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EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE:

Interfaith Story Circle – Ebb and Flow: Stories of Hope & Perseverance - Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:15– 8:45pm, Via Zoom. The many challenges of the past fewmonths have tested our strength and resolve. Our lives, like the Hudson River that connects the communities of the Tri-City Area and Dutchess County, come with tides that ebb and flow, that require navigation and resilience. You are invited to the first joint story circle of the Interfaith Story Circle of the Tri-City Area and Dutchess County Interfaith Council Story Circle to share stories that will encourage hope and perseverance. The wisdom of stories may come from our various faith traditions, personal stories of courage and triumph, stories of heroes from the daily news or from history, literature or folk tales. Story tellers are asked to limit their stories to seven minutes. Join us to share your stories related to the theme, or just come to listen. Either way, you will be warmly welcomed. For more information or to register and receive a Zoom link to join the virtual circle email ifsc@ withourvoice.org.

CUT FLOWERS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

Make Your Business Bloom - Financial Management for Cut Flowers in 2021. Online Zoomwebinar from12:30-1:30pm on Tuesday, Oct. 20. When the New York on PAUSE order went into effect in March 2020, the local cut flower industry showed just how adaptable it could be on short notice, but the economic impact was still severe. While there are many unknowns as to what to expect in 2021, market channel analysis can help you identify new customers and innovative methods of distribution, marketing, and sales. Join Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program educators Stephen Hadcock, Dayton Maxwell, and Lindsey Christianson to discuss the 2020coronavirus repercussions to the cut

Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@SARATOGIAN.COM. flower industry, market channel analysis, and what to look for in your budget as you set goals for your cut flower farm in 2021. This is an online, Zoom-based webinar, $20per farm/business. Visit https://tinyurl. com/CutFlowerBusiness2021 to register (online registration required).

Wednesday, Oct. 21 COMFORT FOR THOSE WHO MOURN:

This is a 6-week non-denominational Christian grief support group for all those grieving the death of a loved one. We will meet in person using Covid guidelines for safe distancing in the Great Room at St Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Rd., Mechanicville (located off Pruyn Hill Rd in the Town of Halfmoon). Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm October 21- December 2, 2020. You may register by phone at 518-664-4834or email dcylynne@gmail.com. For further information visit stlukesonthehill.org/events.

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP:

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, NY is offering Recipe for Success: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs, Wednesday, October 21, 8:30-4:30, virtually via Zoom. Fee: $50for the full day, or $30for morning or afternoon session. Register by October 20at: https://reg. cce.cornell.edu/RecipeForSuccess_ 241, or contact CCE at 518-885-8995or event coordinator, Diane Whitten, at dwhitten@cornell.edu. If you’re thinking of making and selling a favorite recipe, or even if you already have a small food business, the presenters of this program can give you guidance. Their experience and expertise in licensing a food product, processing, packaging, marketing, pricing and selling are an invaluable resource. The program also includes the basics of successful small business management. Current or potential food entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend. The workshop will include speakers from Cornell University Food Venture Center, NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets, NY Kitchen Company Food Consultant, SCORE Business Marketing and Counseling, and more. For more information visit Cornell Cooperative Extension www.ccesaratoga. org under Events tab.

CANINE TRAINING CLASSES:

– Saratoga County 4-H is excited to announce the canine training course will be held at the 4-H Training Center, 556Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa this fall. Classes will be held on Monday nights starting October 26and Wednesday afternoons starting October 21. This program is open to youth enrolled in Saratoga County 4-H, ages 12-18. This course offers youth canine handlers of all ages and training levels the opportunity to learn about positive reinforcement techniques to better their canine and handler team. Each handler will evaluate goals and objectives to work on for five consecutive weeks. The cost for all five sessions is $25. Dogs must be at least six months old and have current vaccinations for distemper and rabies. Send proof with registration. Please call the 4-H Office at 518-8858995for more information or a registration form. If your child is not in 4-H, you may enroll your child today for only $5. Pre-registration with payment is due by October 16th. No phone registrations accepted. Only 10participants per class. Registration, shot records, and payment must be submitted to hold your spot, first come– first served.

Thursday, Oct. 22 BLOOD DRIVE:

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22at the Stewarts Ice CreamBuilding 2, located at 461Church St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW: Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic fromthe safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at themasterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale andmore information can be found on the Ellms Farmswebsite, www.ellmsfarms.com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! HOLLOWED HARVEST: ‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000incredible Jack-O’Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-thanlife displays, some towering as tall as 3stories, and spanning more than 60feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket information are available on the web at HollowedHarvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’-Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinated with town police to enact a COVID safety plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellations, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusively available online at HollowedHarvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com.

UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE:

Join the Troy Public Library on Thursdays, October 22nd - November 19th from 6:30PM – 7:30PM for our Understanding Shakespeare workshop. This will be a five-session program on how to understand Shakespeare’s plays. We will start our discussion with Act 1of Shakespeare’s comedy “All’s Well That Ends Well.” In the following four weeks we will discuss the play one act at a time. This program will allow the participants to put the play in a variety of contexts, such as its relationship to his other works and to current events. TomBulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Siena College will lead this workshop. Please have Act One read for the October 22nd discussion. This program will be presented using Zoom. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoomclient on your computer (microphone and speakers required for audio, camera for video) or the Zoom app on your mobile device. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

Friday, Oct. 23 TAKEOUT FUNDRAISER:

Knights of Columbus #246 will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout of Italian Roasted Half Chickens on Friday, October 23rd, from 5:00-8:00. In addition to the Chicken will be Oven Roasted Potatoes, Acorn Squash, and a Garden Salad. The cost of the meal will be $18.00, and Dessert can be purchased for an additional charge. To place your order, call 518-584-8547on Wednesday, October 21st, Thursday, October 22nd, or on the day of the event between 1:00and 3:00. If the line is busy and/or you get the answering machine, please do not leave a message, aswe may not receive it. Just call back in a couple of minutes. Thank you so very much for your continued support of our events. FALL FESTIVAL: The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s 18th Annual Fall Festival in downtown Saratoga Springs will look different this year. We are committed to creating a safe and fun-filled event online and in-person throughout the weekend of October 23, 24& 25. Stay Tuned for details. For more information, visit www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com. PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW: Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic fromthe safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered

with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms. com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! FIELD OF HORRORS: Local haunted attraction Field of Horrors will open for its Sneak Peek Weekend from 6:30to 11p.m. on Sept. 25 and 26. It will then be open from 6:30to 11p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10and 11as well as 6to 11p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30and 31. This year’s event will feature five different attractions, including the all-new Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House. More information is available online at fieldofhorrors.com, where tickets are available for purchase.

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Saturday, Oct. 24 SARATOGA ELKS AUX. CRAFT & GARAGE SALE:

Our change to the Monthly Salewas a hit last Saturday, so we have decided to have another outside sale on Saturday, Oct. 24from 11-3 pm .We will again hold the sale in the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club parking lot on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 30vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and friends. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. An 8foot table and chair are just $15; call Linda at (518) 289-5470for information or to sign up for a table(s). All Covid-19guidelines will be followed; people must wear masks and adhere to socially distancing guidelines. Tables are placed 6foot apart with ample distancing in front of tables. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25.

ROAST BEEF DINNER:

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, located at 15Maplewood Parkway in South Glens Falls, is having our Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, October 24th from 4:30-6:00pm. This dinner will be a drive-thru/ pick-up dinner we will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. We will have the full meal available with French Onion Soup and a Homemade dessert . Wewill not be able to take special requests. We will be taking pre-orders & dinners will be $12.00. We are also offering delivery service. Our phone # is 518-793-1152.

FREE CARWASH WITH FOOD DONATION:

For the 9th consecutive year, the staff at Hoffman Car Wash will be collecting food for local area food pantries. On Saturday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 25th, Hoffman Car Wash will provide a free car wash with a non-perishable food item donation. Hoffman Car Wash has partnered with 14 different food pantries to bolster the pantries’ food supply for the upcoming Thanksgiving rush. Each Hoffman Car Wash location will donate the collected items to a food pantry in its neighborhood. Items that are most needed include the following: canned meat or fish, canned entrees (stew, ravioli, etc.), canned fruit in juice, canned spaghetti sauce, canned soup, hot or cold cereal, canned 100% juice and peanut butter and jelly. To participate, individuals simply need to donate one non-perishable food item at any Exterior or Full Service location. Information regarding the free wash event is available online at hoffmancarwash.com/fooddrive. FALL FESTIVAL: The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s 18th Annual Fall Festival in downtown Saratoga Springs will look different this year. We are committed to creating a safe and fun-filled event online and in-person throughout the weekend of October 23, 24& 25. Stay Tuned for details. For more information, visit www. saratogaspringsdowntown. com.

SARATOGA RECYCLES DAY:

The 2020Saratoga Recycles Day is scheduled for 9a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 24at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center overflow parking lot, located on the west side of Route 50. This year, Sustainable Saratoga will accept clothing and textiles, appliances and electronics, scrap metal, eyeglasses, hearing aids, bikes, art supplies, sleeping bags, backpacks, cell phones and more. There will be an entrance fee of $5per vehicle, plus $20 per television or monitor. There is a limit of four TVs allowed per vehicle. Anyone can participate. There are no residency requirements for this event. Special COVIDrelated safety protocols in place this year, requiring both volunteers and participants to wear masks. Further details about what is being collected this year, a map of the collection stations, COVID-related safety protocols and an extensive list of FAQs can be found online at https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/ zero-waste/recycles-day/. Anyone with questions can email zerowaste@sustainablesaratoga.org.

VIRTUAL RETREAT:

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Virtual Retreat - 10:45am – 3:00pmon Saturday, October 24or November 21. Losing a child under any circumstances is horrendous. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Just as He comforted His grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jesus comforts us and we comfort each other in this very special ministry. Join other Emmaus Parent Companions in a warm and loving place— to think, to talk, to feel, and to pray. Find compassion, rest, and peace… at least for a time. Pre-registration is required. Donation: Optional Free-Will Offering to cover technical support, retreat materials and shipping costs. To register, go to: www.emfgp.org, or call 518-641-6818.

ALBANY RECORD RIOT:

Don’t miss the crazy vinyl action at the Capital Region’s premiere music collectors event! Show hours: 10AM-5PM. at the Desmond Hotel, located at 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany. $3admission. Early admission at 8AM, $10.00(early birds!). Over 60tables of LPs, CDs, DVDs, 45s, much more. Live DJs curated by the Selector Ed. Dealers from all over the Northeast, including Jim Furlong from Last Vestige Records, Mike Overn ( Vinyl Rescue), Julie (Patchouli Julie’s Eclectic Antiques & Collectibles), Iris Records (Jersey City) and Felix Ivarone (Music Lust) too. Always a large, fun, musically-intelligent crowd. Hope to see you at the show! Limited dealer space available. Please inquire. More information is available online at https://www. recordriots.com/albany-ny/.

PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW:

Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic from the safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they knowand love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale andmore information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms.com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! FIELD OF HORRORS: Local haunted attraction Field of Horrors will open for its Sneak Peek Weekend from 6:30to 11p.m. on Sept. 25 and 26. It will then be open from6:30to 11p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10and 11as well as 6to 11p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30and 31. This year’s event will feature five different attractions, including the all-new Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House. More information is available online at fieldofhorrors.com, where tickets are available for purchase.

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Sunday, Oct. 25 ONLINE FILMDISCUSSION:

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts and Temple Sinai, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, presents a Zoom discussion of the classic film Do the Right Thing on October 25 at 7p.m. The film explores how racial inequality drives conflict in a predominantly African American community on the hottest day of the summer. It does not provide answers to the problems it exposes. Rather, the film reflects back to its audience their own perspectives on prejudice and compliance. The film was made as the result of provocations, and so it in turn provokes. It reacts to white supremacy and paternalism with a justified rage, drawing attention to systemically racist institutions and the injustices they produce; injustices that still exist today. A panel discussion on Do the Right Thing is scheduled for October 25, 7:00p.m. Preregistration is required by calling (518) 584-8730 option 2or sjca.sjcf@gmail. com to receive the Zoom website information.

FREE CARWASH WITH FOOD DONATION:

For the 9th consecutive year, the staff at Hoffman Car Wash will be collecting food for local area food pantries. On Saturday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 25th, Hoffman Car Wash will provide a free carwash with a non-perishable food item donation. Hoffman Car Wash has partnered with 14 different food pantries to bolster the pantries’ food supply for the upcoming Thanksgiving rush. Each Hoffman Car Wash location will donate the collected items to a food pantry in its neighborhood. Items that are most needed include the following: canned meat or fish, canned entrees (stew, ravioli, etc.), canned fruit in juice, canned spaghetti sauce, canned soup, hot or cold cereal, canned 100% juice and peanut butter and jelly. To participate, individuals simply need to donate one non-perishable food item at any Exterior or Full Service location. Information regarding the free wash event is available online at hoffmancarwash.com/fooddrive. FALL FESTIVAL: The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s 18th Annual Fall Festival in downtown Saratoga Springs will look different this year. We are committed to creating a safe and fun-filled event online and in-person throughout the weekend of October 23, 24& 25. Stay Tuned for details. For more information, visit www. saratogaspringsdowntown. com.

PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW:

Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic fromthe safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Oct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms. com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! FIELD OF HORRORS: Local haunted attraction Field of Horrors will open for its Sneak Peek Weekend from 6:30to 11p.m. on Sept. 25 and 26. It will then be open from6:30to 11p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10and 11as well as 6to 11p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30and 31. This year’s event will feature five different attractions, including the all-new Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House. More information is available online at fieldofhorrors.com, where tickets are available for purchase.

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Monday, Oct. 26 CANINE TRAINING CLASSES:

– Saratoga County 4-H is excited to announce the canine training course will be held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa this fall. Classes will be held on Monday nights starting October 26and Wednesday afternoons starting October 21. This program is open to youth enrolled in Saratoga County 4-H, ages 12-18. This course offers youth canine handlers of all ages and training levels the opportunity to learn about positive reinforcement techniques to better their canine and handler team. Each handler will evaluate goals and objectives to work on for five consecutive weeks. The cost for all five sessions is $25. Dogs must be at least six months old and have current vaccinations for distemper and rabies. Send proof with registration. Please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995for more information or a registration form. If your child is not in 4-H, you may enroll your child today for only $5. Preregistration with payment is due by October 16th. No phone registrations accepted. Only 10participants per class. Registration, shot records, and payment must be submitted to hold your spot, first come– first served.

Tuesday, Oct. 27 WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS:

In this virtual education program by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, Learn about the pivotal role Saratoga Springs played in the women’s suffrage movement and the history of women’s rights conventions from Nancy Brown. The event will be held at 7p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27via Zoom and Facebook Live. For more information visit www.saratogapreservation.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 COMFORT FOR THOSE WHOMOURN:

This is a 6-week non-denominational Christian grief support group for all those grieving the death of a loved one. We will meet in person using Covid guidelines for safe distancing in the

Great Room at St Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Rd., Mechanicville (located off Pruyn Hill Rd in the Town of Halfmoon). Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm October 21- December 2, 2020. You may register by phone at 518-664-4834or email dcylynne@gmail.com. For further information visit stlukesonthehill.org/events.

Thursday, Oct. 29 PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW:

Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic fromthe safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday fromOct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms. com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages!

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TWILIGHT CEMETERY WALKING TOUR:

Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths and Strange Coincidences. Join Gloria May to navigate the tombs and monuments of Greenridge Cemetery, discussing the historical and architectural background of the American rural cemetery movement while unearthing tales of Saratoga’s most notable residents. Come discover the final resting place of many individuals who made Saratoga Springs their home while taking in the spooky spirit of the season! Meet at Sackett Gates Entrance of Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue Entrance at 5p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Tickets are $20for SSPF Members and $25for non-members and space is limited to 35attendees. For more information visit www. saratogapreservation.org. PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW: Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic fromthe safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at themasterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday fromOct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms. com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! FIELD OF HORRORS: Local haunted attraction Field of Horrors will open for its Sneak Peek Weekend from 6:30to 11p.m. on Sept. 25 and 26. It will then be open from 6:30to 11p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10and 11as well as 6to 11p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30and 31. This year’s event will feature five different attractions, including the all-new Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House. More information is available online at fieldofhorrors.com, where tickets are available for purchase.

HOLLOWED HARVEST:

‘The Hollowed Harvest’ will feature 7,000incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life displays, some towering as tall as 3 stories, and spanning more than 60feet in length! The Hollowed Harvest is scheduled to open September 25th at 6p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds and will continue Thursday through Sunday of each week through the beginning of November with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates and ticket information are available on the web at HollowedHarvest.com. From dinosaurs to zombies, sea creatures to medieval castles, all made out of Jack-O’-Lanterns, you won’t believe what you’re going to see at the Hollowed Harvest! To create a safe event, the Hollowed Harvest has limited time slots to reduce the number of guests admiring the show at one time and has coordinated with town police to enact a COVID safety plan in which guests must also wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. In a year of cancellations, you can count on the Hollowed Harvest to save Halloween. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are exclusively available online at HollowedHarvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are a first come first serve and will likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com. Saturday, Oct. 31 SARATOGA SPOOKTACULAR: Mazzone Hospitality will offer Saratoga and Capital Region families a safe and socially-distant alternative this Halloween with a drive-thru trick-ortreat celebration to benefit Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). The Saratoga Spooktacular will take place from 4to 9p.m. on Friday, October 30and Saturday, October 31. The twoday, family-friendly event will invite families to don their Halloween costumes and travel the SPAC grounds by car while collecting individually-wrapped candy from numerous stations represented by local companies and organizations. Each station will feature festive Halloween décor and will deliver candy to trick-or-treaters in a socially-distanced manner. Reservations are required and will be available in 15-minute increments for $6per vehicle (plus applicable ticket fees). Each vehicle may contain up to six people. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis at MazzoneHospitality.com. Reservations will be capped at approximately 500vehicles per evening. Proceeds from the Saratoga Spooktacular will benefit SPAC, which was forced to suspend programming this summer due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global health pandemic. A list of participating candy station sponsors and organizations will be announced shortly. All attendees will be required to wear facial coverings and maintain proper social distancing. Safety recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be strictly followed and enforced, as will New York State guidelines for events and gatherings. STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL: Halloween during COVID doesn’t have to be scary! The Stillwater NY Fall Festival is hosting a Drive-Thru Trick or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31from noon until 4. Dress up, grab your face masks and head over to School Street in Stillwater and then follow the signs. Local non-profits will greet your trick or treaters and distribute treats right to your car. No tired legs or cold toes this year and it’s all free! PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW: Ellms Family Farm is launching a new fall themed attraction. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is an enchanting Halloween experience that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand carved illuminated jack o’lanterns. Guests are invited to be immersed in the magic fromthe safety and comfort of their own vehicle. The Drive-Thru experience boasts single pumpkin carvings to larger than life dazzling light displays. Ellms Family Farm has partnered with master carvers that are bringing all of the Halloween spirit to life. In addition to marveling at the masterpieces created by talented artists, guests will have the opportunity to be able to enjoy all the Ellms Farms fall snacks they know and love, by preselecting and prepaying for tasty fall themed treats, food & beverages, again to be enjoyed from your vehicle. This attraction is open from 7to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday fromOct. 1to Nov. 8at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and more information can be found on the Ellms Farms website, www.ellmsfarms. com. The Pumpkin Glow & Light Show Drive-Thru is a great event for families, couples and young adults alike. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this truly magnificent Fall Spectacular – perfect for all ages! FIELD OF HORRORS: Local haunted attraction Field of Horrors will open for its Sneak Peek Weekend from 6:30to 11p.m. on Sept. 25 and 26. It will then be open from6:30to 11p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10and 11as well as 6to 11p.m. on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30and 31. This year’s event will feature five different attractions, including the all-new Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House. More information is available online at fieldofhorrors.com, where tickets are available for purchase.

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