Friday, November 24

Pajama Day 🙂

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

All Day Event | It’s Pajama Day in the Children’s Room. Stop by all day in your PJ’s for some fun. Check out the special morning Story Time, and our afternoon Pajama Party. No registration is required.

Saturday, November 25

Winter Wonderland Tour 🙂

Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

10 a.m. | #1 New York Times bestselling author/artist Jan Brett is traveling to Saratoga Springs with Northshire Bookstore and Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Jan will highlight her wintry backlist books, do a drawing demonstration, talk, and book signing. The tour will also feature the newly released Winter Collection Box Set which includes The Snowy Nap, The Hat, Cozy, and The Three Snow Bears. For more information: www.northshire.com/event/northshire-saratoga-jan-bretts-winter-wonderland-tour

48th Annual Holiday Craft Marketplace 🙂

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Shop over 120 crafters and artisans! Find unique and locally made items from wood to wool, candles to cakes and everything in between! New this year, bring the kids to visit Santa!

Sunday, November 26

Breakfast Buffet 🙂

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

Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children age 10 and under, under 5 is free. $12 take out orders. 

Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 🙂

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

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. New vendors sign-up every month. Admission is free. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie @ 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Monday, November 27

Library Goes to Town 🙂

Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College | 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Join Children’s Librarian, Kristine, as she travels around Saratoga Springs with a super fun story time. This month we will be at the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College. This story time is intended for children ages 2-5 but siblings are welcome with accompanying adult. We’ll have storytime and then do a craft led by a museum educator. Registration is required. Register online, in the Children’s Room, or by calling 518-584-7860.

Tuesday, November 28

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | November is National Family Caregivers Month and to honor the superheroes who provide unpaid care to a loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York is hosting a free Caregiver Conference. There will be presentations and discussions with local experts on topics of interest. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and connect with other caregivers. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3SmyjDu or call 518-675-7214.

Serving Saratoga: Conversations with Community Leaders 

Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs | 4 – 5 p.m. Each month Caffè Lena executive director Sarah Craig interviews a leader from Saratoga’s social impact sector. Serving Saratoga happens monthly on the last Tuesday, starting with a 30-minute conversation with a nonprofit leader followed by an informal half hour gathering where nonprofit workers and volunteers can swap news and ideas. All are welcome to come recharge and connect! November’s featured guest is Wellspring CEO Maggie Fronk. 

After the Fire Meeting

Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa

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

Wednesday, November 29

Chicken & Biscuits Dinner Take Out

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

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken & biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).  

Photography Club 

Galway Public Library, Community Room,
2112 East St, Galway | 6 p.m. This month Ray Sussmann will be giving a presentation on the photo editing technique Photo Stacking, and we will be viewing photographs from this month’s Photo Challenge “Macros & Closeups.” Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Dine for a Cause 🙂

The Brook Tavern, 139 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs | The Brook Tavern will be hosting “Dine for a Cause” event to benefit the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. The Brook Tavern will donate 25% of all food sales that evening, both dine-in and takeout, as part of our Giving Tuesday celebration.

Thursday, November 30

How Nathaniel Bacheller Changed History 🙂

Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater, 648 Rte 32, Stillwater, | 6:30 p.m. 

Almost all media covering the 1777 Battles of Saratoga tell a story of American Generals Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates embroiled in conflict. Arnold famously defied Gates and participated in the Battle of Bemus Heights. But, come to find out, it’s a lie! Join Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer as he reviews the evidence which proves how most of the story is false. Reservations required: go.nps.gov/saraevents or emailing SARA_info@nps.gov.     

Victorian Streetwalk

Downtown Saratoga Springs 6 – 9 p.m. | Keeping in tradition, Broadway will be closed, the Tree Lighting Ceremony will start at 6 p.m., and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the cottage. There will be live music downtown and performers strolling Broadway and so many other surprises. More than 25 sites will feature free entertainment. For more information, visit saratogaspringsdowntown.com. 

Friday, November 17

The Play That Goes Wrong 🙂

Ballston Spa High School,
220 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa

7 p.m. | Performances also on November 18 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on November 18 at 1 p.m. Featuring over 50 high school students on the stage and behind the scenes; together, these students bring this show to its feet. Co-written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, “The Play That Goes Wrong” is a riotous comedy about the theatre. The play introduces the ‘Cornley University Drama Society’ who are attempting to put on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does! Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Tickets are sold at the door. 

The Lightning Thief 🙂

The Saratoga Children’s Theater, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he must find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. Also Showing November 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets: adults $15, students $10, Under 10 years old $5, visit www.onthestage.tickets/show/saratoga-childrens- theatre/64ee6821d470540e3608fbba

Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale Pick Up

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4 – 6 p.m.

The semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale just in time for Thanksgiving. The cost will be $8 per loaf.  Pick-up dates:  Also on Saturday, November 18 between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday. Don’t miss out.  Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve. And if possible, let us know if you will be picking up your order on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order. 

Saturday, November 18

Ethnic Food and Bake Sale and Craft Show 🙂

St. George Church Paris Center, 55 Main & Second St., 

S. Glens Falls | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Stuffed grape leaves, cabbage rolls, spanakopita, meat and spinach pies, tabbouleh, hummus, kibbe, Syrian bread. 

Greek, Syrian, Romanian, and American baked goods & desserts – Baklava, cakes, pies, breads, and much more.

Annual Craft & Vendor Fair 🙂

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove

9 a.m.  – 3 p.m. | Coffee, donuts, and lunch will be available for a nominal charge. 

Cake Decorating Extravaganza 3

Charlton Freehold
Presbyterian Church,
768 Charlton Rd, Ballston Lake 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

By Mindful Community, learn tips to decorate, cake decorating contest, games, refreshments, and awards! Space limited, $10/team paid day of event. For more information email:  MindfulCommunityNY@gmail.com.

Special Thanksgiving Pierogi Sale Pick Up

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

11 – 11:30 a.m. | A special pre-frozen pierogi sale. We will have only potato/cheese and sauerkraut (very limited) pierogi. All pierogi orders are $10/dozen because of this occasion. Please call 518-363-0001. Pick up will be from 11 – 11:30 a.m. that day.

Genealogy and Local History

Town of Saratoga Town Hall,
12 Spring St. in Schuylerville

1 p.m. | “At the Crossroads of Faith and Community.” Michael Diana, Historian and Director of Education for the Schenectady County Historical Society will present the program. For many Americans, religion is a critical part of their identity. Schenectady (and Saratoga County) are home to a remarkable variety of religious traditions. Michael looks at these faiths through a social lens, focusing on the human interactions that sustain them and while these many faiths might appear different on the surface, he will show their overarching similarities. The public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309.  

Fiber Arts Meet-Up

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

1 p.m. | Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers unite! Inviting all crafters of all skill levels to attend the first Fiber Arts Meet-Up. This free group is a good chance to meet people with similar interests for ideas, brainstorming, help or just fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. The event is open to the public. For further information please call 518-885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu. 

The NightmarKeT Before XMAS 🙂

30 – 38 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 6 p.m.
An outdoor evening market with a Tim Burton vibe. Thirteen vendors will be set up selling a variety of handmade goods including oddities, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, accessories, hand knitted items, baked goods and more. For more information contact Jessica at thedarkgemshoppe@gmail.com or visit thedarkgemshoppe.com.

Sounds in Winter Concert 🙂

Brookside Museum,
Long Room, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 3 p.m. As part of the Sounds in Winter concert series, the James Street String Quartet will be. The performance will be approximately one hour long and feature the following pieces: Merton Townhall (Pride and Prejudice)  –  Henry Purcell, Lullaby  –  George Gershwin, Juba, from String Quartet No. 2  –  Florence Price, String Quartet Op. 1, No. 6  –  Chevalier de Saint-Georges, String Quartet Op. 59, No. 3  –  Ludwig van Beethoven The concert is free and open to the public. Please register at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/64080-sounds-in-winter-concert-james-street-string-quartet

Chicken Parm Dinner

Ballston Spa Elks, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa | 4 – 6:30 pm. Menu includes Chicken Parm, pasta, salad, Italian bread, and delicious dessert. The cost is two for $30 or $17 each (cash only). Preorders strongly encouraged. To order, email: dinners2619@gmail.com or call 518-885-1149. Limited quantities available at the door. All are welcome.

Saratoga Comic Con 🙂

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs | Tickets are on sale now. Saratoga Comic Con is the largest Comic Con in upstate New York. The two-day event will feature over 200 vendor and artist tables from all over the world, celebrities, guest artists, gaming, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, cosplay contests, panels, events, tattooing, bouncy house, and other pop culture fun. For details, visit SaratogaComicCon.com. 

Clayfest 🙂

Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery, 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville | 5 – 7 p.m. 

CLAYFEST, a national invitational exhibition celebrating the holiday season with a compilation of incredible functional pots and decorative works by twenty-one established clay artists from across the country. The exhibition runs through December 30. The work will also open online in our SHOP at 5 p.m. on November 18. The Schacht Gallery is open Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. We are located at Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org or call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Sunday, November 19

Nutcracker Tea 🙂

Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Presented by Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet, a whimsical event with tea, delicious treats, dancing, and holiday fun. Delight in a live performance from the Nutcracker Suite along with a reading of the Nutcracker Story. Children and families will enjoy holiday shopping from local vendors, and silent auctions. Don’t forget to take your photo with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy! Tickets are on sale now at eventbrite.com. For additional information, visit: www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org

Saratoga County History Center Annual Meeting

Brookside Museum,
21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa

2 p.m. | Featuring Guest Speaker, Amy Godine

Following treasurer’s and president’s reports, the Nominating Committee will present candidates for trustee posts and the outgoing president will explain the proposed budget for 2024. Following the business meeting, Amy Godine of Saratoga Springs will speak about her new book, The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier, scheduled for release by Syracuse University Press the preceding week. The book will be available for purchase that evening in the museum shop. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, so reserve your place by registering at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/63811-schc-annual-meeting-featuring-amy-godine

The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting

25 Wilton Rd, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. “An Evening with Elizabeth Conant” as she takes us down a sentimental journey as a musician, teacher, and writer living in Greenfield. She’ll share memories of her father Robert Conant’s world-famous Festival of Baroque Music, the journey of the Hill House Studio, and the transformation from young mother to empty nester navigating through emotional ups and downs we all face when taking a nostalgic look back. If you know Elizabeth, you’ll want to come and travel down memory lane via photo albums and stories. All are welcome to attend.

Film Discussion: Resistance

Zoom Program | 7 p.m. Sponsored by Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs, a discussion of the film Resistance, a 2020 film written and directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz, an Argentinian writer and director of Polish Jewish descent. Those who know about Marcel Marceau as one of the world’s most famous mimes, might not know about his involvement in the French Resistance that saved thousands of Jewish orphans. The son of a kosher Jewish butcher, who discourages his son’s artistic dreams, Marcel matures from a self-involved brat into a courageous rebel who protects the orphaned children by using his talents for something more important that his own career ambitions. Registration is required for Resistance, email sjca.sjcf@gmail.com for registration. www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org;  www.saratogasinai.org. 

Monday, November 20

The Thymly Herb Garden Group
Monthly Meeting 

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

9:45 a.m. – Noon | There will be a short herb of the month presentation by a member. Next, our guest presenter will be Laurie Freeman who will demonstrate chair yoga for gardeners. Members and guests are asked to participate if they would like. Following the presentation there will be light refreshments and a meeting. The dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20. First time attendance is free.  New members are always welcome. Please RSVP with questions or let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com 

If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet. 

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group

Saratoga Senior Center,
290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | This will be an open discussion meeting. Please come and socialize with others who have Parkinson’s and your caregivers. Contact Marie Thorne with any questions, softballmom300@yahoo.com. 

Tuesday, November 21

No Scheduled Events

Wednesday, November 22

Dinner Take Out

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

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only). 

Thursday, November 23

22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot 🙂

Broadway, Saratoga Springs

8:30 a.m. | The Christopher Dailey Foundation will host their 22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot. Signups are now open. All proceeds from the event will support the Christopher Dailey Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting youth needs in the Saratoga community since 2002. For instructions on how to register online, in person, or by mail, you can visit our website, www.christopherdaileyfoundation.com. You can connect with the Foundation by calling us at 518-879-8305 or by emailing us at christopherdaileyfoundation@gmail.com. 

Upcoming Events

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference

November is National Family Caregivers Month and to honor the superheroes who provide unpaid care day in and day out to a loved one with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York is hosting a free Caregiver Conference on Tuesday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs. There will be presentations and discussions with local experts on topics of interest to caregivers. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and connect with other caregivers in our community. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3SmyjDu or call 518-675-7214.

Lancaster Pennsylvania Bus Trip

The Olde Saratoga Seniors of Schuylerville is hosting a bus trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania on November 29 – December 1, 2023; 3 days, 2 nights for a total cost of $499 which includes two nights lodging, two breakfasts, two dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Friday, November 10

The Lightning Thief 🙂

The Saratoga Children’s Theater, 615 Maple Ave.,
Suite 3, Saratoga Springs
7 p.m. | As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail.  When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he must find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. Showing on November 10 & 11 at 7 p.m. November 12 at 2 p.m. and November 17 & 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets: adults $15, students $10, Under 10 years old $5, visit www.onthestage.tickets/show/saratoga-childrens -theatre/64ee6821d470540e3608fbba

Saturday, November 11

Free Lunch 🙂

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

Native Language Workshop: Abenaki 🙂

Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park on Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1–2:30 p.m.

Led by Jesse Bowman Bruchac, Language Director at Ndakinna Education Center and, like his brother James, a citizen of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation. This transformative program introduces foundational intricacies of Algonquian languages alongside original songs written to enhance accessibility and memorability. Participants will also learn how our perceptions of self and the surrounding world are molded by linguistic constructs. The fee for both workshops is $10 for History Museum Members, and $15 for non-Members, available at saratogahistory.org/events. Events take place on the History Museum’s second floor, which is only accessible by stairs. 

Veteran’s Day Dinner 🙂

The American Legion Old Saratoga Post 278, | 6 p.m.  Cocktail hour will start at 6 p.m. and dinner will start at 7 p.m. Meal will be stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and pumpkin spice cake with apple cider glaze. Call 518-695-3011 for reservations. 

Seniors Monthly Dance

Milton Community Center,
310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa 

7 – 10 p.m. | Dance to the music of the River Road Boys Band. Adults only. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Donation of $5 per person. Open to the public, ample free parking. For more information call 518-430-7029. 

Sunday, November 12

All You Can Eat Breakfast 🙂

Gansevoort Volunteer Firehouse, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. 

Menu: Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits, sausage gravy, orange Juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors 55+, $10 Military and 1st Responders, $8 Children (age 6 – 12) Free kids under 6. 

Monthly Breakfast 🙂

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville

8 – 11 a.m. | Menu: choose from pancakes – regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French toast. Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice. $10 adults, $5 children.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 🙂

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

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

Monday, November 13

Galway Preservation Society Meeting

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

The November meeting is the second Monday of the month due to voting set up at the Town Hall.  Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. The November program will be given by John Greenwood on the history of Hall’s Brookside Dairy in Greenfield Center.  The dairy began in the early 1900’s with two cows and two horses, growing into a much larger dairy operation.  Hall’s Dairy processed and bottled their own milk in addition to the milk from several other small farms, employed 10 men and operated five delivery milk trucks.  Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge.  If you choose, annual family or household membership is available for $10 per year.  Please join us to learn more about the history of Hall’s Brookside Dairy.

Tuesday, November 14

Monthly Meeting of The Catholic Daughters of the America

Knights of Columbus,
50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs

5:45 p.m. | CDA, Court McLaughlin #422 members gather at 5:45PM for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments until 6:30 p.m. when the meeting will begin. CDA is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Please join us. Any questions? Contact our Regent Lucille Koch by phone or text at 516-319-4577.

Wednesday, November 15

The Old Saratoga Seniors Meeting 

Town Hall, 35 Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon

It will be a sandwich luncheon. Dessert will be provided.  Guests and new members are always welcome.  Dues for the year are due, $15 per person. If you have any questions, please contact Rich Blair at 518-424-9352 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329

Pickin’ Session Afternoon Jam 🙂

Milton Community Center,
310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa

1 – 3 p.m. | All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel and 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. Open to the public, free admission, and ample free parking. Call 518-885-4229 with questions. 

Turkey Dinner Take Out

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

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).  

Volunteer Orientation & Potluck

Camp Saratoga North Winter Lodge, 90 Scout Rd., Wilton

6 p.m. | Join us for a chance to learn more about volunteering with Wilton Wildlife and Share a meal with other volunteers. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Email victoria@wiltonpreserve.org to register.

Thursday, November 16

Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War

Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater, 648 Rte 32, Stillwater | 6:30 p.m. 

Between 1776 and 1783, Britain hired more than thirty thousand German soldiers to fight in its war against the rebels in North America. Collectively known as Hessians, the soldiers as well as accompanying civilians produced a large volume of records that provide detailed accounts of the American war, land, and people. Drawing from this rich material, the presentation will highlight some of the key experiences of these participants in a war on a distant continent against a people that had done them no harm. Reservations are required by visiting go.nps.gov/saraevents or emailing SARA_info@nps.gov.  

Friday, November 3

Art Show Opening at Uncommon Grounds🙂
Uncommon Grounds, 402 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Local artist Danielle Marino and Author Ian Klepetar will be hosting a signing, reading and Q & A about their recent works:  Limitless: Unearth Your Superhero Self and Where Do Missing Socks Go? Activities and games for the whole family.  Bring a couple of lost socks. 

Ski & Snowboard Movie: ALL TIME 🙂

Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Alpine Sport Shop in Saratoga Springs will host Warren Miller’s new Ski & Snowboard Movie retrospective ALL TIME. Tickets are $15. purchased in store in person, at Alpine Sport Shop, 321 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs and $20 at the door the night of the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All profits will benefit Saratoga Springs High School Alpine Ski Team and Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program.

Magnificat! Music That Makes the Spirit Soar

Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Voices – Tickets Eventbrite.com, search Saratoga Voices, $35 general admission, $25 seniors, $15 students. SaratogaVoices.org

Saturday, November 4

Scottie’s Closet 🙂

The Ballston Spa Middle School, 210 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Scottie’s Closet will be held in the school’s cafeteria. Free gently used clothing, books, coats, and shoes to students, families, and individuals. All the items donated by the school community are free. The school will also host a Community Resource Fair simultaneously in the hallway outside the school cafeteria. This event provides an opportunity for families to meet members of local organizations who serve children and families. Community organizations will be available to share resources and discuss their programs in further detail. Please contact Ballston Spa Middle School for additional information at 884-7200.

Happy Planner Social Hour

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m. Do you need to get organized? Do you love scrapbooking? Learn about the unique daily planner that helps you get organized with monthly calendars, notes, lists, pictures and more. Join BSPL clerk and Happy Planner enthusiast, Heather Thomas, as she shows you all the tips and tricks of the planner. You will use these newly acquired skills to design your own practice page. The event is free and open to the public. Registration required. For more information visit: bspl.sals.edu or call the library 518-885-5022 to sign up. 

Little Folks Concert 🙂

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 4:30 p.m.   Saratoga Chamber Players and the Saratoga Division Street School Songwriters Club will be on stage for an afternoon filled with student-created works, a result of SCP’s Classroom to Concert program. The concert is part of the Caffè’s Little Folks series. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-folks-classroom-to-concert-with-saratoga-chamber-players-students-tickets-687338165957?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ham Dinner 🙂

Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville | 4 – 6 p.m. Menu: baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, squash, Dutch kraut, roll and dessert. Cost is $15 for adults and $9 for children 5 – 10. Take out reservations recommended, limited indoor seating. Call 518-695-6638. 

Sunday, November 5

Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail Race 🙂

Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. The Fallback 5 Mile Trail Racecourse is a combination of hills, ridges, and single track, with a few wide trails, paved sections, and grassy areas, showcasing sections of the park some may have never seen before. This is nature’s original obstacle course at its finest. (There is even a stair climb on a section near SPAC.) Online Registration ends Thursday, November 2 at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 4 – In-person registration (cash/check only) and early bib pick up from 12-2 p.m. at iRun LOCAL, 425 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Last minute in person registration (cash or check) the day of the race 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. For more information or to sign up online visit www.saratogastryders.org. 

Monday, November 6

Nature on the Move 🙂

Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 a.m. – noon. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. Registration is required. Visit our website at wiltonpreserve.org, call the office 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. 

Messages From Survivors

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville | 6 – 8 p.m. All are welcome. A powerful new exhibit about the Holocaust, survival, and resiliency to Mechanicville. In the exhibit, six short videos introduce the Holocaust through powerful personal stories of a family of Holocaust survivors. Six exhibit panels researched using the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s resources provide historical context for the video footage. The exhibit covers the family’s experiences from 1938 through the 21st century. 

Tuesday, November 7

Annual Election Day Chili Feast 🙂

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta Ridge | 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Menu: chili, tossed salad, hard rolls, homemade cookies. Eat-in or take-out available. Donation is $10. Tickets will be sold at the door. For additional information or directions call the church at 518-581-0210. 

Brooks Election Day Chicken BBQ Take Out

The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa, 22 West High St., Ballston Spa | 4 p.m. until sold out. Half Chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, and cookie – all for only $16. Take out only. No reservations needed. First come, first served.  

Annual Election Day Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Take Out

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 4 – 7 p.m.  Drive Thru – Take Out Only.  Dinner includes chicken & gravy w/ peas & carrots, biscuit, cranberry relish, apple crisp.  Dinner Ticket:  $12.  

Election Day Pork Take-Out Dinner 

Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 4:30 – 7 p.m. Cost:  $15. Menu: Pork Loin, Red potatoes,Glazed Carrots, Apple Sauce, Dessert.

Election Day Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale Take Out

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Hosted by The Ladies of Charity. Meal includes: ½ of chicken, cornbread, roasted potatoes, and a side of coleslaw. Price is $17 (cash or check only). Take out only. Bake sale items include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, muffins, and other homemade specialties. To reserve your meal, call Corinne at 518-584-3468 or Gail Veitch at 518-429-9455. 

Wednesday, November 8

Baked Ham Dinner Take Out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).  

Green Drinks

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

Men and Women of Saratoga County Who Answered the Call in World War One

Brookside Museum, Long Room, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. In recognition of the 105th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War One, Saratoga County History Center will host Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, for the program. Paul’s presentation of these World War One stories is based on materials collected at the State Archives. These documents were collected as a result of a 1919 state law enabling the appointment of local town historians throughout the state. These historians were also encouraged to submit information on WWI veterans. Pre-registration is available at https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/63454-call-in-world-war-1.  

Thursday, November 9

Foreign Film: One Fine Morning (2022) 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 pm

While struggling to secure a decent nursing home for her father, a young mother runs into an unavailable friend with whom she embarks on an affair. In French/English Subtitles. Rated R; 112 min. Drama, romance. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

A Tale of Two Generals: The Later History of the Benedict Arnold Monument at Saratoga Battlefield

Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater, 648 Route 32, Stillwater | 6:30 p.m. Benedict Arnold is a figure well-known to Americans and aficionados of the Battles of Saratoga. Less well known is General John Watts de Peyster, a resident of Dutchess County, New York, who paid for a special inscription to be added to the Arnold Monument on the battlefield. Join us to hear the colorful tale of this eccentric and scandalous nineteenth-century New York personality, who, like Arnold, found himself at the receiving end of nearly everyone’s ire. Reservations are required by visiting go.nps.gov/saraevents or emailing SARA_info@nps.gov.  

Clarence Dart and the Tuskegee Airmen

Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. During World War II, Lt. Col. Clarence Dart served in the Tuskegee Airmen, a special group trained at the airfield near the famed Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. He was shot down twice, earning two Purple Hearts, and he received the Distinguished Flying Cross award. He passed away in 2012 and is buried in Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. His son, Warren Dart, will present a history of the introduction of African Americans into the Army Air Corps, and the inspiring personal story of his father. Free admission for History Museum Members, $10 for non-Members – reserve at saratogahistory.org/events.

Friday, October 27

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

Knights of Columbus,
50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

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

Silent Hunters 🙂

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

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

Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency at Skidmore 🙂

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

Saturday, October 28

American Legion Monthly Meeting

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

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

Galway Public Library,
2112 East Street, Galway

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

Animal Tracks, Trails and Lore 🙂

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

The Headless Horseman 🙂

Malta Community Center Stage, One Bayberry Dr., Malta

2 p.m. & 7 p.m. & Sunday, 6 p.m. 

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

Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl

Druthers Brewing company, 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

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

Curb Side Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa

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

Motown Dinner Dance 

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

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

Sunday, October 29

Breakfast Buffet 🙂

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

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

Sunday Autumn Stroll: Indigenous People of Saratoga Springs 🙂

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

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

Monday, October 30

Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths, and Strange Coincidences 🙂

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

Tuesday, October 31

Moreau Overlook Hike 🙂

Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Park, Gansevoort

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

Wednesday, November 1

Annual Breakfast

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

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

BBQ Chicken Dinner Take-out

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

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

Pickin’s Session 🙂

310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa

6 – 9 p.m. | All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Open to the public, free admission, and ample free parking. Call 518-885-4229 with questions. 

Thursday, November 2

Campfire Chat and Astronomy Party 🙂

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

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

2023 Saratoga Fall Festival

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

ANNUAL WITCH WAY WANDERERS WITCH WALK

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

Starpoint TRUNK OR TREAT

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

TRUNK OR TREAT – Halfmoon

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

TRUNK OR TREAT -Rock City Falls 

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

ANNUAL ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW FUNDRAISER

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

HAUNTED HOUSE

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

HALLOWEEN SKATE

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

WSWHE BOCES Trucks & Treats 

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

OWLOWEEN AT OWL PEN BOOKS

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

SARATOGA YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT

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

STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL

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

HALLOWEEN FUN-RAISER

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

FRIENDS OF MOREAU LAKE
HALLOWEEN WALK

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

Senior Center Fall Fest &
Halloween Party

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

HOLLOWED HARVEST

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

ZOMBIE ZIPS – A NIGHT OF TERROR

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

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

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

NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM

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

FIELD OF HORRORS

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

FRIGHT FEST

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

HAUNTED HAYRIDE AND HAUNTED HOUSES

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

Friday, October 20

Career Fair

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

Family Owl Prowl 🙂

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

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

Saturday, October 21

Paint Collection Day 

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

Annual Fall Open House

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

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

Heritage Hunters Celebrates 30 Years

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

25th Anniversary
Used Book Sale 🙂

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

Campfire Concert 🙂

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

The Great Give Back

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

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

Music and
Storytelling Night 🙂

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

Sunday,
October 22

Anniversary Service 🙂

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

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

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

Concert: The Glorious Octets & Sextets 🙂

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

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

Monday,
October 23

Saratoga Area
Retired Educators Monthly Luncheon

Win Room of the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway Saratoga Springs

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

Low Bridge on the Erie Canal

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

Tuesday, October 24

After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting

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

Wednesday, October 25

Chicken Marsala Dinner Take-out

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

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken marsala, long grain rice, vegetable, salad, roll. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).  

Photography Club 

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

Annual Meeting & Talk on the Battles of Saratoga

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

Creation Care and the Climate Crisis

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

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

Thursday, October 26

Silent Hunters 🙂

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

7 – 8 p.m. | Owls are amazing nighttime hunters with adaptations to help them find and catch their prey. This special “quiet” program is intended for older participants, ages 16+ who are interested in quietly exploring the owls’ nighttime habitat.

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

2023 Saratoga Fall Festival

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

HAUNTED HOUSE

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

HALLOWEEN SKATE

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

OWLOWEEN AT OWL PEN BOOKS

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

5TH ANNUAL SARATOGA
YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT

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

STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL

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

HALLOWEEN FUN-RAISER

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

FRIENDS OF MOREAU LAKE
HALLOWEEN WALK

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

HOLLOWED HARVEST

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

ZOMBIE ZIPS – A NIGHT OF TERROR

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

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

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

NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM

The Capital Region’s most terrifying haunted houses and mazes. Featuring 5 haunted attractions, all at 1 location. Each attraction is scarier than the one before, sure to leave everyone who enters trembling with fear. Every Friday and Saturday in October. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit LRFnightmares.com 

FIELD OF HORRORS

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

HAUNTED HAYRIDE AND HAUNTED HOUSES

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

FRIGHT FEST

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

Friday, October 13

Saratoga Book Festival 🙂

Various Location City-Wide

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

Art in Public Places 🙂

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

Saturday, October 14

DEC Hunter Education Course

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

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

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

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

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes 🙂

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

Drive-Up Voter Registration

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

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

Fall Fun Day 🙂

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

Saratoga Wing Off 🙂

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

Free Lunch 🙂

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

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

Sunday, October 15

All You Can Eat Breakfast 🙂

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

Monthly Breakfast 🙂

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

Touch A Truck Family Festival 🙂

2549 State Route 40, Greenwich

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

Autumn Sunday Stroll: Historic West Side 🙂

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

10:30 a.m. | Burying Grounds Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will lead the “Historic West Side” Autumn Stroll. This tour will explore the West Side neighborhood featuring Saratoga’s Irish and Italian immigrants as well as the Black community who helped shape this unique district. In addition, the tour highlights the effects of Urban Renewal, its rebirth as an arts district, and the rehabilitations that took place in the early 2000s. The tour. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming strolls and events visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

Hudson Mohawk Antique Tools and Trade Association Meeting

Brookside Museum,
21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa

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

Organ Concert 🙂

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

Monday, October 16

Fall Rising Stars – Paw Patrol Week

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

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting

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

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

Tuesday, October 17

Inclusible Adult Games

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

Wednesday, October 18

125^th Anniversary of the Spanish American War 🙂

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

Old Saratoga
Seniors Meeting

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

Beyond Shelter: A Continuum of Care to End Homelessness

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

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

Thursday, October 19

CPR Class

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

Candidate Forum

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

Friday, October 6

Art in Public Places 🙂

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

LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner

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

Fundraiser Fish Fry Friday 🙂

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

Italian Dinner Fundraiser 🙂

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

Campfire Chat and Astronomy Party 🙂

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

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

Saturday, October 7

1st Annual Saratoga Foliage Ride 🙂

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

Crocheting 101 with Signature Elements 🙂

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

Saratoga Recycles Day 

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

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

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

Voter Registration

Saratoga Farmers Market,
112 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering Voter Registration tables at the Farmer’s Market. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, and pick up absentee voting applications and voter registration forms.

Annual Fall Bazaar 🙂

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa

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

Bike tour of Saratoga Spa State Park 🙂

Meet at 99 South Broadway, SPAC School of the Arts 

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

Fall Festival 🙂

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

Goat Brothers 29th Annual Swap Meet 🙂

Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa

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

Worm Farming 🙂

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

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

Malta Cultural Arts Festival 2023 🙂

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

‘Elktoberfest’ Beverage Tasting and German Food Fundraiser 😊

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

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

Free One Day Festival 🙂

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

Brews & Mews 

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

Sunday, October 8

Autumn Stroll: “Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues” 

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

Apple Pie Social 🙂

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

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

Monday, October 9

Annual Fall Fest

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

Film Discussion: Leona

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

Tuesday, October 10

Apple Enthusiasts: Apple Stocks

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

Wednesday, October 11

Baby Back Ribs Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: baby back ribs, baked beans, cole slaw, corn bread. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).  

Social Security Info Session

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

This info session is for Pre-Retirees.

Thursday, October 12

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture

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

Dine for a Cause

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

Saratoga Book Festival

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

Fall Fun Day

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