Friday, June 14
Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market
High Rock Pavilions, Saratoga Springs, 1–7 p.m., Every Friday, June 21 to August 30. For more information call (518) 461-4893.
Teen and Tween Movies
Round Lake Library, Malta Branch, 1 Bayberry Dr., 6 p.m. Real Steel—In the near future robot boxing is big. This is the story of a struggling promoter and his 11-year-old son who find a champion in a discarded robot. For more information call (518) 682-2495.
Saturday, June 15
Greenfield Dragon 5 K and Kids Fun Run
Greenfield Elementary School, 3180 Route 9N, Greenfield, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. A challenging open course race promoting health and wellness to families and the community. Proceeds from this event support the Greenfield Elementary School HSA. Race Day registration from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For more information call (518) 893-7402.
PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day
885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The largest annual Pet Adoption Day in New York. Hundreds of available animals with many adoption rates lowered for the day. All adopters will receive a free gift courtesy of Curtis Lumber. Dog house and 50/50 raffle, food, live radio broadcasts and more. For more details visit www.clpetapalooza or at www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza.
Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George
Wood Gallery, The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Through a selection of 58 paintings, this landmark exhibition is the first to explore the formative influence of Lake George on the art and life of Georgia O’Keeffe. For more information call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.
Ballston Spa Elks Club #2619 Flag Day Ceremony
Low Street Memorial Park, Ballston Spa, 11 a.m. Flag Retirement ceremony at the lodge immediately following ceremony.
Hattie’s 75th Anniversary Party
45 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $1.38 menu, great drink specials, entertainment by Hot Club of Saratoga, a gypsy swing band. For more information call. (518) 584-4790.
Military Appreciation Day
Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, Jones Rd. Office, Noon–4 p.m. The event will include a military humvee, Vietnam-era Jeep and a Maple Avenue Fire Department truck on display, as well as a basket raffle to benefit Operation Adopt A Soldier. For more information call (518) 587-8484.
Realtor’s Cook-Off: Free Food
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta, 1–3 p.m. Realtors from various local real estate companies will compete and serve their signature dishes to the public. While this event is free to the public, a monetary donation to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is appreciated. For more information, call (518) 899-9500.
Rededication of Soldiers Monument
Front and Low St., Ballston Spa, 1–4 p.m. 125th Anniversary of the original dedication. There will be an opening ceremony at the Monument. For more information call (518) 466-7585.
Grand Opening: Riverwalk Sensory Trail
Hudson Crossing Park, just off Rt 4, Schuylerville, 2–4 p.m. The Riverwalk Sensory Trail provides a multi-sensory, immersive, riparian path for visitors to follow as they navigate through the park. For more information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sunday, June 16
Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Donation requested, adults $8, Seniors and military (ID required) $7, children 5-12, $6, under 5 free. Takeout $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Father’s Day Picnic
Grant Cottage State Historical Site, Mount McGregor, Wilton, 12 p.m. For more information call (518) 584-4353 or visit www.grantcottage.org.
Singles Summer Picnic
Collins Park, Moe Rd., Clifton Park, 1–6 p.m. Parents Without Partners (PWP) and Single Parents of the Capital District Meet-up singles picnic. Meet singles from all over the Capital District. Adults $5 plus a picnic dish to share. If you are single with young children, bring them along (ages 3-18 each $2). There will be activities for the kids and adults. Learn more: www.meetup.com/PWP796 or call (518) 348-2062.
Summer Bicycle Tours
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Route 32, Stillwater, 6–8 p.m. A series of free, early evening, ranger-guided five-mile bike tours of Saratoga Battlefield. Six Wednesday evenings during the summer. For more information call the Visitor Center at (518) 664-9821 ext. 1777.
Monday, June 17
Acoustic Music Song Swap
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 7 p.m. Bring your guitar down and share a song, learn about the blues, sing out. Open to all players of acoustic instruments no matter skill level. Don’t play an instrument? Come and listen to some bone shaking blues. For more information visit www.sspl.org.
Auditions for The Chicken Chester Chronicles
Albany Talent, 125 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7–10 p.m. Acting experience is not required. “The Chicken Chester Chronicles”, a theatrical comedy about boyhood with a wacky chicken and egg theme, is about four juvenile delinquents who turn a small town upside down when they take over the local eatery. Auditions: Monday and Tuesday June 17 & 18, 24 & 25. For more information call (518) 334-2918.
Tuesday, June 18
50% Off Sale: Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop
116 Broad St. Schuylerville, June Hours, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. In preparation for a shop facelift, 50 percent off everything in the shop. Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop is a not-for-profit organization that gives back to the community. For more information, please call (518) 695-4640.
Wednesday, June 19
Skidmore College Classic Horse Show
267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. This top-level historic competition attracts many of the country’s best horses and riders, and benefits scholarships to Skidmore College students. Continues through Sunday, June 23. For more information call (518) 580-5632.
Thursday, June 20
Books and Tea–Annual Book Buffet
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 3:30 p.m. Come share your reading experience with fellow readers, talk up the books you’ve enjoyed and get reading recommendations that you may wish to explore further. Light refreshments. For more information visit www.sspl.org.
