July 11 – July 17, 2025
This Week’s Events:
Friday, July 11
Estate Sale
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2776 Hwy 9, Malta | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Located across from the Malta Drive-In. Household items, games, toys, clothing, and more.
Saturday, July 12
Jeff Clark Memorial Silks & Satins 5K
Fasig Tipton, 153 George St., Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m. Runners, walkers, and community members are invited to join this much-anticipated event. It offers a fast, flat course through Saratoga’s charming East Side neighborhood, near iconic horse racing facilities, and serves as an exciting prelude to the horse racing season. Whether running or walking, participants will enjoy a unique route that celebrates Saratoga’s spirit while supporting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS), a nonprofit providing transformative equine-assisted programs to Veterans, families, children, and others facing mental health challenges. Join us for a memorable morning of fitness, community, and horse racing tradition in beautiful Saratoga Springs! For registration and volunteer opportunities, visit: https://thsaratoga.org/silksandsatins/
Charlton Freehold Community Rummage Sale
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. To reserve a table or for more information, call 518-399-4831 and leave a message or email: office@charltonfreehold.org.
Annual Car Show
Middle Grove Town Park, 428 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Historical Society is looking for classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles for their annual Car Show. Registration is $10 day of show – Top 15 trophies announced at 2:45 p.m. Mark your calendars – bring your friends and a folding chair because Live Music will be provided by local musicians. Vendors, food, drinks available for purchase. Keep Greenfield’s History Alive for our Future Generations.
McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds Farm Tour
180 Fitch Road, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.- Noon. Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as we tour McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds. A knowledgeable guide will give you a behind the scenes look at how the farm operates. Then, you’ll meet some of the farm’s thoroughbreds. At the close of the tour, guests will have the opportunity to ask their guide any questions they may have about the care and keeping of these beautiful animals. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended on this tour. The tour includes free admission to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. NOTE: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. https://1049a.blackbaudhosting.com/1049a/McMahon-Thoroughbreds—Farm-Tour-12Jul2025.
Free Lunch
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. A Lunch will be served at no charge. All lunches include soup, a sandwich, beverage and dessert. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
“A Day in the Country” Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
Knickerbocker Mansion, 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Knickerbocker Mansion and Emma Foundation invite you to join us. We will be serving a barbecued Half Chicken with sides & dessert with dining under the Pavilion or as take-out. Proceeds will be shared by Knickerbocker Mansion and the Emma Foundation providing scholarships to Waldorf School students in Saratoga Springs, New York. Mansion tours available! Call 518 588-7130 for BBQ reservations. The Knickerbocker Historical Society and the Emma Foundation are each 501 C3 non-profit organizations and all proceeds will be shared for Mansion preservation and for scholarships to the Waldorf School in Saratoga.
Sunset Saturdays – Carnival Night
Saratoga Casino Hotel, 6 – 9 p.m.
Featuring live harness racing, food trucks, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The excitement runs every Saturday through August 23. Sunset Saturdays are family-friendly and will feature exclusive experiences—from lively themed nights to limited-edition merchandise giveaways and exciting prize drawings—making every evening a unique celebration. Carnival Night features free carnival games, a face painter, balloon artist and bites from Di Folco’s Roaming Occasions food truck. For complete details on the events visit www.saratogacasino.com.
Ballston Area Seniors Dance
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7 – 10 p.m. All Dances are open to the Public – Adults Only – Donation – $ 7. Snack and refreshment will be provided. Dance to the music by Peaceful Country Band. For more information call 518-490-2851.
Sunday, July 13
Saratoga Summer Concert Series
Congress Park War Memorial, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The Saratoga Summer Concert Series will take place on Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August. Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of the area’s favorite performers. This week’s concert features MPThree, an acoustic band that originated from casual campfire music sessions. The band’s lead vocalist, Mark Pierre, started his music career in his mid-40’s, playing acoustic guitar and singing with family and friends. MPThree’s music style is rooted in country and classic genres, with a focus on storytelling and connecting with the audience. The back covered patio at the Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, will be the concert rain location.
Summer Sunday Stroll: Mail Order Houses
Meet: Northwest corner of Lake and East avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon.
Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and Madison C. Squires for the Sunday Stroll “Mail Order Houses of Saratoga.” This tour features houses on East and Pinewood avenues and meets at the Squires will highlight the “Kit House” era – a time when the average person could not only put a check through the mail, but order and receive an entire house as well. The cost is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming strolls and events, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Sydney Hedge, Preservation & Programs Coordinator, at shedge@saratogapreservation.org.
Monday, July 14
2025 Ghost Tours
Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Canfield Casino, one of America’s Most Terrifying Places, as featured on the Travel Channel and Ghost Hunters. This season’s tours promise to immerse guests in Saratoga’s spectral history with new stories, local legends, and chilling accounts of real paranormal encounters. Hear true tales of hauntings, mysterious events, and the spirits believed to still roam the corridors. From whispered voices to sudden chills, every tour is a chance to connect with the supernatural side of Saratoga’s rich history. Suitable for ages 10 and up. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through August 29. Tickets: Visit https://www.saratogahistory.org/ghost-tours-summer-2025 to reserve your spot.
Saratoga Catholic Baseball Camp
West Side Rec, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The 2025 New York State baseball champion Saratoga Catholic baseball team will be hosting their annual baseball Camp (week # 2) July 14-17. The rain out dates are July 21 and July 22. The camp is run by Saratoga Catholic coaches Phonsey Lambert and Dale Long Jr, both members of the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. Current players along with the Saints coaching staff will be providing instruction to the campers. The camp is open to all players boys / girls ages 6-14. The cost of the camp is $195.00 which includes a t-shirt. To register go to www.spasaints.com. For more information contact Coach Lambert alambert@saratogacatholic.org
Tuesday, July 15
2025 Grand, Gilded, and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll Walking Tour Season
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 – Noon. Participants will begin at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center and stroll through historic Congress Park, concluding with a full tour of the elegant Canfield Casino—including admission to the Saratoga Springs History Museum (a $15 value). The tour takes place every Tuesday – Saturday, until October 18, rain or shine. Tickets are $25 Adults, $10 Youth (12–17) and Children under 12 free. Tickets can be reserved online at www.SaratogaSpringsVisitorCenter.com. For more information, call 518-587-3241.
Summer in the City Free Movie Series
Palace Theater, 19 Clinton St., Albany | Noon. Free movies every Tuesday through August 26. Movies begin at 1 p.m. with special activities prior to the movie. Free popcorn is provided to all children 12 and under. This week’s movie is Kung Fu Panda 4. Free tickets are available in advance at the Palace Theatre Box Office at 19 Clinton Ave. during regular business hours or reserved online at https://bit.ly/SITCPal. Individual Groups, Day Care, and Summer Camps looking to reserve a block of tickets can call 518-465-3335, ext. 121 or email info@palacealbany.org. For more information, call 518-465-4663 or visit www.palacealbany.org.
Annual Family Barbecue
Dock Brown’s Tent, 511 Route 9P, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Saratoga Lake Association invites you and family to the annual family barbecue. There will be food and fun. Hotdogs, hamburgers, mac & cheese, salad, and s’more. Fun and games for adults and children. Members, $30. Non-members $40. Children 6 to 12 years old $15. Under six years of age free. Don’t miss the fun and the opportunity to see the sunset from one of the best vantage point on the lake. For more information head to pattuz@saratogalake.org.
The Civil War Letters of Captain Luther M Wheeler
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave Ballston Spa | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Local author David Handy will bring to life the Civil War experiences of Captain Wheeler as related in his letters to his family. Wheeler wrote about military life and the carnage of battles he participated in, including the Peninsula Campaign, Antietam and Fredericksburg. Handy has compiled these letters along with the author’s commentary in his latest book, I Think I Shall See a Hundred Battle. This event is rescheduled from its original date June 11. If you were previously registered, there is no need to re-register. For more information check www.brooksidemuseum.org.
A Train Near Magdeburg
Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs and on Zoom | 7 p.m. An evening with author Matthew Rozell, a Hudson Falls, NY native. He will share a teacher’s journey into the Holocaust and the reunions it inspired some 70 years later. A Train Near Magdeburg is the true story behind an iconic photograph taken when American soldiers liberated a death train deep in the heart of Nazi Germany. It also brings to life the story of a dedicated high school history teacher who reunited hundreds of Holocaust survivors and their children with the American soldiers who rescued them. Rozell reconstructs the story, drawing on eyewitness accounts, survivor testimony, memoirs, wartime reports, and personal letters. To register for the panel discussion in person or on Zoom, go to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/DaOhZ1H/Magdeburg.
Wednesday,
July 16
Turkey Breast 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: sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. $15 (cash only).
The Astronomy Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m. Paul Cirillo will present via Zoom about exciting cosmic collisions. This group meets monthly on the third Wednesday and is open to adults and teens (middle school and older). Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.
Thursday, July 17
17th Annual An Unbridled Affair Gala Fundraiser
at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 10 p.m. Dine and delight while mingling with friends and special guests from the world of Thoroughbred Racing – all in support of local nonprofit, CAPTAIN Community Human Services. We’ll have new and exciting items for our auction and raffle, entertainment by the J Yager Duo, a captivating program emceed by Spectrum News 1 anchor, Dan Bazile with special guest Thoroughbred trainer Gary Contessa, and many more surprises! Tickets start at $200 per person. Sponsorships are currently available. For more information, please visit our website at UnbridledAffair.org, or call 518-399-4624.
Concert in the Park
Old Iron Spring Park, 198 Front Street, Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m. This week’s concert features Black Mountain Symphony. This free, family-friendly event brings live music every Thursday evening from June 26 through August 28, offering a perfect way to enjoy the warm summer nights with friends and neighbors. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Food concessions will be on-site, offering a variety of refreshments.
Upbeat on the Roof
Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. To mark the museum’s twenty-fifth anniversary year, some of the favorite acts from previous years will return. This week’s concert features Joan Kelsey. The concerts continue each week through August 21.