Friday, August 20

Congress Park Walking Tours
Saratoga Springs visitor Center | 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of How Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century.  The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and it’s notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tours are given Tuesday – Saturday through October. 

Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino
Saratoga Springs History Museum | 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Is the Canfield Casino haunted? Take a tour with guides who tell their personal experiences of the paranormal in the Canfield Casino. The Canfield Casino was featured on SYFY Network’s show Ghost Hunters and on the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Terrifying Places.  Reservations not required, but tours are limited to 20 people. Adults $15, Kids $9, under 6 free. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through August.

Family Fun Fridays
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa 
2 – 4 p.m. | Free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th century every Friday afternoon. Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games. Brookside Museum will be open on those days, 1-5 p.m. There are four new exhibits, including the innovative “Social Life of Hats” display and the exhibition on Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family. Visit brooksidemuseum.org for news and updates. 

Saturday, August 21

Fly-In Breakfast
Empire State Aerosciences Museum | 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., ESAM 2nd Vice President, Mike Collins will discuss “The Kobe Bryant Accident: Lessons Learned”.  Mike is a local professional pilot with over thirty years of experience piloting various aircraft of New York State aviation and the Army National Guard. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

The Saratoga Arts Celebration
National Museum of Dance | 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stroll the tree lined park viewing the original art and fine crafts booths. The pristine manicured lawn is a gorgeous backdrop for this highly acclaimed event. All works displayed will be original and be handmade by the artist. The show will feature touchless payments and easy access to safely stroll the park and view the art exhibits with space in the open-air mini galleries. The show is on flat lawn. It is accessible and suitable for all ages. Rain or shine with plenty of free parking. The show continues on Sunday, same time.

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn | 25 E. Main St., Cambridge | 6 p.m.
Audiences are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians from near and far!  Audiences may arrive any time after 5 p.m. for the concert. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30. No reservations. First come, first sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated.  See hubbardhall.org for more information.  This evening’s featured artist is Hot Club Saratoga. 

Sunday, August 22

Pancake Breakfast and Car Show 
Saratoga County Fairgrounds | 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. |Help rebuild the grandstand! Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m., Car Show from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.). 50/50 raffle and basket raffles. All proceeds for the rebuild of the Grandstand. $15 Entry fee for car show participants. Cost for breakfast: $8 adult, $5 children 10 and under. 

Summer Stroll: North Broadway
NW Corner of North Broadway & Van Dam St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon 
Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF), Samantha Bosshart, will lead a tour of the grand Queen Annes along this famed corridor. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. 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. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance!

Horse Farm Tour
Several Local Farms in Saratoga County
Noon – 4 p.m. | The community is invited to join CCE Equine for a drive-it-yourself tour. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to personally meet some of the farm owners and horses that make the Saratoga area so unique. It is fun and educational for the whole family. You will meet different breeds of horses and get a behind the scenes look at the horses. The horse farms included on the tour are: Cross Timbers Ranch of Middle Grove, Mill Creek Farm of Stillwater, and Stark Racing Stables of Saratoga. This event is sponsored by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors and the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995.  Tour information can also be found at ccesaratoga.org/agriculture/cce-equine/horse-farm-tour. 

Monday, August 23

Completely Different Band
VFW Post 420 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs 6 – 9 p.m.  | Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-9686.

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1, Wilton | 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August.  Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes.  Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.  Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Tuesday, August 24

STEM Summer Aviation Camp
Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville
8:30 a.m. – Noon | For students ages 8 -16. Size of the class will be limited to 20 students, with appropriate spacing. Several classes will be conducted outdoors which is weather dependent. The program will be fun and instructional as always, and will offer classes on a variety of aviation topics, such as: the history of aviation, the forces of flight, learning the different parts of a plane, how helicopters fly, the US Manned Space Program and more. The program will also feature guest speakers, in-depth tours of the museum, and use of flight simulators. ESAM is committed to serving as a resource for the community and a limited number of scholarships are available. Cost is $120.00 per student for the 4-day session August 24 – August 27. Please call 518-377-2191 for an application.

Summer Concert Series in the Park
Congress Park – War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. The rain location is the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. This week’s featured artist is Garland Nelson. 

Wednesday, August 25

Meat Loaf Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6 p.m. | For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Thursday, August 26

Concert in the Park 
Old Iron Springs Park, 198 Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is Ballston Spa Community Jazz Band. 

Band “18 Strings of Trouble” 
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. 

Friday, August 13

Congress Park Walking Tours 
Saratoga Springs visitor Center | 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of How Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century.  The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and it’s notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tours are given Tuesday – Saturday through October. 

Yoga in the Park
Saratoga Spa State Park, Brick Arches behind Spa Little Theater, Various Days/Times |Practice outside in the sublime beauty of the Saratoga Spa State Park from June to October. A variety of classes are scheduled throughout the week with our teaching faculty. Just bring your mat and props and let Nature be your soundtrack. Blocks and a blanket are suggested. Check our Facebook Page, yogainspastatepark in the event of inclement weather for cancelled classes. Donation based. Visit www.intuyogaschoolofwellbing.com for schedule. 

Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino
Saratoga Springs History Museum | 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Is the Canfield Casino haunted? Take a tour with guides who tell their personal experiences of the paranormal in the Canfield Casino. The Canfield Casino was featured on SYFY Network’s show Ghost Hunters and on the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Terrifying Places.  Reservations not required, but tours are limited to 20 people. Adults $15, Kids $9, under 6 free. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through August.

Diabetes Support Group Online
Zoom Presentation | 12 p.m.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month. Individuals can join by contacting Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group.

Family Fun Fridays
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
2 – 4 p.m. | The events are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th century every Friday afternoon of the summer break. Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games. Also, Brookside Museum will be open on those days, 1-5 p.m.. there are four brand new exhibits, including the innovative “Social Life of Hats” display and the exhibition on Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family. Please visit the website www.brooksidemuseum.org for news and announcements. 

Saturday, August 14

15th Annual Clifton Park Elks Car, Truck & Bike Show
Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake
9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. | All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We have over 50 awards to registered vehicles. Fun, Music, 50/50 Raffles, and Great Food. Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration starts at 9 AM until 12 PM and awards around 3:30 PM. Contestant registration is $10; Spectators are free. Rain Date is Sunday, August 15. For Information call Doug Simmons at 518- 669-4588 or email at rexfordren@gmail.com.

4-H Project Exhibition
4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Rd., Ballston Spa
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | 4-H youth will demonstrate their impressive project work. Experienced judges will evaluate entries and award ribbons for project work. 

Eleventh Caboose Day and Car Show 
The Caboose at King’s Station, Corner of Route 9N and Porter Rd., Porter Corners | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and Imports welcome on Saturday, August 14 at Tour King’s Station and the restored caboose. Vendors, bake sale, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries and drinks to benefit The Town of Greenfield Historical Society. Rain or Shine. For information, call Tom Clute at 518-580-0655 or Louise Okoniewski at the Town Hall at 518-893-7432 or 518-796-4066. 

Reading & Book Signing by Matt Witten
Ballston Spa Public Library Community Room | 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 11a.m.
A book signing and reading with author, Matt Witten. Join mystery and TV writer, Matt Witten as he presents his new novel, The Necklace. Books will be available to purchase and sign. Mr. Witten lived in Saratoga Springs, where he wrote four mystery novels that were published by Signet, including Breakfast at Madeline’s. Then moved to LA and began writing for TV: Law & Order, House, Pretty Little Liars, CSI: Miami, and other shows. Set partly in Lake Luzerne, The Necklace is his first novel since he began writing for TV. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required, limit 30. To sign up go to the library, call 518-885-5022 or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-and-reading-with-mystery-writer-matt-witten-tickets-162123723421 

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge
6 p.m. | Audiences are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians from near and far!  Audiences may arrive any time after 5 p.m. for the concert. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30 p.m. No reservations. First come, first sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated. See hubbardhall.org for more information. This evening’s featured artist is Barry Oreck and Friends. 

Sunday, August 15

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
9 – 10:15 a.m. | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre (pzimmie2@icloud.com) 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Pre-registration is required. Complete info, visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com

Trap/Clay Shoot 
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club | 123 NY Rt 32, Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for fun. Novice to Expert only $5 per round. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and water will be available for purchase.

Summer Stroll: The Spa Complex 
Saratoga Spa State Park, Hall of Springs | 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Join Linda Harvey on a tour of the Spa Complex, which is the core of the Spa State Park, National Historic Landmark. Learn the history leading to its development which involved key local and national individuals while exploring the architecture and landscape. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. 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. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit the website saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Monday, August 16

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1, Wilton | 6:15 p.m.
Monday evenings in August. Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information contact Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Open Mic Host Comedian Robert Yerry
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 10 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. Next open mic is on Thursday, 8/19, 7 – 10 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17 

Summer Concert Series in the Park 
Congress Park – War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. The rain location is the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. This week’s featured artist is Betsy and the ByeGons. 

Wednesday, August 18

Chicken Marsala Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken marsala, long grain wild rice, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Thursday, August 19

Concert in the Park
Old Iron Springs Park, 198 Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is Geo Beat. 

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala
Longfellow’s Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Presented by Ladies of charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to establish charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. There will be complimentary beer and wine the first hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, Four Seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets can be purchased at www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com or contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064. Attire is Summer Festive.

Friday, August 6

Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino 
Saratoga Springs History Museum
1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m
Is the Canfield Casino haunted? Take a tour with guides who tell their personal experiences of the paranormal in the Canfield Casino. The Canfield Casino was featured on SYFY Network’s show Ghost Hunters and on the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Terrifying Places.  Reservations not required, but tours are limited to 20 people. Adults $15, Kids $9, under 6 free. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through August.

Diabetes Support Group Online
Zoom Presentation | Noon
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month. Individuals can join by contacting Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group.

Family Fun Fridays
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
2 – 4 p.m. | The events are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th century every Friday afternoon of the summer break. Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games. Also, Brookside Museum will be open on those days, 1-5 p.m.. there are four brand new exhibits, including the innovative “Social Life of Hats” display and the exhibition on Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family. Please visit the website www.brooksidemuseum.org for news and announcements. 

Movies in the Park 
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 8:30 p.m.
The featured movie is Frozen II. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. This event is free. Rain date: Saturday, Aug. 7.

Saturday, August 7

Cars & Coffee Event 
Middle Grove Town Park | 428 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 8 – 11 a.m. 
The Town of Greenfield Lions Club will be hosting this free event. All cars and trucks welcome, even daily drivers. 50-50 raffle, door prizes, fresh coffee, donuts, and Lions Breakfast Sandwiches. Sponsored by Bryan’s Brew. All proceeds will stay in our community in support of Greenfield Lions Youth Programs and Town of Greenfield Youth Rec Programs. If you are interested in sponsoring a door prize for this event, please contact Lion bill Marzano at 518-461-9784 or email wmarzan1@nycap.rr.com for more information. 

Big Truck Day
Maple Avenue Middle School | 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us for a great morning of fun. Come check out some of the coolest big trucks in the area! Enjoy food and treats from your favorite local vendors. Truck Day is a primary fundraiser for the Children’s Museum. Money raised at this event makes it possible for the Museum to offer quality education programs and learning opportunities for children and families throughout our community. Send us a drawing of your best Big Truck. The first 50 applicants receive a FREE PASS to Big Truck Day! This year it’s not a contest, but passes are limited so act soon! Open to all students PreK to 5th grade! You can submit them online at www.cmssny.org/big-truck-day. You can purchase tickets online, as well. 

10th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ride
Spitzie’s Motorcycle Center, 1970 Central Ave., Colonie
Registration 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Join us for a 75-mile ride through 5 counties. The ride will honor Detective Sergeant Randall French, Special Operations Section, Troy Police Department, End of Watch, April 30, 2020 and corrections Officer Joseph A. Martini, Ulster County Sheriffs Department. Cost is $20 per bike & passenger. All vehicles welcome. Awards for best represented Blue Knights Chapter, Best represented Police Motor Unit and best represented Motorcycle Club. Food, drink, 50/50 drawing and raffles will be available at Nanola located on Route 9 in Malta. For more information contact Pat Fox 518-469-9201 or Lou somma 518-421-2921. 

Color Your Summer Arts Festival
Galway Public Library, 1221 East St., Galway
1 – 3 p.m. | The Festival is a showcase for the arts workshops which were held in July. There will be a display of chalk pastels made by our workshop attendees, along with talks and demonstrations by the instructor, local pastel artist Carolyn Justice. The festival also features a Belly Dance Performance and class demonstration by Sarah Best. All are welcome to attend and see the results of our summer workshops. Refreshments will be provided. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge
6 p.m.  | Audiences are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs and enjoy a evening listening to some great music and musicians from near and far!  Arrive any time after 5 p.m. for the concert. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30 p.m. No reservations. First-come, first-sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated.  See hubbardhall.org for more information.  This evening’s featured artist is Village Harmony. 

Sunday, August 8

Food Drive Breakfast
Ballston Spa Elks, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa
8 – 11 a.m. | Bring two non-perishable food items for $1 off. Adults $7, Seniors $6, Kids $5. 

Monthly Breakfast
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun | 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: $8 Adult, $4 Child. Everyone welcome. 581-695-3917.

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs 
9 – 10:15 a.m. | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre (pzimmie2@icloud.com) 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Pre-registration is required. Visit oneroofsaratoga.com

Spin Till You Dye
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  | Representatives from the Saratoga County-based fiber spinning group The Rock Day Spinners will gather at Brookside Museum to dye wool using natural dyes and demonstrate fiber spinning. A family-friendly event, free and open to the public.

Summer Stroll: Post Time
SE Corner of Nelson & Union Ave, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Georgia Horner explores the Saratoga Race Course along Union Avenue featuring the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing, Oklahoma Track, and Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Tours last approx. 90 minutes and require walking on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. Cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received Stroll passes will have those honored for their value and will be required to pay the difference. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Summer Concert Series
Congress Park, War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Hot Club of Saratoga will be performing.  Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. Free to the public.

Monday, August 9

Meet and Greet with Baby Goats
Southern Adirondack Library System, On the Lawn at Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 
Join Squashville Farm to meet and greet some of their baby goats!

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1, Wilton | 6:15 p.m.
Monday evenings in August. Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information contact Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or laura@saratogastryders.org or visit saratogastryders.org.

Tuesday, August 10

“Saratoga Place to Be” Luncheon
Circa ’21 Restaurant at McGregor Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton | Noon – 2 p.m. | Special feature: Greg Veitch, retired Saratoga Police Chief will share true stories of some of Saratoga’s nefarious past. Greg will bring his books for sale that he will personally sign for you. Speaker, Eileen Bank from Rome, NY shares, “The Wonder of Life.” Reservations necessary. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu- summer picnic, includes meal, dessert and beverages. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection. 

Wednesday, August 11

Pulled Pork/BBQ Chicken Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order: 518-584-2585. Menu: Pulled pork, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, corn bread. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Thursday, August 12

Concert in the Park 
Old Iron Springs Park, 198 Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is Sirsy. 

Friday, July 30

Photographing the Beauty Around Me
Zoom Course, 2:15 – 3:45 | Saratoga County Office for the Aging is offering a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County: A six-week zoom course on how to capture digital photographs of environments and people. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday through August 13. Pre-registration is required. RSVP to Christina Krowel: 518-884-4998 or email; ckrowel@saratogacountyny.gov.

Saturday, July 31

Bike Rodeo
American Legion Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs
9 a.m. – Noon | Join Saratoga Springs Cub Scout Packs 4012 & 4016 for a Bike Rodeo. Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited.  Bring your bicycle or scooter and your helmet.  Check your skills and learn about some other cool scouting activities and games. Contact John Koch (saratogascouter@kochny.com) for more information. 

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge
6 p.m. | Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians! Arrive any time after 5 p.m. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30 p.m. No reservations. First-come, first-sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated.  See hubbardhall.org for more information.  This evening’s featured artist is Men o’ War Balladeers. 

Haunted Saratoga Tours
Saratoga Tea & Honey, 348 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. A 90-minute-long walking tour will take you in search of the ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a leisurely pace. Cost is $22. 

Sunday, August 1

Summer Stroll: Broadway in 1874
NW Corner of Congress St. and Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Gloria May will lead a tour of Broadway that focuses on the sights and sounds of Broadway in 1874. Walk back in time to discover what has changed and what has remained the same in the historic downtown. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Hearts of the Adirondacks Festival
Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The event will include make your own ice cream sundaes on the back porch, hot dogs and fixings hot off the grill, demonstrations of traditional Adirondack crafts, fireside storytelling, shopping at the Adirondack Folk School Gift Shop, musical performances, plus our annual silent auction and items made by Adirondack Folk School artisans from throughout the region. Auction open 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year’s quilt challenge will be displayed, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Admission is free, charges for food and purchased items. 

Rocktoga Charity Event
Malta Drive-In Theatre, 2785 U.S. 9, Malta | 12 – 6 p.m.
An afternoon of music and fun awaits attendees at the ROCKTOGA benefit. This family-friendly event’s proceeds will benefit the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. A multi-genre music lineup is headlined by local favorites Grand Central Station, Big Sky, Jocamo, and Superposition. $25 per car in advance; $30 day of the event. ROCKTOGA will also have: Food Trucks, Raffles, Celebrity Guest Appearances, Stock Car Displays and Exhibits. For tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/rocktoga-charity-event-tickets-157992322289. 

Summer Concert Series
Congress Park, War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
The Schmooze will be performing. Gather your friends, bring your blankets and chairs, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. Free to the public.

Monday, August 2

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Parking Lot #1, Wilton
6:15 p.m. | Monday evenings in August. Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Band Ragged Company
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6-9 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. Support your Local Veterans Organization. 

Tuesday, August 3

Congress Park Walking Tours
Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of how Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century, the tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and its notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US.  How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Cost is $20.

Ellen Hardin Walworth Exhibit – Ribbon Cutting 
Canfield Museum, 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m.
The Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Saratoga History Museum invite you to a ribbon cutting for the new Ellen Hardin Walworth Exhibit. Ellen was one of the four founders of the DAR and founder of the Saratoga Battlefield Commission.  For further information contact: saratogadaughters1143@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 4

Roast Pork Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy and roll, tossed salad. Dinner for two is $25 cash only. 

Malta Summer Concert Series 2021 
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.
Free to attend on the front lawn. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and/or chairs and enjoy! This week’s featured artist is Grit-N-Whiskey. 

Thursday, August 5

BBQ and Meeting
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon
Hosted by Chapter 60, Korean War Veterans Association. Members interested in attending are asked to call Carole Waldron at 518-584-4362, by August 2. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend.  For further information or to join the organization, please contact Comm. Paul O”Keefe at 584-603-4186.  Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others.

Concerts in the Park / Annual Ice Cream Social
Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s concert features the Union Fire Co. Band. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park.  The concert series is free to the public. 

Friday, July 23

Photographing the Beauty Around Me
Zoom Course | 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Saratoga County Office for the Aging is offering a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County: A six-week zoom course on how to capture digital photographs of environments and people. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday through August 13. Pre-registration is required. RSVP to Christina Krowel: 518-884-4998 or email; ckrowel@saratogacountyny.gov.

Jim Allen’s Famous Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Cost of meal is $12. Serving ½ Chicken, baked potatoes, roll, coleslaw & homemade cookies. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Pre-orders are recommended. Home delivery is available by calling the church office at 518-793-1152. 

Saturday, July 24

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge | 6 p.m.
Audiences are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians from near and far! Audiences may arrive any time after 5 p.m. for the concert. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30 p.m. No reservations. First-come, first-sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated.  See hubbardhall.org for more information. Featured artist is Athena Burke. 

Sunday, July 25

Summer Stroll: Taking the Waters
High Rock Park, High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 12 pm.
Join Charlie Kuenzel, president of the Saratoga Springs History Museum and our tour leader, to learn about the history of the waters. Saratoga Springs was a top tourist destination in the 1800’s because of its mineral springs. Known as a premier health resort, Saratoga attracted the rich and famous to drink and bathe in the healing waters. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30; tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Dinosaurs in Motion
Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 6 p.m.
The life-sized metal sculptures captivate visitors while their exposed mechanics illustrate science and technology in a fun and engaging way. The exhibition weaves the science, art, and innovation themes throughout and touches on each of these educational topics at each sculpture. The art portions highlight sketching, drawing, and sculpting; the science segments explore kinetics, biomechanics, and robotics. Tickets at universalpreservationhall.org.

Sounds of Summer from the Brookside Porch
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 3 p.m.
The History Center welcomes instrumentalists from the American Federation of Musicians to perform two concerts at Brookside Museum. Performers, including several from the Albany Symphony Orchestra, will be playing popular melodies on Brookside’s front porch. Guests are encouraged to sing and dance along. Students and representatives from the famed Dance Factory of Saratoga Springs will be on hand to teach audience members a few basic steps and, perhaps, even put on a show. Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Rain dates for both concerts will be the following Wednesdays. Free and open to the public.

3rd Annual Plein Air Art Show and Sale
Spa Park Administration Building Arcade, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 5 p.m.
The “Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park” invite all art lovers to see and purchase “Plein Art” paintings created that day in gorgeous Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments will be served, and painting sales will benefit the Friends and the Plein Air artists. 

Album Release Party – Jessica Louise
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga | 5 – 8 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686.

Summer Concert Series
Congress Park, War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Skippy and the Pistons will be performing.  Bbring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. Free to the public.

Monday, July 26

Public Art Demonstration
Zoom Presentation | 6:30 p.m.
Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a free and open to the public demonstration by artist Mark Tarabula. Mark Tarabula is a 2021 Artist in Residence at the Saratoga Clay Arts Center.  SCAC promotes the ceramic arts and provides a place for people to explore the medium of clay, hone and develop their skills and be part of a community.  Mark will demonstrate how to throw a vase, mug, bowl and plate and describe the basic forms of throwing and how to do the process. To register visit: southernsaratogaartist.com.

Tuesday, July 27

Ceremony Commemorating Cease Fire – Korean War
Korean War Memorial, Crandall Park, Upper Glen St., Glen Falls | 9:45 a.m.
Members and associated are requested to meet at the memorial. A luncheon will be held immediately following the ceremony at The Log Jam Restaurant.  Reservations for the luncheon are required, due to limited capacity, by calling Lois Miner at 518-695-3905 or Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.  For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. O’Keefe.  Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to join the organization.  Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for all others.

Workshop for Farmers
4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | 1 – 3:15 p.m.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding a workshop to educate farmers about two new serious pests that are now in our region – tall waterhemp and the soybean cyst nematode.  The workshop is on July 27 at 1 – 3:15 p.m. at (info and registration at tinyurl.com/6h4uuyv9).  All applicable Covid-19 precautions will be followed. To register and for more information, go to the website provided or contact the Central NY Dairy, Field Crops, Livestock Program for the Ballston Spa meeting 315-866-7920 or email: cnydlfc@cornell.edu, eas56@cornell.edu.

Wednesday, July 28

Stuffed Shell Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Malta Summer Concert Series 2021
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.
All concerts are free to attend on the front lawn. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and/or chairs and enjoy! This week’s featured artist is Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings. 

Thursday, July 29

Concerts in the Park
Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is The Rogues. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park.  The concert series is free to the public. 

Friday, July 16

Photographing the Beauty Around Me
Zoom Course | 2:15 – 3:45
Saratoga County Office for the Aging is excited to offer a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County. A 6-week Zoom course is designed to teach older adults to capture digital photographs of their environments and the people they encounter on a daily basis. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. By the end of this class, students will have an appreciation for what makes a great photograph. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday through August 13. Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to Christina Krowel via phone 518-884-4998 or email ckrowel@saratogacountyny.gov.

Keanen Stark and Orion Kribs
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs
6 – 9 p.m. | Multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Keanen Stark and Orion Kribs will be performing. Join us for drinks and live music! Each a capable lead vocalist, Stark and Kribs swap old-timey folk, blues, bluegrass, and classic Americana tunes, and dabble at entertaining endless other influences and flights of fancy. We will have food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. Support your local veterans organization.

Saturday, July 17

Fly-In Breakfasts Are Back
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum (ESAM), 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast is open to the public. In step with guidelines from the New York State Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control, ESAM will continue certain safety measures to assure the safety of our visitors. Speaking at 10 a.m. will be Stephen Davies on his experiences as a passenger on the Concorde which he has flown in twice to Europe and back to the US.  Mr. Davies is a UK-born aeronautical engineer who enjoyed a varied career at Rolls-Royce, British Airways and GE. Now retired, he lives in the Capital District and works part time as a flight instructor. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. 

Janice Dean Book Signing
Encounter, 482 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | VIP Pre-Sales: 9 – 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New York Times Best Selling Author Janice Dean is the senior meteorologist at Fox News, and serves as the morning meteorologist on Fox and Friends. Limited to 50 people. Janice to speak. Lite refreshments Receive: two autographed books: “Make your Own Sunshine” & “Mostly Sunny.”  Enter to win: Encounter Gift Card, Samantha Sung Dress Gift Basket, plus 20% Encounter purchases on July 17. VIP Pre-Sales: $50 nonrefundable. Book Signing is from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Enter to win: Encounter Gift Card, Gift Basket, plus 20% encounter purchases on July 17. Day of Book Signing Cost of one Book: $30. A portion of proceeds will go to Multiple sclerosis (MS) and a charity of Janice’s choice. 

Christmas in July Craft Fair
Middle Grove United Methodist Church | 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Crafters/vendors please call Lisa Biss at 518-779-9141 or 518-584-1016. 

Beetle and Butterfly Club 
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga | 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.
Get your hands dirty in this amazing program that will have us gardening, learning about plants, and investigating pollinators. In spring, young minds will discover the important role plants play in our lives as we manage our garden space and learn what it takes to have a successful garden. www.cmssny.org

Sunday, July 18

Summer Stroll: North Broadway
NW Corner of North Broadway and Van Dam St., Saratoga Springs (Witt Construction)
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF), Samantha Bosshart, will lead a tour of the grand Queen Annes along this famed corridor. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. 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. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit our website at saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance!

Sounds of Summer from the Brookside Porch
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
3 p.m. | The History Center is pleased to welcome instrumentalists from the American Federation of Musicians to perform two concerts at Brookside Museum.  Performers, including several from the Albany Symphony Orchestra, will be playing popular melodies on Brookside’s grand front porch while guests relax on the spacious front lawn. The ensemble will treat visitors to a selection of toe-tapping pop favorites. free and open to the public.  Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Rain date will be the following Wednesday.

Summer Concert Series
Congress Park, War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Fenimore Blues will be performing.  Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. Free to the public.

Monday, July 19

Nature on the Move
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
To register or for more information, please contact the Preserve & Park Office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your full name, phone number, email address, and the number of people who will be attending in your party (adults & children included). Registration must be done at least one business day in advance. Free. 

Tuesday, July 20

A Day in Vermont – Bus Trip
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 7:45 a.m.
A Unique Vermont Experience! Shop and lunch in Manchester. Head to the Friesians of Majesty horse farm for a tour and show. These horses are stunning. Located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains on a 650-acre full-service breeding and training facility. Leave at 7:45 a.m. $55 member price. Non-members welcome, please call the front desk.

Wednesday, July 21

Snider Fashion x Saratoga WarHorse Foundation Fashion Show
The Atruim in the Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
3 – 5 p.m. | Mission: to raise money for the Saratoga WarHorse Foundation which helps veterans get their lives back on track after military trauma through working with retired thoroughbred racehorses. To inquire about tickets, please email sales@sniderfashion.com or call 518-306-6755. Space is limited so secure your ticket today. Individual tickets $150. We look forward to a fun afternoon of fashion with friends — and all for a worthy cause. You are making a difference in someone’s life.

Roast Beef Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Malta Summer Concert Series 2021
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.
All concerts are free to attend on the front lawn. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and /or chairs and enjoy! This week’s featured artist is Graham Tichy All-Stars Tribute to the Beatles. 

Thursday, July 22

Concerts in the Park
Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is The Lustre Kings. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park.  The concert series is free to the public. 

Open Mic
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 9 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. Support your local veteran’s organization. 

Friday, July 9

12th Annual Adirondack Greek Festival
St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls
Noon – 7 p.m. | Take-out only. Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10. Gyros, Souvlaki, Greek fries, Greek burger (new), Spanakopita, Souvlaki dinners w/rice, Moussaka, salad, Baklava and assorted pastries, soda and water. 518-792-2359. www.sgforthodox.org. Social distancing and masks optional. 

Photographing the Beauty Around Me
Zoom Course | 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Saratoga County Office for the Aging is excited to offer a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County. A 6-week zoom course designed to teach older adults to capture digital photographs of their environments and the people they encounter on a daily basis. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. By the end of this class, students will have an appreciation for what makes a great photograph. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday through August 13. Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to Christina Krowel via phone; 518-884-4998 or email; ckrowel@saratogacountyny.gov.

Saturday, July 10

Tag Sale
American Legion Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Clothing, toys, holiday decor, multiple kitchen items, etc. (too much to list)
Numerous items for everyone. Please drive around back for entrance. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill for purchase from 11am – 2pm. The sale will also be held on Sunday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please come out and support our American Legion.

Defensive Driving Class
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church | 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New York State approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & 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. 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 required if you are not vaccinated, and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited. 

Saratoga Veterans Chorus Open House
American Legion Post 70 | 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 1 and 3 p.m.
The Saratoga Veterans Chorus invites veterans, active duty, Guard and Reserve service members and their families to an open house to learn more about the chorus and its activities. Strawberry shortcake will be served. The chorus provides an opportunity for male and female veterans of America’s Armed Forces to experience the joy of a cappella singing in an informal environment. While public performances of the National Anthem and patriotic music will be scheduled, no participant is ever required to sing publicly. Instruction is by Penny Schiek, a retired music educator and accomplished choral director. For more information contact Amy Hughes at 518 884-4999.

Sunday, July 11

Monthly Breakfast
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun | 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: $8 Adult, $4 Child. Everyone welcome. 581-695-3917.

Community Market & Open Mic
Nemer Jeep Plaza, 615 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Come enjoy an outdoor market partnered with our neighbor Artisanal Brewing with local vendors (candles, jewelry, art and so much more!) AND an Open Mic where anyone can get up and sing or have their bands perform live! There is no fee to attend the market, just come by and enjoy!

Summer Stroll: Mail-Order Houses
NW Corner of Lake & East Ave., Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Join the Foundation for this brand-new tour! Madison C. Squires will lead a tour of houses on East and Pinewood Avenues, highlighting 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. Assembly Required! All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30; tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance!

NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends – Chamber Music Concert
Bethesda Episcopal Church | 26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs | 4 p.m.
NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends, led by artistic director Luellen Abdoo, return to Saratoga Springs for their 23rd season, celebrating the return of the ballet to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center after the 2020 hiatus. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person. All donations will go directly to the musicians. All are welcome! Reserve your seat at: bethesdachurch.org or call: 518-584-5980

Master Class with David Prottas
National Museum of Dance, School of the Arts Studio 2 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. 
David Prottas, Broadway actor/dancer and former NYCB corps de ballet member, will combine elements of classical ballet and theatricality set to a musical playlist of everything from contemporary pop to show tunes. This class is designed for beginner/intermediate “Ageless Dancers.”  Zoom price: $10 or In-person: $15, limit of 15 people, pre-register by July 9. Registration: nationalmuseumofdance.org/calendar. Masks and social distancing required. 

Monday, July 12

Fairytales and Fantasies Mini Drama Camp
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta | 1:30 – 3 p.m. 
For Ages 4-7 from July 12-16. Explore the land of Make Believe with princes and princesses, royal guards, dragons, kings, queens and more! Theater games, acting skills, rehearsals, and crafts. Performance on the last day of class includes costumes and scenery, and will be presented to invited guests. Masks will be worn in accordance with NYSDOH guidelines. Instructor: Elyse Young. For more information and to register visit www.maltaparksrec.com or call 518-899-4411.

Tuesday, July 13

Lunchtime Concert Series – Red Canna
Downtowner Hotel Parking Lot, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Noon | Red Canna- chamber jazz group playing the original compositions and arrangements of pianist/composer Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius and a selection of other modern composers. Free. Chairs provided. Donations appreciated. 

Brooks BBQ Fundraiser
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 6 p.m.
To Benefit the Saratoga Senior Center. Curb side and bulk delivery. Chicken dinner $14 and Rib dinner $16. Dinners come with baked potato, coleslaw and dinner roll. Bulk orders 10+ available for delivery. Purchase tickets by calling 518-584-1621 or at the front desk. Sponsored by CDPHP. 

Giffy’s Chicken BBQ 
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa
4 – 6 p.m. | Carry out only. The menu will include ½ Chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, and cookie. The cost is $13 (cash only). Presale tickets required. For ticket information email Dinners2619@gmail.com or leave a voice message at 518-885-1149. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Wednesday, July 14

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 is $25.00 cash only. 

Malta Summer Concert Series 2021
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.
Concerts are free to attend on the front lawn. Bring a picnic, blanket and /or chairs and enjoy! This week’s featured artist is Big Medicine. 

Thursday, July 15

Concerts in the Park
Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is The North & South Dakotas. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park.  Free to the public. 

Friday, July 2

Free Movie in the Park – The Croods
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association on the first Fridays of June, July, August, and September. The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event.  These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park for movie viewers.  Rain dates are the next Saturday evening.

Saturday, July 3

Cars & Coffee
Middle Grove Town Park
430 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 8 – 11 a.m. 
The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is sponsoring a Cars & Coffee event. The event is free to the public. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome, including daily drivers. There will be door prizes, 50/50 raffle and the Lions Club will be serving up fresh breakfast sandwiches and donuts. All proceeds will stay in the community to support the Greenfield Lions Youth Programs and the Town of Greenfield Youth Rec Program. For more information visit www.3-clubhouse.org/sites/TownOf Greenfield or www.LionsClubs.org. for more information on the event contact Lion Bill Marzano at 518-461-9784. 

Saratoga Lake Fireworks Display
Brown’s Beach, 511 NY 9P, Saratoga Springs
9:15 p.m. | The fireworks will begin at dark. Park is limited. The Town recommends carpooling or hiring a ride share serve to attend. For more info, you may contact the Town of Stillwater at 518-664-6148.

Corinth Independence Day 
Corinth | The Village of Corinth is pleased to bring back fireworks off the bridge on Saturday, July 3. The display will begin at dusk.

Sunday, July 4

Firecracker 4 Road Race
Saratoga Springs City Center
522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m.
Now in its 15th year, we welcome you to start off your July 4th celebration with us! It’s a great way to support the local community and enjoy a high-quality and fun experience!  Register online at: zippyreg.com/online_reg/?e=1545

Summer Stroll: Saratoga’s Historic West Side
South Franklin St. (Gideon Putnam Cemetery Entrance), Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Join George DeMers in the restored historic West Side and learn about the Irish and Italian immigrants who helped shape its history. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. 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. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit the website at saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Lemonade Stand
Ribbon Café, 11 Prospect St., Ballston Spa
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Celebrate the first official weekend of summer with cold lemonade, snacks, treats, music and more at all for a good cause. Several local families are teaming up with the locally known restaurant to provide a sweet treat stand in the hopes of raising money for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Alex’s Lemonade Stand mission is to change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Come see the crew for music, snack bar foods and a cold glass of lemonade! Can’t attend? No problem, link to donate to the cause is here: www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/2465827  

Monday, July 5

West African Drum Circle: Movement and Rhythm for Adults with Special Needs
Presbyterian New England Congregational Church
24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Musicians-in-residency, Chelsie Henderson and Wayne White of Rural Soul Music Studio will teach adults with special needs (aged 18 and over) how to play a West African djembe drum. This multi-sensory experience meets for 5 sessions, the final session reserved for an open presentation on Monday, August 2 at 5 p.m. This program is for adults with special needs and their caregivers who can commit to all sessions. This series will be held on the lawn in good weather, and will be rescheduled in the event of rain. A mask or face covering is required for non-vaccinated participants. Drums are provided on site. Please register online at the library, https://sspl.libcal.com/event/7585317. 

Tuesday, July 6

Lunchtime Concert Series – Garland Nelson
Downtowner Hotel Parking Lot, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Noon | Soulist’ Defined by many spiritual dimensions, Garland is an entertainer’s entertainer. Pure Energy. Free. Chairs provided. Donations appreciated. 

Wednesday, July 7

Chicken & Biscuits Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Take a Bite
Downtown Glens Falls | 5 – 7 p.m.
A summer food festival that runs every Wednesday evening through August 25. Take A Bite is a popular, family-friendly event that showcases the area’s restaurants. Restaurants take to the sidewalks to offer affordably priced “small plate” menu items.

Malta Summer Concert Series 2021
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.
All concerts are free to attend on the front lawn. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and /or chairs and enjoy! This week’s featured artist is Sirsy. 

Thursday, July 8

Concerts in the Park
Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is Erin Harkes. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park.  The concert series is free to the public. 

Friday, June 25

Rummage Sale
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church
768 Charlton Rd., Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
Also on Saturday, June 26: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit CAPTAIN and the BH-BL Area Churches Summer Lunch Program for children.  Please:  bring your own bags, and wear mask. 

Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale 
Malta Ridge United Methodist Church
729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
Also on Saturday, June 26 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  On Saturday only, there will be an ala-carte lunch featuring hot dogs, chips, and a beverage, available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210. 

Best of Saratoga Springs Festival
Spa City Motor Lodge
413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 – 8 p.m.
Bringing together local businesses for a celebration of the best the town has to offer to locals and travelers alike. The festival is hosted by Discover Saratoga and Lark Hotels at the brand-new boutique hotel and venue, Spa City Motor Lodge. The event will feature a tasting from local restaurants, an outdoor beer garden, live bands and musicians, an art gallery from local artists, and a flea market with pop-up shops featuring local curators and stores. Join us to support the wonderful local businesses and artists of Saratoga Springs! To register for this free, family-friendly event, please visit Eventbrite. Free admission.

Monthly Dinner
Principessa Elena Society
11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m.
Principessa Elena Society will host take out only, curbside pick-up from 5 – 7 p.m.  Menu: pasta w/sauce, meatballs w/sauce, sausage w/sauce, salad, Italian bread, butter. Cost is $10. Open to the public. 

Saturday, June 26

Trap/Clay Shoot
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club
123 NY Rt 32, Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Open to the public. Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for fun. Novice to Expert, only $5 per round. 

Parts of a Plane
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum
250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Open Cockpit: Bell UH1 Huey (Vietnam Era) For students (ages 8-15 years old) to learn about the history of aviation and how planes fly. Classes will be limited to 10 students and will be conducted in the museum’s outdoor airpark and/or Community Room. Masks are required and social distancing rules will apply. The ESAM airpark contains 20 historic military aircrafts, so this is a great opportunity to learn about aviation, see something different, and have fun! Cost is $12 per student and reservations are necessary.  Please call the museum at 518-377-2191, ext. 10 to register. 

Sunday, June 27

Sheep to Shawl
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
Noon and 4 p.m. | Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including the famous Fred the Shearer, will assemble on Brookside’s lush front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep husbandry, shearing, and weaving to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in colonial America. Sheep to Shawl is an interactive, family-friendly event.  Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations.  The event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.  For more information call 518-885-4000, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org, or follow on social media: Twitter, @SaratogaCoHist; Instagram, SaratogaCountyHistory. 

Saratoga Chamber Players Live Concert
Pitney Meadows Community Farm
223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m.
A summer afternoon concert to honor the memory of Dr. David A. Wasser, long-time board member and supporter of the arts in general.  Joseph Haydn. Flute Quartet in in D Major, (Hob.II:D11) Gordon Jacob. Six Shakespearean Sketches (for flute, viola, cello) Antonín Dvorák. Quartet in Eb, Op. 51 All attendees must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the performance. Masks will be worn during the concert and seating will be socially distanced. There will be no intermission. 

Benefit for Terry Leonbruno
Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs
3 – 8 p.m. | Terry is currently recovering from a brain aneurysm. While he concentrates on healing, let’s help him with everything else. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, food from Three Vines Bistro, silent auctions and 50/50. Please come and help our favorite bartender who has always been there for us.

Monday, June 28

“Rocky Railway – Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through” Vacation Bible School
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga
June 28 – July 2 | 9 a.m. – Noon
Give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships. Each day your child will come home with a big smile, a stronger faith, and singing their hearts out with new songs that they will learn each day!  There are opportunities for children, youth, and adults, so go to www.spalutheran.org/vbs or call 518-584-0904 for more info and to sign up. Free and open to all. Donations are welcome. We will be following applicable CDC/NY COVID-19 guidelines to keep everyone healthy, and space will be limited to meet these guidelines.

Oil Painting Demonstration
Zoom Presentation | 6:30 p.m.
Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a free and open to the public oil painting demonstration with artist Takeyce Walter.  To register please visit: www.southernsaratogaartist.com. Takeyce is an award winning contemporary American painter focusing on the natural landscapes of the Northeast, working primarily with oil paint and soft pastels.  She is especially inspired by bodies of water and there is a great sense of familiarity, tranquility, and reverence in each piece of her artwork. 

Tuesday, June 29

Lunchtime Concert Series
Downtowner Hotel Parking Lot, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
12 p.m. | Chairs provided. Free. Donations appreciated. 

Wednesday, June 30

Brown Bag Lunch Workshop
Saratoga Auto Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs
Noon – 1 p.m. | The Saratoga Chapter and Jane McCrea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invite you to a brown bag lunch workshop to learn about all of the exciting programs that are available for students and community leaders from the DAR and enriching partnerships with other community service groups by offering grants, scholarships and recognition of outstanding service while expanding the support of new membership. Come and learn about Today’s DAR!

Roast Pork Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6 p.m. | For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order: 518-584-2585. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy and roll, tossed salad. Dinner for two is $25 cash only. 

Thursday, July 1

Meeting for Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Association
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. 
Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend.  The VFW is located at the end of Veterans’ Way, off the arterial just North of Saratoga Springs. New members are always welcome.  For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.

Concerts in the Park
Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is the Ballston Spa Community Band. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park.  The concert series is free to the public.

Friday, June 18

Yard Sale 
Saratoga Senior Center Parking Lot
5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Music by Jeff Brisbin, Concession Stand, Tie-dye station $5. Tarot Card Reading with Mary Shimp.

Saturday, June 19

How Planes Fly
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum
250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Open Cockpit: Northrup F-5 Tiger. Will offer classes for students (ages 8-15 Years old) to learn about the history of aviation and how planes fly. Classes will be limited to 10 students, and will be conducted in the museum’s outdoor airpark and/or Community Room. Masks are required and social distancing rules will apply. The ESAM airpark contains twenty historic and spectacular military aircraft, so this is a great opportunity to learn about aviation, see something different, and have fun! Cost is $12 per student and reservations are necessary.  Please call the museum at 518-377-2191 ext. 10 to register. 

Strawberry Social
Round Lake United Methodist Church
34 Church St., Round Lake | 1 – 4 p.m.
Special event for all ages. Strawberry shortcake for lunch is a good thing. Event will be held outside. Rain DateL Sunday, June 20. Adults and children 6 – 9 yrs. Old $6. Children 5 yrs. and under free. 

Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters Zoom Program | 1 p.m.
Presented by Clifton Park Historian and author, John Sherer. Breaking Down Brick Walls Using Ancestry DNA, will be the program topic. John will explain in simple, non-technical terms, how to break down brick walls in your family tree through DNA matches and triangulation. These same tools have helped adopted children find their biological parents. John has a bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s in Museum Studies and American Folklife. Public is welcome and can request the link by emailing the organization’s president, Dave Peck, at davepeck208@hotmail.com

Takeout Ham Dinner 
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619
10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The menu will include baked sliced ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, roll and dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged, place your order at 518-885-1149 by June 18 or email BPOE2619@verizon.net. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Robin Hood
Malta Community Center Stage, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta
7 p.m. | Presented by Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe. Tickets on sale now. Limited seating due to COVID-19 guidelines; by reservation only and must be purchased in person. $15 Adults, $10 Children (under 18).  There are a limited number of free children’s tickets with a paying adult, courtesy of Stewart’s Holiday Match.  Suitable for the whole family. Call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 for additional information, including COVID-19 protocols and ticket sales hours. Additional performance Sunday, June 20 at 2 p.m.

Sunday, June 20

Annual Father’s Day Kid’s Fishing Derby
373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs (Lake Lonely)
9 a.m. – Noon | Presented by The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Pro Firefighters Union, SSPD Saratoga Basspointers, John Huppuch Memorial Derby. FREE for All Children 14 and under accompanied by an adult. Prizes for fish caught in all age categories. Worms will be provided-you must bring your own tackle. Hot dogs, soda, chips, and fun are free for all.

Youth Fishing Tournament & Family Open House
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club
123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Public is welcome. There will be games for the youth along with contests to get them into the outdoors. Fish must be weighed in the Gun Club no later than 12 p.m. Drinks, hot dogs, burgers, and fries may be purchased from the club. Prizes will be awarded. For information or questions call Mike Richards, cell 518-955-5005, home 518-587-3582. 

Summer Stroll: Exploring the Gut
Downtown Saratoga Springs, NW corner of Putnam and Spring Streets, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut. The tour returns after five years! Alexandra Morgan built upon the research by loyal docent, Ellen Steinberger (who passed away in 2017), to bring back this tour of the area behind Broadway known as “The Gut.” This neighborhood was home to many working class and Jewish families who provided important contributions to the community. Tours last approximately 90 minutes Sunday mornings and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members.  Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets.

Sundae on the Farm 
Mill Creek Farm, 1019 County Road 70, Stillwater | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This year the tour will be a Self-Driven Tour on Father’s Day. From the comfort of their vehicles, families will be provided an audio recording featuring local farm families talking about all things Saratoga County Agriculture. Families will get to see dairy cows, beef cows, meat sheep, horses, and farm equipment. They will even get to try their luck at the Golden Horseshoe Hunt! King Dairy and Stewart’s Shops are donating Ice Cream Coupons for everyone who comes out (while supplies last). This event is free, fun, and family friendly. For more information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County 518-885-8995. 

Wilton Heritage Strawberry Social
5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m. (or until we run out)
Our annual Strawberry Social will again be a curbside pick-up only event on Father’s Day.   Same great strawberries, homemade biscuits and fresh whipped cream delivered right to your car.  Donation of $5 per person, exact change appreciated.  You can pre-order multiple servings for a specific pick-up time if you like at 518-583-3645.

Monday, June 21

Saratoga County Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting and Picnic
Mr. Bills, 3 Trieble Ave. Ballston Spa | 2 p.m.
We’re hoping for a big turn-out as we begin planning for the fall and a return to our normal format of speakers and exercise tips. Bring a mask in case needed or for your comfort level.  Sit at the picnic tables available or bring your own chair if you prefer social distancing. All are welcome.  You can purchase items from the menu. 518-885-7888

Tuesday, June 22

Lunchtime Concert Series
Downtowner Hotel Parking Lot, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Noon | Chairs provided. Free. Donations appreciated. 

After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting
Hillcrest Fire Department, 145 Pruyn Hill Rd., Mechanicville | 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 7p.m.  Volunteers needed – 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. Masks and social distancing required. 

Wednesday, June 23

Roast Beef Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25.00 cash only. 

Thursday, June 24

Open Mic Night
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 10 p.m.
The public is invited. Great drink specials and food available. The Saratoga VFW is open Tuesday – Friday, 3 – 7 p.m., Saturday 2 – 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 – 7 p.m. the Pavilion and indoor banquet facilities are available for rent. For more information please call 518-584-9686.