Made Thanksgiving Day plans yet? Know where you’re shopping on Black Friday? What’s happening with Small Business Saturday? Get all these details and more to have a festive weekend in the Capital Region!
Give Thanks at Thanksgiving Day Dinners
Spirit of Thanksgiving With Twin Bridges Rotary
Thursday, November 22
The Twin Bridges Rotary is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner at Salty’s Pub & Bistro. This is a free event and all are welcome, they just ask that you make a reservation ahead of time. Dinner deliveries are also available for those who cannot get out on Thanksgiving.
Ballston Spa Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Thursday, November 22
The annual Ballston Spa Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner is happening at the Union Fire House in Ballston Spa. There is no cost and all are welcome.
Strut Your Stuff at a Turkey Trot
Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 22
The Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot is a 5K that takes place in Saratoga. Consider participating in this run or the one that happens in Troy this year, or, if you know someone who is running spectators are free!
Thursday, November 22
Check out the registration information and more on the Troy Turkey Trot, one of the oldest turkey trots in the country. The event consists of a 5K, 10K, Turkey Walk, and Grade School Mile.
Go Shopping on Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Friday, November 23
Saratoga does Black Friday right! You’ll find progressive hourly savings of 50% off from 6am to 7am, 40% off from 7am to 8am, and so on.
View a list of Saratoga Black Friday participants, hours, and deals >>
Small Business Saturday: Saratoga
Saturday, November 24
Shop local on Small Business Saturday at participating businesses in Saratoga. (Hint: you can see Small Business Saturday specials at the above link to the Black Friday deals.)
Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace
Saturday, November 24
Happening at the Saratoga Springs City Center, check out the Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace, which is part of Small Business Saturday. Over 145 vendors and artisans will be selling handmade crafts, so this is a great place to find unique gift items.
Small Business Saturday: Schenectady
Saturday, November 24
Schenectady is also participating in Small Business Saturday, so see what this city has to offer.
Check Out an Epic Santa Event
Santa Parachutes Into Ellms Family Farm
Saturday, November 24
This is a unique Santa event – see Father Christmas parachute into Ellms Family Farm on Saturday! Browse Christmas trees available for purchase and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate.
Find Movie & Music Events for More Fun
Friday, November 23
See the film Chappaquiddick at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library. This is a fairly recent movie centering around Ted Kennedy.
Suoly Had and Entreband at Upstate Concert Hall
Friday, November 23
Souly Had and Entreband are performing at Upstate Concert Hall along with 27delyl, Jay P Finesse (with Hank Stacks and TB), and The Age. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 the day of the show.
Reel Big Fish at Upstate Concert Hall
Saturday November 24
Who remembers Reel Big Fish from the late 90s? The ska band will be performing at Upstate Concert Hall on Friday along with Ballyhoo! and We Are the Union. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $23 the day of the show.
