Friday, December 19

Holiday Book Sale

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | Through December 23. As you plan your holiday shopping, we hope you’ll visit the Friends Book Shop! Our seasonal sales offer great reads, unique gifts, and perfect stocking stuffers, all at affordable prices. Every purchase directly supports library programs and services, making your holiday shopping meaningful in more ways than one.

Women’s Basic Self-Defense

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 1:30 p.m. Join seasoned instructor and 6th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Lisa Boucher of Boucher Martial Arts, to learn simple, easy, and basic self-defense and awareness techniques for all abilities. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Shop & Sip at The Artisan’s Market

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center presents a special evening of sipping. strolling and shopping at our 25th Annual Artisan’s Market. Shop the creations of local artisans while enjoying sparkling water, hot cocoa, or soft drinks, and treating yourself to some complimentary sweets. Enjoy the opportunity to meet some of our amazing artisans, complete your holiday shopping, and see historic Brookside Museum decorated for the holidays. Shop a wide variety of handmade goods, including ceramics, soaps, jewelry, knitwear, holiday ornaments and more! Find something special for everyone on your list this holiday season and savor this special night at Brookside! 

Saturday, December 20

Winter Solstice Sunrise Walk

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 8 a.m. Get ready for the shortest day of the year! Come for a walk to learn about how celestial movements impact the natural world. Register on our website or by calling the office at 518-450-0321. Our programs are weather dependent and may be cancelled due to inclement weather or poor trail conditions. 

Holiday Market Spectacular

Saratoga Farmers Market and Scene One Cinemas, Wilton Mall, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The farmers’ market begins at 9:30 a.m. with hot chocolate and stories with Santa until 11 a.m. Scene One will host a free ornament activity for families at 10 a.m. and offer a special showing of The Polar Express at 11 a.m. Meanwhile, it’s Ugly Sweater Day at the farmers’ market! Wear an ugly sweater and enter to win a prize at the market information table. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. Plus, our friends at the Saratoga Springs Public Library will have a reindeer craft for children and plenty of books to peruse and check out with a library card. Local vendors will have holiday offerings galore: the freshest vegetables, holiday meats, cheeses, bread, treats, and sweets, and everything delicious. Shop and find the perfect gift and holiday decor, all handmade with love.

Paws 2 Read 

The Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 11:30 a.m.  A special holiday-inspired event featuring Georgie, the therapy dog. Children in grades K – 4 and their families are invited to celebrate the season while strengthening reading skills. Georgie, a certified therapy dog, will be available to listen as young readers share their favorite books or choose from a festive selection. The program helps build confidence, encourages a love of reading, and creates memorable moments. Participants will also be treated to a winter themed take ‘n make craft and special holiday goodie bag! First come first served. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu.

Photography Club 

Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | Noon. This month, club member Maria Goldsmith will take us on a Journey Through England as she shares photographs and stories from her recent trip abroad. Everyone is welcome to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information, please contact Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com. 

Sunday, December 21

All You Can Eat Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Clause

The Gansevoort Vol. Fire Department, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 a.m.  Horse drawn wagon rides will be available. Menu includes Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits with sausage gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee. Donation: $12 adults, $10 Seniors 55+, Military and 1st Responders, $10 Children 6-12, children under 6yrs. are free. 

Monday, December 22

Teen Winter Games

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 8 p.m. Join teen librarian AnnaRae and the Teen Advisory Board for a festive and competitive night of games and activities! Enjoy tasty snacks, an indoor snowball fight, prizes for the night’s winners and more! Wear your coziest pajamas and get ready to dominate the competition. Psst… the parachute WILL be making an appearance. 

Register online to save your spot! Sspl.org. 

Tuesday, December 23

Family Movie: The Grinch

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 10 – 11:30 a.m. You’re invited to a matinee showing of Illumination’s take on The Grinch — drink hot cocoa, hang out and color! Feel free to bring blankets for comfy floor seating. Open to children and their families. No registration required.

Wednesday, December 24

Santa’s Playland 2025

Quick Response, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake | 5 – 11 p.m. Event is drive through only. Santa will be on site from 5 – 9 p.m. Open to the public Wednesdays – Sundays through January 4. Closed December 25 and January 1. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/quickresponserestoration. 

Thursday, December 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Friday, December 12

Brookside Museum Holiday Market 

Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa |The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is celebrating the 25th year of our annual Artisan Market, which will be open until December 24, 2025. The opening of the market, on Small Business Saturday, will feature holiday music performed by the Ballston Spa High School Orchestra, from 12 – 1:30 p.m. This annual market features exclusively handmade and handcrafted products created by local artisans. Items featured at the market will include soaps, lotions, ornaments, jewelry, syrups, scarves, ceramics, hats, and much, much more! The 2025 hours are: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12 – 4 p.m.; Fridays 12 -5 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, December 13

Breakfast & Photos with Santa

Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 8 – 11 a.m. You and your family are invited to join us for a festive and fun breakfast and photos with Santa and his elves.  For a suggested donation of $5 per person, you can be a part of spreading joy and supporting a great cause – the News Radio 810 & 103.1 WGY Christmas Wish that benefits local ill and homeless children in Upstate, NY.  Bring your family and friends for a delightful breakfast provided by Crafted Catering and Events and meet Santa himself!  Every breakfast purchase helps make the holiday season brighter for those in need in our community. No reservations required!  If you would like a photo with Santa, please arrive anytime between 8 – 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit curtislumber.com or call 518-885-5311.

33rd Annual Holiday Cookie Sale

The Galway United Methodist Church, Corner of Rte. 147 and CR45, Village of Galway | 10 a.m. until sold out. This is the oldest and only continuously held sale in the area. The church is located at the. Sales will commence at 10 AM and continue until sold out.  Come early for the best selection.  Contact Sharyn Kalinkewicz at 518-928-0179 for information.  

Santa’s Coming to Honda

Saratoga Honda, 3402 Route 9, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – Noon. Meet Santa and his horses and enjoy some holiday spirit at Saratoga Honda.  Activities include: photos with Santa, hot cocoa, coffee and donuts, big horses. Free to attend, with a suggested donation of $10 for a photo with Santa. All proceeds go to Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. 

Photos With Santa 

St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2776 Rte 9, Malta | Noon – 2:30 p.m. Free photos will be provided. Storytime with Santa. Live llamas dressed as elves! Annabelle’s food truck will be there. 

Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance

the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7 – 10 p.m. The dance is open to the public and ample free parking There will be a donation of $7 per person. Snack and refreshment will be provided. Dance to the music by Peacefull County Band (Adults Only). For more information call 518-490-2851. 

Sunday, December 14

Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery

1 Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes | 10:30 a.m. Join us for the ceremonial linstock hand off from Saratoga 250 to Albany 250 in honor of the 250th anniversary to commemorate the formidable, fearless, and successful winter of the 1775 journey of Henry Knox and the patriots who delivered the vital cannon artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to the high ground above Boston Harbor that caused the British to leave the city. The public is invited to watch the procession go by and then follow it to the mansion grounds. The festivities include time to interact with the regimental interpreters accompanying the sleds and see the draft animals. There will also be an open house with 18th century refreshments, musket and cannon firing demonstrations and a dedication ceremony at Noon. The event is free.

Monday, December 15

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting 

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2:30 p.m. Our speaker is Phil Di Sorbo, the Director of the Senior Life Transitions Program at the Senior Center. He will talk on two topics 1) making our home safe for people with Parkinson’s and 2) how to transition from home to some sort of assisted living arrangement. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact us with any questions: Leader Gordon Blyth  gordonsblyth@gmail.com 917-887-7980 or Co-Leader Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com. 518-810-8483.

Tuesday, December 16

Perogies Sale Pick Up

Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | Pick up 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call ahead to order: potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese will be available. 518-363-0001. We will confirm all orders. 

Wednesday, December 17

Chicken Parmesan Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Parmesan, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 (cash only). 

Pickin’s   

The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | Doors open at Noon, Jam runs from 1 – 3 p.m. Open to the public, free admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call Earl 518-348-9922 with questions.

Thursday, December 18

MS Support Group

Zoom or in Person: SAIL, 71 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. If interested, please contact Lou Ann at 518-793-9506.

HYBRID: Daytime Book Group: Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. A sweeping novel inspired by the untold history of women pioneers who fought to protect children caught in the storm of land barons hungry for power and oil wealth. Attend this program in person at the Library or from home on ZOOM. Registration is required only for those attending on ZOOM. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

This Week’s Events: NOV. 28 – DEC 4 

Wednesday, November 26

Santa’s Playland

Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake | 5 – 11 p.m. Open to the public on Wednesdays – Sundays. Toys for Toga will be collecting donations on December 12 and December 13. The event will be open through January 4. Admission is free. Event is drive through only.

Thursday, November 27

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

24TH Annual Christopher Dailey Foundation 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot

Downtown Saratoga Springs, 8:30 a.m. Packet pickup will take place at the Saratoga Hilton on Wednesday November 26 between 4 – 8 p.m.  and Thursday between 6:30 – 8:15 a.m. The course starts at City Hall and finishes on the corner of Route 50 and North Broadway. Learn more and register here: https://www.christopherdaileyfoundation.com/turkey-trot-2022-1. 

Friday, November 28

Holiday Art, Craft & More 

Clifton Park Center Mall, Clifton Park | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fairs with over 50 amazing vendors attending along with live music. Additional dates: Saturdays December 13, Sunday December 14, Saturday December 20, and Sunday December 21. Free admission. Hosted by Friends & Families Muscular Disorders Foundation. We are also seeking community support for a non-perishable food drive to benefit the local food pantry; please drop off your donations at any of our upcoming events. For more information call or text Mark 585-519-1917.

Art Exhibition – A Brush with Magical Realism 

79 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs | 4 – 8 p.m. Artist Talk 6 p.m. and November 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kelly Jean Smith has created a new series of oil paintings made possible by a 2025 Saratoga Arts Regrant which explores narrative illustration, the singular female image, and the space between joy and sorrow through expressive color and playful composition. Future prints will be made available to benefit Pitney Farm Food Insecurity Program.  

Saturday, November 29

Pet Photos with Santa

Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event is open to pets, children and families. A $25. donation covers the sitting fee, digital downloading and printing rights. Services are being donated by Ashley Wilbur Photography. Photos will be sent within one week via email. Appointments strongly encouraged.  Walk-ins cash or check only. Register online. Gateway House of Peace is an end-of-life facility for those who have been diagnosed as terminally ill and have less than three months to live and who cannot stay comfortably at home. Twenty-four care is provided at no cost. Gateway receives no insurance reimbursements or public funding and relies on fundraising and community support.

50th Annual Holiday Craft Marketplace

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Packed with vendors selling handmade jewelry, specialty food items, and other crafts perfect for holiday gift-giving. In addition to gift shopping, you can bring the kids to visit Santa and enjoy free face painting with the elf volunteers! All proceeds help the Saratoga Center for the Family battle child abuse and neglect in the community. Each year, this nonprofit organization provides more than 3,000 children and families in Saratoga County with the support and counseling they need to cope with the wounds of domestic violence. For more information on the Holiday Craft Marketplace, visit https://saratogacff.org/craft-show.

Winter Wonderland Art Market

Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. There will be over 50 artists participating in this year’s event. Shop small this holiday season and find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list, all while supporting local artists and artisans. The market has everything from pottery to jewelry to paintings to candles. There will photo ops with the Grinch and the chance to have your gifts wrapped by Saratoga Arts’ staff. Check out the artists below who will be joining us on the day!

Brookside Museum Holiday Market 

Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa |The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is celebrating the 25th year of our annual Artisan Market, which will be open until December 24, 2025. The opening of the market, on Small Business Saturday, will feature holiday music performed by the Ballston Spa High School Orchestra, from 12 – 1:30 p.m. This annual market features exclusively handmade and handcrafted products created by local artisans. Items featured at the market will include soaps, lotions, ornaments, jewelry, syrups, scarves, ceramics, hats, and much, much more! The 2025 hours are: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12 – 4 p.m.; Fridays 12 -5 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday, November 30

Holiday Concert

Historic First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. As part of our new organ dedication concert series, experience classical and holiday favorites performed by a thrilling Horn Quartet accompanied by Organ. Featuring Gustav Holst’s Chorale from Jupiter from The Planets, G.F. Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah, J.S. Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and C.M. von Weber’s Overture to Der Freischutz. Holiday favorites include Angels We Have Heard on High, Arranged for Horn Quartet and Organ by Farrell Goehring, Joy to the World and O Come, O Come, Immanuel. Patrice Malatesttinic, Amy Baker, Sam Kennedy and Mallorie Meyer in concert with Organist, Farrell Goehring. Presented without charge to the public.  Donations gratefully accepted toward the Bell Tower Restoration.

Concert – Mozart & More 

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church | 3 p.m. Saratoga Chamber Players Concert  will feature cellist Ashley Bathgate, violinist Jill Levey and violist David Rose. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the show or visit, saratogachamberplayers.org. 

Monday, December 1

Galway Preservation Society Meeting

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45, followed by this month’s program at 7 p.m. “School Days,” will be presented by Charlene DuBuque, Education Director at the Saratoga County History Center.  Charlene’s talk will highlight Galway’s one-room schoolhouses and their role in rural community life incorporating engaging personal stories. She will trace the evolution of education from colonial times to centralized school districts. Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge.  If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year.  Please join us for some fun and to learn more about our history.

Tuesday, December 2

Virtual Author Talk with Sue Hincenbergs 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Library ZOOM Program | 2 p.m. Buckle up for a wild ride and chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss The Retirement Plan, in which the only thing standing between three best friends and a sunny beachfront retirement condo is their husbands. What ensues is a diabolical plan to collect on their spouses’ life insurance policies. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Catholic Daughters Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd. Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m.  Members will gather to pray the Rosary, with refreshments and fellowship to follow. Our business meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.  If you are a practicing Catholic woman interested in joining us please plan to attend. Reminder to members, please bring an unwrapped toy for Christmas toy drive.

Wednesday, December 3

Baked Ham Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Baked ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 (cash only). 

Poetry Reading

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Carol Graser. An open-mic poetry reading will follow. Jeannine Laverty and Austen Halpern-Graser will be hosting. The cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org. 518-583-0022.

Pulp City Comedy

The Wood Theater, 207 Glen St, Glens Falls | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Get ready to laugh ‘til you cry as Pulp City Comedy, the Capital Region’s favorite improv group, hits the stage for completely unscripted, high-energy comedy!  No scripts. No safety net. Just fast, funny, fearless improv from a dynamic cast that includes seasoned performers, stand-up comics, musicians, artists, and actors—some trained for years, others freshly minted in the art of the unexpected. Together, they create something totally unique each and every night. Visit, https://www.pulpcitycomedy.com/upcomingshows for full details, updates, and ticket links.

Thursday, December 4

39th Annual Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk

Downtown Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with our traditional tree lighting ceremony, which will be especially heartwarming this year. The Saratoga Springs Cheerleaders and dancers from The Dance Lab will bring in Santa with a parade of holiday spirit! We are honored to have children from Make-A-Wish and their families join us to help light the tree, illuminating the holiday spirit and bringing joy to this festive season. Following the lighting, children will have the opportunity to visit Santa in his Cottage! Enjoy over 25 sites with free entertainment, music and sights to see. Celebrate until 9 p.m. throughout downtown Saratoga Springs and experience why we are proud to be the #1 Most Festive Christmas Town in the USA. Please visit www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com for more details.

Friday, November 21

Famous Brown Bread Pick Up & Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4 – 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost is $8 per loaf. Bake sale on Saturday.  

Saturday, November 22

6 Hour Defensive Driving Course

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

Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair 

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Homemade pies and lunch available for purchase.  

11th Annual Saratoga Comic Con

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Growing larger, also expanding into the Hilton Hotel attached to the! Tickets are on sale now. For more information on Saratoga Comic Con please visit http://www.saratogacomiccon.com.

Photography Club

Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | Noon. At this meeting, club leader Dave Waite will share information on video recording techniques. Everyone is welcome to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information, please get in touch with Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com. 

Sunday, November 23

Bake Sale and Food Drive

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs 8 – 11 a.m. To benefit the food pantry in Albany, that serves Veterans for 50 Miles. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxilary. Food Donations can also be dropped off at this time. For more information contact Betty at itam35ladies@gmail.com. 

Breakfast Buffet

ITAM Post 35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs 8 – 11 a.m. Adults $11, Seniors $10, Children 10 & under $6, children under 5 free. Take out orders $13. 

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11-3 p.m. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch available too.  Just about anything you can imagine might be offered.  There are lightly used children’s toys available and lots of Christmas Crafts available. It’s a fun activity the entire family enjoys.  All proceeds go to the Elks Scholarship Fund.   An 8’ table with chairs is $15.  Email Debbie @ deborahozolins@gmail.com or call 518-226-5595 for information or to sign up for a table(s).  Applications are available in the Elks Lobby after 3 pm Monday thru Saturday.  Next sale is January 25, 2026.

A Nutcracker Tea

Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. A whimsical event with tea, delicious treats, dancing, and holiday fun. Children and families will enjoy holiday shopping from local vendors and artisans and a silent auction. Delight in a live performance from the Nutcracker Suite along with a reading of the Nutcracker story. For tickets go to eventbrite.com. 

Breakfast Buffet

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

Holiday Display

Saratoga Spa State Park Warming Hut | 4 – 6 p.m. The Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park are creating a holiday display at the Avenue of the Pines entrance and we need your help!  All are welcome to join us in decorating five trees with our handmade natural ornaments. The event will begin in the Warming Hut (parking available) where you can enjoy light refreshments and select one of the provided ornaments to place on a tree in the display. For those who wish to do so, there will also be an opportunity to honor a loved one or someone who loved the Saratoga Spa State Park by personalizing a provided ornament and placing it on our memorial tree. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of community and fun! Registration not required. For more information go to friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.org.

Monday, November 24

Felting Art Demonstration 

Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Southern Saratoga Art Society will host a Felting Art Demonstration by artist Barbara Hurley.  Barbara became interested in Felting two years ago through a class at a local fiber shop.  Since then, she has taken many classes online through various shops and loves doing animals, birds and flowers.  Barbara loves teaching and looks forward to sharing her knowledge of felting. This demonstration is open to the public, and all are invited.  For more information, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com. 

Tuesday, November 25

Mah Jongg Practice

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Come practice your Mah Jongg skills by playing here at the library! All experience levels are welcome to join in on the fun. Mah Jongg sets will be provided. Please register online. www.sspl.org. 

Wednesday, November 26

Santa’s Playland

Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake | 5 – 11 p.m. Open to the public on Wednesdays – Sundays. Toys for Toga will be collecting donations on December 12 and December 13. The event will be open through January 4. Admission is free. Event is drive through only.

Thursday, November 27

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

24TH Annual Christopher Dailey Foundation 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot

Downtown Saratoga Springs, 8:30 a.m. Packet pickup will take place at the Saratoga Hilton on Wednesday November 26 between 4 – 8 p.m.  and Thursday between 6:30 – 8:15 a.m. The course starts at City Hall and finishes on the corner of Route 50 and North Broadway. Learn more and register here: https://www.christopherdaileyfoundation.com/turkey-trot-2022-1. 

This Week’s Events: 

Friday, November 14

Chicken Parm Dinner

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 4:30 -6:30 p.m. or until sold out. Take-out only. Please call 518-885-6886 to order. Cash only.

Saturday, November 15

Ethnic Food, Bake Sale & Craft Show

St. George Church, 55 Main & Second St., South Glens Falls | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Greek, Syrian, Romanian and American: stuffed grape leaves, Kibbeh, meat & spinach pies, Tabbouleh, hummus, Syrian bread, baklava, pies, cakes, cookies and many more foods and desserts. For more information, visit www.sgforthodox.org, or call 518-792-2359. 

Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale

Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road (Exit 16 off the Northway), Wilton | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Featuring artisan crafted items and homemade baked goods. Direct sale vendor representatives in attendance also.

Genealogy and Local History Heritage Hunters

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Kathy Craine, a former National Park Service employee, will offer a visual walk-through of the immigration processing at Ellis Island with images from the National Archives, the Library of Congress and the National Park Service. Kathy will guide us through changes made to both the island and buildings to accommodate the flow of immigrants at the busiest port of entry in the United States. About 12 million people arrived between 1892 and 1954. Public is welcome to the program. For info call 518-885-9309. 

Operation Toy Train

101 Canty Rd., Greenfield | 2 p.m. Operation Toy Train will be arriving to Greenfield for an official kick-off to the holiday season and this year’s Greenfield “TOGether Gift Drive.” Santa & Mrs. Claus will be joined by Buddy the Elf, some local leaders and other friends on a Saratoga Corinth & Hudson holiday train. The event is free and should last approximately 45 minutes. Cocoa and cookies will be distributed and there will be plenty of opportunities to take photos. When the train arrives, a boxcar will open to reveal the local band Rustic Spirit and a short concert. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Sounds in Winter III Concert – Stringwynde

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 3:00-4:30PM

The third season of the “Sounds in Winter” concert series will debut with a performance by Stringwynde. This musical duo features flautist Melanie Chirignan and harpist Darhon Rees-Rohrbacher, who have performed together for many years and embrace a wide variety of music. The afternoon’s program will include selections from American Folk music as well as waltzes from the “Gilded Age.” 

Ham Dinner

Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Fall | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Meal includes:  Ham & Scalloped potatoes, soup, beverages and Homemade desserts. Adults $12. We are encouraging pre-orders for Pick-up & Delivery dinners. Call 518-793-1152. 

Sunday, November 16

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast

Gansevoort Firehouse, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m.  Menu includes: Eggs cooked to order, Omelets, Pancakes, Hash, French Toast, Home Fries, Biscuits with sausage gravy, orange juice, Milk and Coffee   Donation: $12.00 adults, $10. Seniors 55+, Military and 1st Responders, $10.00 Children {6-12}, children under 6yrs. Free.

Veterans Stand-Down

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free haircut, medical/dental screening, veterans’ benefits, food, clothing, toiletries, housing assistance, financial assistance and much more. This event is for all veterans, veteran networking and the community that supports veterans. For more information, call Dom Dominguez, 808-352-6477. 

Monday, November 17

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Meeting

 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, we will not meet.  There will be a short herb of the month presentation by a member. There will be a presentation by a member on “Seed Intellectual Property Rights”. Following the presentation, there will be light refreshments and a meeting.  Dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20. Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com. 

Free Audiobooks for Your Phone 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. Get an overview of Libby and CloudLibrary to learn how to use these free resources to access audiobooks on your mobile device. Then at 4 p.m. join us to learn how to Download Ebooks for Free. Get an overview of Libby and CloudLibrary to learn how to use these free resources to access audiobooks and ebooks and magazines on your mobile device. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting 

The Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2:30. It is an open meeting to share ideas and ask questions. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact us with any questions: Leader Gordon Blyth  gordonsblyth@gmail.com 917-887-7980 or Co-Leader Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483.

Tuesday, November 18

Pierogi Sale

Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | Pick Up 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese will be available. Call to place your order at 518-363-0001. We will confirm orders.

Graphite Range Community Forest Walk

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd. Wilton |10 a.m. Learn about the community forest which is one of Saratoga County’s newest properties while exploring its interesting flora, fauna, and history. Learn about the community forest which is one of Saratoga County’s newest properties while exploring its interesting flora, fauna, and history. Registration is required for most of our programs at least one business day in advance. Register on our website or by calling the office at 518-450-0321. 

Our programs are weather dependent and may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting

25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 7 P.M. The program is “Traveling the Mother Road, America’s Route 66: An Adventure Presented by Joanne and Rick Reynolds” US Route 66 had its official beginnings in 1926 when the Bureau of Public Roads began the nation’s first federal highway system. Hear about the development of businesses all along the route and Americans desire for a road trip. This presentation is the story of their personal and professional road trip from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California.  This presentation is an examination of the story of this road.   All are Welcome. 

Wednesday, November 19

Saratoga Bridges to Host Blood Drive

16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd., Ballston Spa | Noon – 5 p.m. Saratoga Bridges will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Donations will take place in the second-floor conference room at their administrative building. For more information about the blood drive and to register for a timeslot, please visit www.redcrossblood.org/give and use the sponsor code “SARATOGABRIDGES.” Every successful blood donor will receive free A1C testing and an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks (while supplies last)!

Pickin’s 

The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | Doors Open at Noon, Jam runs 1 – 3 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.

Sliced Turkey Breast Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pick up only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order 518-584-2585. Menu: sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. Dinners $15/ea. Cash only. 

Free Community Meal

Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 5 – 6 p.m. Come join us for food and fellowship. Held every third Wednesday of each month. This month we are serving Chili & Cornbread.

Soroptimist International of Saratoga 

Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 p.m. Community members are invited to an Information Hour to learn how the organization empowers women and girls through education and opportunity. Attendees will meet members, hear about local and global projects, and discover ways to get involved. All are welcome to attend this informal session and explore how Soroptimist Saratoga makes a positive difference locally and worldwide. For more information email connectsisc@gmail.com. 

The Astronomy Club 

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m.  The presentation will be Target Seeking in Stellarium: Search for and Observe Celestial Objects. The Club is open to adults and teens (middle school and older).  Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.  New members are welcome.

Science on Tap

Common Roots Brewing Co., South Glens Falls | 7 p.m. Speaker: Thomas Ryan, Skidmore College: “Checking in on the Neighbors — curious social behavior in tree swallows” Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-8

Thursday, November 20

MS Support Group Meeting

Zoom or In Person, 71 Glenwood Avenue, Queensbury | 11 a.m. -1 p.m. If interested, please contact Lou Ann at 518-793-9506.

Peter and the Starcatcher

Ballston Spa High School Auditorium, 220 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. The Ballston Spa High School Troupe proudly presents Peter and the Starcatcher, a breathtaking, imaginative play that explores how a nameless orphan becomes the boy who never grows up. Additional Performances will take place on November 21, and 22 at 7 p.m., with a special matinee on Saturday, November 22 at 1 p.m.. With a talented student cast, inventive staging, and dynamic ensemble storytelling, Ballston Spa’s production promises to be a visually captivating and emotionally resonant experience for audiences of all ages. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, available at the door or online at https://ballstonspa.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200505074

Is It Fair?

Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. Is it fair? How well does our county government represent you? “ 

Explore the various types of county legislative bodies allowable under NYS Law, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and the way the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors currently functions. Jeff Wice, Senior Fellow at the New York Law School and Director of New York Elections, Census, and Redistricting Institute joins us. Event Is open to the public. Register at LWVSaratoga.org/events.

This Week’s Events: Nov. 7-13

Friday, November 7

Holiday Craft Sale 

St. Michaels Church, 80 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls | 3 – 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a wonderful Holiday Craft Show.  There will be over 50 crafters, raffle baskets, a bake sale and cafe.  Santa Clause is also going to be there for the children to visit. Phone: 518-792-5859. The sale is held by St. George’s Rosary Alter Society.  Stop by and do some Christmas Shopping! Great parking is available too.

Saturday, November 8

250th Anniversary of the Marine Corps

The Factory Village Cemetery, 5 Berkshire Dr, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. Marine Corps League Detachment 641 Spa and the Town of Milton’s 250th Revolutionary War Committee invite you to a ceremony honoring Captain Stephen Earle, who served on the U.S. Frigate Providence. This is a local celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps.

Free Community Lunch

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  A lunch will be served at no charge.  All lunches will include soup and sandwich, beverage and dessert.  All are welcome.  For additional information or directions please call he Church at (518)-581-0210.

Pumpkin Smash! with Community Compost

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

Harvest Soup Supper 

Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville | 3 – 6 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults, $8 for children under 12. Menu includes a variety of soups to try, salad, bread, and dessert.  Dine in only.

Reservations can be made by calling Chris at 518-695-6638. 

Ballston Area Seniors Dance

Milton Community Center   310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Snack and refreshment will be provided. Dance to the music by Peacefull County Band (Adults Only). All Dances are open to the public.   Donation – $ 7. For more information call 518-490-2851. 

Dan Navarro Concert with Jesse Lynn Madera

Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 8 p.m.  A songwriter’s workshop will follow on November 9 at 1 p.m. Songwriting and the Creative Muse – a three-hour workshop with Dan Navarro, covering the foundations of creativity through songwriting, including song structures, storytelling and thematic arc, complexity vs simplicity and other useful concepts to hone and enhance your creativity. Critiques provided upon request. For all levels. For more information visit caffelena.org. 

Sunday, November 9

Antique Fishing Expo

Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. A great way to see interesting displays, meet fellow collectors, and learn about fishing tackle history.  A wide variety of fishing tackle and angling history is represented in the collections of NFLCC members. $10 Admission, Veterans and kids 16 and under are Free. This is the largest fishing show in the Northeast. Items include: Vintage Fishing Lures, Rods, Reels, Bobbers, Decoys, Files, Signs, Ephemera and more.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore. Lunch is available. Just about anything you can imagine might be offered: lightly used children’s toys and lots of Christmas craft items. A fun activity for the entire family.  All proceeds go to the Elks Scholarship Fund.   An 8’ table with chairs cost $15. Email Debbie at deborahozolins@gmail.com or call 518-226-5595 for information or to sign up for a table(s).  Applications are available in the Elks Lobby after 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  

Monday, November 10

Eating for Longevity 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6 p.m. Registered Dietitian Emily Horstman will explain how the right foods and habits can help you feel amazing at any age. Discover which vitamins and minerals are your body’s best friends, get the scoop on smart supplement choices, and learn simple, delicious ways to eat for an energetic and vibrant life. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Tuesday, November 11

Mingle, Sip & Share

Join us at Artisanal Brew Works, 617 Maple Avenue Suite D, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7:30 p.m.   Meet League members and learn more about the League and what we do. Or just de-stress for a couple of hours with a fun group of people. Open to all! Bring your friends and family interested in learning more about us.

CDA Court McLaughlin #422 Meeting

 Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments and fellowship.  Business meeting promptly at 6:30 p.m.  All members and practicing Catholic women interested in joining are welcome. For questions, please contact our Regent, Dawn Weber, 518-226-5641 or email at CDA422Saratoga@gmail.com. From now until December 15, shop at moesornaments.com for a wide selection of personalized Christmas tree ornaments. When you shop, enter the fundraiser code:  CDA422 at checkout.  Make it a yearly tradition with your kids and grandkids…You will love the ornaments and help a great organization as well…Questions?  Contact Lucille Koch at lu@kochny.com.

The Rise and Fall of Victory Mill

Village of Victory Hall, 23 Pine Street, Victory Mills | 7 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center and the Village of Victory invite the public to a special presentation by Skidmore College student Nicholas Sisto on “The Company and its Town: Textile Production in Victory Mills and the Community Built Around It.” Sisto’s presentation explores how industry shaped both the economy and identity of this small mill community along Fish Creek. The talk offers a window into the social, economic, and environmental forces that defined 19th- and 20th-century life in upstate New York. The program is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, November 12

 Encounter Point Film Panel Discussion

Zoom Presentation, 7 p.m. Encounter Point – Reverberations from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are felt worldwide. It is perhaps the most divisive, polarizing, and documented political issue of our time.  Encounter Point moves beyond sensational, dogmatic, and canned images to tell the story of an Israeli settler, a convicted Palestinian fighter, a bereaved Israeli mother, and a wounded Palestinian ex-prisoner who sacrifice their safety, public standing, communities, and homes to press for a grassroots movement for nonviolence and peace. To register visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/WZ5vqZI/EncounterPoint

Meatloaf Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner: $15 (cash only). 

Green Drinks!

Whitman Brewing Company, 20 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 except July and August. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Thursday, November 13

Come Grow With Us!

Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 12:30 – 3 p.m. The Ballston Spa House & Garden Club invites interested community members to attend an informal organizational meeting. Learn more about the club’s projects and activities. The club is an active and thriving group known for its positive, community-minded members. The club maintains two beautiful public gardens and grows fresh vegetables to support a local food pantry. We host two annual fundraisers that provide funding for community gardens, scholarships, and educational programs.  Membership is open to residents of Ballston Spa and surrounding towns. No gardening experience is required, just a desire to participate in a fun, welcoming, and meaningful organization.  For more information, please contact Linda81650@gmail.com.

Saratoga in the Gilded Age

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave Ballston Spa | 7 – 8:30 p.m. During the Gilded Age Saratoga Springs, the Queen of America’s Spas, was a major thread in the social fabric of America. The obvious question is in an era before instant communication what was life like here? That question is for both those who were seasonal guests of the village and equally important, those who were year-round residents. Noted local author Hollis Palmer, will explore what it must have been like to spend the “season” or even a day at the spas. There will be special pricing on all six of Hollis’ books about Saratoga.

Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours

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

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

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

Visit schuylerfarms.com for more details. 

NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM

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

HAUNTED HAYRIDES 

This year’s walk-through attractions include Brutality, Blood Moon Farm, Dead Root Dwelling, The Last Inn, Doom County FEARgrounds and Martin’s Memorial Hospital. Enjoy our midway Feartainment featuring interactive creatures, music, concession stand, souvenir stand, and photo booth. Book your reservation now online or by calling 518-884-9122. Last 2 nights October 31 – November 1. For more Information, visit https://doublemhauntedhayrides.com/reservations/

This Week’s Events: OCT. 31 – NOV.6

Friday, October 31

Bagels and Barks

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Saratoga Springs | 10 – 11 a.m. What could be better than Bagels and Barks! Stop in for a bite to eat and meet and greet with several therapy dogs and their owners. Local chapter-certified therapy dogs will be in attendance. Sspl.org

Annual Fall Artisan Sale

Barn at the Bridge, 250 Lakehill Rd., Burnt Hills | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Also on Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping or just enjoy the perfect fall day here on the farm. A great opportunity to come out and support your local artisans. Over 35 vendors featuring multimedia craftsmanship. There is truly something for everyone. Ranging from embroidery, knitting, painting, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, basket making, baked goods, syrup, soaps, coffee, and so much more.

Saturday, November 1

Veteran’s Memorial Park Book Walk 

Veteran’s Memorial Park, 697 MacElroy Road, Clifton Park | Enjoy the book Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson as you stroll along the Veteran’s Memorial Park walking path. This Book Walk will be available through the beginning of December. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Fall Craft Show

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

Open Family Swim

Ballston Spa High School Pool

70 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa | Noon – 2 p.m. Ages 16 and up, under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. More Information and other opportunities to swim, visit https://www.bscsd.org/departments/athletics/aquatics-program/communityswim-lap-swim

Writing in Nature Workshops 

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton |1:00-2:30 pm

If you have wanted to try your hand at nature writing but were not sure how to start – this is for you! This FREE program is being led by Skidmore professor, Michael Marx, who will guide and nurture your inner Rachel Carson, Mary Oliver, or Henry David Thoreau. You can sign up for one, or more! These workshops are appropriate for participants older than 10. All supplies will be provided. Apply online at wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321. 

Sunday, November 2

Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail Race

Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Challenge yourself in the Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail at Saratoga Spa State Park, featuring rolling ridges, single track, grassy stretches and a stair climb. Enjoy a scenic, challenging course and post-race prizes. In-person registration and early bib pickup are scheduled for Saturday, November 1 at iRun LOCAL (425 Broadway, Saratoga Springs). Day-of last-minute registration and bib pickup take place at the Roosevelt II Building in Saratoga Spa State Park. Registration is limited to 200 entries. Pre-registration is $30 plus an online processing fee; in-person and last-minute registration is $35 (cash or check only). No refunds will be issued. For more information, visit saratogastryders.org. 

Monday, November 3

Galway Preservation Society Monthly Meeting

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45, followed by our monthly program at 7:00. This month’s program will be on Dr. Elizabeth Gilette, presented by Michael Diana, Director of Education and Historian of the Schenectady County Historical Society.  At the turn of the 20th Century, Elizabeth Gilette moved to Schenectady.  At that time, she was only the second woman to practice medicine in the small American city.  Over the course of her long career, Gilette would defy not just the profession but the political boundaries of her gender.  The presentation details her many accomplishments and remarkable personality.  Open to the public, free of charge.

Tuesday, November 4

Election Day Chili Meal

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The price is $8 for each meal (eat in or take out).  All Are invited. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

Annual Election Day Chicken & Biscuit Dinner 

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 4 – 7 p.m. Drive Thru ~ Take Out Only.  Dinner includes: chicken & gravy with peas and carrots, biscuits, homemade apple crisp. Cost $12. 

Wednesday, November 5

Chicken & Biscuits Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken & Biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad. Dinner: $15 (cash only). 

Thursday, November 6

Genealogy Assistance

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd. Clifton Park |011 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Roundtable discussion begins at noon. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

A Spirited Evening: A Paranormal Experience at the Haunted Canfield Casino

Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 10 p.m. The Saratoga Springs History Museum invites the community to an unforgettable evening of history, dining, and the supernatural. This annual fundraiser brings together food, fun, and folklore to support the Museum’s mission of preserving and sharing Saratoga’s remarkable history. The event offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience that blends fine dining with spine-tingling storytelling. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.saratogahistory.org/spirited-evening. 

Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours

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

Trunk or Treat

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

Simpson UMC’s Trunk or Treat Halloween Celebration

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

ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE 

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

STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL

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

Halloween Murder Mystery

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

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

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

Visit schuylerfarms.com for more details. 

NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM

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

HAUNTED HAYRIDES 

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

Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tour

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

Greenfield Fall Festival 

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

Greenridge Cemetery Tours

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

Fall Festival

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

Halloween Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino

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

FRIGHT FEST

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

3rd Annual Masquerave

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

Halloween Party

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

Trunk or Treat Halloween Party

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

This Week’s Events:   

Friday, October 24

Haircuts Half Price for Seniors and Other Gentlemen

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

2025 Baskets for Ben

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

Veterans, Archaeologists Unearth Saratoga’s Revolutionary Secret

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

Library’s 75th Anniversary 

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

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

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

Saturday, October 25

American Legion Monthly Meeting

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

Malta Repair Café

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

Saratoga Senior Center Annual Open House 

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

Art for Good

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

French-Canadian Genealogy 

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

Sunday, October 26

Breakfast Buffet

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

Principessa Elena Women’s Club

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

Liebeslieder

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

Monday, October 27

28th Annual Autumn Jewels Show Reception and Award Presentation

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

Tuesday, October 28

“Thank You, Mom” Presentation and Book Signing

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

Silent Hunters

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

Wednesday, October 29

Chicken Parmesan Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken parmesan, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner: $15 (cash only). 

Photography Club

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

142nd Annual Meeting of the Historical Society

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

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

Thursday, October 30

Dunkerley Dialogue 

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

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