This Week’s Events: May 8 – 14
Friday, May 8
2 for $1 Book Sale
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. -5 p.m. | Friends of the Saratoga Public Library will be holding 2 for $1 book sale that is open to the public. Proceeds generate funds for library enhancements and programs, offer affordable reading materials to the community, and provide a convenient avenue for recycling used books.
Famous Brown Bread Pick Up & Bake Sale
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4 – 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a. m. – 2 p.m. Pick-up Friday or Saturday. Bake sale on Saturday.
Horses for Mental Health Campaign
Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. A joyful evening of art, film, and connection, showcasing resources that support mental well-being. A free event for the community. RSVP: thsaratoga.org/horsesformentalhealth
Saturday, May 9
Used Book Sale
Galway Public Library Parking Lot, 2112 East Street, Galway | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sponsored by The Friends of the Galway Public Library. There will be something suitable for everyone! Your monetary donation fills your bag! Come out and support the library!
Flea Market / Garage Sale
Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sponsored by Ballston Area Seniors. We’ll have everything you can think of at this sale. Tables with a wide variety of items.
Gateway Mother’s Day Plant Sale
Gateway House of Peace, 4709 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or until sold out. Beautiful hanging baskets, potted flowers, annuals, veggies and more will be available. New this year will be items for sale from our Gateway Thrift Shop, including gardening tools, vases, flowered glassware, wreaths, spring related items and more. All proceeds benefit Gateway House of Peace which is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, caring residence for terminally ill patients in need of a home during their final days.
Adirondack Folk School Forge Fest
The Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend for free. There will be blacksmithing demonstrations by Jonathan Nedbor and others. Live forging contests with cash prizes for all levels of ability as well as open forge time. Free Tailgating for selling and buying. Iron-in-the-hat where tickets are sold for each lot with the winner determined by drawings. Wood-fired pizza will be available for purchase. Free T-shirts for all who register to participate in the forging contests. For more information and to register go to AdirondackFolkSchool.org/events/. The Folk Fest is sponsored by the Adirondack Folk Blacksmiths.
Horticulture Tour
Various Locations in Saratoga County | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County for its first annual Horticulture Tour. This farm tour offers a unique opportunity to explore and connect with local horticulture producers, including greenhouses, cut flower farms, vegetable farms, and orchards.
Go behind the scenes with a mix of guided and self-guided tours, along with educational experiences and photo opportunities! Visitors will also have the chance to purchase plants to add to their collections or fresh produce to bring home. Free and open to the public. Brochure available at the CCE office located at 50 West High St, Ballston Spa or one of the participating farms. Ccesaratoga.org.
B.A.R.K. Ranger Program Lauch
Schuyler Estate, Schuylerville | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saratoga National Historical Park invites you and your pup(s) for the launch of our new and improved B.A.R.K. Learn what it means to be a B.A.R.K Ranger, explore the history of dogs at the Schuyler Estate, visit with park rangers, and get your pup officially certified! Features: Lucky Puppy Rescue, Out of the Pits, and Saratoga County Animal Shelter sharing their work to help animals and information about their adoptable animals. A B.A.R.K. Ranger fashion show at 1 p.m. Show off your pet’s style. Bonus points for American Revolution themed outfits! The best accessories your pup can wear is a six-foot leash with a poop bag dispenser attached.
2026 Historic Homes Tour
Various Homes East Side of Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, along with Honorary Chair Julie Furey, will welcome spring with the 2026 Historic Homes Tour. This highly anticipated annual event offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of private historic homes and buildings. Private residences on Circular Street, Lincoln Avenue, Spring Street, and Caroline Street, among others, will be featured. For more information, to purchase tickets, or join to receive discounted prices, please call 518-587-5030 or visit www.saratogapreservation.org.
22nd Annual Dog Day Celebration
Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. H.O.P.E. (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) will be here with adoptable pets. Pet food and supply drive to benefit H.O.P.E. Professional photos by Tracey Buyce Photography $20 donations, all proceeds go to H.O.P.E. Wellspring Saratoga will be here with their Safe Pet Partnership, a program to find foster homes for pets of those in an abusive situation. Battle of the Biscuits, your dog can participate in a treat taste testing activity to see which snack is the favorite! Pet inspired candles and Mother’s Day candles with a portion of the proceeds will be shared between our participating non-profits. Well behaved pets on leash are welcome! We want to keep everyone safe.
Sheep To Shawl Community Day
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa | 1 – 4 p.m. The long-running interactive, lambs, farmers, herders, the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early America. A hands-on, family-friendly event. Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Veterans Celebration 2026
373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga | 1 – 7 p.m. The Goat Brothers and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2586 proudly present this event. Live bands and food all day! The cost is $10 per person. Proceeds to benefit the local Adopt a Soldier in Wilton. Many of us have firsthand experience with or know a Veteran in need. Won’t you please lend a hand? Have a donation? Call 518-583-3398 or 518-507-6400 to arrange pickup.
Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day Breakfast
Adirondack Post 70 of the American Legion, 34 West Ave. Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. $12/person, kids under 8 are free.
Monday, May 11
Escape Room: Downtime for Adults
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Teen Room, 49 Henry St. Saratoga Springs | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Adults of all abilities are welcome during this specially scheduled time. Try our craft stations that rotate weekly (coloring, painting, scratch art, etc.) and enjoy board games while socializing with other adults. There are also comfy spaces to sit and relax. No minors will be in the space during these adult-only hours. No registration required.
Tuesday, May 12
Adult Fitness Opportunity
Ballston Spa High School Library, 70 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Adult No experience is required to participate. This short session includes 6 classes on Tuesday evenings and runs through June 23. Pre-registration is required and fees are due prior to the first class. To learn more or to register, visit our website, www.bscsd.org. Registration forms can be dropped off in person and/or mailed to BSCSD c/o Office of Community Relations and Program Support, 70 Malta Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020. For questions, please contact our district office at 518-884-7195.
MS Support Group
Zoom Meeting | 5-7:00 p.m. Contact Lou Ann 518-793-9506 for more information.
Wednesday, May 13
Chicken & Biscuits 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: Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad. Dinner $15 (cash only).
Green Drinks
Whitman Brewing, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5-7 p.m. A casual and welcoming gathering for anyone passionate about environmental stewardship, conservation, and sustainability. Whether you work in the field, volunteer, or simply care about protecting our planet, this is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded people in the community.
Thursday, May 14
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. Finding Military Service Records and Unit Histories – Librarians Jim Gandy and Dan Salage of the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center will share effective strategies for researching military service records of New York veterans. This session will cover both New York National Guard records and those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as provide guidance on how to proceed when records cannot be located.
Painting in Nature Workshop – Still-life: Acrylic
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | Noon – 3 p.m. If you want to get outside, learn from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! Artist Page Darrow teaches the acrylic workshop. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required for most of our programs at least one business day in advance.
Register on our website or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.
Welcome Back Spring
Harvest & Hearth, 251 County Rd. 67, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. The Saratoga Lake Association celebrating its 90th anniversary is inviting members, non-members, friends and neighbors. Be sure to participate in the fun which will include a Saratoga Lake Trivia contest. Pizza and salad will be served, and a cash bar is available. A $10 donation is suggested. See you there.