Ballston Spa Birdhouse Sale
Held at the Elks Lodge, Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $20 per birdhouse, cash or checks only, no credit cards. Rain or shine. Contact Mark at 518-742-6355 with questions.
Community Rummage Sale and Savory Soups
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Need to make some space – get rid of things you don’t use? Put up your items for sale to become somebody else’s treasure. Rent a table and space for $15. For information or to make a reservation call 518-399-2873 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Savory Soups: Stop and choose from a selection of savory soups to take home and enjoy on this first day of Fall.
Sons of ITAM Chicken BBQ
Hamburger/Hot Dogs & Salad served from 12 – 4 p.m. Chicken BBQ, baked potato, and corn on the cob served at 4 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. Saturday, Sept. 23. ITAM 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs.
11th Bug’s Boston Terrier Parade
September 24 at 11 a.m. in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. All donations benefit Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue.
Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
Sunday, September 24, 11 a.m. -3 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Free admission. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Lots of shopping with jewelry, body lotions, clothing, as well as household items, knitted, crocheted, and hand-made items, food treats, antiques and vintage items, horseshoe décor, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors sign-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or to sign up for a table(s).
Malta Cultural Arts Festival – Call for Vendors
The Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is looking for craft and food vendors in celebration of artists of various cultures and art forms at the 2023 Malta Cultural Arts Festival.The event will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside and outside the grounds of the David R. Meager Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta.Deadline for vendor application submission is Thursday, September 25. Please contact the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an application or additional information.
2023 AFS Hearts for the Arts Festival
The Adirondack Folk School is hosting its annual Gala. Friends and supporters will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Saturday evening, September 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hitching Post Café, 1256 Lake Ave., (9N) Lake Luzerne. Cost is $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Tickets for the event may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, 518-696-2400. Seating is limited guests, so please make your reservations early and give your dinner choice, prime ribs, salmon or vegetarian (includes dessert). Cash bar. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.
Fall Rising Stars
615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Children’s Theatre most popular program now offered as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. These stars-to-be will learn to explore their creativity through music, storytelling, movement, and art. Both fun and educational, we have created our Rising Stars program to provide a warm and nurturing environment, giving campers a wonderful introduction to the theatre arts. A small performance will take place at the end of each week. Encanto Week - October 2, 4, and 6. Paw Patrol Week - October 16, 18, and 20. Cost is $95/week. To register, visit https://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops.
Senior Trip to the Castles
Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York. This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023. The cost will be $469 for members. For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.
Crocheting 101 with Signature Elements
Saturdays in October at the Saratoga Children's Theatre. Explore the latest TikTok trend with us and learn to crochet! Whether you are a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, come join Erin Signer and learn to use your hands in a new art form! Class Fee: $65 (6 people max). One Time Kit Fee: $50 (Includes super washed, hand-dyed merino wool yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, and an SCT notebook). Sign up before September and you will be able to choose your wool color between purple and green. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your selection. (Must be PAID prior to us accepting your color choice).
The 26th Annual "Autumn Jewels" Judged Art Show
Held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., from October 3 to October 30. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and cash prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.
LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner
Friday, October 6 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course, 35 Grace Moore Rd., Saratoga Springs. 10 a.m. Golf scramble registration and lunch buffet. At 11 a.m. golf scramble shotgun and 5 p.m. LIVESTRONG Dinner. Proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Contact Kirstin Swartz at 518-583-9622, ext. 108 or by email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Annual Fall Bazaar
For the Benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors. Saturday, October 7, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Come out to our Fall Bazaar and get into the holiday spirit. Ther will be crafters, artisans and product booths. Crafts, Country Café, Bake Goods, Books & Puzzles, Pie Table, Quilts & 50/50 Raffle.
Raffle featuring Baskets with gift cards, services, assorted items. You do not have to be present to win.
Goat Brothers 29th Annual Swap Meet
Motorcycle show, hot rods/classic cars welcome, live entertainment, motorcycle parts and accessories, gifts, and novelties. Doors open at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission $10, under 12 free. Food and beverages available. October 7 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-583-3398 518-507-6400. Or visit, www.goatbrothers.com
1st Annual Saratoga Foliage Ride
Presented by the Saratoga Regional YMCA and Bikeatoga. Get on your bike and enjoy peak foliage, riding some of our most scenic routes at the most beautiful time of the year. Along the way you’ll see history and horse farms, pumpkins, cider donuts and more! Buffet breakfast, event T-Shirt, full sag support and YMCA day pass. October 7-8, Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Two Days and Six Routes! To register, visit https://www.bikereg.com/saratoga-foliage-ride
Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School
Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
