Calendar

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.

Saturday, Oct. 24

HAUNTED SARATOGA GHOST TOUR: Come walk with us and discover the ghosts of Haunted Saratoga. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. They will enchant, entertain and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations. We are very respectful of the spirits we will encounter along the way. Youwill hear about and perhaps even meet Old Smoke who, it is said, haunts the old Canfield Casino, Angeline, known as the Witch of Saratoga, Hattie, who has been known to make appearances in her restaurant since her passing and several other spirits.To book a time slot, visit hauntedsaratogatours.com. FALL FEST: The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s 19th annual Fall Fest will take on a whole new look this year, featuring a full weekend of reimagined fall festivities. Although attendees won’t see the traditional pumpkin rolling or annual costume parade, the 2020event will include new activities that extend over a three-day period from Friday, Oct. 23through Sunday, Oct. 25in downtown Saratoga Springs, with some virtual components. The festival is free and open to the public. Families can take part in a Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt and search a variety of downtown shops and restaurants for pumpkins decorated with scenes of historic local landmarks, painted by local artist Cathi Anne Cameron. Participants who find all 20pumpkins, which will be visible from the outdoors, could win a prize. Participation forms are available in downtown shops and businesses as well as online, and must be dropped off by 5p.m. on Sunday at Impressions of Saratoga, Caroline + Main or Northshire Bookstore to be entered to win one of three Downtown Saratoga Springs Gift Baskets valued at $200each. Additionally, three nights of ghost tales will be told by Joe Haedrich of Haunted Saratoga Tours. Each evening of the event at 6:30p.m., Haedrich will be live on the Downtown Saratoga Springs Facebook page. Topics are:”A Haunted Adelphi Hotel, “Ghostly Tales of the Arcade Building,” and “Spooky Olde Bryan Inn.” Downtown store windows will be decorated with festive themes and a variety of businesses will be offering “devilish deals” all weekend long. Food and drink specials will be offered at participating downtown restaurants. A full list of Fall Fest events is available online at saratogaspringsdowntown.com and www.facebook.com/downtownsaratogasprings.

SEEDS FOR PEACE FUNDRAISER:

Seeds for Peace is holding a household and antique sale to benefit their seed distribution program for orphanages and community gardens in Africa. Household items, some tools, telescope, linens, brick-a-brack, vintage clothing, some furniture. Friday and Saturday, October 23rd and 24th, 9am to 3 pm 716Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park. Masks are required and social distancing will be in effect.

CRAFT & GARAGE SALE:

On Saturday, October 24th from 11-3pm the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Due to the pandemic, the sale will be held outside in the parking lot with free admission. There will be over 30vendors and bargains galore. Covid-19 distancing will be followed; people must wear masks and adhere to socially distancing guidelines. We offer household items, sports equipment, fabrics, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, food treats, lunch, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. Sunday, October 25th will be the rain date and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. Call Linda at (518) 289-5470for information or table space. An 8foot table and chair are only $15. KNICKERBOCKER MANSION HARVEST SOUP TAKE- OUT: The Knickerbocker Mansion is having a Harvest Soup Take-Out fundraiser featuring their annual Knick-at-Night favorites: Bacon Potato Leek Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, New England Clam Chowder and Chili. The soup will be sold in pint containers for $5.00 each on Saturday, October 24with pick-up time between 3:00and 5:00p.m. at the Mansion. There will be no reservations nor seating available, first come – first served. Just pick-up, takeout, take home and enjoy! 132 Knickerbocker Rd., Schaghticoke. All proceeds will benefit the Knickerbocker Historical Society, a 501-C3 non profit charity, and we thank you for keeping Knickerbocker Mansion in mind.

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 . We will 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 nonperishable food item donation. Hoffman Car Wash has partnered with 14different 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/food-drive. 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 $20per 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 COVID-related 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/zerowaste/ Anyone with questions can email zerowaste@sustainablesaratoga.

VIRTUAL RETREAT:

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Virtual Retreat - 10:45am – 3:00pm on 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:

CANCELED - This event has been cancelled due to the ongoing covid crisis. We are following state health guidelines in making our decision. Check back at www.recordriots.com/albany-ny/ for more info. Stay safe! 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 448Charlton 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 6 to 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-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 andwill likely closeout. Tickets are available exclusively at HollowedHarvest.com.

Sunday, Oct. 25

HAUNTED SARATOGA GHOST TOUR: Come walk with us and discover the ghosts of Haunted Saratoga. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. They will enchant, entertain and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations. We are very respectful of the spirits we will encounter along theway. You will hear about and perhaps even meet Old Smoke who, it is said, haunts the old Canfield Casino, Angeline, known as the Witch of Saratoga, Hattie, who has been known to make appearances in her restaurant since her passing and several other spirits.To book a time slot, visit hauntedsaratogatours.com. FALL FEST: The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s 19th annual Fall Fest will take on a whole new look this year, featuring a full weekend of reimagined fall festivities.

Although attendees won’t see the traditional pumpkin rolling or annual costume parade, the 2020event will include new activities that extend over a three-day period from Friday, Oct. 23through Sunday, Oct. 25in downtown Saratoga Springs, with some virtual components. The festival is free and open to the public. Families can take part in a Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt and search a variety of downtown shops and restaurants for pumpkins decorated with scenes of historic local landmarks, painted by local artist Cathi Anne Cameron. Participants who find all 20pumpkins, which will be visible from the outdoors, could win a prize. Participation forms are available in downtown shops and businesses as well as online, and must be dropped off by 5p.m. on Sunday at Impressions of Saratoga, Caroline + Main or Northshire Bookstore to be entered to win one of three Downtown Saratoga Springs Gift Baskets valued at $200each. Additionally, three nights of ghost tales will be told by Joe Haedrich of Haunted Saratoga Tours. Each evening of the event at 6:30p.m., Haedrich will be live on the Downtown Saratoga Springs Facebook page. Topics are: ”A Haunted Adelphi Hotel, “Ghostly Tales of the Arcade Building,” and “Spooky Olde Bryan Inn.” Downtown store windows will be decorated with festive themes and a variety of businesses will be offering “devilish deals” all weekend long. Food and drink specials will be offered at participating downtown restaurants. A full list of Fall Fest events is available online at saratogaspringsdowntown.com and www. facebook.com/downtownsaratogasprings.

ONLINE FILM DISCUSSION:

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. 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 448Charlton 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 6:30 to 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.

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. SCIENCE ON TAP: Please join urban ecologist Dr. Myla Aronson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources at Rutgers University, as she discusses “Restoring Nature in the Concrete Jungle” at 7p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27online via Zoom. Registration is required to get the event link. The Zoom meeting opens at 6:30pm, and the conversation begins promptly at 7pm. The majority of humanity now lives in urban areas and the rapid urbanization of the world has a profound effect on global biodiversity. Dr. Aronson will discuss the status of biodiversity in the World’s cities, how cities can plan for biodiversity conservation, and restoration of plant species in urban landscapes. Registration is available online at https://skidmore. zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJcscOutqToqH9ejkrZMs2kmR_ NBXscOShWm.

DISCUSSION GROUP:

“The Election, The Supreme Court Nomination: You Have Questions, We Have Answers at The Troy Public Library” On Tuesday, October 27th at 6PM, Professor Robert Whitaker, will lead a discussion group online presented using Zoom. How do presidential elections work? What is the Electoral College and why do we have it? What does the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg mean for the future of the Supreme Court? How are justices appointed to the Court? Political Science Professor at Hudson Valley Community College, Robert Whitaker, will give a short presentation on presidential

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elections and the Electoral College, as well as Supreme Court and judicial appointments, and then allow time for questions. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoom client 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. For more information and to register call the library at 518-2747071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161presents an Oven Roasted Chicken Dinner from 4:30- 6p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Menu includes half oven roasted chicken, oven roasted red skin potatoes, vegetable, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for two is $25. Cash only. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10a.m. and noon to place an order. 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.

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 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! 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.

Friday, Oct. 30

HAUNTED SARATOGA GHOST TOUR: Come walk with us and discover the ghosts of Haunted Saratoga. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. They will enchant, entertain and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations. We are very respectful of the spirits we will encounter along theway. You will hear about and perhaps even meet Old Smoke who, it is said, haunts the old Canfield Casino, Angeline, known as the Witch of Saratoga, Hattie, who has been known to make appearances in her restaurant since her passing and several other spirits.To book a time slot, visit hauntedsaratogatours.com.

ONLINE AUCTION: The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs is holding an, open to the community, online auction with the proceeds to be used in our social justice programs and in our ministry. Bidding begins Friday, October 30at 10AM and ends on Saturday, November 7AT bit.ly/UUnmasked2020. Bidders can register for free. Winning bidders will be notified by email. Questions? Call 518587-0403. SARATOGA SPOOKTACULAR: Mazzone Hospitality will offer Saratoga and Capital Region families a safe and socially-distant alternative this Halloween with a drive-thru trick-or-treat 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.

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 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 6:30 to 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

HAUNTED SARATOGA

GHOST TOUR: Come walk with us and discover the ghosts of Haunted Saratoga. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. They will enchant, entertain and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations. We are very respectful of the spirits we will encounter along the way. You will hear about and perhaps even meet Old Smokewho, it is said, haunts the old Canfield Casino, Angeline, known as the Witch of Saratoga, Hattie, who has been known to make appearances in her restaurant since her passing and several other spirits.To book a time slot, visit hauntedsaratogatours.com.

SARATOGA SPOOKTACULAR: Mazzone Hospitality will offer Saratoga and Capital Region families a safe and socially-distant alternative this Halloween with a drive-thru trick-or-treat 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. 31 from 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 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 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 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!

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.