This Week’s Events: June 19-25
Friday, June 19
Grand, Gilded and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Friday and Saturdays in June. A guided walking tour celebrating the rich history, glamour, and legendary stories of Saratoga Springs’ Gilded Age. Guests will journey through historic Congress Park and downtown Saratoga Springs while hearing stories of millionaires, mineral springs, luxury hotels, socialites, scandals, and the colorful figures who shaped the Spa City’s golden era. Tour concludes at the Saratoga Springs History Museum inside the Canfield Casino. Participants should expect walking, standing, and some stairs. Tours run rain or shine. For tickets and information: https://www.simpletix.com/e/2026-grand-gilded-and-glorious-a-saratoga-tickets-256139.
Timebomb Concert
Dee Sarno Theater, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 10 p.m. Join us for a night of music and fun with the band Timebomb. All admission donations will go to Saratoga Arts. There will be a cash bar available. https://www.facebook.com/TimebombToga.
Voter Hub
Saratoga Regional YMCA, West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Offered by the League of Women Voters. Residents can register to vote, obtain an Absentee or Early Mail ballot application, make changes to their address or party enrollment, get information on Early Voting dates and locations, and learn what will be on their ballot in November. Learn more at lwvsaratoga.
Saturday, June 20
Annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament
Airway Meadows, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort | Registration 7:15 a.m., shot gun start at 7:45 a.m. sharp. $100 per person (four-person scramble). Presented by Operation Adopt a Soldier. Non-golfers are invited to join for lunch at 1:30 p.m. for $35 per person. Incl. 18 holes of golf with cart, donuts and coffee, hot dog, chips, and can of soda/water on turn, light lunch served when finished. Beverages for sale on the course. Lots of fun events on the course along with basket raffles, 50/50 and more. To register contact Mike at 518-322-5521 or email mikelehet56@gmail.com or Cliff at 518-260-9922 or email wiseeagle1@yahoo.com.
SoBro Conservancy – Summer Solstice Celebration
SoBro Triangle, 209 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9 – 10 a.m. Kick off your summer by joining us in the garden for a brief celebratory unveiling of our new educational signs. Enjoy the beauty of the SoBro Triangle in its early summer glory. There will be garden tours, a plant scavenger hunt and refreshments, followed by the unveiling with brief remarks at 9:30 a.m. Parking available in the Strike Zone lot.
Community Work Day
Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs |10 a.m. – Noon. Trash Pick Up or Invasive Species Removal. Light Rain or shine, help us make this beautiful park even better! Meet for check in and then break into work groups. All are welcome! Registration is appreciated via our website: friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.org.
Craft Fair at Brookside
The Saratoga County History Center, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. This is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Visit www./brooksidemuseum.org for more information.
16th Annual Pet-A-Palooza Pet Adoption Day
Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is one of the area’s biggest pet adoption days and a must-attend for animal lovers, whether you’re hoping to adopt, already have pets, or just want to enjoy a fun day out with the family. Visit more than 40 animal care professionals, as well as 30 local animal shelters and rescue groups that will be on-site with adoptable animals. Steve Caporizzo and the Pet Connection team will also be joining us. For full event details, visit clpetapalooza.com or follow along at facebook.com/clpetapalooza.
Saratoga Farm Showcase
Wilton, Moreau, Northumberland and the surrounding areas | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit 10–15 unique farms, each offering a glimpse into the region’s rich agricultural heritage. It’s a relaxing, family-friendly adventure filled with fresh air, local flavor, and unforgettable countryside experiences!
Kids are FREE. Adult tickets are $10 each in advance. $15 day-of. For tickets and more information, visit https://saratoga-plan.snwbll.com/ticketing/2026-farm-showcase-sponsorship.
Town of Wilton Community Day
Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Saratoga Springs, Noon – 9 p.m. with Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. This is a family fun event packed with fun for everyone – enjoy live music, rides, food vendors, magic shows, juggling acts, pony rides, farm animals, Bo the Beaver and so much more! Join us for a day of fun! For more information visit www.townofwilton.ny.gov.
Genealogy and Local History
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. Schuylerville |1 p.m. The one-hour film “The Town of Greenfield: A Forgotten Crossroads” will be shown by historian Jim Richmond. The documentary focuses on the history, memories and aspirations of the community and features 20 local residents brought to life through engaging conversations. The film was created by Jim and videographer David Waite, part of a series for the Saratoga County History Center. The program is free and the public is welcome. For information call 518-885-9309.
Book Signing Local Author
Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Melissa Trombetta writes emotionally grounded contemporary romance about second chances, reinvention, and the kind of love that shows up when you least expect it. Her latest novel, The Summer Place to Be, is set in a fictional town inspired by Saratoga Springs. A portion of proceeds from each book sold will benefit Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Guests are encouraged to stop by, meet the author, and pick up a signed copy of The Summer Place to Be, all while supporting retired racehorses and the mental health and wellness programs that Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga provides right here in our community.
Sunday, June 21
All You Can Eat Country Breakfast
Gansevoort Fire House, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu includes: eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits with sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donation: $12 adults, $10 Seniors 55+ and Military and 1st Responders, $10 children age 6-12, children under 6 yrs. old are free.
Annual Father’s Day Kids Fishing Derby
Lake Lonely/Eagles’ Parking Lot, 373 Crescent Ave. Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children/youth age 14 years or under. All youth must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Free hot dogs, soda and chips for the kids! Prizes awarded at the end of the event. All are welcome.
Summer Sunday Stroll: Broadway in 1874
Meet at Congress Street and Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Gloria May as she leads you on a guided walking tour of Broadway, looking back at the vibrant summer of 1874. Be transported to a time when the city was at the height of its fame and meet the people who roamed the streets of Saratoga Springs during that era. The tour highlights the remarkable architecture of the Second Empire era. Gain a vivid sense of Saratoga at its peak popularity, where horse racing, mineral springs, and grand social events made Broadway one of America’s most fashionable streets. Cost is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 518-587-5030.
Annual Strawberry Festival
Harmony Hall Community Center, 1401 Peaceable St, Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 p.m. Located at the corner Rte. 67 & Peaceable. Fresh strawberries, homemade biscuits, ice cream! Live music! Bring Dad and the whole family out for a treat! Cost: $6-Adults/Teens, $3 Children 12 and under. Info: harmonyhallcharlton.org.
Annual Father’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Social
Wilton Heritage Museum, 5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m. or until sold out. Wilton Heritage Society will offer curbside pickup as well as limited indoor and outdoor seating. Our biscuits are homemade, our strawberries are great and our cream is freshly whipped onsite. We are well known for our
generous sized servings. Please join us and enjoy. Servings are $7 each and exact change is appreciated.
Monday, June 22
The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton |6:15 p.m. Monday evenings on June 22, July 6, July 20, August 3 and August 17. To minimize habitat impact, entries are capped at 75 per event. Day-of entries will only be accepted if there is room. This is a low-key gathering topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information and to register, visit www.saratogastryders.org.
Artist Demonstration
Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Commons Blvd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Southern Saratoga Art Society will host a free and open to the public demonstration by artist Susan M. Story. Susan is an award-winning pastel artist and a member of the Pastel Society of America. She is drawn to the landscape and intrigued by the complex interweaving of lines, textures and shapes, the chaos as well as the order of nature. For further information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com.
Tuesday, June 23
Virtual Author Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy will discuss The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking. Watch live for a chance to win a copy of their book. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Poetry Reading
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Amie Zimmerman. An open-mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser, and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org. 518-583-0022.
Wednesday, June 24
Baby Back Ribs Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Baby back ribs, baked beans, cold slaw, corn bread. Dinner $15 (cash only).
Photography Club
Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month, Paul Valovic will share photographs from his portfolio in a presentation titled Amazing Nature. Our meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information, contact Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 25
MS Support Group
SAIL, 51 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. In person or by Zoom. Contact Lou Ann 518-793-9506 for more information.
Town of Greenfield Farmer’s Market
Middle Grove Town Park, 428 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 4 – 7 p.m. Every Thursday! Food trucks, live music, fresh produce, fresh flowers, candles, homemade breads, cookies, maple products, bounce houses, gift items, pickles, fresh lemonade, bird houses, Saratoga Mobile Library, jewelry, wreaths, woodworking, multiple dinner options, and so much more. $10 for general admission, free for members. For tickets, visit www.saratogahistory.org.