October 3 – October 9 , 2025
Friday, October 3
Writing the Land: Harvest Moon Reflections
Pitney Meadow Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. This is the last workshop in the series led by renowned Abenaki poet, storyteller, musician, and Saratoga Springs’ Poet Laureate, Joseph Bruchac. Celebrate a season of growth and storytelling with poems rooted in gratitude and abundance. Through poetry, reflection, and storytelling, Writing the Land offers a journey grounded in Indigenous wisdom, literary tradition, and community connection. Space is limited — reserve your spot today through the Pitney Meadows Event Calendar.
Saturday, October 4
Dan’s Derby and Walk
Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Rd., Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m. Registration, Event 9 a.m. – Noon. Formally known as the Dan Provost Memorial Walk. Please join us for a unique, family friendly community event. Here’s your chance to build the car of your dreams and race it down our official derby track. Join in for a 1.25-mile memorial walk in remembrance of those lives we’ve lost to a substance use disorder. Other activities will include food, games, silent auction, and community resource fair. All funds raised will benefit the Prevention Council of Saratoga County, including Healing Springs Recovery Center. For more information call 518-306-3048 or visit www.preventioncouncil.org/dans-derby/
Autumn Festival
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This family-friendly celebration promises fun for all ages. Festivalgoers can enjoy live music from local favorite Joe and the Dogs, a variety of local food vendors serving seasonal specialties; cozy espresso bar to keep spirits warm and energized; Interactive activities for kids and families; a festive scavenger hunt; and a fun photo booth to capture memories with friends and family.
Paint Collection Day
Saratoga Springs High School, 1 Blue Streak Blvd., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (entry from West Ave. only). Sustainable Saratoga in partnership with GreenSheen will hold our 4th annual Paint Collection Day. This very popular community event will be held once for free with donations to Sustainable Saratoga greatly appreciated. To register: https://circular.eco/event/SS10425. For specific details visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org.
Kite & Flight Family Festival
Saratoga Independent School, 459 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This festival celebrates imagination, movement, community and the magic of flight — and best of all, admission is completely free. The festival promises something for everyone. Visitors can enjoy hands-on craft tables led by Saratoga Independent School teachers, try their hand at kite flying, bounce around in a bounce house, explore a larger-than-life balloon globe, and get creative with face painting and other engaging activities. Local flavors will be on full display with food available for purchase from a variety of popular vendors. For more information on Saratoga Independent School’s commitment to exceptional education and student development, please contact Betsy Boland at bboland@siskids.org.
Annual Fall Festival
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be many artisans, baked goods for sale, also soup, chowder and chili. Everyone will enjoy the live music, as well!
Showcase of Homes
Various locations | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The 2025 Saratoga Showcase of Homes is being proudly presented over two fall weekends this year on October 4-5 and October 11-12. Tickets are $25 and this year’s edition has 12 locations in Saratoga County on display. Participating builders in this year’s event; Abele Homes, Beechwood Homes, Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders, DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders, Green Springs Companies, Heritage Custom Builders, Kodiak Construction, Urvalek Builders and Witt Construction. It’s an incredible line-up of 13 homes from 11 award-winning builders. Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or can be purchased online at the website at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com/tickets/.
Blessing of the Animals Service
St Peter Lutheran Church, 2776 Hwy 9, Malta | 11 a.m. A Blessing of the Animals service in honor of the patron saint of animals, St Francis. Certificates for animals blessed, and free nail-trimming services will be provided. All are welcome. The church is located across from the Malta Drive-In.
6th Annual Malta Cultural Arts Festival 2025
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Celebrating artistic and cultural expression by bringing together professional artists whose work reflects a wide range of traditions, disciplines, and perspectives. This free, one-day event held indoors and out invites the community to experience performances, workshops, and drop-in activities to showcase the many ways creativity connects us. Go to www.maltaparksrec.com for the complete schedule for the day or call Malta Parks and Recreation at 518-899-4411 for additional information.
Caffè Lena @ SPAC
SPAC’s Charles R. Wood Stage | Noon – 5:30 p.m. A free day-long concert. The festival will feature five bands that explore roots, global, bluegrass, pop, and indie-folk music including Misty Blues, Tom Chapin, Chatham County Line, Farah Siraj, and Aleksi Campagne. The festival highlights a unique, ongoing collaboration between the arts center and the folk music venue. 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.
‘Elktoberfest’ Fundraiser for Cerebral Palsy
Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake | Noon – 6 p.m. There will be beverage tastings, authentic German food, music, and games for a great cause!!! A U.S. Steinholding Association (USSA) qualifying event will be held. The winners qualify to compete for a spot in the state championship tournament. Come for lunch & dinner! Net proceeds will benefit the Home Service Program of the Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State and Elks National Foundation. Tickets are $25 for 12 tastings, $20 for Elk members (cash only). Proof of age is required. For information contact us at Elktoberfest@cliftonparkelks.org or call 518-877-5200.
The Pumpkin Picker
Corinth Station, 9 Railroad Place, Corinth | 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway is hosting The Pumpkin Picker, a 1.5-hour fall train ride to a secret pumpkin patch. Each child can pick one pumpkin and decorate it on the way back. Apple cider and snacks will be available at Kings Station as well as games! Train departs from Corinth Station at 1:30 p.m. and returns at 3:00 p.m. Tickets start at $20 each. Free parking at Corinth Train Station. Visit: corinthtrain.com.
28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6 p.m. Finalists hail from seven countries with films from Spain, Israel, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Mexico, alongside three films from the USARuntime for each screening is approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes and includes an intermission. MANHATTAN SHORT 2025 will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified. The Library can be reached by phone at 518-371-8622 and online at www.cphlibrary.org.
Sunday, October 5
Autumn Stroll – Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square
Meet at northwest corner of Division Street and Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Join Carrie Woerner, NYS Assemblywoman and former Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Executive Director, on our “Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square” Sunday Stroll. This stroll will focus on the rich history of Franklin Square- one of Saratoga Springs’ most picturesque neighborhoods. The impressive preservation of Franklin Square provides visitors with a look into the past through the intricate architecture of its many unique buildings. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and requires walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information or to purchase tickets visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Dianne Winter, Development Director, at dwinter@saratogapreservation.org.
Monday, October 6
Galway Preservation Society Monthly Meeting
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Jon Jasewicz, a local historian focused on the colonial period in New York’s Capital Region and the Mohawk Valley will be our featured speaker. Jasewicz will perform as General Phillip Schuyler (1733-1804) in a first-person portrayal of the Revolutionary War General providing an account of the Revolution through the eyes of General Schuyler. Schuyler played a key role in the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga, as well as earlier campaigns. Open to the public, free of charge. If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year.
Tuesday, October 7
Trivia Night
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Back by popular demand! Join us for fun, prizes, and great snacks: pizza, wings, and dessert. Come with a team or join one when you get here. Be ready for anything! For teens and adults. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Wednesday, October 8
Tree ID / Fall Foliage Walk
Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 1 p.m. Enjoy a staff-guided tour of the historic site grounds, where different tree species will be identified and discussed amid the beautiful colors of fall. Over 20 species of trees will be identified, and participants are encouraged to fill out the tree ID scavenger hunt forms for a free souvenir.
Ham 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: Baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, apple sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner: $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.
Virtual Author Visit with Mary Roach
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. A Virtual Author Visit with Mary Roach, author of Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law. Join us for a live screening of the Q & A session, followed at 7 p.m. by a discussion of the book. Teens and adults are welcome to attend. Copies of the book are available to read before the event. This program is being held courtesy of NEA Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. Registration is appreciated at 518-882-6385.
Thursday, October 9
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture – 75 Years: The History of the Saratoga Springs Public Library
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. Let’s Celebrate 75 Years! Michelle Isopo, Archivist and History Librarian of the Saratoga Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, will share the story of the library’s 75-year history. From the opening of the first free library in 1950 to the current three-story library in the heart of Saratoga Springs, she will highlight changes, staffing updates, and programming adaptations made to meet the needs of the community. Cake and coffee will be available for the celebration! Attendees are encouraged to check the library website for more information and to register for the event online or in person https://www.sspl.org.
Curators’ Tour of All These Growing Things
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Noon. Rebecca McNamara, the Frances Young Tang ’61 Associate Curator, leads a tour. For more information about these tours or about other upcoming events, please visit https://tang.skidmore.edu or call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.
A Raisin in the Sun
Zoom Panel Discussion | 7 p.m. Saratoga Jewish Community Arts presents a panel discussion of the ground-breaking film. The film “A Raisin in the Sun” is based on a play by Lorraine Hansberry that debuted on Broadway in 1959. It was the first play by a black woman to be performed on Broadway.
The film examines generational conflict and housing discrimination and captures the high stakes, shifting currents, and varieties of experience within black life in midcentury America. Our discussion panel will share their insights on how relevant the film remains for America’s racial climate today – and for all families facing similar challenges. Pre-registration is required. To register enter the URL in your browser: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/uvTaVZu/Raisin