There’s no shortage of things to do in the Capital Region, whether you’re looking for live music, movies, theatre, games or festivals.
If you need some ideas for your weekend plans, we’ve rounded up some of the best bets in the area.
Here’s a look at what’s going on:
High school football games
Week 5 of the Section II football season features some of the most intriguing matchups of the season, with two that stand out in particular.
On Friday, Class AA’s two remaining undefeated teams meet as Shenendehowa hosts Christian Brothers Academy at 7 p.m. in a rematch of last year’s area championship game, won by CBA. Tickets for the game at Brent T. Steuerwald Stadium in Clifton Park can be purchased online at https://gofan.co/app/school/NY13841.
On Saturday, it’s a Class A matchup in the spotlight as undefeated Amsterdam visits defending Section II champion Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake at 1:30 p.m. in the Spartans’ homecoming game.
Global flavors on tap
The Saratoga International Flavorfeast will return Saturday after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., select restaurants in the spa town will offer samples of dishes from a mix of cultures and traditions, including French, Japanese, Italian and others. Dishes range from sweet to savory, with some restaurants offering churros or cotton candy and others serving tamales or gnocchi bolognese.
More than a dozen restaurants are participating, and samples are $1. For a list of restaurants and dishes, visit saratogaflavorfeast.com.
Car shows, crafts and more
The Maple Ski Ridge Fall Festival returns Saturday with music, food, hay rides and a craft show. The festival will also include a tractor display, panoramic chairlifts and a classic car display. It runs from 9am to 4pm at Maple Ski Ridge in Rotterdam, and while admission is free, parking is $5. The event helps raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady. For more information, visit mapleskiridge.com.
Gloversville Fall Fest
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Gloversville will host its annual Fall Festival at Trail Station Park with pumpkin painting, bounce houses, sack races, three-legged races and hula hoop contests .
There will also be a large vendor fair, with 54 vendors, including food trucks and other businesses.
At 2 pm JAK The Visual Deception Artist will perform acrobatics and illusions in the premiere of his new show entitled “Reanimated”. Then, at 3:30 p.m., there will be a trick-or-treating event and a costume contest near the Autovia for the children attending. Costume contest winners will be announced at the Gazebo shortly thereafter.
Ghost visits in Yaddo
The statues and shady woods around Yaddo in Saratoga Springs naturally bring the supernatural to mind, so it seems only fitting that the Yaddo Garden Association brings back its Ghost Tours, which explore the history and lore surrounding the property.
Tours are offered from 4 to 5 p.m. every Friday and Sunday in October (except October 7). Tickets are $10 per person (cash or check only). Attendants can be found at the garden entrance of the car park. For more information, visit yaddo.org.
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