The Tavern is located at the corners of Grooms and Sugar Hill Roads in Clifton Park (290 Sugar Hill Road). Parking is off of Grooms Road to the rear. Please enter the building from the back entrance. Presentations typically run 1-2 hours, and all have a chance to explore the Historic Tavern afterward. All programs are free, require NO registration, and are open to the public.
Questions? Contact Parks and Recreation Department at 518-371-6667 or email parksrec@cliftonpark.org.

Join Historian John Scherer on a bus trip to explore the Erie Canal and celebrate the 200-year Erie Canal Celebration. First stop at the Chittenango Landing Canal Museum to see how canal boats were made, visit a full-size replica of a canal boat, and watch a blacksmith demonstration. After a lunch at Warner's Service Area (lunch on your own), the next stop is The Camillus Erie Canal Park, where we’ll take a boat ride on a two-mile stretch of the original Erie Canal, passing over the restored 1844 Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct. Exhibits in the adjoining restored Sims Country Store feature maps, early photographs, and models of locks, aqueducts, and canal boats.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

$60/person fee includes admission to both museums, and travel. Lunch will be on your own at Warner's Rest Area.

Bus will depart from Town Hall at 7:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Questions? Reach out to Lori Hughes at 518-371-6667 or email LHughes@cliftonpark.org

Hosted by the Town of Clifton Park G.R.E.E.N Committee.
A Repair Café is a free community event with the goals of repairing broken objects to extend their life, keeping things out of landfills, and fostering an appreciation for the art of repairing things. Volunteer repair coaches will be available to help residents repair broken items free of charge. Bring your broken small electronics such as lamps, toasters, vacuums, coffee makers, wood items such as furniture and toys, mechanical non-electric items, clothing and textiles, and computers with problems, and bikes needing a tune-up. Our repair coaches will have you stay, watch, and learn how to fix your treasures and possessions.

Join Clifton Park Historian John Scherer and Eric Hamilton of the Mohawk Towpath Byway on a bicycle ride along the Erie Canal towpath in the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve. Frequent stops will be made along the route to learn about canal history and features such as dry docks, locks and bridges. Distance about 8 miles on level ground. Helmets required.

The Car Care Basics program provides vehicle owners with essential knowledge and skills for maintaining their cars. Covering fundamental topics like regular maintenance checks and basic diagnostics, this program helps participants keep their vehicles running smoothly and efficiently. It is designed to promote vehicle longevity, safety, and reliability through practical instruction.

You asked, we answered! Now available for teens AND adults!

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation staff will be present helping with fish identification, equipment, techniques and education about fisheries management, angling ethics and aquatic ecology. This is a free, public, sport fishing event with no freshwater fishing license required if participating in the event.

Fishing gear will be available to borrow during the event. You may bring your own poles if you have them.

Enjoy exclusive use of the party tent as your group enjoys splashing around in Locust Lane Pool. Our flume slide is a huge hit! Party host must be a member of the Town pools. Visit the Office of Parks and Recreation to book this Locust Lane Pool Tent. Applications are accepted beginning February 26, 2025. Applications are available here online.
Time slots:
     Noon-3:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Fee:
     Mon-Thurs - $60 plus $5/guest*
     Fri-Sun - $70 plus $5/guest*
         (*members are free to enter)