Breakfast With Santa

Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa, 8 – 11 a.m. You and your family are invited to join us on December 9 for a festive and fun breakfast with Santa and his elves! For a suggested donation of $5 per person, you can be a part of spreading joy and supporting a great cause – the News Radio 810 & 103.1 WGY Christmas Wish that benefits local ill and homeless children in Upstate, NY.  Every breakfast purchase contributes to making the holiday season brighter for those in need in our community. No reservations required!  For more information, visit curtislumber.com/breakfast  

Barnes & Noble Bookfair for the Academy for Lifelong Learning

Barnes & Noble, Wilton Square, 3029 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, December 9, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy great holiday shopping for books, music & movies, stationary & gifts, toys & games – something for everyone on your list. Academy greeters will be on hand with vouchers and a free raffle. By presenting the voucher to your cashier, A.L.L. will receive a percentage of your purchases. For more information on the Academy for Lifelong Learning, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga.org or call 518-290-6988.

Lions Club Christmas Pop-Up Shop

The Town of Greenfield Lions Club will hold the event at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd. in Greenfield on December 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Lions will be selling fresh homemade hot soups or chili, baked goods, and coffee. There will be local vendors and crafters, a Lions cookbook for sale and a food drive for the Food Pantry. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please email vplummer122@gmail.com or call Lion Verna Plummer at 518-605-6105. 

31st Annual Holiday Cookie Sale

Saturday, December 9 at 10 p.m. at the Galway United Methodist Church, located at the Corner of Rte 147 and CR 45, Galway. This is the oldest and continuously held sale in the area. Come early for the best selection. Contact Sharyn Kalinkewicz at 518-928-0179 for information. Options are available for those that prefer to remain socially distant. 

11th Annual Wreaths for Veterans Observance 

Veterans and their families will be honored with the laying of wreaths by members of the Glenville Hills Garden Club on Saturday, December 9, at noon at the following locations: Galway Junior-Senior High School, Galway Town Hall, Galway Village Park, Gideon Hawley Park in Charlton, Providence Town Hall, and the Scotch Church Cemetery in West Charlton. The public is invited.

Army vs Navy Football Party

Held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. There will be games, hot appetizers, and snacks then a BBQ chicken dinner at half time. Ticket prices are $25. Presales or $30 at the door. All proceeds go to Elks Charities. Email Don at swelks161@yahoo.com or call 518-935-8885 for tickets! 

The Liberty Freestyle Christmas Show

December 10 at 1 p.m. (Gates open at noon). The celebration of horsemanship is sponsored and presented by Fahey Family Ranch. It will be held at Long Shadows’ indoor arena at 84 Dr. Brown Lane, Cambridge. Silent auction (great holiday gifts), bake sale, and 50/50 raffle. Entertainment for the whole family. Admission is free. The event will showcase the talent of local liberty horsemanship performers. All proceeds from the event will benefit Dorset Equine Rescue and Long Shadows Charitable Foundation. 

Repair Café

Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 10th Repair Café at the library in the Harry Dutcher Room from 1 – 4 p.m. We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you! Find all the details here: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs/

Songs of Light and Hope

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and sponsorship of Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs and Congregation Beth Shalom of Clifton Park, brings Songs of Light and Hope: A Chanukah Concert and Sing-along on Saturday, December 9, at 7 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom, 688 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park. Join us as we celebrate the Festival of Lights with an uplifting and joyous evening of song. Registration is required at  sjca.sjcf@gmail.com  A $10 donation is requested.

Santas for Seniors 

Saratoga Senior Center’s “Santas for Seniors” provides wish lists for donors willing to adopt a senior this holiday season. To participate, contact Barbara Devlin – barbarad@saratogaseniorcenter.org. Barbara can match interested volunteers with countless holiday activities too, including an afternoon of giftwrapping and cookie decorating on December 11, the Center’s Holiday Dinner on December 14, a Holiday Movie Matinee on December 15 and member Holiday Party on December 18. For those looking for unique gifts, “Holiday Shops at the Center” will take place on Monday, December 4, from 1-3 p.m. The first annual shopping extravaganza is open to the public and will feature a variety of vendors offering art, crafts, and specialty items. Call 518-584-1621 or visit saratogaseniorcenter.org to learn more.

Sip n’ Shop Holiday Art & Craft Fair 

Saturday December 16, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Park Manor Hotel, located at 7 Northside Dr, Clifton Park. Cash bar for wine and champagne and Basket Raffles. Fundraiser for Friends and Families Muscular Disorders Foundation 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to increase the quality of life and independence of children and adults with any type of neuromuscular disorders, MD, CP, Lupus, MS, ALS, Parkinson plus over 100 other disorders/diseases as well as empowers their families, through advocacy, education, and medical financial assistance in your community and throughout New York State. For more information, please call or text Mark at 585-519-1917

Gavin Park Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday December 6 at 6 p.m. Take pictures with Rudolph, Frosty, and Santa’s Elves as they roam the park. At 6:15 lighting of the tree and at 6:30 Santa arrives. Say hello to Santa and get your picture taken with him. Coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and treats will be provided. 

Stretch Your Budget Christmas Sale

Held on Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  at the Old Stone Church, located at 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa.  Shop for your Christmas Gifts for a donation and enjoy a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies. No dealers or used to give to other agencies. The sale is for families who need gifts for their own. Call 518-885-4034 Ann for questions.  

Tea and Talk: Holiday Memories

On Friday, December 1 from 3 – 4 p.m. the Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway, will hold the adult program “Tea and Talk: Holiday Memories.”  Please bring your favorite holiday ornament or decoration, and be prepared to share a special holiday recollection.  Tea and light refreshments will be served.  Registration is requested at 518-882-6385.  

Waldorf Winter Faire 

Held on Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at our lower school location. This event will be open to the public! This winter celebration will expand on our long-standing tradition of the Waldorf School Angel Room. There will be craft vendors, food, and ticketed crafts.

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair

Come shop for those great holiday gifts this year at Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Many crafters and vendors will be on site. Free admission, raffles, food available. Crafters and vendors contact Holly at hldrew44@gmail.com to reserve a table. 

Holiday Sale

On Saturday, December 2 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Old Saratoga Reformed Church, located at Pearl and Burgoyne Streets, in Schuylerville, will be having a Holiday Sale.  New and gently used Christmas items will be available for a donation. There will be a basket raffle, a bake sale, and much more. For more information, call the church office at 518-695-3479, 9 a.m. – noon, Monday – Friday.

A Community Christmas Music Concert 

Held on Sunday, December 3 at 3 p.m. at Old Saratoga Reformed Church, located at Burgoyne and Pearl Streets in Schuylerville.  Featured will be area choirs and local musicians.  A free will offering will be taken, to benefit the community Caring and Sharing Program, which helps children in need in the Schuylerville School District.  Refreshments will follow the concert.  The church is handicapped friendly.  All are welcome!  For more information, call 518-695-3479.  

Santas for Seniors 

Saratoga Senior Center’s “Santas for Seniors” provides wish lists for donors willing to adopt a senior this holiday season. To participate, contact Barbara Devlin – barbarad@saratogaseniorcenter.org. Barbara can match interested volunteers with countless holiday activities too, including an afternoon of giftwrapping and cookie decorating on December 11, the Center’s Holiday Dinner on December 14, a Holiday Movie Matinee on December 15 and member Holiday Party on December 18. For those looking for unique gifts, “Holiday Shops at the Center” will take place on Monday, December 4, from 1-3 p.m. The first annual shopping extravaganza is open to the public and will feature a variety of vendors offering art, crafts, and specialty items. Call 518-584-1621 or visit saratogaseniorcenter.org to learn more.

Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale

 Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Rd, Rock City Falls is having its semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale just in time for Thanksgiving. The cost will be $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, Nov. 17 between 4 – 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 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.  

Special Thanksgiving Pierogi Sale – Order Now

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a special pre-frozen pierogi sale on Saturday, November 18. 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.

The Nightmarket Before XMAS  

The NightmarKeT will be held on Saturday, November 18 from 2 – 6 p.m. and will be an outdoor evening market with a Tim Burton vibe. Thirteen vendors will be set up between 30 and 38 Beekman Street 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.

Saratoga Comic Con

November 18 – 19 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 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 presents 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 opens on Saturday, November 18 with a public opening from 5-7 p.m. and 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 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. 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.

Nutcracker Tea

Presented by Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet on November 19, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Join us at the historic Canfield Casino for 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

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting 

Monday, November 20, from 9:45 a.m. until noon.  The meetings are at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.  If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet.  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 to let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com

22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot

This Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 the Christopher Dailey Foundation will host their 22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot.  The Run/Walk will be held on Broadway in Saratoga Springs starting at 8:30 a.m.  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.  

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, PA 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 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

The Lightning Thief

The Saratoga Children’s Theater, located at 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs, presents The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical. 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 has to 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 https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/saratoga-childrens-theatre

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com. 

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 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, NY is having its semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale just in time for Thanksgiving.  Cost will be $8 per loaf.   Pick-up dates:  Friday, November 17 between 4 – 6 p.mm and 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.  

Saratoga Comic Con

November 18 – 19 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 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 presents 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 opens on Saturday, November 18 with a public opening from 5-7 p.m. and 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 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. 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.

Nutcracker Tea

Presented by Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet on November 19, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Join us at the historic Canfield Casino for 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

22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot

This Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 the Christopher Dailey Foundation will host their 22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot.  The Run/Walk will be held on Broadway in Saratoga Springs starting at 8:30 a.m.  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.  

Art Show Opening at Uncommon Grounds 

On November 3 at 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

Alpine Sport Shop in Saratoga Springs will host Warren Miller’s new Ski & Snowboard Movie retrospective ALL TIME. Show time is Friday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., at the Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $15. purchased in store in person, at Alpine Sport Shop, 321 Clinton St, 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.

Messages From Survivors

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. Opening Night: Monday, November 6, 6 -8 p.m. at the Mechanicville District Public Library, located at 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville. All are welcome.

Green Drinks

Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Green Drinks will be gathering at The Parting Glass, located at 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, on November 8, from 5 – 7 p.m. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.

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

Thursday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater, 648 Route 32

Stillwater. 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. 

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.  This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com. 

Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Rd, Rock City Falls, is having its semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale just in time for Thanksgiving. Cost will be $8 per loaf.  Pick-up dates: Friday, Nov. 17 between 4 – 6 p.mm and Saturday, Nov. 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. 

Nutcracker Tea

Presented by Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet on November 19, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Join us at the historic Canfield Casino for 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

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 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Fish Fry, Music, Dancing, Singing, and Halloween  

The Saratoga Knights of Columbus will be hosting K of C Karaoke on Friday, October 27, following their Fish Fry.  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!

Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency at Skidmore

October 27, 7:30 p.m. at Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 North Broadway

Saratoga Springs. 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. 

Motown Dinner Dance

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is holding a Motown Dance Party on Saturday, October 28, at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs.  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.

The Headless Horseman  

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, directed by Elyse Young, will be presented on the Malta Community Center Stage Saturday, October 28 at 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, October 29 at 6 p.m.  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.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

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 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Career Fair

Naval Support Facility Field House, 19 JF King Dr., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | All active-duty service members, military spouses, veterans, as well as children and spouses of veterans are invited to attend this career fair on October 20, 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. 

Heritage Hunters Celebrates 30 Years

Heritage Hunters has invited several historians in Saratoga County to join in celebrating its 30th anniversary at an annual day-long conference. The conference will be held at the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville, Saturday, October 21 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The historians will each share one of the most challenging genealogy or local history queries they’ve received over the years 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.

Motown Dinner Dance

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is holding a Motown Dance Party on Saturday, October 28, at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. The fabulous East Coast Players will be bringing the 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. 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.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

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 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting

The meeting will be on Monday, October 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa.  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.

Career Fair

Naval Support Facility Field House, 19 JF King Dr., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | All active-duty service members, military spouses, veterans, as well as children and spouses of veterans are invited to attend this career fair on October 20, 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.  

Heritage Hunters Celebrates 30 Years

Heritage Hunters has invited several historians in Saratoga County to join in celebrating its 30th anniversary at an annual day-long conference. The conference will be held at the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville, Saturday, October 21 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The historians will each share one of the most challenging genealogy or local history queries they’ve received over the years, 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.

Motown Dinner Dance

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is holding a Motown Dance Party on Saturday, October 28, at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs.  The fabulous East Coast Players will be bringing the 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. 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.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

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 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner

Friday, October 6 at 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, Fish Fry Friday will resume on October 6 from 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 noon through 3 p.m.  Menu: Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), which come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; New England Clam Chowder ($13 – quart; $7 – pint); Macaroni and Cheese ($5); French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2) when available.  Payment may be made by cash or check made out to “Columbian Association.”

Malta Cultural Arts Festival 2023

Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr, 518-899-4411. 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.

Saratoga International Flavorfeast

On Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the popular Saratoga food festival returns to downtown Saratoga Springs. Attendees can travel the streets of downtown Saratoga Springs and experience a feast of flavors from around the globe, while enjoying multi-cultural street performances throughout the day. International flags that line Broadway herald the annual event’s return. Beginning at 11 a.m. Flavorfeast “passport-maps” displaying a layout of participating restaurants/businesses can be picked up on the corner of Broadway and Division Street. The map will also be available on the www.saratogaflavorfeast.com website to print the night before the event. This map will help eventgoers plan their day’s itinerary of travel to a variety of local restaurant destinations for $2 food samples from countries of origin. For details, visit www.saratogaflavorfeast.com

‘Elktoberfest’ Beverage Tasting and German Food Fundraiser 

The Clifton Park Elks are hosting ‘Elktoberfest 2023’, an Octoberfest fundraiser for Cerebral Palsy, on Saturday, October 7. The charitable event will be held from Noon to 6 PM at the Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. There will be beverage tastings, authentic German food, music, and games for a great cause!!! Come for lunch & dinner! See the attached image for the list of participants. 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

“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, Saturday, October 7 from Noon – 5:30 p.m. 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

Presented by Mean Max Brew Works at 193 Glen St., #2, Glens Falls, Saturday, October 7, 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. www.animalleague.org/adirondackregion. 518-409-8105

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes

Proudly presented over two fall weekends this year on October 7-8 and 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 in this year’s event; 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 of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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!

“The Way We Were” Car Show

Downtown Ballston Spa will soon become a classic car enthusiast’s dream. Taking place Sunday, October 8 on Front Street. In addition to all the cars and trucks, there will be food and merchandise vendors, a kid’s zone with a bounce house and activities, live music, and a trophy presentation at the end of the day. Pre-registration for show cars is now open by visiting www.ballston.org. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also currently available for businesses and organizations that would like to be a part of the show. The event is free to spectators. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 15. To learn more about “The Way We Were” Car Show, visit www.ballston.org.

Bus Trip to New England Air Museum

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, is now accepting reservations for a Bus Trip to the New England Air Museum taking place on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Located alongside Bradley International Airport, in Windsor Locks, CT, the New England Air Museum is the largest aerospace museum in the region. The Museum houses over 80 aircraft and an extensive collection of engines, instruments, and artifacts in three large display hangars and an outdoor display area. Open to the public. Bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. To register please call:

 518-377-2191 to book a seat.

Crocheting 101 with Signature Elements

Saturdays in October at the Saratoga Children’s Theatre. 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). Sign up before September and you will be able to choose your wool color between purple and green. Please email leigh@saratogachildrenstheatre.org with your selection. (Must be PAID prior to us accepting your color choice).

Goat Brothers 29th Annual Swap Meet

Motorcycle show, hot rods/classic cars welcome, live entertainment, motorcycle parts and accessories, gifts, and novelties. Doors open at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission $10, under 12 free. Food and beverages available. October 7 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-583-3398 518-507-6400. Or visit, www.goatbrothers.com

1st Annual Saratoga Foliage Ride 

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, Saratoga Regional YMCA 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Two Days and Six Routes! To register, visit https://www.bikereg.com/saratoga-foliage-ride

Apple Pie Social

The Wilton Heritage Society will hold its annual Apple Pie Social on Sunday October 8, from 1-4 p.m.

at the Museum at 5 Parkhurst Rd. Wilton.  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. 

Annual Fall Fest

Camp Stomping Ground, Middle Grove, in partnership with the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Rotary Club and Immersion PT, is gearing up for its much-anticipated Annual Fall Fest on Monday, October 9. This year’s event promises an exciting day of outdoor adventure, music, delicious food, and community engagement. Kicking off at 10 a.m. with a 4K run/walk.  Community members, families, and pets of all ages and abilities are invited 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 about Camp Stomping Ground’s Annual Fall Fest, please visit www.campstompingground.org or contact Laura Kriegel at laura@campstompingground.org.

Zoom Film Discussion

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous 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 on Monday, October 9 at 7 p.m. 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. Films such as these are sometimes also available from your local library.

Registration is required in advance through sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or www.saratogasinai.org.

Dine for a Cause

On Thursday, October 12 from 4 – 9 p.m. dine at Brooks Tavern, located at 139 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. 25% of the evening’s food proceeds go to Saratoga Children’s Theatre. Reservations are recommended, 518-871-1473.

Saratoga Book Festival

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 Rising Stars – Paw Patrol Week

615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Children’s Theatre most popular program now offered as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (October 16, 18, and 20) from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 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 https://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops.

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting

The meeting will be on Monday, October 16, beginning at 10 a.m. at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa.  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.

Motown Dinner Dance

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is holding a Motown Dance Party on Saturday, October 28, at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs.  The fabulous East Coast Players will be bringing the 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. 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.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

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 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Donny “Elvis” Romines 

On Friday, Sept. 29 Donny will be performing at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks to benefit The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Tickets $15 at the door. Raffles, 50/50, cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. and showtime is 7 p.m. For more information call Helen at 518-745-7821.

Fall Bake Sale

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will be having a “Flavors of the Fall Bake Sale” and Café fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta Ridge. Baked goods will be available for purchase. Come, bring a friend, join us for coffee/tea and conversation while enjoying a homemade baked goodie. A love offering basket will be available for the café.

Fall for All

Step into a world of wonders celebrating the Victorian era with a retro-futuristic twist! Join us at the captivating Mt. McGregor site on Saturday, Sept. 30 (rain date: Sunday, October 1) from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day filled with magic, history, and enchantment. Discover the grandeur of the Victorian era, infused with marvels, and experience the allure of Mt. McGregor. Prepare to be enchanted by an array of enthralling attractions and experiences that celebrate the essence of the Victorian era: Tintype Photographer, Civil War Medical Reenactor, Grondahl’s Wizard Workshop, Live Owl Encounter, Identify the Artifact Table, Victorian Era Magician, Victorian Lawn Games, Food Truck. General admission to the event is free. For more details, visit www.grantcottage.org

6th Annual Adirondacon Tabletop Gaming Convention

This year’s event, held on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1, will be focused on gathering to play board games, card games, role-playing games and more. However, Adirondacon 6 has even more to offer than before. The convention will be taking over the entire Charles R. Wood Theater and will feature highlights such as structured game time slots, open play/an epic lending library of over 500 titles, 2 dexterity tournaments, wargaming, and several play-to-win games. The Crandall Library Teen Center will be on-hand helping to run some games, and Sunday will feature a Kids’ Corner with some family-friendly favorites. For more information, visit www.adirondacon.com

2023 AFS Hearts for the Arts Festival

The Adirondack Folk School is hosting its annual Gala. Friends and supporters will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Saturday evening, Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hitching Post Café, 1256 Lake Ave., (9N) Lake Luzerne. Cost is $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Tickets for the event may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St, Lake Luzerne, 518-696-2400. Seating is limited guests, so please make your reservations early and give your dinner choice, prime ribs, salmon or vegetarian (includes dessert). Cash bar. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.

Malta Cultural Arts Festival – Call for Vendors

The Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is looking for craft and food vendors in celebration of artists of various cultures and art forms at the 2023 Malta Cultural Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside and outside the grounds of the David R. Meager Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta. Deadline for application submission is Thursday, Sept. 25. Please contact the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 or email kgottmann@malta-town.org for an application or additional information.

The 26th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Judged Art Show 

Held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., from Oct. 3-30. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and cash prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.

Fall Rising Stars

615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Children’s Theatre most popular program now offers as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. 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. Encanto Week – Oct. 2, 4, and 6. Paw Patrol Week – Oct. 16, 18, and 20. Cost is $95/week. To register, visit www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops.

Senior Trip to the Castles

Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York. This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023. The cost will be $469 for members. For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner

Friday, October 6 at 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.

Saratoga Recycles Day 

Sustainable Saratoga is hosting our 7th annual Saratoga Recycles Day event! Saturday, October 7, 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 and monitors are an additional $30 fee per item. Please visit our website for additional details, https://sustainablesaratoga.org/…/saratoga-recycles-day/

Annual Fall Bazaar

For the Benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors. Saturday, October 7, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. 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.

Free One Day Festival

“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, Saturday, October 7 from Noon – 5:30 p.m. 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.

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes

Proudly presented over two fall weekends this year on October 7-8 and 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 in this year’s event; 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 of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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!

“The Way We Were” Car Show

Downtown Ballston Spa will soon become a classic car enthusiast’s dream. Taking place Sunday, October 8 on Front Street. In addition to all the cars and trucks, there will be food and merchandise vendors, a kid’s zone with a bounce house and activities, live music, and a trophy presentation at the end of the day. Pre-registration for show cars is now open by visiting www.ballston.org. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also currently available for businesses and organizations that would like to be a part of the show. The event is free to spectators. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 15. To learn more about “The Way We Were” Car Show, visit www.ballston.org.

Bus Trip to New England Air Museum

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, is now accepting reservations for a Bus Trip to the New England Air Museum taking place on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Located alongside Bradley International Airport, in Windsor Locks, CT, the New England Air Museum is the largest aerospace museum in the region. The Museum houses over 80 aircraft and an extensive collection of engines, instruments, and artifacts in three large display hangars and an outdoor display area. Open to the public. Bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. To register please call:

518-377-2191 to book a seat.

Crocheting 101 with Signature Elements

Saturdays in October at the Saratoga Children’s Theatre. 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). Sign up before September and you will be able to choose your wool color between purple and green. Please email leigh@saratogachildrenstheatre.org with your selection. (Must be PAID prior to us accepting your color choice).

Goat Brothers 29th Annual Swap Meet

Motorcycle show, hot rods/classic cars welcome, live entertainment, motorcycle parts and accessories, gifts, and novelties. Doors open at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission $10, under 12 free. Food and beverages available. October 7 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-583-3398 518-507-6400. Or visit, www.goatbrothers.com

1st Annual Saratoga Foliage Ride 

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, Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Two Days and Six Routes! To register, visit https://www.bikereg.com/saratoga-foliage-ride

Saratoga Book Festival

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

Motown Dinner Dance

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is holding a Motown Dance Party on Saturday, October 28, at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. The fabulous East Coast Players will be bringing the 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. 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.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.  This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com