Community Calendar

Featuring artwork, poetry and essays from local students inspired by the theme of this year’s 2026 Dr. King Weekend: “Love is the greatest force in the moral universe; it is the beating heart of the moral cosmos.”

Student artwork from:
Saratoga Independent School
Waldorf School of Saratoga
Maple Avenue Middle School
Saratoga Springs High School
Girl Scout Troop 3866 from Dorothy Nolan Elementary School

And: MLK Sing-Along with Division Street Elementary School!

We will also have artwork from CREATE Community Studios and local collage artist Francelise Dawkins, plus crafts and face-painting for all ages! Light refreshments served. Generously sponsored by Skidmore College with special thanks to the Office of Institutional Diversity!

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

Featuring locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads, and more. Free admission. Indoor market. Live local music. Offering SNAP/HIP benefits with a 1:1 Market Match provided by the Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Market Match Fund and available for up to $30/ shopper at each market. Note our new market hours are from 10AM-1PM. The Housy Dome is included on the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority BRTA route #21. More info at buylocal@berkshiregrown.org.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special day of family activities at Norman Rockwell Museum.
Experience a guided family tour with our museum educators, exploring Rockwell’s powerful Civil Rights era paintings. Then, take part in drop-in artmaking where families can create works inspired by themes of equality and hope. Throughout the day, enjoy readings of stories and poetry honoring MLK Jr.’s life and work in our classroom.
Family Gallery Tours at 10:15, 11:30, 1pm

https://www.nrm.org/events/family-program-honoring-dr-luther-king-jr/

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?”-Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Honor Dr. King by Participating In The Dr. King Weekend Day Of Service!

Help repair gently used books so they can be gifted to others! Hosted by the Saratoga Children’s Literacy League.

Saratoga Central Catholic: Blanket making and pet food drive. Come make a cozy blanket that will be donated to a local pet shelter. Bring a donation of pet food or a gift card to PetSmart to help feed local pets in need.

MoonCatcher Project: Moon Bee! Come help Mooncatcher make renewable menstrual management kits for distribution worldwide! More info on the MoonCatcher Project and Capital Region Period Pantries here.

Come learn about the important work done in our community by Shelters of Saratoga, Saratoga PRIDE, Pitney Meadows Community Farm, League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, Soroptimists, Saratoga Immigration Coalition, Frederick Allen Lodge, Sustainable Saratoga, and more!

Light lunch by Jackson Soul Catering following the projects at noon

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

Step back into the vibrant world of the 1920s and 1930s with Jazz Age Illustration, a major exhibition exploring the art of popular illustration during this transformative era. Featuring over 100 works by renowned artists such as Aaron Douglas, John Held Jr., and Frank E. Schoonover, the exhibition delves into the cultural impact of illustration during a time of dramatic social change.

Organized by the Delaware Art Museum, Jazz Age Illustration is the first major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942—a vibrant and transformative era of innovation, evolving styles, social change, and expanding popular media.

Deep Sandwich Trivia at Emack & Bolio’s

Wednesday’s from 630pm to 830pm
Beginning October 1st

Deep Sandwich Trivia delivers a fresh take on the classic pub quiz, mixing original question sets, quirky bonus rounds, and plenty of laughs. At Emack & Bolio’s, the all-ages game pairs perfectly with ice cream, making it a fun, welcoming event for families, friends, and anyone looking for a challenge.

About the Host

Samantha Mabee, a Navy veteran and STEM educator, created Deep Sandwich Trivia to bring people together through curiosity and play. With her mix of structure, creativity, and humor, she turns every trivia night into a shared experience that’s as memorable as it is competitive.

Please visit www.DeepSandwich.xyz for more information about other DeepSandwich trivia events in Albany.