On Deck: Thanksgiving Edition
Nine ways to get in the holiday spirit this week.
Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving Eve at Spa City Tap & Barrel: Celebrate Saratoga’s biggest bar night at Tap & Barrel! Happy hour runs from 5-8pm with live music, and DJ Vince Oliver takes the stage at 8pm. For a change of vibe, head over The Night Owl, which is also hosting a Thanksgiving Eve party.
Thursday, November 28
Christopher Dailey Foundation's annual Turkey Trot: Run for a cause on Thanksgiving morning in the Christopher Dailey Foundation's annual Turkey Trot in downtown Saratoga. The 5k begins at 8:30am at City Hall and finishes on the corner of Route 50 and North Broadway.
Thanksgiving Dinner at The Wishing Well: Skip the cooking and celebrate Thanksgiving at The Wishing Well from noon-6pm; roast turkey and mashed potatoes with all the fixings will be in high supply.
Friday, November 29
Black Friday Saratoga: Begin your holiday shopping with huge savings (up to 60 percent!) throughout downtown Saratoga at more than 20 participating stores including Impressions of Saratoga, Celtic Treasures, Lifestyles and Saratoga Outdoors.
Saturday, November 30
Saratoga Joinery Maker Pop-Up Shop: This Small Business Saturday, shop a variety of handmade cutting boards, furniture, home decor, holiday ornaments and more at Saratoga Joinery’s maker pop-up shop, going on from 10am-2pm.
Holiday Artisan Market at Saratoga Winery: More local products await at Saratoga Winery, which will host its annual Holiday Artisan Market on Saturday from 10am-4pm. Stop by the winery to shop books, eyewear, clothes and more.
Holiday Craft Marketplace: Small Business Saturday wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the 49th annual Holiday Craft Marketplace—one of the area’s largest craft shows—going on at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 10am-4:30pm. More than 130 artisans will be in attendance, along with Santa himself. Admission is $5 in advance or $10 on the day of the marketplace; proceeds benefit Saratoga Center for the Family.
Grit + Grace Holiday Sip and Shop: Mark your calendars for this Saturday, when Grit + Grace salon will be offering complimentary scalp massages, blow-dry services and a surprise gift for all shoppers.
Sunday, December 1
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Nutcracker Class: This Sunday at 1pm, bring your little ones to the Saratoga library, where Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet will allow them to be part of the magic of The Nutcracker. Kiddos will learn age-appropriate choreography, watch a live performance from The Nutcracker Suite and read The Nutcracker story.
—Morgan