Upcoming Events

Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale

Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road (Exit 16 off the Northway), Wilton, November 15, 

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring artisan crafted items and homemade baked goods. Direct sale vendor representatives in attendance also.

Genealogy and Local History

Heritage Hunters will meet Saturday, November 15, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville. Kathy Craine, a former National Park Service employee, will offer a visual walk-through of the immigration processing at Ellis Island with images from the National Archives, the Library of Congress and the National Park Service. Kathy will guide us through changes made to both the island and buildings to accommodate the flow of immigrants at the busiest port of entry in the United States. About 12 million people arrived between 1892 and 1954. Public is welcome to the program. For info call 518-885-9309. 

Operation Toy Train

Operation Toy Train will be arriving to Greenfield for an official kick-off to the holiday season and this year’s Greenfield “TOGether Gift Drive.” Santa & Mrs. Claus will be joined by Buddy the Elf, some local leaders and other friends on a Saratoga Corinth & Hudson holiday train that will make a stop at 101 Canty Rd. in Greenfield at 2 p.m. on November 15. The event is free and should last approximately 45 minutes. Cocoa and cookies will be distributed and there will be plenty of opportunities to take photos. When the train arrives, a boxcar will open to reveal the local band Rustic Spirit and a short concert. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Veterans Stand-Down

Free haircut, medical/dental screening, veterans’ benefits, food, clothing, toiletries, housing assistance, financial assistance and much more. Sunday, November 16 at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event is for all veterans, veteran networking and the community that supports veterans. For more information, call Dom Dominguez, 808-352-6477. 

Saratoga Bridges to Host Blood Drive

Saratoga Bridges will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, November 19, from Noon to 5 p.m. Donations will take place in the second-floor conference room at their administrative building at 16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd., Ballston Spa. For more information about the blood drive and to register for a timeslot, please visit www.redcrossblood.org/give and use the sponsor code “SARATOGABRIDGES.” Every successful blood donor will receive free A1C testing and an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks (while supplies last)!

Soroptimist International of Saratoga 

Community members are invited to an Information Hour to learn how the organization empowers women and girls through education and opportunity. Attendees will meet members, hear about local and global projects, and discover ways to get involved. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. All are welcome to attend this informal session and explore how Soroptimist Saratoga makes a positive difference locally and worldwide. For more information email connectsisc@gmail.com. 

6 Hour Defensive Driving Course

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

Saratoga Comic Con

Saratoga Springs will host its 11th year on its pop culture comic con platform on November 22-23. Growing larger, also expanding into the Hilton Hotel attached to the Saratoga Springs City Center! Tickets are on sale now. For more information on Saratoga Comic Con please visit http://www.saratogacomiccon.com 

Holiday Opera “La bohème”

Celebrate the holidays with the original RENT — a story of young artists in love, from first blush to dying breath. This holiday season, Opera Saratoga invites you to be swept away by the romance, laughter, and heartbreak of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, “La bohème.” In this special staged concert, the Skidmore Chorus and members of the Excelsior Vocal Ensemble joins forces with the most exciting rising stars from the Juilliard School and the Metropolitan Opera to bring to life the unforgettable arias, soaring ensembles, and rich choral moments that have enchanted audiences for generations. Single tickets are on sale now. The concert will be held on December 5 at 7 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall 

25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Single tickets are on sale now at www.atproctors.org. 

Upcoming Events

Holiday Craft Sale 

Join us at St. Michaels Church of South Glens Falls on Friday, November 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a wonderful Holiday Craft Show.  There will be over 50 crafters, raffle baskets, a bake sale and cafe.  Santa Clause is also going to be there for the children to visit. The church is located at 80 Saratoga Ave, South Glens.  Phone: 518-792-5859. The sale is held by St. George’s Rosary Alter Society.  Stop by and do some Christmas Shopping! Great parking is available too.

Pumpkin Smash! with Community Compost

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

Dan Navarro Concert

The concert will be held with Jesse Lynn Madera on November 8 at Caffe Lena at 8 p.m.  followed by a songwriter’s workshop on November 9 at 1 p.m. Songwriting and the Creative Muse – a three-hour workshop with Dan Navarro, covering the foundations of creativity through songwriting, including song structures, storytelling and thematic arc, complexity vs simplicity and other useful concepts to hone and enhance your creativity. Critiques provided upon request. For all levels. For more information visit caffelena.org. 

Antique Fishing Expo

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

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

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

Sunday, November 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. This popular Sale will be held at the Saratoga Wilton Lodge at 1 Elk Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore. Lunch is available.  Just about anything you can imagine might be offered: lightly used children’s toys and lots of Christmas craft items. A fun activity for the entire family.  All proceeds go to the Elks Scholarship Fund.   An 8’ table with chairs cost $15. Email Debbie at deborahozolins@gmail.com or call 518-226-5595 for information or to sign up for a table(s).  Applications are available in the Elks Lobby after 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  

6 Hour Defensive Driving Course

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

Holiday Opera “La bohème”

Celebrate the holidays with the original RENT — a story of young artists in love, from first blush to dying breath. This holiday season, Opera Saratoga invites you to be swept away by the romance, laughter, and heartbreak of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece, “La bohème.” In this special staged concert, the Skidmore Chorus and members of the Excelsior Vocal Ensemble joins forces with the most exciting rising stars from the Juilliard School and the Metropolitan Opera to bring to life the unforgettable arias, soaring ensembles, and rich choral moments that have enchanted audiences for generations. Single tickets are on sale now. The concert will be held on December 5 at 7 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall 

25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Single tickets are on sale now at www.atproctors.org. 

Visit the Amazing Islands of the Azores 

The Academy for Lifelong Learning of Saratoga Springs is sponsoring a ten-day tour to the Azores May 11 – 20, 2026. Lately referred to as “the new Iceland” and “the Hawaii of the Atlantic,” a non-stop five-and-a-half-hour flight from NYC transports you to this remote region of volcanic islands off the coast of Portugal. Hidden waterfalls, mythical hot springs and lush tropical gardens invite visitors to enjoy its beauty. If you love gardens, wineries, tropical floral displays and soaking in naturally heated geothermal springs, this trip is for you. Package price for land and air based on double occupancy is $5,990. Contact goedventures@gmail.com for additional information.

Upcoming Events

Fall Craft Show

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

Pumpkin Smash! with Community Compost

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

Antique Fishing Expo

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

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

6 Hour Defensive Driving Course

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

Upcoming Events

2025 Baskets for Ben

Pumpkins are frosty, football season’s here, and the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund Angels are busy creating baskets and you’re invited to attend! Held at the Queensbury VFW Post 6196 on Friday, October 24. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. to a Silent Auction featuring baskets of gifts for your home, car, entertainment, overnight accommodations, sports, art, foods, spirits, crafted goods, golf packages, store and restaurant gift cards, beauty and spa items and a Monahan Firepit. The gifts are donated by the very kind hearts of our region who support Ben’s Fund & desire to help our local kids in need. All proceeds benefit Ben’s Fund, a regional 501-C3 charitable organization with no administrative costs, created in loving memory of CPL Benjamin D. Osborn of Queensbury.  

Saratoga Senior Center Annual Open House 

Saturday, October 25 | 9 AM – 1 PM. Open to the Public, Sponsored by Home of the Good Shepherd.  

Discover the heart of Saratoga’s senior community! Our Open House offers a full morning of fun, learning, and connection. Enjoy free tours, health screenings, presentations, and interactive demos, plus ice cream, breakfast, and lunch – all with live music and special guests. For more information, to RSVP for events, or to become a member, call (518) 584-1621 or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org. 

Art for Good

Helping our community piece by piece. It is with the community in mind that the Saratoga Springs Arts District Inc. (SSADI) presents Art for Good, a fundraiser to support local nonprofits while enhancing people’s lives through lovingly donated works of art. Contributed art works by talented local artists will be sold for whatever people offer. Find a treasure, pay what you will.  October 25, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at The Fredrick Allen Elks Lodge, located at 69 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs. In addition, there will be entertainment and free art lessons at Living Resources. Proceeds benefit Franklin Community Center, The Frederick Allen Elks Lodge and the Saratoga Springs Arts District, Inc. For more information visit SaratogaArtDistrict.com. 

Malta Repair Café

Fix It, Don’t Trash It! Join Our NEW Malta Repair Café on Saturday, October 25, 1 – 4 p.m. at the Innovation Center at Saratoga in Malta. Bring your wobbly chairs, favorite lamps, torn clothing—even that beloved stuffed animal—and let’s fix them together! On October 25, the Innovation Center at Saratoga invites our community to a FREE Repair Café. Volunteer repair coaches will help you mend everything from electronics and jewelry to textiles and small appliances, no reservation needed!

Southern Saratoga Art Society 28th Annual Autumn Jewels Show

October 1 to October 31, at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park. This is a Judged Show featuring cash prizes for Artwork and Photography and is open to the public.  A reception and Award presentation will be held on Monday, October 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.    Deadline for entry is Friday, September 19.  For entry forms and fees go to: www.southernsaratogaartist.com.  

Antique Fishing Expo

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

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

Visit the Amazing Islands of the Azores 

The Academy for Lifelong Learning of Saratoga Springs is sponsoring a ten-day tour to the Azores May 11 – 20, 2026. Lately referred to as “the new Iceland” and “the Hawaii of the Atlantic,” a non-stop five-and-a-half-hour flight from NYC transports you to this remote region of volcanic islands off the coast of Portugal. Hidden waterfalls, mythical hot springs and lush tropical gardens invite visitors to enjoy its beauty. If you love gardens, wineries, tropical floral displays and soaking in naturally heated geothermal springs, this trip is for you. Package price for land and air based on double occupancy is $5,990. Contact goedventures@gmail.com for additional information.

Upcoming Events

Surrender Day Bus Tour

The Saratoga250 Commission invites the public to a guided bus tour commemorating the 248th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga on Friday, October 17, at 1 p.m. The tour begins at the Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center and visits key Revolutionary War sites, including Freeman’s Farm, Bemis Heights, the Saratoga Monument, and the Sword Surrender Site. Open to all ages. Reservations are required; seating is limited. Parking at Fort Hardy Park. Register at saratoga250.brightrtravel.com/events/surrender-day-bus-tour.

Saratoga Recycles

Sustainable Saratoga is hosting our 9th annual Saratoga Recycles Day event sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company on Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. until noon at SPAC Parking Lot, west side of Route 50. There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle (cash or check – please bring exact change). TVs are an additional $20 recycling fee per item. Please visit our website for additional details. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/…/saratoga-recycles-day/

Annual Genealogy Conference

Heritage Hunters Annual Genealogy Conference will be held Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., in Schuylerville. Presenters will be professional genealogists Robert Cameron Weir in the morning and Lisa Dougherty following lunch. Robert will speak on “Artificial Intelligence for Genealogists” and “10 Genealogical Brick Walls You Will Face.”  Lisa’s topics will be “Tips and Tricks for Using Ancestry.com” and “My Ancestry Tree is a mess.” The cost is $25 for members and $40 for non-members, which includes a discounted 14-month membership. For more information and to register by October 15, please contact Ginny Humphrey at 518-885-9309.

Saratoga Senior Center Annual Open House 

Saturday, October 25 | 9 AM – 1 PM. Open to the Public, Sponsored by Home of the Good Shepherd.  

Discover the heart of Saratoga’s senior community! Our Open House offers a full morning of fun, learning, and connection. Enjoy free tours, health screenings, presentations, and interactive demos, plus ice cream, breakfast, and lunch – all with live music and special guests. For more information, to RSVP for events, or to become a member, call (518) 584-1621 or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org. 

Gateway Annual Yard Sale Donations

Donations for Gateway House of Peace’s Annual Yard Sale will be accepted starting Monday, September 15 through September 23 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. Donations accepted must be in ready-to-sell condition. Donations in bad condition take volunteer time, and cost for dumpster removal. Sale dates are Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed on drop off and sale days to direct traffic, manage donations, assisting customers with purchases and final clean up. Contact Sheri Huff, Committee Chair at shuff0422@gmail.com. 

4th Annual Saratoga County Family Fishing Contest

This free event is held at Stillwater Blockhouse Park on Saturday, September 27. Fishing from 8 a.m. – noon. Cash prizes, games, and events for kids. National Hunting & Fishing Day, no license required. For more information call Mike at 518-986-8335. 

Yaddo Open House

Yaddo will host a public tour of its historic Mansion and grounds on Saturday, September 27. Tours will be offered at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m., each lasting approximately 90 minutes. Guests will explore the Mansion’s first and second floors, West House, Greenhouse Studios, and Saratoga Studio. Tours will run rain or shine, covering varied outdoor terrain and indoor spaces, including stairs. Tickets range from $75–$85 depending on the time selected. All proceeds directly support residencies for artists shaping the future of literature, visual art, music, performance, and beyond. Volunteers are welcome to help bring this special event to life. For Yaddo Open House tickets, merch pre-orders, or to volunteer, visit: yaddo.org/event/yaddo- open-house/.

Historical Encounters Tour

Take this unique opportunity to experience Mount McGregor as it was in the Victorian Era. Meet characters from the past who will immerse you in their world as they bring to life the history of the mountain. Tour includes interaction with multiple historic characters on the historic site grounds, the historic cottage and the visitor center. Tours will run approximately 40-45 minutes. Tour times: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. 10 individuals per tour. Cost is $25 per person or $80 for a 4 pack. For more information visit grantcottage.org. 

Spin Doctors Charity Benefit Concert

This one-of-a-kind event brings together live music, local flavor, and lasting impact in the peaceful setting of our horse farm. You’ll be part of something truly special: a night that not only rocks but helps change lives. Your ticket supports accessible mental health care through equine therapy. Every dollar raised helps care for retired racehorses in their second careers as healing partners for Veterans, children, families, and others in need of support. Entertainment includes a high energy performance by the Spin Doctors, and local favorites Rich Ortiz and the Wallies, featuring Gianna Robustiano. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. September 27. 6 – 10 p.m. at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, located at 683 Route 29, Saratoga Springs. Tickets: www.thsaratoga.org/spindoctors. 

The Fall Antiques Festival

The Fall Antiques Festival at the Clifton Park Elks is back. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. This was the former Lake Side Farms antiques show moved to the Clifton Park Elks site. After several years of hiatus, it is back. The event will include 60 dealers inside and outside, food by the Elks, a raffle, free admission and parking. For a vendor’s contract, please email Jeff at jshinaman@nycap.rr.com or call 518-932-4702. Facebook.com/fallantiquesfestival.

Skidmore Encore

Skidmore Encore announces registration for its Fall 2025 lecture series delivered by the remarkable Skidmore College faculty for adult learners age 55+ from around the local region. Encore attracts intellectually curious people who are eager to learn. Join us! The 2025 program runs for seven weeks on Tuesdays from September 30 through November 11 in the gorgeous Arthur Zankel Music Center on Skidmore College campus, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Event time each day: 9:15 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Online registration opens Tuesday, September 2, at 9 a.m. For more information: www.skidmore.edu/encore. Registration cost: $200.

Caffè Lena @ SPAC

A free day-long concert on Saturday, October 4 from noon to 5:30 p.m. Taking place on SPAC’s Charles R. Wood Stage, the festival will feature five bands that explore roots, global, bluegrass, pop, and indie-folk music including Misty Blues, Tom Chapin, Chatham County Line, Farah Siraj, and Aleksi Campagne. The festival highlights a unique, ongoing collaboration between the arts center and the folk music venue. 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. 

Upcoming Events

Classic Car Cruise-In and Train Ride

Hosted by Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway, this fun-filled, family event brings together historic ALCO locomotives and classic cars.  Train rides have three departure times from Corinth Station, (9 Railroad Place, Corinth) to the car show, 11 AM, 12:40 PM and 2:10 PM. Tickets: $10 each for children (12 and under) and $15 for adults (13+).  Free parking at Corinth Station. Great food for purchase, rock n’ roll music, games and more! Classic Car owners receive one free train ticket per vehicle for the day of the event, September 20. No registration fee, plus, you will be in the running for some great prizes.  Classic cars only arrive at the event site (101 Canty Rd. Greenfield Center.) by 10:30 AM.  To register email sch.cward@gmail.com. For information: corinthtrain.com.

Heritage Hunters

Saturday, September 20, 1:15 p.m. at the Saratoga Room in the Saratoga Springs Library. From rare books and photographs to maps, journals, family genealogies and manuscripts, the Saratoga Room offers a unique opportunity to explore the heritage and evolution of the region. (Due to repairs, access is by one flight of stairs.) Previous to the meeting, a visit will take place at 10 a.m. at the Saratoga Springs History Museum located in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Highlights of the museum include: a High Stakes Gaming Room, Walworth Family rooms, a First Saratogians exhibit and an immersive journey through the Gilded Age. Public is welcome for both events. For information, call Chris at 518-584-0311. (The Museum requires a $10 admission.)

35th Anniversary Antique Truck Show

September 20 and 21 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, located at 162 Prospect St. in Ballston Spa. Gates open at 8 a.m.  Rain or Shine. Enjoying over 250 trucks per year. Trucks 25 years and older welcome. Antique trucks, antique tractors, early antique engines, truckers swap meet. Admission is $1. No pets permitted. For general information call 518-371-0288 or email hudsonmohawkaths@gmail.com, for vendor information call 518-373-9334 or email oldtruckf7@gmail.com. 

Upcoming Events

All These Growing Things

An open house and public reception on September 12 at The Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 3 – 8 p.m. This is a yearlong exhibition of contemporary and historical paintings, prints, textiles, photography, and sculpture from the Tang Museum collection that explores questions of becoming and belonging.  The exhibition raises compelling questions about how we experience and understand the world—now and in the future. Many of the works on view are recent acquisitions that are being exhibited at the museum for the first time. Free admission, no reservations required. 

Annual Fall Bazaar

For the benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors on Saturday, September 13, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Held at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Baked goods, basket raffle, country café, crafts, 50/50 raffle, quilt raffle, used books and puzzles, thrift room, vendors. Come out and get into the holiday spirit. Raffle featuring Baskets of assorted items & gift cards, & services. You do not have to be present to win!

Boot Sale

 The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church located at 175 Fifth Avenue in Saratoga is hosting a Boot Sale from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 13. Please join us for this mobile garage sale out in our parking lot!

2025 EV Car Show 

Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Tec-SMART at HVCC North, Malta. Discover the future of driving at the EV Car Show, presented by Sustainable Saratoga and Hudson Valley Community College! This free, family-friendly event features: A wide variety of electric vehicles on display; Informational tables with experts from top industry vendors; Guided tours of the LEED-certified HVCC North building; Resources on sustainability, clean energy, and more. Whether you’re an EV owner, enthusiast, or simply curious, there’s something here for everyone. Come learn, explore, and get inspired! https://www.hvcc.edu/events/2025/09/ev-car-show-at-hvcc-north.html.

NatureFest

Saturday September 13, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Moreau Lake State Park.  Park entry fee waived.  Friends of Moreau Lake State Park will be hosting this fun-filled day of interactive nature-related activities which will include live animals, educational booths, rescue organizations, wagon rides and music.  Fun crafts and activities for the kids like birdhouse building, face painting, pumpkin painting and much more.  The Friends Group will have food, baked goods and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the non-profit’s support of the park, through various educational programs and other activities.   Visit our website:  https://friendsofmoreaulake.org for more information.

Drive-Thru Chicken Barbecue

The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue in Saratoga is hosting a drive-thru chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, September 13 from 4 – 6 p.m.  Cost is a free-will donation. Come join us!

Adult Fitness Opportunities 

The Ballston Spa CSD Adult Fitness Program is offering two adult fitness opportunities starting in September 2025. Adult Fitness Soccer on Tuesdays and Adult Fitness Basketball on Wednesdays. Both programs will run from 7 – 9 p.m. Each program includes a 10-week session beginning September 16. There is a $45 registration fee for district residents. Pre-registration is required, and fees are due at the beginning of each course. For more information or to register, please visit our website, www.bscsd.org. Registration forms can be dropped off in person and/or mailed to BSCSD c/o Office of Community Relations and Program Support, 70 Malta Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020. For questions, please contact our district office at 518-884-7195.

Will Evans at Caffe Lena

Join us on September 18 at 7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening with Will Evans, a dynamic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music invites listeners into a space of freedom, connection, and authenticity. Blending folk-inspired storytelling with breezy grooves, roots energy, and world rhythms, Will creates an immersive sound that’s as emotionally resonant as it is rhythmically uplifting. Caffe Lena is located at 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/will-evans-tickets-1542591616049

35th Anniversary Antique Truck Show

September 20 and 21 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, located at 162 Prospect St. in Ballston Spa. Gates open at 8 a.m.  Rain or Shine. Enjoying over 250 trucks per year. Trucks 25 years and older welcome. Antique trucks, antique tractors, early antique engines, truckers swap meet. Admission is $1. No pets permitted. For general information call 518-371-0288 or email hudsonmohawkaths@gmail.com, for vendor information call 518-373-9334 or email oldtruckf7@gmail.com. 

5th Annual Tunnel to Towers Fundraiser

On Saturday, August 30 the annual benefit will be held at 2117 Barrett Rd. in Ballston Spa at 6 p.m. The benefit will include a comedy show by Colin Quinn, live music by Skippy and The Pistons, food and exciting raffles.  Tickets are $75 per person (including 1 raffle ticket). Since 9/11, T2T has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responders’ families and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001. Donate today – https://dogood.t2t.org/SaratogaFundraiser2025. Call for reservation 518-542-3731, rain or shine. Tunnel2towers.org.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

Artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting throughout the area during August.  Landscape artist Frank Coletta will be showing a collection of his new drawings and paintings.  His artworks depict the beauty of the Hudson River Valley.   Mr. Coletta is known for his ability to capture the beauty of the iconic geography of the Adirondack area. He will be exhibiting at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. Clifton Park. Cheryl Jenks is exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Artist David Mayack is exhibiting at the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park and Artists Pat Posillico, Pam Malson, Anup Sood and Denise Kornak are exhibiting at Bella Lucias, 1218 Rte 146, Clifton Park. 

Dine to Donate

Gateway House of Peace is holding a Dine to Donate event at the Speckled Pig Brewing Co., 11-13 Washington Street, Ballston Spa on Thursday, September 4 from 5 – 9 p.m. A portion of the sales from this evening will be donated to support Gateway’s mission of providing end-of-life care for those in our community. Gateway House provides for those who have been diagnosed as terminally ill and have less than three months to live. Gateway provides free 24-hour comfortable care for those who cannot stay safely at home. No insurance or public funding is received. Gateway relies on fundraising and public support.

Meet the Breeds

This event gives dog lovers the unique opportunity to meet with more than 25 different breeds. Learn about each breed’s historical purpose/function, traits, and attributes as a family pet, all while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for your family. Meet with local canine businesses including trainers and veterinarians. There will be trainer demos, concessions, and free dog treats while they last. This free event will be held at the 4-H Training Center, located at 556 Middleline Rd., on Saturday, September 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-8995. 

15th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show

Join us at Curtis Lumber located at 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa Sunday, on September 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a fun, family-friendly day at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region. Free to spectate, free parking! All makes and models welcome, no cut-off year. Day of registration for show vehicles is $20. Registered vehicles receive a goodie bag, wooden dash plaque, and t-shirt. You’ll be in the running for over 45 unique awards and trophies! Enjoy music (DJ), complimentary face painting, balloon twisting, trivia with prizes, a 50/50 raffle benefiting the WTEN/Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection, tasty food trucks, and more. Well behaved, leashed pets welcome! For full details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com.   

Upcoming Events

12th Annual Sarcoma Strong 5K Run/Walk

August 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at Saratoga Spa State Park, to raise awareness of Sarcoma, a cancer found in connective tissues, bones, cartilage, fatty tissue, and muscles. As a rare cancer, research funding is hard to come by and events like this 5k Run/Walk help and raise critical funds for sarcoma research. Parking for the event will be available in Spa Little Theater and Saratoga Auto Museum lots. Registration is open at www.sarcomastrong.com/run. T-shirts are available for the first 300 registrants for the in-person event. All proceeds from the event will be used towards sarcoma cancer research.

Broadway Stars Drama Camp

Town of Malta Parks and Recreation announces there are still a few openings in Broadway Stars Drama Camp on the Malta Community Center Stage, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta NY 12020 with Elyse Young, Artistic Director.  Camp is for ages 6-10 and runs from 1 -3 p.m.; Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 14. Learn musical numbers from Broadway shows, complete with scene work, costumes and simple choreography! Camp includes theater games, crafts, acting exercises and performance on the last day! Register online maltaparksrec.com or in person at the Malta Community Center. Contact Elyse Young, theater@malta-town.org or 899-4411 x305 for additional information.

2025 Fire Feast

A vibrant, open-air gathering to celebrate our regional food system and the community that makes it possible. Taking place on Thursday, August 14 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, located at 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. This year’s feast will be crafted by Farmstead Catering at Echo Farm. All ingredients will be sourced directly from the fields of Pitney Meadows and Echo Farm, ensuring a meal that is not only seasonal and sustainable but also deeply rooted in place. Guests will enjoy a multi-course, live-fire meal prepared by a team of dedicated farm-to-table chefs, along with live music, local libations, and a silent auction. For tickets and information, visit  www.pitneymeadowscommunity
farm.org/fire-feast.

Summer Wonders Reception

79B Beekman St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m. A summer kids art exhibition showcasing the artwork from students in our Kids Summer Art Program. Our summer program supports young artists from ages 6-14 through a Choice-Based/TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) approach. With this philosophy we emphasize that the child is the artist, and the classroom is their studio! Kids can explore materials and ideas that interest them, encouraging experimentation and curiosity. Come experience the artwork in person and see the amazing creativity of our students! Hours on Saturday, August 16 are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

2025 Horse Farm Tour 

On Saturday August 16, Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension is partnering with horse farms in Saratoga County for the Annual Horse Farm Tour. This is a free opportunity for the public to visit and learn about the horse industry in the county. The farms are located across Saratoga County from Schuylerville to Galway. The participating farms include Mill Creek Farm, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, Saratoga Glen Farm, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Alliance 180, Cross Timbers Ranch, and DeLuca Equine. All farms will be open from 12-4 p.m. For any questions about the event contact Nicolina Foti at nvf5@cornell.edu or call the CCE office at 518-885-8995. For information on the Farms visit, ccesaratoga.org. 

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday

The Jane Austen Society of North America Capital Region invites you to join a weekend retreat at the Wiawaka Center for Women on Lake George August 15 – 17. Special guest is Molly Williams who will discuss her new illustrated book, “Jane Austen’s Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels.”  Other activities include a reception with Regency-style treats and drinks, games and amusements and Regency dance lessons and ball. An original theater production, “Jane Austen Spills the Tea with Lena and Laura,” and a two-act drama, “Persuasion” rounds out the events. Day passes and weekend registrations are available.  For more information and to register, contact Nancy Duell at jasnanycapitalregion@gmail.com.