Friday, July 3
Saratoga Lake Fireworks 2015
Watch the fireworks at Saratoga Lake. Watching fireworks over Saratoga Lake is not only beautiful but a family tradition for many. Grab a blanket or some chairs, and prepare for a spectacular show.
Saturday, July 4
Free Cab Ride Home
Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP’s Free Cab Ride Home program is a service that provides free cab rides on many holidays. To get your free cab ride home simply call our toll-free number 1-800-LAW-1010 or 1-800-529-1010. Let the operator know where you are and we’ll get a cab right out to you - always free of charge and no questions asked.
Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra Concert and Fireworks
Crandall Park, Glens Falls, 7:30 p.m.
Celebrating Independence Day enjoy patriotic favorites and more under the direction of Maestro Charles Peltz. Free. For more information call (518) 793-1348; theglensfallssymphony.org.
Sunday, July 5
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman
One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9 - 10:15 a.m.
Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call (413)992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com.
Summer Stroll: Down In The Valley: Exploring The Gut
Southeast Corner of Phila & Putnam Streets (Ben & Jerry’s), 10:30 a.m. – Noon.
Ellen Steinberger will tour “The Gut,” once home to many working class family businesses and important contributions from Saratoga’s Jewish community. Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Pre-registration preferred. For more information call (518)587-5030.
Circus Smirkus
Saratoga Casino and Raceway, 342 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs, 1 – 7 p.m.
Circus Smirkus, the acclaimed international youth circus, returns to the outdoor polo field at Saratoga Casino and Raceway for four performances this summer. The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs proudly presents the Circus Smirkus 2015 ‘Big Top Tour.’ Kids – ages 10 to 18 – are stars, on high wire and trapeze, with clowns, jugglers, acrobats and more. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at Crafters Gallery, 427 Broadway and the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St. For more information call 1-877-SMIRKUS.
Monday, July 6
Fantastic Four-igami! Superhero Origami
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Saratoga Springs, 10 – 11 a.m.
Create your own legion of super heroes out of simple squares of paper. You’ll learn how to make Origami Hulk, Origami The Thing, and other comic-inspired folded paper designs. Open to grades 6-12. Please visit the Teen Room or call (518) 584-7860, ext. 268 to register.
Saratoga Stryders’ 5K Trail Fun Runs
Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
The Saratoga Stryders host this series of five fun runs on wooded trails at the beautiful 310 acre parcel. The race series is open to all ages and abilities, run one race or all five. Registration is $5 per race at the door starting at 5:30 p.m. Races begin at 6:15 p.m. sharp, rain or shine. A raffle is held at the end of each race with many prizes awarded. This is a fun but challenging trail course: expect to add 10-20 percent to your best 5K road course time. There are no water stops on the course. Water is available at the finish. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Jake Fund and other local non-profits. For more information contact Laura Clark at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 581-1278.
Tuesday, July 7
Saratoga Tuesdays
First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saratoga Tuesdays is a community event for the whole family. If you are looking for something to do on Tuesday, when the track is closed, check out all the fun activities. From 10 a.m. – Noon cooking classes will be offered ($5 for supplies); noon to 1 p.m. we’ll have lunch; 1 – 3 p.m. we will offer a variety of workshops; 3 – 5 p.m. dance classes for all ages; 5:30 – 7 p.m. Canaan Hymns and Chinese Culture and 7 – 9 p.m. we will be singing a variety of traditional and modern gospel songs. For more information about the schedule of events and to sign up, please call the church office at (518) 584-6301 (walk-ins are always welcome). Come to any and all of the classes that fit your schedule and interest.
Wednesday, July 8
Kundalini Yoga in the Park
Lincoln Bath House, Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Kundalini Yoga is the science of changing and strengthening the radiance to give expanded life and capacity. Kindalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan with Kim Rossi every Wednesday. Classes are on-going. This class is open to everyone with or without yoga experience. Class cost for local guests is ‘by donation,’ what you feel like giving. For more information call (518) 226-4790.
Fun, Fitness and Friendship
Start point -Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. The next Volkswalk will be Saratoga - Yaddo. Register 30 minutes before start. The A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles; 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked trail. More information is available at www.ava.org or www.walkescv.org.
Turkey Dinner in July
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Roast turkey, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetable, tossed salad, bread and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $10 Adults, $9 Seniors (62 yrs) & Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card, $6 Children 5-12, Children Under 5 Free, $10 All take-outs. Cash Bar Available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Forgiveness Workshop
2 Imperial Lane, Charlton . 6:30 p.m.
Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a Forgiveness Workshop. Spiritual teacher Ernest Holmes taught that no real spiritual growth can take place without forgiveness. Here’s your chance to start the process. Suggested donation: $20. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.
Thursday, July 9
Interfaith Prayer Meeting
Courtyard of Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7:30 a.m.
The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 450-1615.
Tribute to Deceased Members
Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, 3 p.m.
The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard association will have a tribute for deceased members. All family members and friends of deceased members are encouraged to attend. The tribute is open for everyone. For information call (518) 581-9128.
Free Concerts in the Park
Wiswall Park, Front St. Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s concert features High Peaks Band (Alternative Rock/Jam).
