Did you know it’s maple season? A local sugarhouse is offering tours this weekend, and that’s not all that’s happening in the Capital Region. You can get into St. Patrick’s Day a week early, enjoy the last day of skating at Empire Skate Plaza, there are several exciting events happening at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, and more!
It’s Maple Time
through Sunday, March 11
Riverside Maple Farms in Glenville, just under half an hour from Clifton Park, is offering free guided tours of their sugarhouse now through Sunday. Tours will include both outside and inside stops.
As this is maple season, there are a ton of maple events happening all month.
Check out more maple events and information >>
Start Thinking St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 10
St. Patrick’s Day may still be a week away, but Saratoga is getting into the festivities this Saturday with the second annual LepraCON. For $20 you can don your green attire and embark on a bar crawl throughout the city.
Enjoy Winter
Last Day of Skating at Empire Skate Plaza
Sunday, March 11
Spring might be right around the corner, but as the recent snowstorm has proved, winter is still here. Enjoy it while you still can by heading to the absolute last day of Empire Skate Plaza for the season. Skate rentals are just $4 for adults and $3 for kids.
Rock Out at Live Music Shows
Eli Young Band at Upstate Concert Hall
Saturday, March 10
If you like country music you might want to check out the Eli Young Band, performing at Upstate Concert Hall on Saturday. Tickets are $20 in advance or $23 the day of the show.
Hair of the Dog at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge
Saturday, March 10
Popular local band Hair of the Dog is performing at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge in Ballston Lake. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, with proceeds going towards Elk charities for student scholarships, youth programs, and veterans services.
Great Deals on Great Food
through Friday, March 16
Saratoga Restaurant Week starts today, and goes through the weekend into next week. Participating restaurants are offering a three-course dinner for $20 or $30 – this is a great chance to enjoy some fine dining in Saratoga at a great price.
Fun at the Local Library
Saturday, March 10
Award-winning youth filmmakers from Youth FX will be giving hands-on instructions at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library in writing, directing, filming, and editing with professional equipment. Kids will work in groups to create their own short film. This event is appropriate for students in grades 6 to 12 and registration is required.
Saturday, March 10
Raymond Luhrman of Fox Creek Farm will be at the library talking about fresh local food and small family farms. No registration required.
Friday, March 9
Local award-winning storyteller Kate Dudding will be at the library on Friday morning sharing stories revolving around acts of kindness. No registration required.
For the Train Enthusiasts
Saturday, March 10
Are you a model train collector, or just curious about trains in general? The Albany Train show is back at the Polish Community Center and there will be over 100 vendor tables of trains and train paraphernalia. Tickets are just $5 for adults and kids 12 and under get in free.
