Attention horse racing fans: the Saratoga Race Course is back in action for the season starting this Friday! See what else is taking place around the Capital Region with plays being performed, a garden tour, and more – including solid fun happening right in Clifton Park.
Racing Season Begins
Saratoga Race Track Opening Day
Friday, July 20
The summer meet at the Saratoga Race Course begins on Friday! The season kicks off with the Grade III Schuylerville and Grade III Lake George.
Free Theatrical Performances
Performing Arts at the Common: Thoroughly Modern Millie
Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22
The musical Thoroughly Modern Millie will be performed at Clifton Common by the Clifton Park Not So Common Players. The play is about a small-town girl who comes to New York City to marry for money.
Saratoga Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It
through Saturday, July 21
The Saratoga Shakespeare Company is putting on As You Like It in Congress Park. This is a Shakespearean comedy involving lovers Rosalind and Orlando.
An Art & Nature Garden Tour
Friday, July 20
You can embark on a tour of the Stockade Historic District on Friday, which includes eight gardens with unique fiber art from regional artists that have been installed exclusively for the tour. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 the day of.
For the Sports Fans
Albany Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
Saturday, July 21 to Sunday, July 22
The Albany Sports Card & Memorabilia Show is happening once again at the Park Manor Hotel right in Clifton Park. There will be vintage and modern sports cards, non-sports cards, and more memorabilia and collectibles to check out. Admission is just $3.
A Buffet Breakfast
Clifton Park Elks – Monthly Buffet Breakfast
Sunday, July 22
Grab breakfast at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge in Ballston Lake on Sunday morning. There will be a full breakfast buffet for $7, and proceeds go towards the Elks charities, which include veterans programs.
Funny & Family-Friendly Films
80s Summer Movie Series: The Great Outdoors
Friday, July 20
The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library is showing the 1988 movie The Great Outdoors on Friday morning, which is about all that can go wrong on a summer vacation.
Friday, July 20
Come Friday evening head down to the College of Saint Rose in Albany for a free showing of Coco, the animated kids movie that just came out last year.
More Fun at the Library
Friday, July 20
Take advantage of this great chance to introduce your kids to the wonderful world of yoga at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library.
Saturday, July 21
Completed all the puzzles in your home and ready for more? Stop by the library on Saturday and swap out any gently used 500+ piece puzzles for new ones.
Saturday, July 21
Check out a hands-on experience with a large rock and mineral collection at the library that belongs to geologist Lori Hoose.
