* = Family Friendly
Friday, July 28
Annual Old Stone Church Lawn Sale*
159 Old Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
s Shop and have coffee, soda or water, hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, or a breakfast sandwich for lunch. Sit and relax, then shop some more! The sale will also be held Fridays and Saturdays July 29, August 4,5, 11 and 12.
Fridays in the Garden: Meet the Three Sisters
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Jere Blackwelder will present “Meet the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans and Squash,” Native American agriculture when the Pilgrims arrived. In case of inclement weather, it will move indoors to the Long Room at Brookside Museum. brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/57799-herb-garden-meet-the-three-sisters
Theory of Relativity*
Saratoga Children’s Theatre Blackbox Theatre,
615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
Produced by Spa City Theatre and featuring a cast of staff members and alumni of our youth programs, this new musical from Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives. Performances also on Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cost is $18 for adults, $12 for Students and Seniors, $5 for children under 10.
Saturday, July 29
The Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show*
Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs
Noon - 10 p.m. and Saturday July 29, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. The show will feature approximately 40 pinball machines & arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play. Many of the games available to play will also be for sale! Admission will be $15. There will be a beginner-friendly “PinGolf” pinball tournament open to all ages on Saturday. Medals and a portion of the cash pool will be awarded to the top 4 tournament players.
18th Century Day*
Hudson Crossing Park,
County Road 42, Schuylerville Noon - 5 p.m. | Step back in history 250 years and learn the crafts of daily living. Visit with 18th century artisans, watch sheep being shorn, visit with the oxen farmer, and learn about quilts, knitting, spinning, weaving and more. This event, hosted by the Old Saratoga Historical Association, in cooperation with Hudson Crossing Park, is free for all. For more information, please call 518-584-4129.
Sunday, July 30
Racing and Rosé Fashion Show
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 – 1 p.m.
Join TV personality Carson Kressley for a fashion show and brunch party featuring racing-inspired designs by Miss Scarlett Boutique’s Jen Marcellus. The VIP ticket includes early arrival at 10:30 a.m. to meet and mingle with TV personality Carson and the opportunity to take a photo with Carson. Sip on rosé from La Crema, snack on light fare, and explore the Museum’s Sculpture Gallery. Around noon, fashions of Jen Marcellus will take center stage, as women from Saratoga and the racing world present a one-of-a-kind fashion show. Visit racingmuseum.org for more details.
Saratoga Summer Concert Series*
War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series will take place Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August. Each concert will be approximately 90 minutes. Rain Location: Inside the Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This week’s performer - Proudest Monkey Band - Dave Matthews Band cover jam band. Sponsored by Crafters Gallery
Monday, July 31
Third Annual Gumbo with Jockey Kendrick Carmouche*
Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs
5 - 9 p.m. | Benefits the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, now in its 40th year of saving former racehorses from neglect, abuse and even slaughter after their racing careers are finished. Kendrick, a native of Vinton, Louisiana, has won more than 3,700 races and his mounts, just under $140 million. The menu will be Kendrick’s Gumbo, cornbread, salad, and dessert. The gumbo will be served at 6 p.m., so come early for parking, seating, and your own happy hour. Purchase tickets at www.trfinc.org/event/july-31-gumbo-with-kendrick-carmouche/ for $35; or $40 at the door.
Tuesday, August 1
A Saratoga Stroll *
297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Saratoga Springs was a playground of the rich and famous during the 1800s. This summer, visitors and residents alike can experience stories of the Spa City in the Gilded Age on a newly updated 90-minute guided walking tour presented by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Led by experienced, knowledgeable guides, this tour takes participants from the historic Visitor Center through Congress Park and concludes with a full tour of the elegant 19th-century Canfield Casino. Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon, $20. Tours run rain or shine. For reservations, please call 518-587-3241.
Toast to the TaTa’s Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Village Pizzeria & Ristorante, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove
6 p.m. | Tickets on sale now for $75. Proceeds benefit: ToLife & Michelle Charlton. Special Guest appearance by Wine Maker Joseph Carr. Silent auction, raffles, entertainment & more. For more information, go to: villagepizzeria.com/events.
Summer Concert: Large Farva*
200 Park Place, Mechanicville
6 – 8 p.m. | Live music, food, and dance. Tunes in Talmadge sponsored by the Mechanicville Library.
Wednesday, August 2
Take-Out Ziti Dinner
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton | 4:30-6:30 p.m. $15 per dinner. Tickets available at Mail ‘n’ More in Burnt Hills and also sold on the day of the dinner at the church. The net proceeds will go to support our Local Veterans!
Special Free Kids Concert*
Malta Community Center, Front Lawn, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta | 6 – 7 p.m. Featuring: Jumpin’ Jamie. Jumpin Jamie will have a live performance playing upbeat fun music for kids to get dancing. Jumpin’ Jamie plays “kindie rock” for all ages. Come on out for a free summer kids concert that will get your kids moving. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and/or chairs and enjoy! Rain or shine.
Chicken and Biscuits Dinner Take-out
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 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. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad. Dinner $15. (Cash only).
Poetry Reading*
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St.,
Saratoga Spring | 7 p.m.
Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Marylou Kelly Streznewski. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 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.
Thursday, August 3
Guided Tour of Grant’s Cottage and Adirondack Winery Tasting Event
Grant’s Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton
3:15 - 7 p.m. | The cottage remains essentially the same as during the Grant family’s stay. Visitors tour the downstairs of the cottage, viewing original furnishings, decorations, and personal items. The cottage is now owned by the State of New York and open to the public by the Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage. After the tour we’ve made reservations at the Adirondack Winery Queensbury Tasting Room, 395 Big Bay Road, Queensbury, at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30/both events, $12 Grant’s Cottage Only. Limited to the first 15 people to register and pay online. https://cdcss.wildapricot.org/event-5339797
Film: “Marshall”
Zoom Discussion | 7 p.m. The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and sponsored by Temple Sinai, presents a Zoom discussion of the 2017 film Marshall. The film tells the story of Thurgood Marshall before he became a Supreme Court Justice, arguing a case for a black man, Joseph Spell, accused of rape in 1940 Connecticut. Marshall is available by renting or purchasing on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, and Google Play. Registration is required. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
