If you’re looking for things to do this weekend there are a number of festivals going on, including the annual Clifton Park Farm Fest. Also happening in and around Clifton Park: goat yoga, another animal-themed event, and if you’re already in a Halloween mood there are a couple of spooky ghost tours to check out.
Fall Festival Fun
Saturday, September 16 to Sunday, September 17
Take a self-guided tour of participating farms like Bowman Orchards in the Clifton Park area for tours, apple picking, hayrides, fall food, festive music, and more. Other locations in the area will also have activities going on. This is fall fun at its best!
Saturday, September 16
One of the largest Irish music festivals returns to the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa this weekend with a huge lineup of great Irish musical groups.
Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival
Saturday, September 16 to Sunday, September 17
The Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival is celebrating its 25th year this year. Head to the Altamont Fairgrounds for wine tastings, apple treats, a car show, an arts and crafts show, live music, and kids activities.
The Enchanted City IV: Steampunk Festival
Friday, September 15 to Saturday, September 16
The Steampunk Festival returns to Troy with two days of vendors, crafts, food, games, performances, and more, all with a Victorian flair.
Goats & Other Animals
Saturday, September 16
Have you tried Goat Yoga yet? For $30 you can this weekend at Shmaltz Brewing Company right in Clifton Park. Admission gets you a one-hour yoga class and a craft beer after the class is over.
Saturday, September 16
St. Edward’s Church in Clifton Park is hosting a Pet Fest with pet adoptions, a petting zoo, music, and more.
Get Ready for Halloween with Spooky Tours
Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours
Friday, September 15 and Sunday, September 17
Did you know the Yaddo Gardens are haunted? Learn all about the spirits that dwell there with ghost tours happening on Friday and Sunday evenings from now through October. The price is $10 with kids under 12 free.
Saturday, September 16
Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, site of the burial place of Uncle Sam, is offering a tour this Saturday for $15. You’ll see Uncle Sam’s grave along with a number of other noteworthy sites.
Tour Beautiful Homes
Saratoga Showcase of Homes Weekend 1
Saturday, September 16 to Sunday, September 17
The Saratoga Showcase of Homes happens over three weekends in the fall each year and this weekend is the first one. Over the three weekends 18 of the finest homes in Saratoga County, built by 14 of the Capital Region’s best home builders and designers, can be toured. Tickets are $20.