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September 17th

Adirondack Balloon Festival

The festival begins at Crandall Park in Glens Falls with live music at 4 p.m., followed by opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. During the evening, guests can expect up to 15 balloons to take flight, more live music, and Moonglow, which starts around 7:45 p.m.

Schedule

Thursday, September 17 (Crandall Park, Glens Falls)

Opening musical performances – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Opening ceremonies, food vendors, and kids’ activities – 5 p.m.

Flight of up to 15 balloons – 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Musical performance – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Moonglow – (approximately) 7:45 p.m.

Friday, September 18 (Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury)

Gates open, craft fair, vendors, and kids’ activities – 3 p.m.

Musical performances – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Flight of up to 70 balloons – 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, September 19 (Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury)

Food vendors open, craft fair, and kids’ activities – 5 a.m.

Flight of 80 balloons -6:30 a.m.

Musical performances – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Flight of up to 50 balloons – 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

“Light Up the Night” Moonglow with 30 to 40 balloons – 7:45 p.m.

Sunday, September 20 (Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury)

Food vendors open, craft fair, and kids’ activities – 5 a.m.

“Walter and Joan’s Mass Ascension” flight of up to 80 balloons – 6:30 a.m.

Gates close – 10 a.m.

Throughout the festival, attendees can expect numerous food and craft vendors, activities for the kids, and, of course, hot air balloons. From the ordinary round balloons to intricate shapes, the sky at the airport will have something for all ages to enjoy.

During the festival, all activities are weather permitting, and there’s no smoking, dogs, golf carts, electric bicycles, or drones allowed. The event is free and open to the public.

September 18th

Folk Life Concert-7 p.m. Historic Salem Courthouse- Dick Hensold & Rosalind Buda - Traditional Celtic with bagpipes and bassoon.

September 19th

Freeman's Farm Anniversary Encampment- On September 19, 2026, Revolutionary War soldiers return to the original battlegrounds at Community Partner, Saratoga National Historical Park for the 249th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga.

From 10 AM-4 PM, experience authentic Revolutionary War encampments at Stops 2 & 6 along Battlefield Tour Road. Meet reenactors portraying Continental and British soldiers, watch military exercises and musket demonstrations, and learn about the daily lives of those who fought here.

Saratoga National Historical Park

September 19, 2026- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM- Musket firing will take place during the event.

Come experience history where it happened.

September 19th & 20th

Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival- Washington County Fairgrounds 

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission- Adults $5 Children under 13 Free- Free Parking

September 22nd

Salem Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop #2-  6:30 to 8 p.m. Salem Central School.

September 23rd

Video: Living With New York Black Bears- 12:30 p.m. Bancroft Library. There's been a lot of talk about bears lately in Salem, and Bancroft Library is showing a video done by NYS DEC on living with black bears. No registration is needed. Please come and learn more about our furry neighbors.

September 25th

Folk Life Concert-7 p.m. Historic Salem Courthouse--I Draw Slow- Roots music from Dublin to  Nashville

September 26th

2nd Annual Fall Family Festival- 5 to 8 p.m. Historic Salem Courthouse

Our Family Fall Festival returns! Fun for all ages. FREE ENTRY.

Beer Garden. Food Trucks. Fire & S'mores. Games. Live Music.

Save the date! More details to come...

September 26th and October 24th

FREE- Tractors 101: Hands-on Basics - Salem Farm Supply

This free, interactive workshop is ideal for new tractor operators, long-time tractor owners looking for a refresher, and folks considering buying a tractor. For 18y+

This program will be offered twice this fall.

What You'll Learn:

Instruction will be led by local consultant, SG Groat.

This workshop will be held rain or shine. Activities will take place outdoors, with covered space available in the event of rain.

For questions, please ask for Katie, Carole, or Sam.

September 27th

Autumn Leaves Car Show- Granville Fireman's Carnival Grounds. Granville’s 39th Autumn Leaves Car Show & Vendor Fair, Sept 27: classic cars, local food trucks & vendors. $5 admission, kids free.

October 2nd & 3rd

Whitehall Naval Heritage Weekend- Mark your calendar for Whitehall’s Naval Heritage Weekend — Arnold’s Navy, a two-day celebration marking the 250th anniversary of Benedict Arnold’s naval campaign and honoring Whitehall as the Birthplace of the U.S. Navy

Friday includes: A guided Valcour Bay Heritage Tour with leading historians

Saturday includes:

More details coming — but for now, mark your calendars and get ready to experience history where it happened!

Updates at: washingtoncounty.fun/whitehall-naval-heritage-weekend/

October 3rd

Salem Fire Dept. Open House & Touch A Truck- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join us for a fun day October 3rd from 10am-2pm for our 3rd Annual Open House / Touch a Truck.

We will have many kids activities set up. If you would like to have a vehicle in our Touch a Truck reach out to talmagenick05@gmail.com

October 8th

Washington County Department of Public Health- Wellness Series- Part One- Creating a Wellness Vision.

Bancroft Public Library 4 to 5 p.m. Registration is Required- www.bancroftlibrary.org 

Washington County Public Health will do a Wellness Series in October here at Bancroft Public Library. We invite you to come to one, two, or all three of these sessions. Please call or email to register. 518-854-7463 or mcarll@sals.edu

#bancroftpubliclibrary #washingtoncountypublichealth

October 8th

Free Live in Concert- 7 p.m. Historic Salem Courthouse- Helen Gillet

October 9th

Folk Life Concert-7 p.m. Historic Salem Courthouse. The Montvales- Contemporary Americana Story Telling.

October 9th

Salem Auto Parts (NAPA) Car Cruise In- 6 to 9 p.m.

(Weather Dependent)

October 10th

Salem's 1st Annual Car Show- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Historic Salem Courthouse

We’re excited to announce the first annual Salem Car Show on October 10th!
 

Join us on the Historic Salem Courthouse Campus for what’s sure to be a fun-filled, family-friendly day featuring awesome vehicles, local vendors, live music, delicious food trucks, and more! 
 

Whether you’re a car enthusiast or simply looking for a great community event, this is one you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! 
salemcourthouse.org/upcomingevents

October 10th & 11th

Victory Season Siege Weekend- Step back in time this October at Fort Hardy Park for a weekend of living history, family fun, and Revolutionary War storytelling!

October 10–11, 2026 Fort Hardy Park & Saratoga Revolutionary Experience Center

Experience the siege following the two Battles of Saratoga and the historic surrender of British General John Burgoyne through living history demonstrations, family-friendly activities, historical storytelling, and more.

Bring the whole family and experience Saratoga’s revolutionary story come to life!

October 16th

Folk Life Concert-7 p.m. Historic Salem Courthouse. Kontiwennenha':wi Akwesasne Women Singers- Carriers of the Words of the Mohawk Nation.

October 16th

Surrender Day-Join us on October 16, 2026, at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville, as we commemorate the 249th anniversary of the American victory at the Battles of Saratoga.

Hosted on behalf of the Town of Saratoga, Village of Schuylerville, Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission, and the Campaign for Saratoga 250, this annual ceremony brings together students, families, and community members to honor the moment that changed the course of the American Revolution.

 Friday, October 16, 2026  Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville- Annual Surrender Day Ceremony

Bring the family, connect with local history, and commemorate the victory that became America’s Turning Point.

More event details coming soon—mark your calendars!

October 17th

Live Music to a Silent Film - 6:30 to 8:30 Historic Salem Courthouse

It was far too hot in June... but we've rescheduled for October 17th!

And this time, nothing will stop us from welcoming Swooping Shapes to our Historic Courtroom for a magical evening of silent film and live instrumental music.

Step back in time and experience the wonder of cinema as it was meant to be seen—and heard. We can't wait to share this special night with you!

October 21st

Open House at Salem Family Health- 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Looking for high-quality primary care close to home? Discover Salem Family Health during an upcoming Open House. Tour the health center, meet our providers, get your questions answered and schedule your first appointment.

We are currently accepting new patients of all ages.

Current patients are welcome, too! Our team will be available to answer questions and help current patients who need assistance with the Patient Portal or online scheduling. Questions? Call Salem Family Health at 518-824-2571.

October 22nd

The Deadly World of Raptors- 6 to 7 p.m. Bancroft Library.

Bancroft Bird Watchers Club will host Grasslands Bird Trust. Director, Samantha Carouso Peck will give this hair-raising, spine-tingling, feather-lifting (?!?) presentation on the Deadly World of Raptors. Birds discussed during the presentation include Northern Harriers, Short-Eared Owls, and American Kestrals.

We hope you can come to this (somewhat creepy) program. Please register by calling 518-854-7463 or email mcarll@sals.edu.

October 24th

Salem Rotary Cornhole Tournament- Noon Start at Historic Salem Courthouse.

Prizes- 1st Top Team Payout, 2nd Runner Up Payout, 3rd Third Place Payout.

All Day Long- Door Prizes, 50-50 Raffle, Cold Beer, Burgers & Dogs.

$50 per team- Pre-Register Today, Venmo@Randy-Duman-2

Questions contact Ethan Dupuis (802) 430-5901 or Jordan Keys (518) 728-9042

All proceeds benefit the Salem Rotary Club.

October 24th

FREE- Tractors 101: Hands-on Basics - Salem Farm Supply

This free, interactive workshop is ideal for new tractor operators, long-time tractor owners looking for a refresher, and folks considering buying a tractor. For 18y+

What You'll Learn:

Instruction will be led by local consultant, SG Groat.

This workshop will be held rain or shine. Activities will take place outdoors, with covered space available in the event of rain.

For questions, please ask for Katie, Carole, or Sam.

October 24th & 25th

NYS Prelicensing Conceal Carry Course- Salem Pistol, Rifle & Archery Club 430 Black Creek Road, Salem. Visit www.adirondackgunrange.com for more details and registration.

October 25th

Bennington Centre Cemetery Tour- 1 to 3 p.m.

Take a tour of the Bennington Centre Cemetery with Bennington Museum curator, Jamie Franklin.

Have you ever wondered what stories lie in the cemetery behind the Old First Church? This guided tour starts in the Museum’s Early Vermont gallery, where you’ll see the headstone for Jedidiah Dewey, Bennington’s first pastor, carved by Frederick Manning, and learn about the earliest gravestones carved in Bennington. The tour continues in the Bennington Centre Cemetery, where Jamie will share the stories of some of the people buried there and introduce you to the works of some of the region’s early headstone carvers.

Wear good walking shoes and be prepared for some uphill walking and uneven terrain. We recommend bringing water to drink and applying sunscreen and bug spray.

Tickets are $20 for Bennington Museum members, $27 for Not-Yet-Members and available for purchase on the Museum website. Online ticket sales end at 10:00 AM the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased at the door, if space is still available.

October 31st

Trunks & Treats- 2 to 4 p.m. Historic Salem Courthouse

We're excited to announce another year of costumes, treats, and community fun at the Historic Salem Courthouse!

This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday, so we'll be hosting Trunks & Treats from 2:00–4:00 PM, leaving plenty of time for families to head out afterward and enjoy trick-or-treating with neighbors throughout the community.

Want to join the fun? We're always looking for decorated trunks and volunteers! To learn more or register your trunk, visit: salemcourthouse.org/upcomingevents

November 14th

Craft Fair- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Salem Central School

December 6th

Holiday Craft Fair- Greenwich Central School 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

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Free WiFi at Bancroft Library

The password that had previously been on our wi-fi "Library Wireless" has been removed.

Now when a community member wants to use it, they no longer need that password. It is on and available 24/7, accessible outside the building.

Free WiFi at the Salem Courthouse Community Center

You can use the Courthouse’s parking lot for internet access the password is 5188547053

Free WiFi at the Georgi

For neighbors in need of wi-fi and internet access, the Georgi signal reaches the entire Community Park. Feel free to stop by and connect as needed, but please respect the current recommended social distancing policy.

Signal:Georgi Museum1

Password: TheGeorgi

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