February 28 – March 6, 2025
Friday, February 28
Fundraiser Fish Fry
Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Orders may be placed by calling 518-584-8547 on the day of the event from noon through 3 p.m. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), which come with French fries, cold 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.”
Art Gallery Opening
Main Street Studio, 786 Charlton Road, Charlton | 5 – 8 p.m. Join us for an opening reception celebrating three regional mixed-media fiber artists that hope to inspire others towards positive social change. “Remnants: Stories of Place, Told in Fibers” features work by Karen Schupack, Maggie D’Aversa and Sarah Boink. Exhibit runs Feb 28 – March 30. www.mainstreetcharlton.com
Saturday, March 1
Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Get new ideas for your life and home. Featuring 100+ exhibitors at this 2-day event on March 1 and 2. Fine art and crafts show, pet adoption and special events each day. New events were added this year. All are welcome. Thanks to our major sponsor, Adirondack Trust, admission is free. For more information, visit www.saratogaspringsrotary.org.
Lecture at the Military Museum
61 Lake Ave., in Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Author and military historian Patrick Chaisson will lead a lecture on “Strange, Unusual, and Innovative Weapons of the U.S. Civil War”. Admission to the presentation as well as the New York State Military Museum is free to the public.
Sunday, March 2
Creating Together
20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. A celebration of family, community, and connection. Walt and Whitman downstairs lounge. Live music with billboard-charting Cassandra Kubinski – move, grove, sing along. Thank you card writing and card art with Ashley Campbell of Coral and Blue. Brianna’s Brave Dat at School book reading with SoulFilling founder Francine Apy, book readings with Saratoga Springs Publishing’s Vicki Addesso Dodd and Sean Martin, photos with Longshot the Moose. Register at https://found.ee/CreatingTogether
Ladies Nordic Ski Lesson and Lunch
Brookhaven Winter Park, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porters Corners | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. If learning to cross-country ski sounds fun, or if you already ski and are looking to polish your skills, you’ll want to attend the upcoming “lesson and lunch” program for women. Instructors will provide a one-hour lesson to women grouped by experience followed by a lunch at The View Restaurant. The $40 resident/$48 non-resident cost includes equipment rental, lunch and a beverage of your choice. After lunch, ladies are welcome to ski for the afternoon at their leisure. Those not interested in Nordic skiing may choose to snowshoe instead. The park features seven cross-country trails and two snowshoe loops, a total of 20 kilometers of trails. Register on our website www.greenfieldny.org or at
Brookmere Wedding Showcase
500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Discover everything you need to make your wedding day unforgettable! Join us and explore a wide range of wedding vendors, services, and ideas. Whether you’re just starting your planning journey or finalizing details, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with top professionals in the industry. Registration for the event is $10 per person and can be made using this link: www.thebrookmereweddingshowcase.com/register. Entry at the door will be $15 per person. Planning to make a weekend out of it? Reserve an overnight stay on 3/1 or 3/2 and enjoy a special discounted rate just for event attendees. To book, call 1-844-276-6563 and use code SHOW.
13th Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 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! https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs/
Concert of Sonatas
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Saratoga Chamber Players celebrates the return of Artistic Director and violinist Jill Levy. She is joined by pianist Margaret Kampmeier for a concert of Sonatas. The program will include duos for violin and piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, Francis Poulenc and Robert Schumann. Tickets are available at www.saratogachamberplayers.org. Seniors $25, Adults, $30 and Students $20. The concert is supported in part by the NY State Council of the Arts with the support of the NY state Legislature, the office of the Governor and many individual supporters.
Monday, March 3
Galway Preservation Society Program
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Charlene DuBuque, Education Director at the Saratoga County History Center, will present “Passing the Time in Victorian Saratoga County,” highlighting the social activities, entertainment, and fashion trends of the era. Discover the vibrant fraternal groups, soirees, fairs, and church socials that shaped the leisure time of Victorian-era locals and influenced how we spend our free time today. Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge. If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year. Please join us for some fun and to learn more about our history.
Tuesday, March 4
Native Perennial Food Plants
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 7:30 p.m. When placed in habitats that meet their needs, native plants tend to be well adapted to our climate and have few pest, disease or maintenance problems. This illustrated talk will describe the growth habit, preferred habitat, care required, food value, other users, aesthetic appeal and propagation techniques for over 25 native perennial plants you can include in your edible landscape. The plants range from trees to bushes, groundcovers, roots and even vines. If you want to create an edible hedge, an edible bed, a foundation planting, a you-pick venue, or a forest garden, you will discover there are a variety of native food plants to choose from to fill you space. Please register online to receive the Zoom link. www.sspl.org
Wednesday, March 5
Opera Saratoga Performance
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. Saratoga Opera presents the children’s opera Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo, free with museum admission! This interactive children’s opera is about Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City in the late 1940s, who has her portrait painted by the renowned artist, Frida Kahlo. Though initially frightened, Mariana is emboldened and charmed by Kahlo, the animals in her household, and a visit by the exuberant artist Diego Rivera. Perfect for children ages 5 – 11. For information and additional dates and locations, visit OperaSaratoga.org.
Fried Fish Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: fried fish, mac & cheese, tartar sauce, cold slaw, roll. $15 (cash only).
Soup Cooking Class
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Build the perfect soup every time. Instant recipes Included. Learn the essentials of building a great tasting soup in layers, the essential basic flavorings, and skills and utensils needed. Participants will not only learn about the essential knowledge of soup making, but will also learn how to make instant soups, ready to enjoy in minutes or less. Call 885-8995 to pre-register two days in advance. Cost: $15.
Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Open to the public, free admission & ample free parking. Doors open 6 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.
Thursday, March 6
Genealogy Assistance
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 11 a.m. Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Drop in with questions from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., stay for the round table discussion starting at noon. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Saratoga Turftalkers
Nemer Chrysler Jeep Conference Room, 617 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization that helps people develop their communication and leadership skills through practice and feedback. Our local club, Saratoga Turftalkers, meets the first and third Thursday of each month. It is a perfect learning environment for anyone preparing for a career, advancing a career, or just looking to become a better communicator and leader. For more information, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/ or https://saratogaturftalkers.toastmastersclubs.org