Town Events

Celebrate America's 250th
Celebrate America's 250th

Join us for these presentations in celebration of America's 250th! All programs are subject to change. Some programs are presented by the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library and the Town of Clifton Park. For more information and registration, please visit the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library website: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library

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Bicentennial Fever: How American Sold the Revoltuion in '76 10/14/2026
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 CPH Public Library 0/0
Tour of Jonesville Cemetry 10/16/2026
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 Jonesville Cemetery, Longkill Road 0/0
Remember the Dearly Departed 10/16/2026
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 Historic Grooms Tavern 0/0
Benedict Arnold 11/10/2026
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 CPH Public Library 0/0
Invasive Species Workshop and Removal
Invasive Species Workshop and Removal

Got Bittersweet?
Hands-on Invasive Species Workshop
Pre-registration required!

Sunday, October 25, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion
697 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake

 

Join the Town of Clifton Park, the Tree Committee, and Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management for this hands-on learning opportunity at Veterans Memorial Park to properly identify and remove the invasive oriental bittersweet.

  • Learn to identify bittersweet
  • Understand the negative effects
  • Learn proper removal & disposal techniques
  • Gain hands-on experience removing bittersweet

Have any further questions? Feel free to email The Clifton Park Tree Committee: cliftonpark.tree.committee@gmail.com

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Invasive Species Workshop and Removal Fall26 10/25/2026
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 Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion 8/30
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Passport to Nature
Passport to Nature
Are you an explorer? Do you like treasure hunts? Try Letterboxing with our Passport to Nature!
Following clues to find a hidden box while making observations in a discovery booklet will make exploration of Clifton Park nature preserves and parks more fun! “Letterboxes” have been hidden on ten of our properties. By following clues listed in the Passport to Nature Discovery Booklet, you can seek out the hidden letterboxes, while learning about nature in your own backyard! Visit the Office of Parks and Recreation for your Passport to begin your journey. Once you have all ten stamps in your Passport, bring it in to receive a pin to commemorate your nature experience!

Park locations include: Hayes Nature Park, Kinns Road Park, Mohawk Landing, Veterans Memorial Park,
Garnsey Park, Dwaas Kill Nature Preserve, and 4 locations within Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve!

 

Photo Contest at Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve
Photo Contest at Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve

Submit your best photo taken in or of the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve!

Email entries to photocontest@cliftonpark.org between the dates of September 1 - December 28, 2026. A photographer may submit up to 3 photographs. There is no restriction on age or residency of photographer. Each photograph needs to be submitted separately and should include title of photograph, along with contact information and division of photographer. File format must be JPG or PNG, using *.JPG or *.PNG as the file extension and should NOT have watermarks or logos.

Each year the contest will focus on a specific theme. Keep this theme in mind when capturing your shots. The theme of this year’s contest is WINTER. 

  • Photographs may be in color or black and white and must be original and taken by the entrant within the last 30 years.
  • Photographs should have a focus on nature, wildlife and/or historic sites. (Please, no selfies)
  • Submitting your photograph for the contest implies that you accept the terms and conditions.
  • Photographs will be displayed at a public event for all ages, no photographs deemed offensive will be displayed.
  • Photographs not in accordance with the above specifications will be disqualified.

Photographers will be divided into three divisions. The top two photos from each division will move forward to the second round of voting.  Please indicate which division you belong to:

  • Junior photographer: photographers ages 15 and under. Please submit with parent/guardian information.
  • Amateur photographer: ages 16+. (For ages 16-17, please submit with parent/guardian information)
  • Professional photographer

The first round of voting will take place on Facebook in the form of likes received from each picture. Photographs will be posted on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TownofCliftonParkPhotoContest) January 4-11, 2027. The voting will close at 2 p.m. on January 11, 2027. There are no requirements on who can vote. Voters may vote for more than one photograph. The top 2 photographs per division will be determined by which photographs receive the highest number of likes on Facebook. The final round of voting will be during WINTERFEST. Winterfest dates are TBD, stay tuned!

Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation Commission

The Town of Clifton Park, together with the Historic Preservation Commission, is committed to protecting and preserving the Town’s history. The Clifton Park Historic Preservation Commission is a volunteer body appointed by the Town Board with the purpose of preserving and enhancing Clifton Park’s historic resources. They provide technical assistance to owners of historic properties, advise the Town Board and Planning Board on matters of preservation and educate the residents of Clifton Park on the treasures of their heritage. The Commission meets at Historic Grooms Tavern at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Town residents interested in serving on the Commission can contact us at parksrec@cliftonpark.org.

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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New York Bigfoot Society 11/06/2026 Historic Grooms Tavern 0/0
Moonlight Hikes
Moonlight Hikes
(All ages welcome)
View nature in a new light and discover the beauty of nature illuminated by moonlight, as we explore 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 walks promise beautiful moments in nature. Don’t miss out – immerse yourself in the magic of the full moon with us!
 
Each walk 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.
All walks will take place at Garnsey Park, 1481 NY-146, just east of Nott Road & Wing Road
Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Hunter's Moon 10/26/2026
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 Garnsey Park 47/55
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Beaver Supermoon 11/24/2026
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 Garnsey Park 0/30
Wolf Supermoon 01/21/2027
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 Garnsey Park 0/30
Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon
Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon
This event is being held at Riverview Orchards, 660 Riverview Road in Rexford, NY
Sunday, October 18 at 8:30 a.m.

Each year the Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon attracts top regional multi-sport athletes, as well as recreational runners and bikers. The courses are through rural, fall-foliage lined landscapes along the Mohawk Towpath National Scenic Byway.
 
The event is a 2-mile run/12-mile bike/2-mile run to the finish and is sanctioned by the USA Triathlon. Each year, the Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon attracts top regional multi-sport athletes, as well as recreational runners and bikers. The first 130 registrants receive a commemorative item! Two person teams are welcome: a runner and a cyclist.
Awards for overall male and female first place, and first, second, and third place male & female finish in each 10-year increment starting with 19 and under. Awards also for first place male team, female team, and mixed team.
Register at:
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Join us on Clifton Common for a hauntingly fun time!
Dress up in your favorite costume and spirit your way from trunk to trunk!
Starpoint church is sponsoring this event with free hot dogs, chips and drinks.
There will also be pony rides and a petting zoo. No rain date.
This is a free event, no registration required!
Date: Friday October 30, 2026

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Site: 16 Clifton Common Blvd, Clifton Park

All trunk or treat CARS must pre-register online at Starpoint.church/trunkortreat
Pumpkin Smash!
Pumpkin Smash!
DON'T TRASH IT, SMASH IT!
Instead of letting your old pumpkins haunt the landfill, have a fun time SMASHING them into compost!
Bring pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, and gourds for a SMASHING GOOD TIME!
You SMASH them, and we will COMPOST them!
 
Saturday November 7
Bowman Orchards 10:00am-2:00pm
Sunday November 8
Bowman Orchards 10:00am-2:00pm
 
Can't make it to the Pumpkin Smash? Drop off pumpkins at the Transfer Station during normal business hours (for free!)
Let's keep pumpkins out of the landfill!

Hosted by the Town of Clifton Park G.R.E.E.N Committee