DBA's Fall Fest Promises All-Ages Fun
From early trick-or-treating to the famous pumpkin roll down Caroline Street, what's not to love?
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Fall is in full swing, and that means the return of the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s annual Fall Festival.
Trick-or-treating, a celeb appearance by Upset the mini horse (at Dark Horse Mercantile), live entertainment, and the famous pumpkin rolling down Caroline Street are all part of this year’s festivities — happening from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 in downtown Saratoga Springs.
The family-friendly event will take place primarily on Caroline Street, with various activities spread out along Broadway (including Menges and Curtis, G. Willikers, Spa City Motor Lodge and Crafter’s Gallery).
This year’s fest will also feature a Saratoga-themed Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, face painting at G. Willikers and Spa City Motor Lodge, balloon twisting by Mr. Twist, juggling by Sparkles, and more.
Starting at noon, participating businesses will be candy-ready for trick-or-treaters as kids and parents are invited to dress up in costume and explore downtown Saratoga Springs.
At the same time, volunteers from The Dance Lab and Saratoga Rotary will help orchestrate the Pumpkin Roll on Caroline Street. Pumpkins, generously donated by Sunnyside Gardens, will be handed out at the top of Caroline Street, with hay bales donated by Vincek Farm set up to guide the pumpkins down the hill. At the bottom of the block, participants can pick up their gift certificates from Ben & Jerry’s and Strike Zone.
Families can pick up maps of downtown for trick-or-treating at the DBA table located on Caroline Street and Broadway intersection.
A list of riddles and clues for the storefront Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt will also be available for pick up at the Visitors Center and the DBA table. Those who return the completed riddles back to the DBA table or Visitors Center by 3 p.m. on Saturday or to Impressions of Saratoga by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening will be entered into a raffle for a DBA gift card.
For more information including a list of trick or treat stops visit saratogaspringsdowntown.com.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
*Schedules are subject to change
● Pumpkin roll begins at noon
● Live Entertainment by Road Soda Pop, noon to 3 p.m. — Salt & Char patio
● The Dance Lab - Dance performance around 2:15-2:30pm on Caroline Street.
● Witch Walk SOSA: Concluding the festival with a spirited dance on Caroline Street to end the festival at 2:30pm-2:45pm. Donations to the Witch Walk will go directly to our local animal shelters!
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