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Ballston Spa Holiday Parade 6:30 pm Join us for a “hometown” holiday tradition! Holiday floats, fire trucks and much more. Bring an unwrapped toy to be collected along the route for Toys for Tots by Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriffs and US Marines. Dress warmly and bring the kids. Parade Route: 6:30 step off at old South Street School proceeding down Milton Avenue (Rt. 50) to Wiswall Park. Sponsored by Ballston Spa National Bank, Curtis Lumber, Sunmark Federal Credit Union, Saratoga County Fairgrounds and Saratoga Bridges.

Tree Lighting in Wiswall Park, Front & Low Streets Approx. 7:45-8:00 pm Be there as Santa officially lights up the Village Christmas tree. Music by DJ Chad Koenig.

Holiday Choral & Instrumental Music 5:30-6:30 pm BSHS Ballston Spa Lights chorus performs traditional carols in Wiswall Park while groups of instrumentalists from the BSHS Band and Union Fire Company Band will play holiday tunes on the street corners around the downtown area.

Visit with Santa Following Tree Lighting Ballston Spa National Bank, 87 Front Street. Join us after the holiday parade at our Ballston Spa Office located at 87 Front Street - take a free photo with Santa and receive a holiday treat!

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Musical Performance 7:35 pm First Baptist Church, 202 Milton Avenue The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa invites all to come celebrate the birth of Christ with music featuring the Adult Choir, Bells of Faith, Men of Faith and Sweet Harmony. The pro-gram will be on Friday, December 3, immediately following the Ballston Spa Christmas Pa-rade. A highly anticipated annual event, the performance is full of beautiful music that will once again fill your heart with the true meaning of the season. There will also be delicious cookies and refreshment.

Christmas Music 5-6 pm Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 101 Milton Avenue BSHS Orchestra will be playing holiday music in the fellowship room at 5pm, refreshments.

Canvas Hair Salon, 90 Front Street 5-8 pm FREE face painting for the kids and our talented caricaturist from 5-8 pm. You will be placed at the top of the list if you bring in a toy for "Toys for Tot's"! We will also have hot chocolate along with other goodies to warm you up!

Open House/Artisan Market 6-9 pm Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street Artisan's Market, handmade items ranging from soap to textiles to wooden utensils and cut-ting boards. On view in the galleries: An Artist’s Way: Oils and Mixed Media by Pat McEvoy; Photography by Bradford Smith.

Toys for Tots Collection Community Emergency Corps and Saratoga County Sheriffs will collecting unwrapped toys along the parade route for “Toys for Tots”, as well as on Low Street at the tree lighting.

Daisy Dry Goods, 28 Front Street 6-9 pm 20% storewide sale. $50 gift certificate drawing. Delicious treats and holiday music!

Lynne's Candles & Inspirations, 102 Milton Ave 6-9 pm Stop in and check out our great selection of holiday gifts and decor, including lots of locally hand-crafted merchandise.

Spa City Baking Company, 88 Front Street 6-9 pm Come join us as we debut our winter flavors from cupcakes to cookies and more. As always, 10% off all purchases during First Friday.

Whitehouse Restaurant, 93-95 Milton Avenue 5-9 pm We will be serving up our famous pizza – remember that it’s only available on First Fridays!

Corina Contemporary Jewelry and Fine Crafts, 89 Milton Ave 6-9 pm Stop in and warm up with homemade cookies and hot cider at parade time! Come and see all our shiny jewelry, lovely candles, and delightful gifts!

Sunset Café, 42 Front Street Join us for a Christmas Margarita- frothy and spirited with a touch of Cranberry.

Creative Endeavors Gift Shop and Art Center, 49 Front Street 6-9 pm A great selection of holiday items and original artwork. Free holiday refreshments!

True Elegance Boutique, 124 Milton Avenue 6-9 pm Stop by and enjoy sifting through some fabulous brands at amazing prices. "Pick-a-%" Sale!

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A Bead Just So, 49 Front Street 6-9 pm Join us as we kick off the Holiday Season with 15% off all pre-made hand-crafted jewelry and yummy treats for you to snack on! Check out our selection of gifts and stocking stuffers.

Two if by Sea, 91 Milton Avenue 6-9 pm Stroll through our great selection of vintage lighting, antiques and wonderful gift items. Share some warmth and sip some hot chocolate after the parade!

Blue Caboose Framery, 87 Milton Avenue 6-9 pm Featured artists featured include David Keenan, Jody Wheeler. "Saratoga Birds in Winter Collection" from Living Water Nature Photography.

Fifty South 2128 Doubleday Avenue (Route 50) 4:30-10 pm Come join us for dinner tonight!

BACC 20 Malta Avenue 6-9 pm Make your own holiday card following the holiday parade. This event is free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult during this event.

Strolling Village Artisans, 20 Washington St. 6-9 pm Shop our Winter Festival! Enjoy hot chocolate and treats with one of a kind artwork and unique gifts you can only find here. Tonight our artists will also be hosting a holiday orna-ment making class for the young and young at heart!

The Art of Aesthetics, 12 Washington Street 6-9 pm Fine Art Photography by David Avigdor. Textile Collages from Fancelise Dawkins. Take advantage of the skin care, makeup and Gift Certificate sales available during First Friday!

Saturday, December 5th Community EventsSaturday, December 5th Community EventsSaturday, December 5th Community EventsSaturday, December 5th Community Events

Roast Beef Dinner and Bake Sale 4:00-6:30 pm Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 101 Milton Avenue The family-style dinner consists of roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans,

butternut squash, rolls, pie and a beverage. Cost: Adults $13, Children (4-12) $5 and under

4 free. Take-outs available. There will also be a bake sale of homemade goodies. Come and

enjoy the food and hospitality!

Breakfast with Santa 8-11 am Breakfast courtesy of Union & Eagle Matt Lee Fire Companies. Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus and take your own photos with our beautiful backdrop. Children’s activities, sponsored by McDonald’s of Ballston Spa, Burlingame Orthodontics and A Bead Just So, including craft table, face painting, reading corner with a free book for each child. Performances by BSMS Launching Pad and Capital Region Language Center Carolers. Res-ervations are not necessary. Cost: $5 per person. Proceeds go towards community events and beautification. Partial proceeds go to support St. Mary’s youth programs. Community Emergency Corps will be collecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.

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Artisan Market 11 am-5 pm Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street Handmade items ranging from soap to textiles to wooden utensils and cutting boards. Pro-ceeds benefit Brookside educational programs.

Stone Soup Antiques Gallery, 19 Low Street 10 am - 5 pm Holiday Open House. Serving complimentary refreshments. Hosted by our outstanding antiques dealers. Special holiday sale pricing.

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Stroll the village this weekend to find unique holiday gifts in our shops, museums and galleries and enjoy delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner in our many

fine restaurants.

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Avenue 1-2:30 pm The Ballston Spa Public Library is hosting an “Elf on the Shelf” holiday open house on Saturday, December 5th, 1-2:30pm. Games, story-time and photo ops with our library elf, contests for all ages with prizes, bake sale and Christmas gift basket raffle.

Stone Soup Antiques Gallery, 19 Low Street 10 am - 5 pm Holiday Open House. Serving complimentary refreshments. Hosted by our outstanding antiques dealers. Special holiday sale pricing.

Daisy Dry Goods, 28 Front Street Do some Christmas shopping—20% storewide sale. New jewelry pieces, bees wax and scented candles, lavender and gift items! $50 gift certificate drawing.

Daisy Dry Goods, 28 Front Street 20% storewide sale. New jewelry pieces, bees wax and scented candles, lavender and gift items! $50 gift certificate drawing. Delicious treats and holiday music!