Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
On Friday, December 2 the Village of Ballston Spa will become a winter wonderland. The parade steps-off on the north side of Milton Avenue at 6:30 p.m. and proceeds to West High Street. Following the parade, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will arrive on the back of an Eagle-Matt Lee Fire Company truck to light the tree in Wiswall Park. The parade will once again spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and the U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting.
The Stretch Your Budget Christmas Sale
Shop for your Christmas Gifts for a donation and enjoy a cup of coffee, punch, and cookies. NO dealers or used to give to other agencies. Sale is for families who need gifts for their own. Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa. Call Ann 518-885-4034 for questions.
Breakfast with Santa ?
After a two-year pause, Breakfast with Santa returns this year. There are three Breakfasts with Santa on Saturday, December 3: the first scheduled for 8:30-9:30 a.m., then 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.; Sundaes with Santa follows from 1-2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Children 2 and under are free. Adults must accompany children. Tickets include either the breakfast or sundae, a tour of the Festival of Trees, a photo with Santa and access to a variety of children’s activities for $1 per ticket. Activities include cookie decorating, face painting, manicures, ornament making, picture frame creating and letters to Santa. There will also be a Holiday Shop with gifts for purchase. Breakfast with Santa and Sundaes with Santa admission tickets are sold in advance only and can be purchased online at http://www.saratogafestivaloftrees.com/ or by calling 518-587-5000.
Adirondack Christkindlmarkt
Come celebrate the holidays at The Adirondack Christmas Market 2022! Browse from more than 32 vendors in heated tents and enjoy live entertainment and beverages. The event will be held in Glens Falls City Park on December 2 from 3 - 8 p.m., December 3 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and December 4 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Holiday Craft Fair Fundraiser
December 4 in the Greenwich High School Gym, located at 10 Gray Ave., Greenwich from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. We have over 60 vendors attending and will be having a basket raffle, specialty item raffle, and concessions with homemade hot foods & baked goods! Drawings take place at 2 p.m. Fundraiser for Greenwich Central School District Class of 2027 and 2028. Interested in being a vendor? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Jane Austen Birthday Tea
Hosted by the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region on Sunday, December 11, Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Local author Heather Moll will discuss her latest novel, An appearance of Goodness, a murder mystery set at Pemberley. The mystery theme will continue with a discussion of the many Jane Austen mystery series. Cost is $40 includes a raffle ticket for Austen-related items, an Afternoon High Tea, and Jane’s Birthday Cake. Reserve your place by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Payment due before December 1. Payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 1 518-321-1887 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
