Looking for things to do in Saratoga County? Come to downtown Saratoga on Saturday for the annual Flag Day Parade, get your tickets to the Mostly Modern Festival, stop by the Gardens at Yaddo, and more.
Enjoy the Beekman Street Art Fair and Other Upcoming Events
Don’t miss out on all of the fun events happening now through next week:
- The Last Five Years: June 10 – 12
- Duck Day on the Docks – City of Mechanicville: June 10
- Ballston Spa Village-Wide Garage Sale Weekend: June 11 – 12
- Saratoga Farmers’ Market – Saturday Market: June 11
- 53rd Annual Flag Day Parade: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161: June 11
- Hawaiian Luau Golf Tournament: June 12
- Beekman Street Art Fair: June 12
- Longshot the Moose Day: June 15
- HCP Summer Concert Series Presents: Northern Borne: June 16
See the full Saratoga events calendar >>
Get the Latest About a Major Music Festival, Yaddo’s Reopening, and More
Experience Modern Classical Music Throughout June in Saratoga Springs
Live music is making a big comeback this year, and many of our favorite events are returning as well. In fact, after a two-year hiatus, the annual Mostly Modern Festival has kicked off its three-week celebration of modern classical music right here in Saratoga Springs. From June 8 – 24, the Mostly Modern Festival will shine a spotlight on music by living composers from around the world, with an occasional foray into the past. Concerts will take place at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College, and tickets are available now.
Read more about the Mostly Modern Festival >>
The Town of Greenfield Gets a New Public Playground
On Monday, June 6, the Town of Greenfield celebrated the opening of a new “green” playground with a special ribbon cutting. Located at Brookhaven Golf Course & Park at 333 Alpine Meadows Road in Porter Corners, this state-of-the-art playground was built using KOMPANPlaygrounds’s new GreenLine products, which are developed from repurposed materials such as ocean waste and fishing nets. The playground features two slides, a spinning pole, an arc tunnel climbing net, and more, and it’s recommended for ages 2-12.
Welcome Back to Yaddo! The Gardens Are Open to the Public
After over a year of being closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gardens at Yaddo have officially reopened. Garden volunteers have worked hard to prepare the property for visitors, and as of June 6, Yaddo is open Monday through Friday, 11:00am-4:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am-4:00pm, for self-guided tours. Limited parking is available at the entrance to the Gardens. If you’re interested in a drop-in guided tour this summer, those are expected to begin on June 25. Visit their website for full details.
Saratoga Springs Named a Top Place to Visit During the Holidays
The holiday season in the Spa City is a magical time of year filled with festive cheer and events. Residents and visitors look forward to annual celebrations like the Victorian Streetwalk and the Festival of Trees, decorations at local shops and businesses, and other holiday fun. For these reasons and more, Saratoga Springs was voted one of the 14 best small towns in the U.S. to visit during the holidays, according to TravelAwaits.
Plan a visit to Saratoga Lake this season >>
Sources:
- Travel Awaits: Our 14 Favorite U.S. Small Towns To Visit During The Holidays
