On Deck
Holiday cookie decorating, Ben Folds, The Nutcracker, and more events coming to Saratoga this week.
Wednesday, December 17
Cookie Decorating & Sip: Flour Child Bakery is bringing all the ingredients for a festive cookie decorating party to Whitman Brewing on Wednesday from 6–8pm. Learn how to decorate your cookies like a pro while sipping on a complimentary cocktail or beer from Whitman.
Thursday, December 18
Hotel Brookmere and Regent Restaurant 1st Anniversary Celebration: Hotel Brookmere and its onsite Regent Restaurant are turning one, and you’re invited to celebrate. At the party, which kicks off at 6pm on Thursday, guests will be among the first to try out Regent’s new bar menu and happy hour offerings. Bring a non-perishable food item for a chance to win a $100 Regent gift card.
Friday, December 19
An Elemental Christmas: After the success of its fall show, The Baker Street Adventuress: Sherlock Holmes on Air, iTheatre Saratoga is back for its 4th annual holiday music event. Head to Saratoga Music Hall on Friday at 8pm or Saturday at 2pm or 8pm for a show that’ll feature Joni Mitchell’s “River” alongside holiday favorites like “Let it Snow.”
Spa City Holiday Faire: Finish up your holiday shopping at the Spa City Farmers’ Market’s Holiday Faire, going on at the Lincoln Baths on Friday from 4–8pm. Expect good eats, hot beverages, music, and plenty of hand-crafted gifts.
Saturday, December 20
Tavern Ugly Sweater Crawl: Missed Saturday’s Saratoga SantaCon? You have one more chance to take to the streets of the Spa City in festive fashion at the Saratoga City Tavern’s annual ugly sweater crawl, kicking off at the Tavern at noon and traveling to Tin & Lint, Booker & Bangtail, Caroline Street Pub, and Tap & Barrel.
Holiday Market Spectacular: Saratoga’s other farmers’ market opens its doors to the holiday crowd on Saturday at 9:30am at Wilton Mall. In addition to all your favorite farmers’ market vendors, the morning will feature complimentary hot chocolate and stories with Santa until 11am, a free showing of The Polar Express at Scene One Entertainment at 11, a reindeer craft for children, and an ugly sweater contest.
Tis the Season with Ben Folds: Following his New Year’s Eve show at the Saratoga City Center last year, Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds will bring an intimate evening of holiday songs and stories to Universal Preservation Hall on Saturday at 7:30pm.
Sunday, December 21
The Nutcracker: There’s still time to see a holiday tradition before Christmas comes along. Head to the Saratoga Springs High School at 2:30pm or 6:30pm on Sunday for Saratoga City Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker.
Bibbs’ Calendar Release Party: Thirteen-year-old Saratoga bulldog Bibbs is getting his own calendar, and you’re invited to join his owners’ at Whitman Brewing on Sunday at 3pm to celebrate. Not sure what exactly we’re talking about? Read all about Bibbs and his calendar, a fundraiser for the Long Island Bulldog Rescue, here.
—Natalie
Note: There will be no On Deck calendar published next week. Happy holidays!