First Friday events are held on the First Friday of every month. Enjoy special happenings in many downtown shops, restaurants and museums– including featured shop promotions, art displays and demonstrations, family activities, live music, refreshments, with many venues open later into the evening.
How about an extra day to celebrate? Join us for a second Friday of Holiday Fun in Ballston Spa on Friday, December 14!
Your favorite shops and businesses will be open all day with special offers and holiday treats. Carolers will be strolling the Village beginning at 5:30 pm.
Please visit our Facebook event page for more information on participating in caroling in the Village beginning at 5:30 in Wiswall Park.
Shop Local with us!
Check out “Second” Holiday Friday Venues below.
Remember to purchase your First Friday Fanatic pin for $1 at most First Friday venues and use it every First Friday for special discounts at participating First Friday businesses.
Thank you for supporting our downtown businesses every month!
First Fridays is proudly brought to you by the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association.
Sponsored By:
Pull down locations below for more details.
First Friday Locations
Front / Low / Charlton St.
Join us at Daisy Dry Goods for the Second Friday Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 14th, 1pm – 8pm. Stop in to get warm, enjoy some sweet treats and our holiday music.
Saratoga County Historical Society @ Brookside Museum
6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
Join us on 2nd Friday, December 14 and wrap up your holiday shopping in our Artisan Market. We will be open 10 am – 7 pm.
Friday December 14th is our 2018 Holiday Party! This is our 4th Annual Holiday Party and we will be celebrating in style at our new location in Ballston Spa!
Major Points:
Party is 5 – 9 pm – Extended hours 🙂
13 Types of Homemade Christmas Cookies (my personal handy-work)
Complimentary Champagne Punch
Giveaway with any $100 Purchase (limited to the first 22 $100 Purchases so come early)
Other fun things will be announced as we get closer…..Click the event for more details or to Save to your Calendar!
Let’s Get Merry 🙂
Milton Ave. / Rt. 50
Pop in and see us tonight! We’ve got hot cider and yummy cookies…and a candle sale! 10am – 9pm!
A Bead Just So will be open from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm. Stop in to find a perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list!
Washington & Malta Ave.
Join us at Glassworks Studio for a Second Friday of Holiday fun! Of course we will have Flameworking Demonstrations throughout the evening…but there will be so much more!
OPENING RECEPTION: CREATIVITY IN THE COMMUNITY – FUNDAMENTALS OF GLASS!
The highlight of Friday’s event will be the Opening Reception for our Creativity in the Community: Fundamentals of Glass Classes
Come meet these budding artists and see the beautiful glass treasures our youth, teen and senior they created!
SHOP TIL YOU DROP
Shop our Holiday Pop-Up Shop featuring beautiful gifts of glass made by our studio artists.
Our $5 surprise glass grab bags make perfect stocking stuffers and proceeds go directly to support out non-profit studio.
You may also be able to find some sparkling glass icicles for your tree if you act fast or order a bundle of 5 for $25 to be picked up next week.
Enjoy refreshments and treats by Alexander’s Bakery while you create and shop.
MAKE AN ORNAMENT
Drop in and Create your own Ornament in our All Ages Kiln Glass Klassroom. Ornaments are $18 each or 2 for $30. Additional projects will also be available including magnets & pendants ($10) a small dish ($35) and collaborative family serving tray ($65) (Please allow yourself about an hour to complete a project.) We will fire them in our kiln and they will be ready for pick-up the next week.(Children must be supervised by an adult)
Drop-ins are welcome, but there may be a wait. You can reserve a spot by following this ticket link: https://www.eventbee.com/v/glassworksstudionbm/event?eid=134072655#/tickets
Carolers will be strolling through the Village starting at 5:30 and stopping at Glassworks to share their beautiful voices with us!
Thank you to Re/Max will be offering hot chocolate and coffee at Glassworks to all our Carolers! You can reach their office for all your Real Estate needs at
1490 Saratoga Rd.
Ballston Spa, NY
(518) 288-3349!
Second Friday Holiday Celebration!
December 14th 11 am-2 pm & 5 pm-8 pm
Come celebrate the holidays with the Saha community!
Stop in and say hi to Kristin and Tina and grab a hot tea or hot cocoa. Purchase the gift of yoga for those you love with any class pack or gift certificate of $30 or more and receive a free yoga mat. There will also be a raffle for some holiday yoga prizes.
*the Strolling Carolers will be caroling out front at approximately 5:45 pm so please come join us and sing a song or two.
News
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2017 Chocolate Fest Premier Sponsor
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2017 Chocolate Fest Application
Prospective chocolate chefs for the 2017 Chocolate Fest, please read the entry information, and print, fill out and return the application, along with your $15 application fee to BSBPA/2017 Chocolate Fest, PO Box 386, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Any questions, please contact the First Friday committee: firstfridays@ballston.org.
2017 Chocolate Fest Sponsorship Opportunities
PREMIER SPONSORSHIP HAS BEEN FILLED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Pay for your sponsorship online
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