This Week’s Events: Oct. 16-22
Friday, October 16
Family Owl Prowls
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7 p.m. On this nighttime hike we look and listen for owls and learn about their amazing adaptations as nocturnal predators. Take home an owl pellet to dissect and discover the owl’s diet by identifying the bones of its prey! Please register with the library at 518-584-7860, ext. 305.
Saturday, October 17
Halfmoon Fire Department Open House
315 Middletown Road, Halfmoon |12 – 3 p.m.
The Halfmoon Fire Department will be holding their annual open house this weekend. Come down to the station to check out the apparatus, learn about fire safety, and learn how you can volunteer in your community. Event is free and open to the public.
Holiday Marketplace & Ornament Sale
The Kensington Halfmoom Clubhouse, Stone Quarry Rd. Clifton Park. | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at A one-day Artisan Showcase and Sale featuring handcrafted pieces by Patricia Becker. *Charming Christmas Ornaments, *hand-crafted Palm Beach necklaces, Award-winning Slinky Bracelets, *and a gorgeous collection of 10 different Original Creation Styles with Seashells of the World. Enjoy the creative energy and passion of this special 82-year-old artisan!
Paint Collection Day
Saratoga Springs High School parking lot (entry from West Ave. only) | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. A free community event with day-of donations greatly appreciated. Pre-registration is encouraged. Sign up for a drop-off time. We will accept all types of paint, from latex to oil-based, so bring them all! No empty containers. Containers must be intact and not leaking and must have original manufacturer label. Our team of experts will be on hand to guide you through the process and ensure everything is properly recycled. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/paint-collection-day/
Regional Walk to End Alzheimer’s
SUNY Adirondack, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury | Check-in: 9 a.m.; opening ceremony: 10 a.m.; walk follows. Register: https://act.alz.org/queensburywalk | Contact: Myles Littlejohn, 518-675-7193, mylittlejohn@alz.org.
Surrender Day Trolley
Surrender Site, Saratoga Monument, Schuyler House, and Fort Hardy Park, Village of Schuylerville | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Celebrate the 249th anniversary of Burgoyne’s surrender by visiting important related sites in the Villages of Schuylerville and Victory by trolley! Saratoga National Historical Park is excited to partner with Saratoga250 and CDTA to make this possible. Park at the Schuyler House or Fort Hardy Park for the hop-on-and-hop-off trolley. Visit with park staff and volunteers to learn about the importance of the Saratoga Surrender Site, Saratoga Monument, and Schuyler House and the events which took place there. Saratoga250 will be at the Saratoga Revolutionary Experience Center in Fort Fardy Park located at 30 Ferry St, Schuylerville.
Heritage Hunters Annual Genealogy Conference
Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Speakers: Robert Cameron Weir, professional genealogist and author, and Tobi Kirschmann, teaching instructor of Forensics & Investigative Genealogy. Topics will be “Genealogical Gold in New England Town Books”; “Decoding the Past: AI-Powered Photo Analysis for Genealogists”; and “Borrow, Don’t Invent.” A real case of discovering the identity of the father of a man named Jack. A catered lunch will be served. Early registration is encouraged. Conference fee is $25 for members and non-members or $40 for the Conference and a 2027 membership to HH. Contact Ginny Humphrey at 518-885-9309.
Autumn Festival
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, 62 York Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This family-friendly celebration is open to the public and will feature a lively mix of seasonal activities and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences such as rope making and wet felting, sheep shearing and pottery demonstrations, and a variety of games, crafts, and live music. Children and adults alike will delight in visiting with animals, sampling delicious food and baked goods, and browsing a selection of local vendors offering unique handmade items. Rain or shine. Admission is free, and activities are suitable for all ages. For more information, visit www.waldorfsaratoga.org or call 518-587-2224.
Gateway House of Peace Open House
479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gateway is an end-of-life comfort care home. Join us for a community meet and greet. Learn more about the work we do for individuals who have been diagnosed as terminally ill with less than three months to live and their families. Gateway is dedicated to providing, compassionate and dignified care and support for those in need of a home during their final days. Learn about volunteer opportunities in the house, our thrift shop and fundraising events. Come as you are. Stay awhile. Meet your Gateway community and have a cup of coffee and cookies.
14th Annual Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl
Begins at Druthers Brewing Company, 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Pub Crawl participants will enjoy drink specials throughout the day, as well as light fare at the end. Participants can take part in an Architectural Scavenger Hunt to win a “Major Award.” Raffle tickets will also be available to win several prizes from local businesses. Tickets are $35 for an individual, $60 for two people, and $120 for a group of four. All participants will receive a complimentary T-shirt and pint glass with the purchase of tickets, while supplies last. Register online by Friday, October 16 at 9 p.m. or on the day of the Pub Crawl at Druthers starting at 2:30 p.m. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit our website, www.saratogapreservation.org, or call 518-587-5030.
Roast Beef Dinner
Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30–6:00 PM
Meal includes: Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable & French onion soup, beverage and homemade desserts. Adults $12. We are encouraging pre-orders for pick-up & delivery dinners.
Sunday, October 18
American Legion Family Breakfast
American Legion Post 70, 34 West Ave. Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu- Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Home Fries, Sausage, Bacon, Pancakes, Corned beef hash, Juice and Coffee. $12 per person. Children 8 and under are free.
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.
Autumn Stroll: Mom & Pops of the East Side.
Meets at | 10:30 a.m. Carol Godette leads her wildly popular walking tour. Stroll through a concentrated area of the East Side that once teemed with neighborhood shops and markets and learn about the history of these stores and their owners. More than milk and bread, these shops fostered entrepreneurship and a sense of community. Through her tireless research, Carol will bring not only the stores to life, but also the people behind their counters. Approximately 90 minutes and requires walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to thirty participants 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, call 518-587-5030, email Dianne Winter, Development Director, at dwinter@saratogapreservation.org, or visit our website, saratogapreservation.org.
Caffe Lena’s Playwright’s Jam
Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. The very first public reading of a play developed in Caffe Lena’s Playwright’s Jam. An exciting event for the audience; an important step for the playwright. WHAT THE BEARD SAYS by Michael Walterich. A quirky and topically, about divorce, broken hearts, dating, and a very hairy split-personality! Reading begins at 1:15pm.. Suggested donation $5.
Historic Van Schaick Mansion Open House
1 Van Schaick Ave, Cohoes | 1 – 4 p.m. Come and enjoy our guest author Greg Zoller who will present his latest book “Benedict Arnold-The Fighting General”, exploring alternative views on Arnold and reframing him as a brilliant commander, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. followed by a tour of the mansion. Light refreshments will be served. Admission to the grounds and cemetery is free, with a suggested donation of $5 for the speaker and tour. For more information about the Mansion please visit http://www.vanschaickmansion.org or visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VanSchaickMansionProject/about.
Leaves and Trees: A Children’s Story Time & Craft
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 2 p.m. An engaging event celebrating the coming of fall with a read-aloud and fall-themed crafts. Meaghan will be reading “Fletcher and the Falling Leaves” by Julia Rawlinson and “A Tree for All Seasons” by Robin Bernard. Afterwards, we invite families to try leaf painting or enjoy fall coloring pages. This program is aimed at children ages 3-8, and children are encouraged to wear clothes that can handle a little paint mess. This event is free; however, registration is encouraged at our website, brooksidemuseum.org.
Monday, October 19
Herb Gardening After Summer Ends
4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Thymly Herb Garden Group will meet in the Schwerd Room of the Member Marilyn Stephenson will be presenting “Herb Gardening After Summer Ends.” She will share her experiences gardening as a year-round pursuit. There will be a short Herb of the Month presentation by a member. Following, light refreshments and a meeting. If the Ballston Spa School District closes that day, we will not meet. Guests are welcome! Please RSVP to thymlyherbgroup1@gmail.com with questions or let us know you will be joining us.
Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group meeting
Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2:30 p.m. All are welcome. Look forward to seeing you. Please contact us with any questions: Gordon Blyth, gordonsblyth@gmail.com 917- 887-7980 or Marie Thorne, softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483.
When Mom or Dad Needs Help
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6 p.m. Recognize the signs and start the conversation. Senior Care Consultant Lisa McLane will cover common signs that an older adult may need additional support. Participants will learn practical strategies for having compassionate and productive conversations with aging loved ones, explore community care options, and gain resources to help families plan for the future. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Tuesday, October 20
The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting
Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. During the Civil War, George Packer of Barkersville wrote to his family about his experiences in the Union Army, including life in camp and on the battlefield. Fifty-six of these letters have survived, and at our October meeting, Town of Providence Historian Bob Wemple will join us to share a video he has produced highlighting excerpts from George’s words, with period music, photographs, and drawings to illustrate the realities this Union soldier witnessed. Open to Public.
Wednesday, October 21
Pickin’s
The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | Doors open 1 p.m. Jam runs 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 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 Earl 518-348-9922 with questions.
Roast Pork 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: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, applesauce, gravy and roll, tossed salad. Dinner: $15 (cash only).
Free Community Meal
Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 5 – 6 p.m. This month we are serving Goulash, crusty bread, garden salad & cake. Come join us for food and fellowship.
Outrider (2025) Screening
Tang Museum, Somers Room, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Ahead of Waldman’s appearance, the Tang screens Alystyre Julian’s documentary portrait of the poet and her creative collaborations. The film features artistic circles that include Patti Smith, Meredith Monk, Laurie Anderson, and others. For details, visit tang.skidmore.edu/calendar. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, October 22
MS Support Group
By Zoom or in person at SAIL, 51 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury | 11 a.m. For information, please call Lou Ann 518-793-9506 or cell 518-232-1128.
Community Night
Saratoga Outdoors, 490 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m. You’re Invited! Stop by Saratoga Outdoors for a special Community Night. The evening will feature Franklin Community Center, who will be on-site sharing more about their mission and impact. 30% of all sales during this event will be donated directly to their organization. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a $100 Saratoga Outdoors gift card that will be raffled off. Come support their cause while shopping for quality outdoor gear!
Junk Journaling Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6-8 p.m. Junk journals are a fun, personalized scrapbook and journal rolled into one. You will learn to create using materials like paper scraps, junk mail, magazines, and food boxes. Please bring items you wish to create or decorate with. Cost per class is $5. Registration is requested at 518-882-6385.
Saratoga Film Forum: Twinless
Saratoga Arts Dee Sarno Theater, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Director James Sweeney – A young man grieving the loss of his twin brother joins a support group for “twinless twins”. The Film Forum aims to bring the community together through cinema and offer opportunities to engage with the medium in a more meaningful way. Fresh-made popcorn and water are available by donation. A limited number of seat cushions are also available for use. For our hard-of-hearing guests, all film audio is available via Auracast. Admission to a single screening is $10 – made available at the beginning of each week for that Thursday’s screening. We only accept cash at the door. A membership to the Film Forum can be purchased at a discounted rate and gives the ticketholder access to all the screenings.