September 19 – September 25, 2025
Friday, September 19
Bagels and Barks
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 10 – 11 a.m. Stop in for a bite to eat and meet and greet with several therapy dogs and their owners. Local chapter-certified therapy dogs will be in attendance. Please leave your dogs at home. No registration required.
Saturday, September 20
Classic Car Cruise-In and Train Ride
101 Canty Rd. Greenfield Center | Hosted by Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway, this fun-filled, family event brings together historic ALCO locomotives and classic cars. Train rides have three departure times to the car show from Corinth Station, located at 9 Railroad Place, Corinth, 11 a.m., 12:40 p.m. and 2:10 p.m. Tickets: $10 each for children (12 and under) and $15 for adults (13+). Free parking at Corinth Station. Great food for purchase, rock n’ roll music, games and more! Classic Car owners receive one free train ticket per vehicle for the day of the event. No registration fee, plus, you will be in the running for some great prizes. Classic cars only arrive at the event site by 10:30 a.m. To register email sch.cward@gmail.com. For information: corinthtrain.com.
Heritage Hunters
Saratoga Room, Saratoga Springs Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs |1:15 p.m. From rare books and photographs to maps, journals, family genealogies and manuscripts, the Saratoga Room offers a unique opportunity to explore the heritage and evolution of the region. (Due to repairs, access is by one flight of stairs.) Previous to the meeting, a visit will take place at 10 a.m. at the Saratoga Springs History Museum located in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Highlights of the museum include: a High Stakes Gaming Room, Walworth Family rooms, a First Saratogians exhibit and an immersive journey through the Gilded Age. Public is welcome for both events. For information, call Chris at 518-584-0311. (The Museum requires a $10 admission.)
35th Anniversary Antique Truck Show
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, located at 162 Prospect St. in Ballston Spa. Gates open at 8 a.m. Rain or Shine. Enjoying over 250 trucks per year. Trucks 25 years and older welcome. Antique trucks, antique tractors, early antique engines, truckers swap meet. Admission is $1. No pets permitted. Continues Sunday, September 21. For general information call 518-371-0288 or email hudsonmohawkaths@gmail.com, for vendor information call 518-373-9334 or email oldtruckf7@gmail.com.
Drive-Thru Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Our dinner is made from scratch with chicken breast, country gravy, buttermilk biscuits, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and two large homemade oatmeal raisin cookies. Ticket prices: Adults – $13; Children under 12 – $9. Call 518-885-4794 to make reservations. Leave your name, telephone number and the number of adult and/or children tickets you would like to reserve. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Chicken & gravy, potatoes, veggies, biscuit, soup and homemade desserts. Adults $12, Pre-orders are recommended for Pick-up & Delivery. 518-793-1152.
Sunday, September 21
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Gansevoort Firehouse, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. 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.
Autumn Stroll – Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut
Meet at the northwest corner of Putnam and Spring Streets at the Hathorn Spring | 10:30 a.m. Join Alexandra Morgan for the Autumn Stroll. This tour will focus on Saratoga Spring’s historic “Gut” neighborhood- a culturally diverse region of the city whose success was due to the thriving Jewish community residing in the area and running businesses there. 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
Picnic for Democracy
Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Rd., Saratoga Springs | 1-4 p.m. The Wilton Democratic Committee invites you to join us at our annual picnic! Barbecue (veg option), food and drinks. Guest Speaker: Beau Breslin, Skidmore Professor of Political Science will speak on “The U.S. Constitution and the Presidency”. Meet our democratic candidates for November 2025: Dr. Toni Sturm for Wilton Town Supervisor; Connor Rohan for Wilton Town Board; Joe Keneally for Wilton Town Board; Robert Logan for Saratoga County District Attorney; Ryan Mahan for Saratoga County Sheriff. Tickets: $35 single, $50 for couple/family, $20 for Students/Saratoga County Young Democrat. Tickets & info: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wdc2025fallpicnic.
Monday, September 22
Alcohol Ink Art Demonstration
Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park 6:30 p.m. Southern Saratoga Art Society will host an Alcohol Ink Art Demonstration by artist Marjorie Ward. Ms. Ward has always been fascinated with textures and bold colors and experimented with various media. But when she discovered Alcohol Ink, she found that she could really get excited about this. The unpredictable nature of the ink posed a challenge for her and the vibrant colors kept her interested. This demonstration is open to the public and all are invited. For more information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com.
Tuesday, September 23
Pierogi Sale
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | Pick up 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese will be available. Call to place your order ahead of time – 518-363-0001.
Wednesday, September 24
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, rice, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner: $15 (cash only).
Photography Club
Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. Mark Frederick will be showing “My Bleecker Summer,” a presentation featuring photographs and video of wildlife and plants on Holly Lake. Everyone is welcome to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information, please contact Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com.
Thursday, September 25
Life Transitions Presentation
Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the program is to present volunteer service opportunities that help support vulnerable seniors age in place at home with serious illnesses. Churches in Saratoga County are invited to attend. An overview of the Saratoga Senior Center will be given, as well as the opportunity for faith communities to assist their congregants who are facing serious illness and help seniors in the larger community as part of the Senior Life Transitions Program supportive care team. No advanced registration is required. Off-street and handicap parking are available. For more information, contact the church office at 518-584-6091.
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.
From the Ground Up: How Responsible Metal Detecting Connects Us to Local History
Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join us for an engaging and informative talk that delves into the fascinating world of metal detecting, a hobby that connects us directly to the past. Over the last 8 years, local detectorist Brandon Dingeman has traversed Saratoga County and beyond, bringing to light incredible stories through relics hidden just beneath our feet. In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of responsible metal detecting, including the “golden rules” for ethical detecting, essential equipment and site strategy. We’ll explore the critical role of historical research and the use of digital tools to find sites of interest and record crucial situational context of items found. To register, visit brooksidemuseum.org.