September 12 – September 18, 2025
This Week’s Events: SEP. 12-18
Friday, September 12
Tea & Talk: Galway’s Greatest
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 3 p.m. “Tea & Talk: Galway’s Greatest” presented by Mark Kalinkewicz. This presentation will share memories of 75 years of extraordinary people and events in the Galway community. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is requested, but not required, at 518-882-6385.
All These Growing Things
The Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 3 – 8 p.m. An open house and public reception. This is a yearlong exhibition of contemporary and historical paintings, prints, textiles, photography, and sculpture from the Tang Museum collection that explores questions of becoming and belonging. The exhibition raises compelling questions about how we experience and understand the world—now and in the future. Many of the works on view are recent acquisitions that are being exhibited at the museum for the first time. Free admission, no reservations required.
Saturday, September 13
Yard Sale
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Annual Fall Bazaar
Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. For the benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors. Baked goods, basket raffle, country café, crafts, 50/50 raffle, quilt raffle, used books and puzzles, thrift room, vendors. Come out and get into the holiday spirit. Raffle featuring Baskets of assorted items & gift cards, & services. You do not have to be present to win!
Boot Sale
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please join us for this mobile garage sale out in our parking lot!
31st Annual Town of Greenfield Town-Wide Garage and Craft Sale
14 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center – Saturday and Sunday | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rain or Shine. Sales located though out the Town of Greenfield. There are several events going on including Vendor/Craft Sale, Greenfield Lions Food and Lions Silent Auction, Greenfield Leo Club Food Drive. Other events at the Greenfield Center Baptist Church (Saturday Only) include Birthright of Ballston Spa. Maps are available at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, Greenfield Center Baptist Church and Lions Info/Silent Auction Tent at 31 Wilton Road, Vicky’s Pizza in Porter Corners and a few other locations.
Brookside Explorers Club: Fun with Chocolate
Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – Noon. Join us for our next meeting of the Brookside Explorers Club, a new history and learning club for kids! This month, History Scouts will celebrate International Chocolate Day with a deliciously fun lineup of activities. Kids will learn about the history of chocolate – including local connections – through a scavenger hunt. They’ll also design their own chocolate label, make a cocoa powder art design, and taste test different types of chocolate.
2025 EV Car Show
Tec-SMART at HVCC North, Malta |10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Discover the future of driving at the EV Car Show, presented by Sustainable Saratoga and Hudson Valley Community College! This free, family-friendly event features: A wide variety of electric vehicles on display; Informational tables with experts from top industry vendors; Guided tours of the LEED-certified HVCC North building; Resources on sustainability, clean energy, and more. Whether you’re an EV owner, enthusiast, or simply curious, there’s something here for everyone. Come learn, explore, and get inspired! https://www.hvcc.edu/events/2025/09/ev-car-show-at-hvcc-north.html.
NatureFest
Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Park entry fee waived. Friends of Moreau Lake State Park will be hosting this fun-filled day of interactive nature-related activities which will include live animals, educational booths, rescue organizations, wagon rides and music. Fun crafts and activities for the kids like birdhouse building, face painting, pumpkin painting and much more. The Friends Group will have food, baked goods and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the non-profit’s support of the park, through various educational programs and other activities. Visit our website: https://friendsofmoreaulake.org for more information.
Free Lunch
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch will be served at no charge. All lunches include soup or salad, sandwich, beverage and dessert. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
Downton Abbey-Themed Tea Party
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m. Step back in time to the elegance and charm of England. Fans of the beloved series and those excited about the newest movie, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale are invited to don their best Edwardian attire and join us for an afternoon of tea and finger foods, trivia and a Victorian inspired craft. Please note the movie will NOT be shown.
The event is free and open to people 18 years old and up. Registration is required, limit 20. To reserve your spot, please call 518-885-5022 or stop in.
14th Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 4 p.m. We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you!
Drive-Thru Chicken Barbecue
The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 4 – 6 p.m. A drive-thru chicken BBQ dinner. Cost is a free-will donation. Come join us!
Sunday, September 14
Community Conservation Day
Saratoga Spa State Park, Next to Spa City Farmers Market | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meet local organizations who are working to protect New York’s land and waters from invasive species. Family friendly event with games, activities, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and prizes. Whether you’re a lifelong nature lover or simply curious about conservation, New York Invasive Species Expo: Community Conservation Day offers something for everyone. For more information go to https://nyis.info/new-york-invasive-species-expo/.
Autumn Sunday Stroll: Mail Order Houses of Saratoga
Meet at the NW corner of East and Lake Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Join Madison C. Squires for a stroll through both East and Pinewood Avenues as he highlights the “Kit House” era of home buying and construction. 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 on the Autumn strolls or to purchase tickets visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email admin@saratogapreservation.org.
Concert: Momenta Quartet
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Emilie-Anne Gendron & Alex Shiozaki, violins; Stephanie Griffin, viola; Michael Haas, cello, Julián Carrillo String Quartet No. 4
Maurice Ravel String Quartet in F Major. Selected Ricercari by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
100 Years of Wind Music by Women
Zankel Music Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. This modern, postmodern, and contemporary music, features a variety of compositional styles and textures, and is extremely accessible. Often tuneful, the writing is vibrant, engaging and energetic. The concert opens with brief remarks from Skidmore College faculty in Gender Studies and World Languages and Literature, and concludes in a collaborative performance with Skidmore music students, of Ruth Gipps, Seascapes for 10 winds.
Monday, September 15
Language Exchange Café
MochaLisa’s Caffé, 22 Clifton Country Rd., Ste 44, Clifton Park. 6 p.m. Interested in practicing a language? Join other language enthusiasts at Pair up with a partner who is proficient in your target language and get practicing. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Tuesday, September 16
Selling Online
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. Make money while decluttering with online marketplaces, which makes it easy to sell almost anything–from your vintage collectibles to handmade crafts–safely and confidently. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Wednesday, September 17
Pickin’s
The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 p.m. Doors open at noon. Open to the public, free admission, ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. 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.
Stuffed Shells 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: stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner: $15 (cash only).
Free Community Meal
Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 5 – 6 p.m. Come join us for food and fellowship. The meal this month is a variety of Quiches with green salad & homemade dessert.
Stargazing Party
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 7 p.m. An extra special Astronomy Club event. Bring your telescope or use one of ours to look at the stars. This event is for all ages, and kids are encouraged to participate. There will be a short presentation about autumn constellations prior to stargazing. Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.
Thursday, September 18
Grief Circle Group
15 Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, South Glens Falls | 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. your choice. A grief support group coming together to help each other through grief. We will meet every Thursday. Please contact Roberta at 518-812-4001 if you are interested in attending. Leave a message and you will receive a return call.
Will Evans at Caffe Lena
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable evening with Will Evans, a dynamic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music invites listeners into a space of freedom, connection, and authenticity. Blending folk-inspired storytelling with breezy grooves, roots energy, and world rhythms, Will creates an immersive sound that’s as emotionally resonant as it is rhythmically uplifting. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/will-evans-tickets-1542591616049
What We Do for One Another: Death and Jewish Ritual
Zoom Program, 7 p.m. Through learning, reflection, and open conversation, we will uncover what Jewish tradition teaches about honoring both the living and the dead with dignity and compassion, and how these practices can deepen our care for one another in every stage of life. This exceptional session, led by national nonprofit organization Kavod v’Nichum, explores the power of Jewish ritual in moments of loss, the meaning behind end-of-life practices, and the role of the Chevra Kadisha, the groups of volunteers who honor and care for both the deceased and the living. For more information about Kavod v’Nichum, visit https://kavodvnichum.org/. The program is free but pre-registration is required. Click the QR code below or enter this URL address in your browser: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Use8fRo/WhatWeDo