Fall Food Drive

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is hosting a Fall Food Drive to benefit Lifeworks Community Action. As winter approaches, SCHC seeks to support our community by raising funds and gathering food items to support those facing food insecurity. Please join us in generosity this holiday season. Funds can be donated directly to Lifeworks Community Action at their website, https://www.lifeworks.org/. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off during museum hours, Tuesdays-Sundays, from 12-4 p.m. Most needed items include canned fruit and vegetables, pasta, rice, oatmeal, mac and cheese, canned tuna, canned chicken, and peanut butter. Donations will be accepted through January 1, 2026.

Art Exhibition – A Brush with Magical Realism 

Kelly Jean Smith has created a new series of oil paintings made possible by a 2025 Saratoga Arts Regrant which explores narrative illustration, the singular female image, and the space between joy and sorrow through expressive color and playful composition. Future prints will be made available to benefit Pitney Farm Food Insecurity Program.  November 28, 4 – 8 p.m. Artist Talk 6 p.m. and November 29 and 30 at 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 79 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs. 

Pet Photos with Santa

Saturday, November 29 from 10 am to 1 pm, Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa. The event is open to pets, children and families. A $25. donation covers the sitting fee, digital downloading and printing rights. Services are being donated by Ashley Wilbur Photography. Photos will be sent within one week via email. Appointments strongly encouraged.  Walk-ins cash or check only. Register online. Gateway House of Peace is an end-of-life facility for those who have been diagnosed as terminally ill and have less than three months to live and who cannot stay comfortably at home. Twenty-four care is provided at no cost. Gateway receives no insurance reimbursements or public funding and relies on fundraising and community support.

Winter Wonderland Art Market

The event takes place on November 29 at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This event is free and open to the public. There will be over 50 artists participating in this year’s event. Shop small this holiday season and find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list, all while supporting local artists and artisans. The market has everything from pottery to jewelry to paintings to candles. There will photo ops with the Grinch and the chance to have your gifts wrapped by Saratoga Arts’ staff. Check out the artists below who will be joining us on the day!

Brookside Museum Holiday Market 

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is celebrating the 25th year of our annual Artisan Market, which will be open between November 29 and December 24, 2025. The opening of the market, on Small Business Saturday, will feature holiday music performed by the Ballston Spa High School Orchestra, from 12-1:30 p.m. This annual market features exclusively handmade and handcrafted products created by local artisans. Items featured at the market will include soaps, lotions, ornaments, jewelry, syrups, scarves, ceramics, hats, and much, much more! The 2025 hours are: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12 – 4 p.m.; Fridays 12 -5 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Holiday Concert

Historic First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs.  Sunday, November 30, at 2 p.m.  

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

Concert – Mozart & More 

Saratoga Chamber Players Concert will take place at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 30 at 3 p.m. Featuring cellist Ashley Bathgate, violinist Jill Levey and violist David Rose. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the show or visit, saratogachamberplayers.org. 

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. 

Week of November 14 – November 20 , 2025

Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale

Leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, and Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching.  This means it’s time for Simpson United Methodist Church’s to hold our semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale.   Cost is $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, November 21 between 4 – 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 22 between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Bake sale on Saturday.  Our address is 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, NY.  Call 518-885-4794 to place your order.  Please leave your name, telephone number and the number of loaves you would like to reserve; and if possible, let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday.  A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.  Thank you. 

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. 

Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair 

Held at Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove on Sat., November  22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Homemade pies and lunch available for purchase.  To sign up for space ($25 donation) call Lisa at 518-779-9141. 

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.

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.