Indian Ladder Trail. Learn about the geological processes that shaped this striking rock slope, and the ways that these rocks in turn shaped local history. 4 p.m. at John Boyd Thacher State Park Visitor Center.

Guilderland Farmers Market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Guilderland Farmers Market 2228 Western Ave, Guilderland, 12084,

The Magic Years. Free Parent Education Programs for Parents of children age 4. Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/Free-Parent-Education-Programs or with Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu. From August 1 and 8. 12 to 1:15 p.m. via zoom

National Night Out. Featuring the Refrigerators Sponsored by Guilderland Police Dept Community Services Unit for the "Jammin at GPAC" summer concert series. 6 p.m. at Tawasentha Park, 188 State Route 146, Guilderland. Call (518)456-3150 for more information.

The Middle Years. Free Parent Education Programs for Parents of children ages 5 to 10. Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/Free-Parent-Education-Programs or with Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu. From August 2 and 9. From 12 to 1:15 p.m. via zoom

Passports. Presented by ACG, curated by Willie Marlowe, featuring the work of 14 regional artists. 5 to 8 p.m. at Albany Center Gallery 488 Broadway Suite #107 Albany, 12207

Summer Field Day: Soil Health for Cut Flower Production. We will talk about the importance of soil and discuss the best management practices that will help improve and maintain soil health. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedar Farm Wholesale, 365 Old Post Rd, Ghent, 12075.

Night out. Join us as the Town of Bethlehem takes back the night, one of the largest Crime Prevention gatherings in the United States. from 5 to 8 p.m. at Town of Bethlehem 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, 12054,

Connections. It brings together over 50 works by ACG members and their artist friends, Exhibit will run from August 2 to 30. From 5 to 8 p.m. at Albany Gallery Center 488 Broadway, Suite 107 Albany, 12207

The Stockade. Walk its storied streets, meet local characters, and learn its legends and lore with us this year. Tickets are available at schenectadyhistorical.org/tickets. Cost $35. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Museum & Library 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305