Upcoming Events
Gateway Annual Yard Sale Donations
Donations for Gateway House of Peace’s Annual Yard Sale will be accepted starting Monday, September 15 through September 23 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. Donations accepted must be in ready-to-sell condition. Donations in bad condition take volunteer time, and cost for dumpster removal. Sale dates are Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed on drop off and sale days to direct traffic, manage donations, assisting customers with purchases and final clean up. Contact Sheri Huff, Committee Chair at shuff0422@gmail.com.
4th Annual Saratoga County Family Fishing Contest
This free event is held at Stillwater Blockhouse Park on Saturday, September 27. Fishing from 8 a.m. – noon. Cash prizes, games, and events for kids. National Hunting & Fishing Day, no license required. For more information call Mike at 518-986-8335.
Yaddo Open House
Yaddo will host a public tour of its historic Mansion and grounds on Saturday, September 27. Tours will be offered at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m., each lasting approximately 90 minutes. Guests will explore the Mansion’s first and second floors, West House, Greenhouse Studios, and Saratoga Studio. Tours will run rain or shine, covering varied outdoor terrain and indoor spaces, including stairs. Tickets range from $75–$85 depending on the time selected. All proceeds directly support residencies for artists shaping the future of literature, visual art, music, performance, and beyond. Volunteers are welcome to help bring this special event to life. For Yaddo Open House tickets, merch pre-orders, or to volunteer, visit: yaddo.org/event/yaddo- open-house/.
Historical Encounters Tour
Take this unique opportunity to experience Mount McGregor as it was in the Victorian Era. Meet characters from the past who will immerse you in their world as they bring to life the history of the mountain. Tour includes interaction with multiple historic characters on the historic site grounds, the historic cottage and the visitor center. Tours will run approximately 40-45 minutes. Tour times: 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. 10 individuals per tour. Cost is $25 per person or $80 for a 4 pack. For more information visit grantcottage.org.
Spin Doctors Charity Benefit Concert
This one-of-a-kind event brings together live music, local flavor, and lasting impact in the peaceful setting of our horse farm. You’ll be part of something truly special: a night that not only rocks but helps change lives. Your ticket supports accessible mental health care through equine therapy. Every dollar raised helps care for retired racehorses in their second careers as healing partners for Veterans, children, families, and others in need of support. Entertainment includes a high energy performance by the Spin Doctors, and local favorites Rich Ortiz and the Wallies, featuring Gianna Robustiano. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. September 27. 6 – 10 p.m. at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, located at 683 Route 29, Saratoga Springs. Tickets: www.thsaratoga.org/spindoctors.
The Fall Antiques Festival
The Fall Antiques Festival at the Clifton Park Elks is back. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. This was the former Lake Side Farms antiques show moved to the Clifton Park Elks site. After several years of hiatus, it is back. The event will include 60 dealers inside and outside, food by the Elks, a raffle, free admission and parking. For a vendor’s contract, please email Jeff at jshinaman@nycap.rr.com or call 518-932-4702. Facebook.com/fallantiquesfestival.
Skidmore Encore
Skidmore Encore announces registration for its Fall 2025 lecture series delivered by the remarkable Skidmore College faculty for adult learners age 55+ from around the local region. Encore attracts intellectually curious people who are eager to learn. Join us! The 2025 program runs for seven weeks on Tuesdays from September 30 through November 11 in the gorgeous Arthur Zankel Music Center on Skidmore College campus, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Event time each day: 9:15 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Online registration opens Tuesday, September 2, at 9 a.m. For more information: www.skidmore.edu/encore. Registration cost: $200.
Caffè Lena @ SPAC
A free day-long concert on Saturday, October 4 from noon to 5:30 p.m. Taking place on SPAC’s Charles R. Wood Stage, the festival will feature five bands that explore roots, global, bluegrass, pop, and indie-folk music including Misty Blues, Tom Chapin, Chatham County Line, Farah Siraj, and Aleksi Campagne. The festival highlights a unique, ongoing collaboration between the arts center and the folk music venue. Guests are welcome to bring in food, drink, blankets and lawn chairs for the concerts. Food concessions will also be available. The concerts will take place rain or shine. Visit spac.org and caffelena.org for details.