Events in Saratoga County today

A music and movement activity for toddlers ages 2 to 4, featuring drums, cymbals, ribbons, and dancing.

Teens can take part in games and other activities, along with contests, prizes, and opportunities for greatness. Ask Michele for more details.

Experience a seasonal trail walk at Hudson Crossing Park with hands-on activities that include pumpkin carving for $10 per pumpkin and broom making for $5 per broom, followed by decorating the Sensory Trail before glowing jack o’lanterns light the way for an evening stroll. The Witch Way Wanderers will perform during the festivities. After a carved pumpkin has illuminated the trail, it may be taken home. The Sensory Trail accommodates wheelchairs and strollers, and participants of all ages, abilities, and disabilities are welcome.

A mobile dog nail-trimming service will be available at Benson’s Pet Center. Pick up a beeper and keep it in sight while you wait for it to signal. If you have multiple dogs, bring them to the bus together if possible; if they need separate trips, take two beepers so there is time to switch dogs. The service welcomes all dogs and has 25 years of experience. Nail trims cost $25 per dog, with possible additional charges for difficult dogs or large dogs requiring extra handling. Please be mindful of the line and who is waiting ahead of you.

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.

The Saratoga Springs varsity football team faces Guilderland in a conference football matchup between the Blue Streaks and the Flyin Dutchman.

Scott and Maddy perform as an acoustic duo, sharing acoustic music.

Navigate a 7-acre corn maze filled with haunted surprises at every twist and turn. With only a flashlight to light the way, anticipation builds as you make your way through this nearly hour-long haunt. Cider donuts, snacks, and drinks will be available.

Join Jennifer Venditti for a six-week Gentle and Restorative Yoga session featuring gentle movement, breathing practices, propped restorative poses, and meditation. Each class lasts an hour and a half, offering a calm way to wrap up the week and transition into the weekend. Preregistration is required, and space is limited.

Venture into the dark corn maze, where sinister hypnotist Clarence Shillington, known as The Amazing Nocturno, plunges visitors into a nightmare of disorienting sights and sounds. A glow bracelet lights the way as fears and phobias come to life. Find a route through the maze and escape the torment.

Kings Tavern sets the scene for a lively karaoke night with the stage lit and microphones ready. A catalog of more than 56,000 tracks spans timeless ballads and current chart favorites, so everyone can find the perfect song. Whether someone is new to the mic or a regular performer, it is a chance to step into the spotlight, sing solo or with friends, and give a favorite tune its moment on stage.

Free community yoga classes take place next to the Governor Spring pavilion at High Rock Park, presented by the Saratoga Farmers’ Market and Yoga Mandali. Certified instructor Himanee Gupta guides gentle, all-level sessions that blend movement, breath, and mindfulness, drawing from Kripalu yoga, rejuvenating practices, chakra awareness, and reiki. Set among fresh food, natural surroundings, and community spirit, each class is designed to help participants feel grounded, refreshed, and energized. Attendance is free and donations are welcome. Register through Yoga Mandali online or sign up on-site. Classes are held weather permitting, and will be canceled in case of rain or poor conditions.

Sustainable Saratoga presents the 10th annual Saratoga Recycles Day, sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company, at the SPAC Parking Lot. There is a $5 entry fee per vehicle, payable by cash or check, and exact change is requested. Televisions have an additional $20 fee per item.

The farmers’ market becomes a Halloween celebration with pumpkin games, spooky crafts, trick-or-treating with vendors, and a haunted photo spot for capturing costumes. All ages are welcome to take part in the costume parade. Visitors can also enjoy freshly harvested produce, pumpkins, baked goods, delicious food, and offerings from local farmers and producers.

Celebrate Halloween with a cheerful storytime and hands-on potion making, plus a spooky book giveaway and plenty of snacks and treats. The program takes place downstairs in the Children’s Room. Costumes are welcome. There is no need to register in advance. This is not a drop-off activity, and each child must be accompanied by a responsible adult guardian.

Celebrate with snacks, crafts, games, and more at this kids Halloween party. Stop in at your convenience to take part in the activities. All ages are welcome, with offerings best suited for children ages 3 to 8.

A recurring series of haunted-themed tours takes place in Saratoga, offering a spooky way to explore the area.

Rustic Spirit brings its Southern, country, and classic rock sound back to Caroline St. Pub. The set spans songs from Garth Brooks and Hank Williams Jr. to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Marshall Tucker, plus classics by The Rolling Stones and Bad Company. Expect a lively mix made for dancing and singing along.

Explore your heritage in a hands-on mixed media workshop featuring Kendra Farstad and local historian and genealogist Kristin Jorgensen. Participants bring their own family information, learn how to organize different generations into branches, and create a unique family tree using pencil, acrylic paints, and ink on paper. If you need help filling in missing branches before you start painting, Kristin provides one hour of preliminary research per participant to uncover additional family details. Findings depend on the records that are available.

Ease the seasonal time change with a soothing two-hour Yin and Restorative Yoga workshop at Yoga Mandali in Saratoga Springs, NY. Jael guides a yin sequence that focuses on the body’s energy meridians to support a smooth transition, then moves into deeply restful restorative poses. Reiki is offered throughout to encourage energetic flow and a sense of calm. The session is led by Jael Polnac, ERYT, a longtime practitioner trained at Yoga Mandali with additional studies in Yin Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga for Bone Health, who supports students across a wide range of experience levels and needs. The cost is $40, and pre-registration is encouraged.

A conference focused on coexisting health conditions linked with breast cancer, exploring how they influence treatment, recovery, and long term health. Presentations will address frequently encountered physical and emotional health issues, summarize current research, and offer practical approaches for thriving throughout survivorship. Featured presenters include Ranjit Banwait, MD, of New York Oncology Hematology, Olivia Meunier, LMSW, and Jacqueline H. Cleary, Pharm.D., BCACP, along with other speakers. Breakfast is provided.

Read whatever you like, then share your thoughts, whether you loved it, disliked it, or have mixed feelings.

Connect with professionals and residents from Ballston Spa and nearby communities during a networking breakfast at The Medberry Day Spa. The cost is $10 with an advance RSVP to info@ballston.org, or payment can be made at the door.

This library playtime is packed with hands-on fun for young children. Kids can enjoy a ball pit with tunnels, try on dress-up outfits, cook up pretend meals in a play kitchen, and discover other playful activities. All ages are welcome, with the experience especially suited to children 6 and under.

Take on seven rounds of trivia covering general knowledge, picture challenges, a weekly themed miscellaneous round, music and drunken karaoke, history and geography, and entertainment. The game concludes with a timed final round featuring a single question with multiple answers. Play solo or with a team, and compete for prizes that may include gift cards, drinks, or swag from distributors.

Enjoy a monthly open-play gathering celebrating board games, card games, tabletop games, and more. Bring a game, try one of the available games, pick up a new game in-store, or find a chess match. You can come with friends or find a group there.