Fire Monthly Meeting

Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon | 7 p.m.

After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Volunteers Needed – Anyone interested in learning more or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook or at afterthefire.org, or leave a message at 518-435-4571.

Wednesday, September 27

Academy for Lifelong Learning Trivia with WNYT’s Chris Onorato

Artisanal Brew Works, 617 Maple Ave. (Rte 9) Saratoga Springs | 3 – 4:30 p.m. | $10 per person. Academy for Lifelong Learning invites you to join us as a team or an individual. Raffles conducted with prizes for the winners. Enjoy delicious Artisanal food and beverages. Registration is by mail. To receive a form, email Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga.org or call 518-290-6988.

Salisbury Steak Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
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. 518-584-2585. Menu: Salisbury steak, mushroom burgundy gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll. $15 per dinner. (Cash only). 

Galway Photography Club

Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month, Bill Trojan, owner of WATPHOTO, who will speak about life as a professional photographer and photojournalist. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Trivia Night at Brookside Museum 

21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa

6 – 9 p.m. | Saratoga County History Center invites you to join us for Trivia Night. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 7 p.m. Show your knowledge, have fun with friends, learn from other people, and maybe even win prizes. There will be a 50-50 raffle as well. Light refreshments will be served. Mark Hersh is our experienced host and question master with an assortment of engaging topics. (Not everything will be local history, so don’t be put off). Come on your own or come with a group. Hope to see you there! Register at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/61021-trivia-night-at-brookside-museum.

Thursday, September 28

Pattern and Mandala Drawing Workshop

Ballston Spa Public Library,
21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa

6 p.m. | If you can draw a line or a squiggle, you can draw a mandala. Join Betsy Seplowitz, Nourish owner, for a mandala drawing workshop. This is a benefit event for BSPL’s capital campaign, Funding Our Future: Brick by Brick and Book by Book. The cost to attend is $25 per person. This exciting opportunity is open to people ages 8 and up, limit 25. Registration is required. Please call 518-885-5022 or stop in to reserve your spot. 

Free Acrylic / Oil Painting Class

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway, presents a free class in acrylic and/or oil painting plus October 5 and October 12 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Tim LaFave teaches “Painting Fast and Loose” for ages 15 and up. Participants will supply their own materials for this 3-session class and will work from still life or from their own subjects. Tim will demonstrate painting techniques for the class and help the students as they require. Class size is limited to 8 participants and registration is required at 518-882-6385. More information about all library programs may be found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Friday, September 15

Take-Out Barbecue Dinner

Brookside Museum,
21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa

3 – 6 p.m. | The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard Barbecue dinner.  There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by pre-order only.  All dinners include a baked potato, coleslaw, and corn bread. Mac & cheese is available for $5.  All proceeds help fund public education and children’s programs at the museum. Visit our website at brooksidemuseum.org/event/millers-backyard-barbecue-3/ or call 518-885-4000 to reserve dinners in advance.  

Main Street Studio Fall Pop-Up Event – “Ewe & Us”

786 Charlton Rd., Charlton Opening Reception 6 – 9 p.m.
From September 15 – September 30, Main Street Studio will be hosting a series of workshops and demonstrations, a community arts project, and a gallery exhibit by mixed media fiber artist, Mallory Zondag. “Ewe & Us” features local wool, foraged dyes, traditional and contemporary processes and works in fiber. For the full listing of workshops and schedule of events, visit www.mainstreetcharlton.com.

Pasta Dinner Fundraiser ?

Principessa Elena Club,
13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs

6 – 10 p.m. | Pasta, meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, bread, and dessert. Silent auction, 50/50 Drawing, Basket and Prize Raffles, Wine Pull, music, and dancing. Dinners $25 each. $30 each at the door. Presale tickets: facebook.com/ZontaSaratoga. Takeout available. Proceeds to benefit the Zonta Club of Saratoga County and Principessa Elena Women’s Auxiliary.

Saturday, September 16

Annual Charity Golf Tournament 

Hales Mills Country Club, Johnstown | 8 a.m. | Cost is $125 per golfer, $500 for foursome. Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart, and lunch. Registration is at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by players feast and awards ceremony at Village Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove. 518-882-9431 or www.villagepizzeria.com

Cornell Hill Fire Tower

Wilton Wildlife Preserve, Camp Saratoga 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Climb the stairs to the top of the Fire Tower for a panoramic view then explore the historic reproduction of a fire ranger cabin. For safety reasons, the tower will be closed in inclement weather. No registration required. Park on Scout Rd., at Camp Saratoga parking lot #3. Open Sunday, September 17 as well. 

Front Porch Music Fest ’23 ?

Spring Street (Court St. to Nelson Ave.), Saratoga Springs

1-4 p.m. | Free & open to the Public. Join us for a delightful afternoon of regional musicians playing on 15 front porches of Saratoga’s Spring Street (between Court St. & Nelson Ave.)! Family-friendly fun, with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cart & Spring Street Deli specials.  Plus lots of neighborly “good will” sharing!  Come ready to show your luv by tipping the amazing artists who will share their talent and passion. FB Event:  https://fb.me/e/1gtWdwYdE

A Self-Guided Walking Tour ?

Stonebridge Rd. across from Bacon Hill Reformed Church at 560 Rte. 32N, Schuylerville
2 – 4 p.m. | Bacon Hill Cemetery Association proudly presents “A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans” (rain date Sunday, September 17).  Please join us as our re-enactors and speakers share the history of many Bacon Hill families and veterans.  Admission is free but donations are accepted and appreciated as we strive to keep our cemetery preserved.  Parking is available at the church.

16th Annual Tasting on the Hudson

Hudson Crossing Park, County Road 42, Champlain Canal Lock #5, Schuylerville | 3 – 6 p.m. 

Schuylerville Lions Club 16th Annual Tasting on the Hudson.  Tickets are $40 through Eventbrite.com or $50 at the door. The Schuylerville Lions Club provides eye exams, glasses, hearing aids and other community help to those in need, this is their only fundraiser.

Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Takeout or Eat In Dinner 

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton St, Ballston Spa
4 – 6 p.m. Menu includes baked ham, scalloped potatoes, veggies, roll and butter, and dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorders strongly encouraged. To order, email: dinners2619@gmail.com or call 518-885-1149Limited quantities available at the door. All are welcome.

Sunday, September 17

All You Can Eat Breakfast ?

Gansevoort Volunteer Firehouse, 1870 State Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 Adults, Seniors 55+ $10, Military and 1st Responders $10, Children (6 to 12) $8, Kids under 6 free. 

Monarch Butterfly Walks ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton

10 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 2 p.m. Come for a nature walk to learn about the amazing lifecycles and migrations of the Monarch butterflies. We will look at butterflies during their peak season just before they start to migrate to Florida and Mexico for the winter. Registration is required. Call the office at 518-450-0321 or visit, www.wiltonpreserve.org. 

Autumn Sunday Stroll – Post Time ?

Meet at the Southeast Corner of Nelson and Union Avenues

10:30 a.m. | Georgia Horner will lead “Post Time!” which explores the area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course. This stroll highlights the history of the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Training Track, and the Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Tours will be limited to thirty 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 these summer strolls or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

Sustainable Saratoga Volunteer Open House

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room,
49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs

1 – 2:30 p.m. | Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or learning more about Sustainable Saratoga is welcome to attend. Find out about our current volunteer opportunities in Urban Forestry, Pollinator Protection, Land Use, Zero Waste, and Climate and Energy. We will start with a presentation about each of our 5 committees, followed by a meet and greet session where you can talk with our executive director, board members, and committee members.

The Harmony Corners Famous Chicken Barbecue Takeout

Harmony Corners Firehouse, Route 67, Charlton | 3 – 6 p.m.

This will be Drive thru Takeout only, Serving ticket holders. Tickets are available at Smith’s Pie Shop in Charlton, Mail N More in Burnt Hills, and McConchie’ Heritage Acres Campground. Dinner includes one-half chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll, bottle of water, and a slice of pie. All for $15.

Monday, September 18

Saratoga Area Retired Educators Luncheon Meeting

Holiday Inn, Win Room,
232 Broadway Saratoga Springs

Noon | All area retired K-12 public, parochial, private, BOCES teachers, librarians, teaching assistants and other school related personnel are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Fall Rising Stars ?

615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 9 – 11 a.m. Saratoga Children’s Theatre most popular program now offered as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. These stars-to-be will learn to explore their creativity through music, storytelling, movement, and art. Both fun and educational, we have created our Rising Stars program to provide a warm and nurturing environment, giving campers a wonderful introduction to the theatre arts. A small performance will take place at the end of each week. Frozen Week – September 18, 20, and 22. To register, visit www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group                               

Saratoga Senior Center,
290 West Ave, Saratoga Springs

1 p.m. | Kevin Mansfield, MD Neuro surgeon – Albany Medical Center, Tom Robb, DBS Therapy Consultant, Neuromodulation. Dr. Mansfield and Tom will be discussing Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery. Contact Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483. 

Tuesday, September 19

Havurah Vatik

Congregation Shaara Tfille,
84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Exploring Jewish Origins: Los Sephardim. All Saratoga, Glens Falls, Clifton Park, Washington Co., Jewish seniors 55 plus are welcome! Vaccination required; masks optional. Exploring Sephardic Roots and Ladino, language of Sephardic Culture, with local linguist Carla Gordon. A catered lunch follows the program. Call the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik at 518-584-8730, ext. 4.

Pierogi Sale

Christ the Savior Church,
349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake

11:30-12:30 p.m. pick up time. 

As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $12/dozen.  Please call 518-363-0001 to place orders.

National Voter Registration Week

Throughout the week, League of Women Voters members and volunteers will be available at various locations throughout Saratoga and Washington Counties to inform the public of voting rights and changes in voting opportunities, as well as to register eligible people. Contact us for a list of locations. lwvsaratoga@aol.com. 

Homesteading on a 1/2 Acre Class 

Brookside Museum and the Milton Grange are offering 5 classes designed to help you start and be successful Homesteading. Five classes are set up to take you from starting your homestead, growing vegetables and protein and preserving them. Sign-ups now available. Classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. Join us and register today. Space is limited and we are looking forward to seeing you.miltongrange.org/homesteading/

The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting 

Town of Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 6 p.m. 

Covered Dish Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Program: Pioneering Women of Civil War America Author Lisa Y. Potocar’s presentation will highlight the brave women who stepped out of their traditional roles and into roles normally reserved for men. Although her books are works of fiction, Lisa’s stories are woven around a bounty of real events and key historical figures. Bring a dish to share and your own place setting. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, September 20

Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting

Town Hall, 12 Spring St. Schuylerville | Noon 

Sandwich luncheon, dessert provided. This is an important meeting with lots to discuss. Please try to attend. Any questions, contact Pat at 518-338-2329 or Rich at 518-424-9352

Fermenting Vegetables: Let Nature Do the Work 

Saratoga Farmers Market,
High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs | 3 – 6 p.m. 

Learn how easy and fun it is to ferment food at home, including dill pickles, sauerkraut, and kimchi. Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutrition Educator and Certified Master Food Preserver, will have information on equipment, tips, and techniques for successful fermentation. Diane will host 15-30-minute presentations at 3, 4, and 5 p.m. to discuss fermenting vegetables and the health benefits of probiotic bacteria in fermented foods. This workshop series is free and open to the public.

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
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. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15. (Cash only).  

Pickin’ Session # 2 Afternoon Jam

Milton Community Center,
310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa

1 – 3 p.m. | Open to the public, free admission and 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.

Thursday, September 21

25th Anniversary Fund Drive

Doc’s Tavern at Brown’s Beach Resort, 511 NY 9, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 8 p.m. | CAPTAIN Community Human Services (CHS) is pleased to announce the 25th Anniversary Celebration of our Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter! While this is a celebration of the life-changing opportunities the Youth Shelter gives our local teens, it is also a reminder of how important it is that our doors remain open. This event is to raise money for necessary repairs at the Youth Shelter. Tickets are $75 and available for public purchase at captaincares.org/youthshelter. 

Friday, September 8

John Oates Benefit Concert

Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, 683 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs

7 p.m. | An evening of songs and stories and horses! Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2014 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Daryl Hall & John Oates. His memoir, Change of Seasons, was published in 2017. John is an avid horseman who believes in the mission we are serving here at THS and all proceeds from this concert will go to the betterment of horses in aftercare that are aiding to heal people right here in our community. The John Oates Concert is an open-seating event. For tickets, visit www.thsaratoga.org. 

Saturday, September 9

29th Annual Town of Greenfield Townwide Garage and Craft Sale

Various locations throughout town | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
Several events including a vendor/craft sale, food, silent auction, kids eye screening (6 mo. – 7 yrs.), animal shelter adoptions, Birthright, Adopt-A-Soldier. Maps available at the Stewart’s in Greenfield and Middle Grove, Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and Lions Info/Silent Auction Tent at 31 Wilton Road. Also on Sunday, September 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., rain or shine. The Middle Grove Methodist Church is having a drive thru Chicken BBQ Sat 3 – 6 p.m. or until sold out.

Historian Walking Tour: Jonesville

Jonesville United Methodist Church, 963 Main St.,
Clifton Park | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Join Clifton Park Town Historian John Scherer for a brief walking tour of the historic hamlet of Jonesville, followed by a tour of the Jonesville Rural Cemetery.  We will also visit some interesting monuments and hear about several early settlers at the cemetery that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Recommended donation is $10 per group (individual, couple or family), but please input the expected number of people in the group so that we can keep track of numbers.  To register, visit our website at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/58835-historians-walking-tours-jonesville-sept-9th-2023.

Free Lunch ?

The Malta Ridge UMC, 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta Ridge | 11:30 a.m.  – 1:30 p.m 

A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

Meet The Breeds ?

4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Rd., Ballston Spa

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Open to Public-Free Event-Demonstrations-Vendors-Family Fun. Dog lovers’ opportunity to discover popular and rare breeds, while learning responsible dog ownership and fun activities you can do with your dogs. Meet with local canine businesses including pet groomers and veterinarians. Call 518-885-8995 for more information.

Book Signing and Reading

Ballston Spa Public Library,
21 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa

1 p.m. | A book signing and reading with novelist and tv writer, Matt Witten. He will present his newest novel, Killer Story. Books will be available to purchase and sign. Mr. Witten lived in Saratoga Springs, where he wrote four mystery novels, then moved to LA and began writing for TV: Law & Order, House, Pretty Little Liars, CSI: Miami, and other shows. Free and open to the public. For more information visit: bspl.sals.edu or call 518-885-5022.

Our Songs Remember ?

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room,
49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The Saratoga Springs History Museum presents a program of music and traditional tales drawn from the rich indigenous history of our Saratoga Region, including Abenaki, Mohican, and Haudenosaunee stories and songs. Presented by Nulhegan Abenaki tradition bearers Jesse and Joseph Bruchac of the Ndakinna Education Center, in tandem with the History Museum’s newest exhibit, First Saratogians. Reserve your free tickets at saratogahistory.org/events.

Equilibrium

The Barn at Rock City Falls, 710 Rt 29, Rock City Falls

3 – 5 p.m. | A collaborative improvisation between the Rock City Falls Trio’s electric harpist Alex Chang, double bassist Jason Handron and percussionist Adam Forman and NYC-based visual artist Christian A. Mendoza. The performance is supported by a Saratoga Arts Community Arts Regrant. RSVP required, limited seating. https://tinyurl.com/equilibriumimprov

Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance

Milton Community Center,
310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa

7 – 10 p.m. | Open to the public and ample free parking. There will be a Donation of $5 per person. Snack and refreshment will be provided. Dance to the music of the Old Time Country Band. (Adults Only). For more information call 518-430-7029.

Sunday, September 10

Breakfast Buffet 

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa
8 – 11 a.m. | All you can eat Breakfast Buffet. The menu will include pancakes and sausage, French toast, eggs made to order, world famous omelets, home fries, toast, coffee, and juice. Adults $9. Seniors $8 and Kids $5 (cash only).

Defensive Driving Class

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church,
175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is optional. Class size is limit.

Autumn Sunday Stroll – Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut

Meets at the Northwest corner of Putnam and Spring Streets at the Hathorn Spring
10:30 a.m. | Alexandra Morgan will explore the area behind Broadway known as “The Gut,” which was home to many working class and Jewish families who provided important contributions to the community. Tours will be limited to thirty 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 these summer strolls or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

13^th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show

885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Join us for a great day of fun and beautiful show vehicles at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region!  Free for spectators.  All makes of cars, trucks, and tuners are welcome. (No cut-off years). $20 per pre-registered online show vehicle or $25 show vehicle registration day of show. 40+ awards and trophies will be awarded!  Music by DJ Jason La Juene of Raven Events, giveaways, face painting, balloon twisting, 50/50 raffle, food trucks, and more! Benefits WTEN Pet Connection. Leashed pets welcome. Details: www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com or on Facebook.   

Annual Chicken BBQ ?

St. Therese Chapel, Route 32 and Gansevoort-Wilton Rd., Gansevoort | 11 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Dinners include half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a homemade dessert.  Dinners $15/ea.  For Reservations Call 518-792-2276.  Reserved meals must be paid for and picked up by 2 p.m.  

Monday, September 11

Galway Preservation Society Meeting

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway

6:45 p.m., a brief business meeting will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a program on “The Trevett & Sons Chair Factory” given by Bob Wemple, Providence Town Historian.  Mr. Wemple will present the history of the Trevett & Sons Chair Factory which was located in the town of Providence.  The factory was in operation from the mid-1800s until early 1923, making thousands of chairs.  Please join us. The meetings are always open to the public, free of charge.    

Tuesday, September 12

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Saratoga Senior Center,
290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs

10:30 a.m. | Join us to cut the ribbon on the beautiful new Saratoga Senior Center with all the people who helped bring the community to this new center.

Fall 5-Week 4-H Shooting Sports Course 

4-H Training Center 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa
4 – 7 p.m. | Meets Every Tuesday evening, September 12 – October 10. Youth will learn the basics of Air Pistol, Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle and Shotgun with a focus on Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility. Open to Youth 12 years-old and older. To sign up, visit  https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SC4HShootingSportsFall2023_241 or Contact Leland at glb76@cornell.edu for more information.

Wednesday, September 13

6 Hour Defensive Driving Course

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Community Room l, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The cost is $35 per person.  You can pay on the website: safetycouncilny.com  or  pay the morning of your class. There are only 40 spots open per class, so make sure you get on the list before it fills up.  A half hour lunch break, (bring your own lunch & beverage).  Call Patty Patrick Henry at 518-316-9726 to sign up.  Leave  message and  phone number. Next class is Friday September 22, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
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. 518-584-2585. Menu: boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll and tossed salad. Dinner $15. (Cash only).  

Saratoga Preservation Foundation’s Annual Meeting

Music Hall at City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
5 p.m. | Annual Meeting of Membership & Board of Directors, which includes board of director and officer elections, and Preservation Recognition Award Ceremony. The Preservation Recognition Awards recognize those who have preserved the architectural heritage of Saratoga Springs. The public is invited to attend a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the Annual Meeting and Preservation Recognition Awards which will start promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Green Drinks

The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m.

A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly. This is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Ice Cream Social

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs

6:30 – 8 p.m. | The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is hosting an ice cream social.  This informational meeting is open to the public and will provide details about voter registration events, candidate forums and the League’s work. This event will be a fun way to get acquainted with League members and find out more about what we do. 

Thursday, September 14

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series

Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs
Noon – 1 p.m. | “First Saratogians: The History and Traditions of the Indigenous Nations of the Saratoga Region”, presented by Dr. Joseph Bruchac, Executive Director of the Ndakinna Education Center, and Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate. The program can also be accessed virtually. Attendees are encouraged to check the library website for more information and guidelines www.sspl.org.

CPR Class for Teens

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | 6 – 8:30 p.m.

For ages 12 – 17. The library’s Teen Advisory Board presents this CPR Class, which is hosted by Calderwood Training Solutions. Registration is required; call 518 882 6385. Those who would like to receive a Red Cross Certification card for taking the course, at a cost of $25 to the attendee, must notify Ms. Julie at the library by September 11. More information about all library programs may be found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.