Ready to get out and about this weekend after enjoying a hearty Thanksgiving meal on Thursday? Here’s what’s going on.
Black Friday Sales & Events
Black Friday Black Beer Festival
Friday, November 25
The fourth annual Black Beer Fest is happening at the Schmaltz Brewing Company in Clifton Park! Breweries around the area like Rare Form Brewing Company and Adirondack Brewery will be pouring some of their darkest beers! The cost is $25, which gets you six drink tokens, a bottle of Rejewvenator ’14, and 20% off beer to go.
Black Friday at New 2 You Fine Consignment
Friday, November 25
If you’re looking for a good Black Friday sale, consider checking out New 2 You Fine Consignment in Ballston Spa. They’re having an all day sale on men’s and women’s apparel and additional items. Shoppers get a free tote bag on all purchases over $15, along with giveaways from the Spin to Win Wheel!
Small Business Saturday – Ballston Spa
Saturday, November 26
Black Friday too hectic for you? Consider going out on Small Business Saturday instead. Show support for local businesses by browsing the shops in downtown Ballston Spa – many will be having special sales and events throughout the day.
Get in the Holiday Spirit
Thursday, November 24
Prior to the big feast, get out if you can to the Troy Turkey Trot, now in its 100th year! If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still day-of registration for the Turkey Walk up until 9:25am. Otherwise, get out and support friends or family running – this is a truly special community event!
Friday, November 25 to Sunday, November 27
Bring the kids to the Albany Institute of History & Art for a wide variety of holiday-themed programs and events – they’re even waving the admission fee this weekend! Have your photograph taken with Santa, make handmade ornaments – you can even visit with a live reindeer on Friday and Saturday!
Christmas Land at Altamont Vineyard & Winery
Saturday, November 26 to Sunday, November 27
If you’re around the Altamont area this weekend you’ll definitely want to stop by Altamont Vineyard & Winery for the opening of their Christmas Land celebration. There’s free admission to this event that includes Christmas cookie decorating, ornament decorating, artisans’ and crafters’ displays, carolers, Santa, and of course, wine tasting!
Live Music
Need to get away from the holiday madness and enjoy some tunes at a restaurant or bar? Here’s where you can find live music in the Clifton Park area this weekend:
Saturday, November 26
Billy and Carmine Pezzula are performing at the Main Street Grille in Clifton Park.
Friday, November 25
Tame Pacific is performing at Nanola in Malta. Tame Pacific is a rock and roll band that plays classic covers and often features additional musicians from the Capital Region.
Saturday, November 26
Also happening at Nanola, One Night Stand is performing – this is a high energy cover band that focuses on 80s and 90s music.
Friday, November 25
Check out the acoustic duo Houde & Hofmanis at Carson’s Woodside Tavern in Ballston Spa.
Want to see more events going on? Head over to the full events calendar.
