Events in Gloversville, NY

Plunder Gaming is building a community around the new My Little Pony Trading Card Game with a relaxed meetup that blends casual matches and learn to play guidance. New players can jump in with tutorial games led by a community member, while seasoned players are welcome to bring a deck and enjoy friendly games with others. These gatherings are planned every other week for now as the group grows toward potential organized play from Kayou.

A competitive showdown will decide the champion. Entry is $5. Matches use a best of three structure with Swiss-style rounds, and the One Battle format is in effect, so bring a deck from your favorite show. Everyone who plays receives promos, with additional promos for the top four finishers. Booster pack prizes go to the top half of participants. Good luck to all competitors.

Planechase adds a wild twist to Commander at Plunder Gaming, bringing a shifting battlefield from across the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. Players use their regular decks, shuffle the Planar Cards, and reveal a Plane at the start that applies a table-wide effect to everyone and their permanents. During play, the Planar Die can be rolled to attempt a planeswalk to a new Plane, and a Chaos result triggers an extra effect. Beyond these mechanics, the game follows the usual free-for-all, with combat and strategy deciding the last player standing. Entry is free. Everyone plays in a single pod to keep the action lively, and the final survivor receives a Promotional Pack.

The event features big band jazz. A menu tailored for concert nights will be available, and reservations are recommended by calling (518) 882-6962.

Fiber artists of all mediums are welcome at the Knit and Crochet Social Group at the Amsterdam Free Library. Bring a current project, share progress or finished pieces, and exchange ideas, tips, and tricks with fellow knitters, crocheters, and other stitchers. This is a casual social gathering rather than an instructional class, so participants work independently while enjoying conversation. No registration is required.

This seven-round trivia event at Recovery Sports Grill in Amsterdam, NY features general knowledge, a picture challenge, a themed miscellaneous round, music and karaoke fun, history and geography, and entertainment, culminating in a timed final showdown with a single multi-answer question for big points. Participate solo or as a team, with larger groups offering extra brainpower for tougher questions. Top teams can win prizes such as gift cards, drinks, or swag from distributors. Expect a lively mix of brainteasers, laughs, and friendly competition.

The Haunted Arena returns in 2026 with an expanded experience compared to last year. There are more chances to attend, with nights happening every Friday and Saturday in October. Admission is $15 per person. This attraction is not recommended for children under 8, and parental discretion is advised.

Enjoy an evening that pairs dinner with live music from two highly regarded musicians from the capital region. Reservations are recommended. For reservations or information, call (518) 882-6962.

The Grow Amsterdam Farmers Market season brings a lively marketplace featuring fresh local produce, baked goods, meats, honey, maple products, handmade items, flowers, and more. It centers on supporting local farmers and small businesses while creating a welcoming community atmosphere with seasonal foods, tasty treats, family friendly activities, live music, and community vendors. Look for weekly specials and new vendors as the season unfolds. Meet the people who grow and make your food and enjoy a fun day in Amsterdam, NY. Choose local, savor fresh flavors, and support small farms.

Dream Farms hosts a yearly autumn craft event that brings together vendors offering a range of craft items and goods. Browse the booths and enjoy a relaxed seasonal atmosphere.

Rev up for a lively car show filled with prizes, food, and hands-on action. Look forward to cash and door prizes, dash plaques, and a mix of vendors and small businesses. The crew will present live demonstrations all day using NHOU Protective Coatings. The organizers thank Countryside Truss LLC for providing the space. Expect a welcoming, family-style atmosphere.

Participants may read or listen to poems, lyrics, stories, or short scenes at GCAA's Poetry Open Mic(less). This free gathering is hosted by Julia Anderson and deVer at the Glove Cities Gallery. It takes place monthly on select Saturdays.

Plunder Gaming hosts a Commander League with a $5 entry that covers participation and a ticket for an end of month raffle, where the winner chooses from a selection of sealed booster boxes. Pods are organized by deck strength, and if a deck’s power level is uncertain it can be evaluated to assign a rating. The winner of each pod receives an additional raffle entry and can choose either 100 Loyalty Points or a booster pack. After the first set of pods, more rounds can be run for those who want to keep playing. Participants may enter any round of pods.

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Obey Your Master brings a Metallica tribute to The Glove, focused on an authentic sound and a setlist that reaches across the catalog, from Kill 'Em All through 72 Seasons. The band comes from the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania tri-state area and features T-Bone on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Cooper Boyd on lead guitar with backing vocals, Fern on bass with backing vocals, and Jason Youse on drums. The performance highlights fan favorites and thrash staples from across the years.

This first-of-its-kind league is entirely digital, using UDisc for scoring and Venmo for payments, with no cash accepted. Weekly dues are $10, with $6 going to weekly prizes that pay the top three finishers, or the top 25 percent when a week has more than 20 players. An additional $2 is reserved for end-of-year payouts to the top 25 percent of qualifiers, and at least five weeks of participation are required to be eligible. A mandatory $2 ace pot is included each week and rolls over until claimed. UDisc handicap scoring is used, and only players who already have an established handicap are eligible for payouts that week.

Amsterdam Free Library offers a Dungeons and Dragons session for adults, featuring cooperative tabletop role-playing guided by a Dungeon Master. Create a character and collaborate with fellow players to overcome imaginative challenges that spotlight storytelling, problem solving, and teamwork. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 518-842-1080. Adventure dates may change.

Explore your ancestry at the Amsterdam Free Library. The Amsterdam chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution provides guided genealogy assistance for newcomers as well as those who have reached a research roadblock, helping you uncover more of your family story. Bring any notes or research you have already gathered. No registration is required.

A familiar presence around here, Oona Grady and James Gascoyne perform as Drank the Gold, bringing Irish American contemporary traditional music to the dining hour. The dining hour is filled with old time songs, lively tunes, and plenty of cheer.

This chicken barbecue features dinner, live music, raffles, and more.

Boys and girls in grades 3 through 8 can focus on skill development and game preparation at a basketball clinic led by Coaches Collar, DeMagistris, Leo, Trojan, Mcleod, and Jones. Sessions take place at the FMCC Gym and are designed to help players get ready for the school and travel basketball season. The cost is $15 per session or $40 for all three, with payment accepted via Venmo, CashApp, or in person by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to FMCC Men's Basketball.

This annual Trunk or Treat offers a safe, family friendly way to kick off Halloween. Imaginatively themed car trunks, plenty of candy, lively music and engaging activities create an evening full of seasonal fun. Costumes are welcome, whether superhero, princess, pirate, ghost or anything in between. The event is free and open to all ages, with sweet treats and festive displays throughout.

The Glove keeps the Halloween scares going with a screening of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this 1992 release from Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. runs 128 minutes and is rated R. The gothic story follows Dracula, haunted by centuries of loss, who becomes convinced his solicitor’s fiancée is the reincarnation of his great love and travels to London to seek her. The cast features Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, and Sadie Frost. Concessions will be open, with soft drinks, candy, salty snacks, coffee, and tea, as well as beer, wine, and hard cider.

At Frey Stables in Fultonville, NY, the Rider’s Foundation Master Class with Scott Purdum focuses on leading your horse through trust, rapport, and clear communication. Riders learn to build a partnership grounded in mutual respect, going beyond commands to create a deeper connection. The program also supports the rider’s mindset with personalized guidance to break out of ruts and grow confidence that benefits both horse and human. Instruction centers on simple, practical strategies tailored to where you are in your horsemanship, whether you are working through a specific challenge or refining established skills. Through hands on work and thoughtful discussion, participants learn to better read their horse’s needs, strengthen nonverbal communication, improve responsiveness, and apply tools that help resolve everyday issues. Suitable for all experience levels. A rider registration holds one weekend clinic spot and includes one auditor spot for a guest, and immediate family may attend without an additional auditor pass. For details about the cancellation policy, contact the clinic host.

At Eisenadler Brauhaus, a monthly open mic hosted by Ryan Spilken takes place on the third Thursday. Attendees can sing, tell jokes, perform a magic trick, or share other talents that follow venue guidelines while enjoying Brauhaus brews. A line-in is available for singing with backing tracks, a guitar is on hand, and admission is free.

A singer songwriter and acoustic guitarist takes the stage for a live set. There is no cover charge. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (518) 882-6962.

Ride to the heart of Salem, Massachusetts during the Halloween season on a comfortable Brown Coach bus that takes the hassle out of driving and parking so the day can be spent exploring on your own. The motorcoach features an on-board lavatory, Wi‑Fi, power outlets, and televisions, and it is ADA accessible. For wheelchair-accessible seating or other questions, call (518) 661-9932. The itinerary includes a departure with an additional pickup stop, a brief comfort break along the way, drop-off near the Salem Visitor Center, free time to enjoy the town, an evening return, and a quick fast food dinner stop on the drive back. Tickets are $75 for the general public or $60 for members, and members receive a 20 percent discount by entering their code at checkout. The fare covers transportation only and does not include food or any activities at the destination. No refunds or exchanges will be issued unless the event is canceled by the Nigra Arts Center.

Midnight Exit performs live outside. Enjoy a live show in the open air.

Al’s Roadhouse 2 will be filled with modern country favorites, with songs by Aldean, Church, Dierks, Wallen, Bryan, and more setting the tone for a full night of dancing.

Set off from the Amsterdam Exit 27 Park & Ride for an all-ages bus trip to Salem, Massachusetts and the citywide Haunted Happenings. Take in Halloween favorites like the Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair, ghost tours, haunted houses, live music, a parade, costume contests, and plenty of food, with time to explore the historic Salem Waterfront and the Nathaniel Hawthorne House. The trip includes round trip travel on a luxury motor coach with a restroom, onboard movies, and Salem tour books and a map. Raffles and bingo with prizes return, along with a photo contest that awards a free bus ticket on a future trip for Best Selfie, Best Group Photo, Spookiest Photo, and Best Overall Photo. Seats are $90 for standard and $95 for reserved, with a limited number of reserved spots available to help you sit with your party. Seats are first come, first served and are not held without payment. There are no refunds unless refund protection is added through the online payment processor, and purchasers may transfer their seat to another person by notifying the organizer for check in. This trip tends to sell out quickly, so early purchase is recommended.

Kisstory returns to The Glove Theatre for a Halloween celebration. This event brings the Halloween spirit back to the theater with Kisstory once again taking the spotlight at this venue.

The Friends of Schoharie Crossing will hold their monthly meeting, followed by Four Kings & a Queen, a talk exploring the 1710 voyage of four Mohawk and Mohican dignitaries to London to meet Queen Anne and how that encounter contributed to the establishment of Fort Hunter. The program delves into English and Native American alliances in early eighteenth century New York and the reasons each side sought cooperation. It will be presented by Loretta Tucker, Administrative Assistant and Interpreter at Schoharie Crossing Historic Site, formerly a Historic Interpreter at Crailo State Historic Site. She holds a BA in Anthropology from SUNY Geneseo and has taken graduate classes in Anthropology at the University at Albany. The gathering will take place inside the Enders House next to the Visitor Center. Free and open to the public, with refreshments provided.

An evening of big band jazz returns on the final Tuesday of each month. Seating is available before the performance, and a concert-friendly menu will be offered on these nights. Reservations are strongly encouraged at (518) 882-6962.

Celebrate Halloween with a pool tournament featuring a Scotch Double 9 ball format and double elimination. Costumes are encouraged, so dress as your favorite character and enjoy the competition at the tables. DJ ROCCO will keep the atmosphere lively with favorite tunes.

Enjoy dinner paired with live jazz performed by a popular trio from upstate New York. Reservations are recommended. To reserve a table, call (518) 882-6962.

Savor an evening that pairs dinner with live music, featuring two leading musicians from the capital region. Reservations are recommended by calling (518) 882-6962.

Back4More makes its debut at Al’s Roadhouse 2 with a set of vintage rock and roll. This appearance marks the band’s first time at this venue.

At the Amsterdam Free Library, children in grades K-5 can strengthen their reading by sharing stories with three gentle therapy dogs named Abracadabra, Manny, and Moonbeam. Reading to these attentive canine friends supports fluency, deepens comprehension, and builds confidence, all while easing stress and worries about making mistakes. Sessions are scheduled on the second Monday of each month, with a break during July and August. Registration is required by phone at 518-842-1080. Please note that the second floor is not currently accessible by elevator.

Mike O’Donnell, a singer songwriter known for standout acoustic guitar playing, performs at The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant. There is no cover charge, and reservations are recommended at (518) 882-6962.

Oona Grady and James Gascoyne, performing as Drank the Gold, share Irish American contemporary traditional music during the dining hour. Their set blends old time songs with spirited tunes, creating a cheerful atmosphere.

At The Glove Theatre in Gloversville, New York, Pet Sounds Live pays tribute to The Beach Boys with a multimedia album experience performed by studio musicians. The production celebrates Brian Wilson’s landmark work, guiding the audience back into the studio for a behind-the-glass perspective on how these songs were crafted, then bringing them to life onstage in a full live performance. It offers an immersive journey through some of rock and roll’s most beloved music.

Settle in for an evening of big band jazz. Seating is available ahead of the show, and a menu designed for concertgoers will be offered on these nights. Reservations are strongly recommended; call 518-882-6962.

This annual Thanksgiving Eve sports card, memorabilia, and TCG show at the Johnstown Moose brings together more than 50 tables packed with sports cards and memorabilia, certified autographs, PSA, SGC, CGC and Beckett graded cards, unopened wax, supplies, non-sports cards, Pokémon, and a wide variety of trading card games. The organizer serves as an official SGC and CGC authorized submission center for card grading and a CGC authorized submission center for comic book grading, and JSA James Spence Authentication appears at these shows on a regular basis. The team is also a trusted partner of ZION Card Slab Cases. General admission is $3 at the door, children under 12 are admitted free, and early admission is available for $20. Free parking is available, and food and beverages can be purchased during the show.

Get set for a spirited celebration with upbeat energy.

Enjoy dinner with live jazz performed by a trio from upstate New York. Reservations are recommended at (518) 882-6962.

Enjoy a night of live music paired with dinner at The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant, featuring Tim Wechgelaer and Chris Carey, two standout musicians from the Capital Region. Reservations are encouraged at (518) 882-6962.

A singer songwriter and acoustic guitar legend will perform live. There is no cover charge. Reservations are recommended. The phone number provided is (518) 882-6962.

Spend a festive day in New York City without the hassle of driving or parking. Ride a Brown Coach bus to the Big Apple and enjoy the holiday season at your own pace. The trip departs from Johnstown with an additional pickup in Albany, includes a brief comfort stop along the way, and drops everyone at Bryant Park. Travelers then have the day free before meeting back at Bryant Park for the return ride, which includes a quick dinner stop, with drop-offs in Albany and Johnstown. Guests travel in comfort with on-board Wi‑Fi, power outlets, televisions, and a restroom. Buses are ADA accessible. For a wheelchair-accessible seat or other questions, call (518) 661-9932. Tickets are $75 for the general public and $60 for members. Members receive a 20 percent discount by entering a promotional code at checkout. The fare covers transportation only and does not include meals or activities at the destination. Please note there are no refunds or exchanges unless the event is canceled by the Nigra Arts Center.

Upstate CollectibleZ hosts an in-store signing with Demolition, members of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026. A single autograph on a flat item is $40, and an individual photo op is $40. A team photo op is $80. Signing a figure or other premium item is $60. Belt signatures are $75 for a single and $150 for dual. The team combo on a flat item is $120. A VIP Hall of Fame combo is available for $350 and includes a signed 16x20 Hall of Fame print, a signed mask, four additional autographs on any item, a team photo op, and skip the line access.

Oona Grady and James Gascoyne, performing as Drank the Gold, bring an Irish American, contemporary take on tradition. They set a welcoming mood for the dining hour with old time songs, lively tunes, and plenty of good cheer.