Town Events


Betty the Yeti is hiding somewhere in Clifton Park!
Betty the Yeti is hiding somewhere in Clifton Park!
The Search for Betty the Yeti!

Betty the Yeti hides at a new Town Park each Friday and returns to Town Hall on Monday mornings. The first 10 families to find Betty and submit a selfie via email (parksrec@cliftonpark.org) will win a tasty treat! Find more information on our Facebook page.

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2025 TBD 0/0
Moonlight Hikes
Moonlight Hikes
View nature in a new light and discover the beauty of nature illuminated by moonlight, as we walk Clifton Park trails and preserves under the full moon. Enjoy peaceful trails and a unique perspective on the wilderness after dark. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to nighttime adventures, these hikes promise beautiful moments in nature.
Don’t miss out – immerse yourself in the magic of the full moon with us!
Each hike will be of easy to moderate difficulty, child friendly, and will last approximately 45 minutes. Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy shoes/boots, and bring flashlights or headlamps. Free, but pre-registration is required. Event may be cancelled in poor weather.
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Worm Moon 03/12/2025
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Kinns Road Park, 624 Kinns Road 7/30
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Pink Moon 04/10/2025
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Hayes Nature Park, Moe Road 0/30
First Fridays at Historic Grooms Tavern
First Fridays at Historic Grooms Tavern
Check out these free, family friendly presentations at Historic Grooms Tavern!

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.

*no registration required*
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Life in a 19th Century Tavern (Note event date change ) 04/03/2025 Grooms Tavern 0/0
Low Bridge: The Erie Canal in Saratoga 05/02/2025 Historic Grooms Tavern 0/0
Textiles and Clothing Styles of the 1820's 05/16/2025 Historic Grooms Tavern 0/0
Tavern Jammers 06/06/2025 Historic Grooms Tavern 0/0
Plant a Tree for a Newborn
Plant a Tree for a Newborn

As part of our Arbor Day celebration, the Town offers a free tree seedling to all Clifton Park families who have had a baby born between Arbor Day 2024 (April 26) and Arbor Day 2025 (April 25). Families can register with the Office of Parks and Recreation, located in Town Hall. Submit a baby photo with the registration form to be displayed in Town Hall during the spring. Deadline for registration is April 13, 2025. The week after Arbor Day, parents can come to Town Hall and pick up a free seedling tree to be planted on their property as a “birth tree” for the child. The hope is that these trees will grow up with the child and add to the child’s appreciation of nature and the conservation of wildlife.


Applications are available at Town Hall or online here

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2025 TBD 0/0
Trails and Parks Cleanup Day
Trails and Parks Cleanup Day

Everyone is invited to participate in a volunteer, community-wide, Clean Sweep Day to be held in
parks, nature preserves, trails and along waterways throughout Clifton Park!
Choose and reserve your choice of park, river or canal-front, nature preserves, or trail section by calling Town Hall at 518-371-6651 to register. Not sure where to choose? We can offer suggestions that meet the size and stamina of your group! Also, we can work with you for another date if more convenient. Individuals, families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church groups and other volunteer groups are invited to get together and sign up for this event! We will provide trash bags and will collect filled bags afterward.

This event coincides with the annual Canal and Riverfront Clean Sweep, state-wide event by New York State Canal Corporation and Parks & Trails

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2025 04/19/2025 Town-wide! 0/0
Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration
Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration
Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration
Saturday, April 26

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
at Collins Park, Clifton Park
(overflow parking at CP Community Church)

Join the Town of Clifton Park, the GREEN Committee, and the Tree Committee as we come together to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day! Let’s honor the beauty and importance of trees and recognize their many benefits for our community and our planet. Earth Day is a global celebration of environmental stewardship, reminding us of the need to protect our natural world for future generations. Join us in fostering a greener, healthier future!

• Presentation of plaques for our first Trees of Distinction winner*
• Tree seedling pickup**
• Helpful information on planting and caring for your trees
• Make & Take Earth Day activities for kids
• Presentation by the NYS DEC on home composting and reducing wasted food
• Sustainable energy and energy efficiency information
• Reducing plastic waste, and more!

 

*Nominate an outstanding tree for this program. Tree must be at least 50 years old. Deadline is October 1, 2025 - info here.
**The Town of Clifton Park Tree Committee invites Clifton Park residents to pre-order a free tree or shrub seedling now for pickup at the Town of Clifton Park Arbor Day celebration! Limited stock of a variety of trees and shrubs while supplies last. Limit for pre-order: One tree or shrub per household. To pre-order a seedling or for more information, click here.

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2025 04/26/2025
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Collins Park, Moe Road 0/0
Clifton Park Restaurant Week 2025
Clifton Park Restaurant Week 2025

Restaurant Week 2025 will take place from Monday, April 21 through Sunday, April 27

The Town of Clifton Park and Chamber of Southern Saratoga County are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Clifton Park Restaurant Week!
Enjoy our local restaurants, with each unique dining experience. 
DiscoverCliftonPark.com

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April 21 - April 27, 2025 TBD 0/0
Kite Flying Day
Kite Flying Day

Come fly a kite at Clifton Common!
Amateur and professional kite flyers welcome!

Free Family Event!
First 75 kids will get a free kite!

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2025 04/27/2025 Clifton Common 0/0
Giveaway Weekend
Giveaway Weekend

Recycling and Reducing are great,
but what about Reusing!
We all have items that are still good, but we have no use for.
Put them out for others to take or maybe find something you need!
May 2 - May 4, 2025

Event Guidelines:

  • 12:00 p.m. on Friday May 2 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday May 4
  • Items to be given away should be placed at the end of participants personal driveway or curb ONLY
  • Mark items with the Event Flyer or a “FREE” sign and display with items, so that items intended to be given away are clearly labeled and no one accidentally takes unintended items
  • It is the sole responsibility of the homeowner to place items out and remove them by 5:00 p.m. Sunday. The Town will NOT collect any leftover items.    
  • Respect for personal boundaries is required; participants should rummage at designated curb sites only and at no time should anyone enter private property
  • For any remaining items, consider donation to charity or giveaway on social media. The following website also has donation ideas: Transfer Station (cliftonpark.org)

 

Event sponsor, Town of Clifton Park GREEN Committee, assumes no liability for any loss, injury, theft, or damage to property.

G.R.E.E.N. Committee - Town of Clifton Park Official Website

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2025 TBD 0/0
Bus Tour to the Erie Canal
Bus Tour to the Erie Canal

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

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Bus Tour to the Erie Canal 05/17/2025
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Town Hall 16+ Years 0/50