The final weekend of summer has arrived, and there are plenty of ways to end it on a high note! Come to the Saratoga Springs area for Art in the Park, NatureFest, ghost tours, and more.
September 16 & 18
Not only has Yaddo Gardens reopened this year, but they are bringing back their drop-in ghost tours this fall. Get into the Halloween spirit early and attend one of these upcoming ghost tours through the famous gardens. The first two tours will be held on September 16 and September 18, and admission is $10 per person.
September 17 – 18
Fall is here, and to help kick off the season, the Town of Clifton Park will host their annual Farm Fest this weekend. Drive yourself to local farms and businesses throughout the area and enjoy a variety of activities like tours and demonstrations, apple picking, pony rides, and wagon rides. Be sure to get some apple cider and cider doughnuts while you’re out and about!
Buffalo Moon Fall Artisan Market
September 17 – 18
Celebrate the upcoming Harvest Moon at Lakota’s Farm’s annual Buffalo Moon Fall Artisan Market in Cambridge. Over 50 local vendors will be selling their products at the two-day market, and there will also be live music, food, and a Kids Zone with activities. Admission is $2 for adults and free for kids 12 and under.
Find the Wine in the Corn Maze @ Schuyler Farms
September 17
Wine and cheese pair well together, but have you ever tried wine with a corn maze? Now you can at Schuyler Farms! Join them for their “Find the Wine in the Corn Maze” event on September 17, 23, or 24. As you wander through the corn maze, you’ll come across wine tasting stations that will make your adventure all the more fun.
This event is for ages 21 and older, and tickets are limited for all three dates.
September 17
Don’t miss out on the second Art in the Park of 2022 at Saratoga Springs’ Congress Park! Similar to the July event, Saturday’s Art in the Park will feature nearly 80 artists from the region displaying and selling their original fine art and handcrafted functional art. Artists will also be on hand to talk about their specialties, such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and photography.
Oktoberfest 2022 @ SingleCut North
September 17
Visit the SingleCut North Side Stage Tap Room in Clifton Park on Saturday for an old-fashioned Oktoberfest. Highlights will include a stein hoisting competition, good food from Two For The Road, live music, limited edition SingleCut branded steins, and of course, plenty of delicious beer.
NatureFest at Moreau Lake State Park
September 17
Have fun in the great outdoors at Moreau Lake State Park’s NatureFest on Saturday from 10:00am-3:00pm. This is a kid-friendly event with nature-themed crafts and activities, educational booths, wagon rides, live music, food, and more.
September 18
Discover hidden treasures and unique decor for the home at this Sunday’s Fall Antiques Festival, which will be held at the Clifton Park Elks Lodge in Ballston Lake. Over 60 vendors will be participating, and you can expect to find everything from folk art and kitchenware to vintage clothes and mid-century collectibles. Admission is just $5 per car.