Saturday

Having grown up in the city of Mechanicville and now living there with my family, Family Day in Talmadge Park was always a big deal. Although the past two years the day-long event had to be canceled because of COVID-19, it's making a strong return this year.

Why should kids only be able to do an Easter egg hunt? Calling all adults! There is an awesome Easter egg hunt planned in downtown Saratoga this weekend. Not only will you have a chance to win raffles and gift certificates, but you will also be helping out a beloved chef that is fighting cancer.

Amsterdam will be celebrating everything German this weekend. It's their annual Oktoberfest with a day filled with contests, entertainment, vendors, live music, and more. The Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Department turns the Southside of Amsterdam into a huge Oktoberfest Block Party along Bridge Street on Saturday, October 9th from 11 am until 7 pm according to their press release.

Gun violence has been a growing problem in Capital Region neighborhoods. Now Watervliet is going to do a program in an attempt to get guns off of their city streets. The Attorney General, Letitia James is sponsoring the gun buyback event that will happen this weekend.

This weekend marks National Hunting and Fishing Day and will also allow New Yorkers to have a full day of free fishing. There are several free fishing days throughout the year and this one will be held Saturday, September 25th in all New York waterways. This free fishing day will be the fifth out of the sixth of the year.

Did you know that nearly 92% of all car seats are not used properly? We all know our kids are our most precious cargo. There is an event happening at a few locations in the Capital Region that will ensure your child's car seat is installed properly. It only takes a few minutes out of your day but it could save your child's life.