June 6 – June 12, 2025

This Week’s Events:   

Friday, June 6

Saratoga Race Course Tours

Tour Begins at the Whitney Viewing Stand, Oklahoma Training Track, Saratoga Race Course | 9:30 a.m. and Sunday, June 8, 9:30 a.m.  In celebration of the Belmont Stakes, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to offer two exclusive behind-the-scenes walking tours of the historic Saratoga Race Course.  A rare opportunity to explore the oldest and one of the most iconic sporting venues in the United States. Led by the Foundation’s Executive Director, Samantha Bosshart, this special walking tour will take participants through both the public and lesser-known sides of the race course. Tickets are $35 for SSPF members and $45 for non-members. Reservations are required and space is limited. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030.

Karner Blue Butterfly Walk

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 1:30 p.m. 

The endangered Karner blue butterfly has two broods every year. The first brood emerges in late May and the second brood in early July. On a guided walk through the meadows, learn about the Saratoga Sand Plains ecosystem on which this animal thrives, and how it became endangered. This walk is with the Saratoga Springs Public Library. To register for the June 6 walk, call the library at (518) 584-7860 ext. 305.

Saturday, June 7

Annual Plant Sale

Dockstader Recreation Fields, 5078 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 9 a.m. – Noon.  The Glenville Hills Garden Club of Saratoga County will hold its annual plant sale. Over 90 varieties of perennial plants as well as herbs, flowering shrubs, ground covers, vines, and bulbs will be offered for sale. Proceeds will fund the garden club projects, including community beautification and the sponsorship of students at environmental camps.   

2nd Annual Improv Spaces Music Fest

Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Ave, Round Lake | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Live Performance offerings all day during Belmont Stakes weekend. The 2025 Improv Spaces Music Festival will present 35 musicians and collaborators from the Capital Region and beyond. Doors open 9:30 a.m. with a community brunch (food provided). General Admission is $25/Students with ID $5/Children are free. Tickets and more information at www.improvspaces.org. 

Opening Reception: Brilliant Becoming

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 8 p.m. An Exhibition Celebrating Transformation, Resilience, and Radiant Renewal featuring Artists Susie Kane-Kettlewell and Terry Teitelbaum. Brilliant Becoming is a celebration of transformation — both sudden and steady, wild and wondrous. In this pairing of works, bold, kinetic explosions of color evoke moments of personal triumph, where chaos gives way to clarity and spirit breaks into full bloom. From the raw, emotional energy captured in abstract bursts to the luminous landscapes of renewal, the exhibit invites viewers to witness the many forms of becoming: the fiery victories, the quiet awakenings, and the enduring beauty that follows.

Sunday, June 8

For the Love of Animals

Live on Zoom | 2 p.m.  Captivating stories that shed a light on the Jewish soul—and you don’t have to love animals to resonate with them. You’re sure to enjoy these funny and thrilling Jewish tales about brief encounters and long-term relationships with animals, wild and domestic, and how they change us.

SJCA is proud to bring The Braid’s performances to our audiences, with the sponsorship of Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs and a generous donation from Barry and Shelley Bader in memory of their daughter, Melissa Bader Lewis. Pre-registration is required. Click on a link below: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/X8F9Mp5/June8AFTERNOONBraid2pm

Monday, June 9

Is that Artificial Intelligence (AI)? 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 4 p.m. AI programs can create ultra-realistic images and videos, so it may be hard to tell if what you see was created or altered by AI. We’ll teach you tips and tools to help you determine if an image was generated by AI and how to do a reverse image search to find out the internet history of any image you find online. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Tuesday, June 10

The Heritage Garden Club Meeting 

Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa | Noon.  Charlene DuBuque of

Brookside Museum will be presenting a program on “Passing the time in Victorian Saratoga County.”  The Heritage Garden Club is a nonprofit garden club devoted to promoting horticultural education,

the love of gardening, floral design, as well as civic and environmental awareness among the community.  Those interested in joining are always welcome to join us as new members.  You don’t have to have a “green thumb” to join our garden club.  If interested, contact 518-256-3141 or find us on Facebook @HeritageGardenClubof
SaratogaSprings.

Meet the Candidates 

Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center | 7 – 8:00 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will moderate a “Meet the Candidates” forum in advance of the Republican primary election for the office of Supervisor of the Town of Greenfield. All are welcome to attend. 

Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival

Various locations | Announcing 14 programs for this summer, including food and Klezmer music festivals, films, book discussions, art programs, theater productions, and more. Program sponsors include Temple Sinai, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Shaara Tflle, Clifton Park Chabad, and Saratoga Chabad. Events begin Tuesday, June 10 at Temple Sinai for Zaidy’s War, a discussion with author Martin Bodek, and continue through the summer, concluding August 27, with Der Kleiner Klezmer Musical Review, at Beth Shalom in Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival on Facebook.

Wednesday,
June 11

Saratoga County History Center Tour

Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10am.  Local historian and author Hollis Palmer will revisit the Gilded Age by telling stories behind the great cottages that line Union Avenue and Circular Street in the city. All tours are scheduled for approximately 90 minutes. Registration is available at brooksidemuseum.org. Tour limits vary between 25 and 45 people. Suggested donation for the walking tours is $10 to support the programs of the Museum.

Stuffed Chicken 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: boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. $15 (cash only). 

Green Drinks

Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-20/

Opera Saratoga Festival Artist Portrait Concert

Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.  – 8 p.m. Opera Saratoga has the nation’s second-oldest young artists training program of its kind! During this can’t-miss show at the stunning Saratoga Winery, nine of Opera Saratoga’s rising stars will perform the music that inspired them to become an opera singer — from operatic arias to folks songs and pop music. This week’s concert is hosted by soprano (and Lake George Opera Festival alum) Amy Burton. Amy has helped the singers delve deep into the music that speaks to their core, creating an electrifying experience. For more information and reservations, visit OperaSaratoga.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.

Thursday, June 12

Saratoga Lake Association Happy Hour 

Carson’s Woodside Tavern, 57 Route 9P, Malta | 5 – 7 p.m.

Join us for a relaxed and fun evening on the lake as we kick off our summer membership drive. Reconnect with neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy stunning Lake views, drinks, and light bites. Whether you’re a longtime local or new to the area, this is a great chance to learn more about becoming a member and getting involved in Bring a friend—better yet—two. The more, the merrier. We can’t wait to see you there!

16th Annual Route 50 Mile Road Race

Corner of Route 50 and Kingsley Rd., Burnt Hills | 6:50 p.m.  CAPTAIN Community Human Services is proud to present the 16th Annual Route 50 Mile. This special anniversary year will also see the Route 50 Mile as part of the USATF Adirondack 2025 Grand Prix Series. This family-friendly community event is the area’s premier one-mile race and is followed immediately by the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Business and Professional Association Flag Day Parade. The proceeds benefit CAPTAIN CHS’s over 30 programs for local kids, families, and seniors. Registration begins at $20. Sponsorship is currently available. For more information, please visit our website captaincares.org/route50 or call 518-399-4624.