June 13 – June 19, 2025
This Week’s Events:
Friday, June 13
Tea & Talk: Women of the Saratoga Campaign
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 3 p.m. Presented by the Saratoga County Historian’s Office. You may know about the surrender of British General Burgoyne after the Battles of Saratoga in 1777, Turning Point of the American Revolution, but what about the women involved in this campaign? This presentation tells lesser-known stories of women on both sides of the conflict, sharing their perspectives on ways their lives were changed. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is requested, but not required, at 518-882-6385.
Saturday, June 14
6 Hour Defensive Drive Course
Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. held at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church located at 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. The cost is $40 prepaid or $45 at the door. A portion of the fee is donated to the church. Call 518-784-5009 or visit, www.facetofacecourses.com.
Brookside Explorers Club: Flag Day Celebration
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – Noon Join us here at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum for the very first meeting of the Brookside Explorers Club, a new history and learning club for kids. Explore the history and fun of Flag Day through storytime, crafts, and play in this engaging and educational event. Kids of all ages are welcome to join the fun! Registration for the Brookside Explorers Club is required and costs $5.00. Registration can be completed online at www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Annual Daketown School #8 Open House
24 Old Daketown Road, Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m Admission is free. Stop in to see the Circa 1878 one room schoolhouse. Try writing your alphabet on the original blackboards which were installed in 1915. This school was used until June 1956. Donations are welcome to help us Keep Greenfield’s History Alive for our future generations – Town of Greenfield Historical Society.
15th Annual Pet-A-Palooza
Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Whether you currently own a pet or are looking to adopt, this free, family-friendly event is a must-attend. Over 35+ local animal shelters and rescue groups will be on-site with adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, and more ready to meet you and your family—including your current four-legged companions! WTEN’s Steve Caporizzo and the WTEN Pet Connection team will be joining us for the day, along with Benson’s Pet Center, who will be providing a free premium bag of dog or cat food with every adoption. Enjoy live music, food trucks, free children’s activities, pet photos, 40+ animal care professionals. Guests are encouraged to support our Pet Food & Supply Drive – “No Empty Bowls”. For full event details, visit clpetapalooza.com or follow along at facebook.com/clpetapalooza.
Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Community Day Celebration
Grant Cottage, 1000 Mount McGregor Rd., Wilton 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free cottage walk-through tours. Free-music, face painting, bubble artist, 250th Anniversary cake, scavenger hunt, audio tours, magic show, jugglers, caricaturist, raptor show, civil war reenactors, cannon fire demos, tin type photography, pony rides, petting zoo, cornhole, 19th Century games, and flags. There will also be food for purchase and a Victorian hat sale and more. For details visit grantcottage.org.
1st Annual Impactful Education Golf Tournament
Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort | Sponsored by Minich MacGregor Wealth Management. A shotgun-start, 4-person scramble followed by a picnic dinner under the clubhouse tent. Golfer fees are $125 and include several contests on course – putting, chipping, closest to the line, longest drive, and a hole-in-one worth $10,000. Also, a Golf Ball Drop sponsored by Saratoga Veterinary Hospital PC. Golf balls are sold for $5 each – if your ball rolls in the cup you’ll win $500 cash (split if more than one winner)! Call Don Wildermuth at 518-430-8670 to buy Golf Ball Drop chances or for more information. Registration forms can be found at our website at www.impactfuleducationprojects.org.
Free Lunch
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. A Lunch will be served at no charge. All lunches include soup, sandwiches, beverage and dessert. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
56th Annual Elks Flag Day Parade
N. Broadway to Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 12. p.m. Join us along the parade route as we celebrate the flag of our nation, honor the 250th birthday of the US Army, and highlight many of the organizations and businesses that make our community special. Grand Marshal for this year’s parade is 100 year old WWII Army veteran Manuel “Manny” Ballestero.
Spring Concert
Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa | 2 p.m. Come support the hard work and dedication of the Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet students. Featuring dancers ages 3 – 18 years old. Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is committed to providing quality professional dance training to pre-professional students throughout the Greater Saratoga region. SaratogaSpringsYouthBallet.org.
Sunday, June 15
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Gansevoort Firehouse, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Don’t forget Dad! Menu: Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits, and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 adults, $10 seniors 55+, $10 military and 1st responders, $8 children 6 – 12, kids under 6 free.
Father’s Day Kids Fishing Derby
Fraternal order of Eagles # 2586, 373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs (Lake Lonely) | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. It’s open to kids 14 and under, all of whom must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Worms will be supplied, but kids should bring their own fishing poles and tackle. The derby includes free hot dogs, chips, and sodas; as well as prizes for fish caught in different categories.
Annual Strawberry Shortcake Social
5 Parkhurst Rd, Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m. or until sold out. The Wilton Heritage Society will hold its annual Strawberry Shortcake Social at the Museum on Father’s Day. We will continue to have curbside pick-up for your convenience. We also have limited indoor/outdoor seating. We encourage you to visit our museum while enjoying our delicious strawberries, homemade biscuits and freshly whipped real cream, all for a donation of $7 per generous serving. Exact change appreciated.
Monday, June 16
Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
The Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2:30 p.m. Our speaker will be Scott Parmelee of AbbVie Neuroscience. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact us with any questions: Leader Gordon Blyth, gordonsblyth@gmail.com 917-887-7980 or
Co-Leader Marie Thorne, softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483.
Tuesday, June 17
Using the Airbnb App
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 10:30 a.m. Discover your perfect home away from home. Join us for this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to navigate the Airbnb app with confidence. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Pierogi Sale Pick Up
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese will be available. Pick-up is from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. You can call 518-363-0001 for the orders. We will confirm orders. This is the last sale for the summer (till September).
Wednesday,
June 18
Pickin’s Session
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 p.m. All sessions are open to the public and there is no charge. Sing along, dance, tap your foot or bring your acoustic instrument and become part of the entertainment. In addition to guitars, fiddles and banjos, harps, accordions, piano and even washboards are encouraged. Enjoy contemporary, Americana, country-western, folk, gospel, and bluegrass. 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.
Chicken Marsala 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: chicken marsala, linguini, vegetable, salad, roll. $15 (cash only).
Free Community Meal
Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls | 5 – 7 p.m. Come join us for food and fellowship.
Astronomy Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Steve Clark will talk about what can be seen in the sky in late June and early July. This group is open to adults and teens (middle school and older). Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.
Thursday,
June 19
Town of Greenfield Summer Farmers Market
Middle Grove Park, 428 Middle Grove Rd. Middle Grove | 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday evenings, June 19 – September 18. Shop, play, eat and stay for the evening to enjoy the outdoors. Local vendors will be selling bread, baked goods, candies, eggs, flowers, jams/jellies, wine, maple syrup products, pickles, pierogies, apparel, and more. There is also a lot of artisan merchandise like woodwork, glassware, homemade soaps, jewelry, candles, apparel, pottery herbal apothecary, handbags, and other gifts. Rotating local food trucks and entertainment are scheduled each week. Entertainment will include inflatable obstacle courses for kids, live music, hoedowns, magicians and more.
Music & Mingling
Siro’s Restaurant and Bar, 168 Lincoln Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 10 p.m. Join the Saratoga Senior Center for our highly anticipated event with unparalleled networking opportunities. Guests will enjoy exceptional food stations, an open bar, live music, silent auction and a special guest and presentation. VIP access for premier sponsors. For details visit, Visit https://saratogaseniorcenter.org/music-and-mingling/ for more information. RSVP by Friday, June 13.