Where can you spot Santa in the Saratoga area this weekend? The answer: quite a few places! See where St. Nick will make the rounds at Breakfast with Santa events and more – he’ll even be stopping by a favorite local winery. Also happening this weekend: tree lightings, a holiday-themed house tour, a beer-themed Christmas event, and more.
Where to Have Breakfast With Santa This Weekend
Breakfast With Santa at Rock City Falls Firehouse
Sunday, December 9
Join the Milton Eagles Women’s Auxiliary while they serve up a delicious breakfast with Santa at the Rock City Falls Firehouse.
Breakfast With Santa at St. Mary’s School
Saturday, December 8
St. Mary’s School in Ballston Spa is hosting a Breakfast With Santa event for $5 a person. Mrs. Claus will be there too.
Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Claus
Saturday, December 8
Enjoy breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge in Ballston Lake. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for kids, and free for ages three and under.
Parades, Tree Lightings & Holiday Fun
Tree Lighting and Holiday Fun at Gavin Park
Friday, December 7
Come out to Gavin Park for a tree lighting ceremony and reception with holiday songs, music, treats, and Santa.
Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Friday, December 7
The annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting is happening this weekend. This is a festive, hometown-style holiday celebration with floats, fire trucks, musicians, and Santa.
Friday, December 7 to Saturday, December 8
Quick Response in Round Lake is once again hosting their popular Santa’s Play Land Open House. Santa will be present along with other costumed characters, and there will be horse and wagon rides, hot chocolate, and more.
Christmas in Cambridge Weekend
Friday, December 7 to Sunday, December 9
Christmastime celebrations will go on all weekend long in Cambridge, including a holiday breakfast, a craft and vendor tour, and a tree lighting.
Sunday, December 9
House tours are always a great time, and this one is holiday-themed. Tour eight festively decorated homes and other buildings in Greenwich.
Ugly Sweater Party With DeeJay Element
Saturday, December 8
If you’re looking for a party-all-night at a nightclub kind of holiday celebration this event is for you. Don your ugliest Christmas sweater and head over to Vapor. You could win a cash prize and there’s no cover charge.
Holiday Cocktails, Beer & More Santa Fun
Santa Visits the Saratoga Winery
Saturday, December 8
Stop by the Saratoga Winery for pictures with Santa, Christmas music by Pat Decker, cookies and cocoa for kids, holiday cocktails for adults, and more. They’ll also be offering a discount on their special Santa wine, which makes a perfect holiday or hostess gift.
Check out more info on the Santa Wine and other local gift ideas >>
The 12 IPAS of Christmas at Artisanal Brew Works
Saturday, December 8
Artisanal Brew Works is bringing back their 12 IPAs of Christmas event. The cost is $20, and you get a 2-oz mini tasting glass, a taste of each IPA, and one pint of your favorite beer. And, it’s a blind taste test – the names of the breweries and beers will be revealed on social media the following day.
A Classic Christmas Story Brought to Life
Friday, December 7 to Sunday, December 9
See one of your favorite Christmas movies played out on stage at the Home Made Theater this weekend or next weekend.
See all upcoming times for the play >>
