This Weekend's Events For The Clifton Park Region
Wondering what's happening this weekend in Clifton Park? Find fun things to do with family and friends, from the area's top events to live music and nightlife to family-friendly fun.
Needle Felted Pumpkin Workshop
Sat, Oct 17
· 10:00 AM
Get into the Halloween spirit and felt your own pumpkin friend!
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Halloween at The Children's Museum at Saratoga
Sat, Oct 17
· 10:00 AM
The Museum is getting into the Halloween spirit on Saturday, October 17!
Children's Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Albany Sports Card, Memorabilia & TCG Show
Sat, Oct 17
· 10:00 AM
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Our Albany Show features over 70 tables with Sports Cards and Memorabilia, Certified Autographs, PSA BECKETT and SGC Graded Cards, Supplies, Collectibles, Unopened Wax, Non Sports Cards, and more.
Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave Extension Albany, NY 12205
Early Technology Day
Sat, Oct 17
· 10:00 AM
Early Technology Day invites visitors to explore ancient skills and survival techniques through interactive demonstrations.
Iroquois Museum, 324 Caverns Rd Howes Cave, NY 12092
Fall Harvest Arts, Crafts & Lifestyle Show
Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 18
· 10:00 AM
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Explore a wide range of products from talented local artisans, businesses, and entrepreneurs. From handmade crafts to delicious treats, there's something for everyone.
Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Ctr Albany, NY 12205
Pierogi 5K
Sat, Oct 17
· 11:00 AM
Join us for the Pierogi 5k in Schenectady's Central Park on October 17, 2026. Participate in a day of fun-filled festivities celebrating our community's love for pierogi!
Central Park Schenectady Thomas E. Isabella Pavilion, 500 Iroquois Path, Schenectady, NY 12309
Dock Browns Halloween Car Show
Sat, Oct 17
· 11:00 AM
Halloween car show at Dock Brown's on Saratoga Lake!
Browns Beach, 511 Route 9P Saratoga, NY 12866
16th Annual timesunion.com/TableHopping Mac-n-Cheese Bowl
Sat, Oct 17
· 11:00 AM
The 16th Annual Regional Food Bank Mac-N-Cheese Bowl presented by timesunion.com/TableHopping will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 on Historic Remsen Street in downtown Cohoes.
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Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047
Saratoga's 9th Annual Wing Off
Sat, Oct 17
· 11:00 AM
Discover Saratoga is proud to present the 9th Annual Saratoga Wing Off on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Hounds of Halloween
Sat, Oct 17
· 12:00 PM
Ghoulish golden retrievers, devilish dachshunds, and terrifying terriers roam the streets of downtown Albany at this annual dog trick-or-treating event.
Quackenbush Square, 683 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Annual Town of Malta Halloween Event and Dog Costume Parade
Sat, Oct 17
· 1:00 PM
Town of Malta Halloween Extravaganza
Shenantaha Creek Park, 376 Eastline Rd Malta, NY 12020
Gallery Tour: The Port of New York and Immigration in the 19th and 20th Centuries
Sat, Oct 17
· 1:00 PM
Join Museum Educator Tyler Warman for a guided gallery tour exploring the history of immigration through the Port of New York.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
Jacko Tree with LIGHTS!
Sat, Oct 17
· 1:00 PM
Choose your colors!
Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12305
The Great Giveback: Thank You Cards & Care Packages
Sat, Oct 17
· 1:00 PM
Show your appreciation for our local first responders. Stop by the Library to create a thank you card and help us assemble care packages. For all ages, with an adult.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
October Spooktacular
Sat, Oct 17
· 1:00 PM
Pet friendly Halloween fun!
Aqueduct Animal Hospital, 896 Riverview rd Rexford, NY 12148
Trunk or Treat at the Saratoga Springs YMCA
Sat, Oct 17
· 1:00 PM
Get dressed up in your Halloween best and come enjoy some family fun at our 8th Annual Trunk or Treat family event.
Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tarot with Lisa Frankel
Sat, Oct 17
· 1:00 PM
Tarot with Lisa Frankel
Petal + Hive, 510 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Trunk or Treat: Saratoga - Wilton Elks Lodge #161
Sat, Oct 17
· 2:00 PM
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 hosts a community Trunk or Treat in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2-5 p.m., with decorated trunks, treats, and costumes.
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Town of New Scotland Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 17
· 2:00 PM
The Town of New Scotland invites the community to the 1st Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 17 from 2-6 PM at the Captain Joseph Hilton Park Barn, 14 Hilton Road in Slingerlands.
The Captain Joseph Hilton Park Barn, 14 Hilton Rd Slingerlands, NY 12041
Witch Walk & Dance 2026 in Saratoga Springs
Sat, Oct 17
· 2:00 PM
This one-of-a-kind fundraiser brings together 500+ participants, raising thousands for animal charities while supporting local businesses.
Saratoga Springs, 37 High Rock Ave, City Center Parking Garage Lower Level Saratoga Springs, NY 12866