Friday, July 12
Saratoga Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Saratoga Springs, Through Sunday. Businesses will have special deals and products for sale on the sidewalk. Enjoy the weather, stroll the streets and shop at your favorite stores. For more information call (518) 587-8635.
Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market
High Rock Pavilions, Saratoga Springs, 1–7 p.m. Every Friday through August 30. For more information call (518) 461-4893.
A Year with Frog and Toad
St. Clements School, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. and Saturday at noon. The Saratoga Children’s Theatre announces live performances of A Year with Frog and Toad. Local children will be starring in the musical which has been directed by Karey Trimmings. Tickets are $5 at the door and refreshments are available. For more information call (518) 580-1782.
Steven L. Smith Band
Smead Memorial Park, Stoney Creed Rd., Hadley, 7–9 p.m. Come enjoy Music in the Park- Concession stand is open—bring a chair—covered pavilion with picnic tables and benches. For more information call (518) 696-4379.
Saturday, July 13
Hudson Mohawk Mercedes Benz Club Lawn Show
Saratoga Automobile Museum, Spa State Park, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Along with the array of stunning automobiles there will be tailgate displays, a period fashion show, and trophies for the best cars. Awards, raffles, and other prizes will be given. For more information call (518) 587-1935.
Art in the Park
Downtown Saratoga Springs’ Historic Congress Park, 10–4 p.m. A two-day outdoor fine art show, curated and presented by Saratoga Arts. Each exhibition features artists displaying their original two- and three-dimensional creations and personally-designed and crafted functional art in a beautiful park setting. Artists will display and be on hand to discuss their drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, photography, print-making and work in other media. All artworks will be for sale. For additional information or questions, please contact Elizabeth Dubben at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 584-4132.
Kulture for Kidz
National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. This free program highlights a different book and activity each week. Join us July 13 as we read “Curious George.” For more information call (518) 584-2225.
ParkFest: Town of Wilton’s Annual Community Day
Gavin Park, Lewis Dr. Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Fun for the entire family, music and entertainment, competitions, fun and games, activities, and refreshments. Free admission. For more information visit www.WiltonParkFest.com or call (518) 584-9455.
Ballston225
Ballston Town Hall, Merchant Farm and Ballston Center Associate Reform Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. History exhibits, tractors from the town, restored 100-year-old sled, local artisians, old time toys and more. Free ice cream after event. For more information visit anytownpatriot.com/Ballston225/venues-and-activities.
Tours at Old Friends at Cabin Creek
483 Sand Hill Rd., Greenfield, Noon-3 p.m. Saratoga County’s only thoroughbred retirement facility is open to public every Saturday. For more information call (518) 698-2377 or visit www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.
It Takes a Village, Family Art Making Project
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2–4 p.m. A brief exhibition tour followed by an art activity using food donations from participants to build houses and create a neighborhood in the gallery. All donations support the Franklin Community Center food bank. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions. Reservations suggested, call (518) 580-8080.
Single Parents of the Capital District Meet Up
Shenedehowa Adult Community Center, Clifton Commons, Clifton Park, 6:45 p.m. Single parents ages 30s-70s with young or adult children are invited to meet other singles from the Capital District, Saratoga and surrounding areas. Parents Without Partners brings singles together in a fun, supportive, social environment through a variety of monthly activities for parents alone and/or with their children. For more information call (518) 348-2062 or visit www.meetup.com/PWP796.
A Dance for Adults
Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, 7–10 p.m. Sponsored by the Ballston Area Seniors. Music by Shades of Country Band. Open to the public. Admission is $5, Ballston Senior Members are free. For more information call (518) 885-6740.
Sunday, July 14
Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show
Curtis Lumber Co., 885 Rt. 67 (Just Off Northway Exit 12), Ballston Spa, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Join us for an annual Curtis family tradition of beautiful classic show cars and trucks! Fun, family event that is free for all spectators. Live DJ, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, food, beverages and more. All makes of cars, trucks, customs and tuners manufactured before the year 2000 welcome! Registration is $10 day of show and begins at 8am. Judging begins at 1pm. Free T-Shirt, dash plaque and goody bag with each registration. Unique, handcrafted awards and trophies for Best In Generations and more! For more details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com.
Hyde Family Fun Day at Wiawaka Holiday House
Waiwaka, 3378 State Route 9L, Lake George, Noon–4 p.m. A fun-filled afternoon for the whole family with activities and tours provided by The Hyde, Lake George Association, and Wiawaka. Light refreshments available. Picnicking welcome. Activities to include art projects, nature walks, scavenger hunts and more. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Christine Dixon, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.wiawaka.org.
Experiences of a Civil War Nurse: Mary Livermore
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa, 2 p.m. Mary Livermore’s story will give you a powerful review of the Civil War as seen through a woman’s eye. Historian Maxine Getty has extensively studied the era and the experiences of women during that time. Pre-registration is not required. The suggested donation is $5 per person. For more information call (518) 885-4000.
Monday, July 15
Amy Hempel and Honor Moore Reading
Palamountain Hall Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. New York State Summer Writers Institute Fiction Reading: Fictionist Amy Hempel (A The Dog of the Marriage) and memoirist Honor Moore (The Bishop’s Daughter) read excerpts of their works. For more information visit www.skidmore.edu.
Tuesday, July 16
Open Silk Screening Workshop: Joy and Resolve
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2–4 p.m. All visitors are welcome to join in the fun and make their own silk-screened poster or t-shirt in the TRANSFORMer exhibition. For more information visit www.tang.skidmore.edu or call (518) 580-8080.
Talk: History of the Adelphi Hotel
110 Spring Street, Spring Street Gallery, 5:30 p.m. Guests are invited to tour the upper floors and view selected rooms. Sara Boivin, SSPF Membership & Program Director, will present a talk on the history of the Adelphi Hotel. Pre-registration required. Space limited. Cost is $5 per person. For more information call (518) 587-5030.
Modern Day Lessons from Saratoga Battlefield
Saratoga Battlefield’s Visitor Center, Route 32 and 4, Stillwater, 7 p.m. Can a pivotal military action fought 236 years ago teach modern day leaders and business people to be more effective? To find out, join “History Czar” Paul Bruno and a panel of park rangers to see how the triumphs and failures of 1777 have lessons for today’s leaders. For more information call (518) 670-2980.
Dine Al Fresco at Cabin Creek
Old Friends at Cabin Creek | 483 Sand Hill Rd. Greenfield, 6 p.m. Come join us for an evening of delicious local fare and jazz at the bucolic grounds of Cabin Creek Farm. Also included for those who can come early: a private tour with some of our area’s most famous four-legged retirees. For more information call (518) 698-2377.
Russel Banks and Chase Twichell Reading
Palamountain Hall Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. New York State Summer Writers Institute Fiction and Poetry Reading: Novelist Russell Banks (The Darling) and poet Chase Twichell (Dog Language) read excerpts of their works. For more information, visit www.skidmore.edu.
Wednesday, July 17
Guided Early Morning History Walks
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Route 32, Stillwater 9–11 a.m. Join Park Volunteers Ray Palmer, Dick Farrell, and Jerry Parker on a series of walks. Participants should be able to walk two miles over uneven ground and should bring water and insect repellant. For more information call (518) 664-9821.
Porch Chat: The Diminutive Engine Wheezed Along
Grant Cottage, Mt. McGregor Rd. Gansevoort, Noon–1 p.m. Join local historian and Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm as he talks about the railroad and W.J. Arkell, the eccentric and brilliant Gilded Age businessman who made the railroad a reality. For more information call (518) 584-4353.
Camp Abilities Saratoga
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 7 p.m. Camp Abilities Saratoga is a developmental sports camp for blind and visually impaired children. The first camp is scheduled for August 2014 at Skidmore College. To learn more or to RSVP please call (518) 290-7050 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Rick Moody and Tom Healy Readings
Palamountain Hall Davis Auditorium, Skidmore College, 8 p.m. New York State Summer Writers Institute Fiction and Poetry Reading: Fictionist Rick Moody (Demonology) and poet Tom Healy (What the Left Hand Knows) read excerpts from their works.
Thursday, July 18
Talking Images
Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 6–7:30 p.m. A discussion about words as image and words that make images, with Rick Moody, James Esber, April Bernard, and Ian Berry (moderator); part of Skidmore’s Summer Studio Art Program. For more information call (518) 580-8080.
