Genealogy Day is a day with experts. Dedicated to all things genealogy. Cost is $8. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society 32 Washington Ave. Schenectady, NY 12305. For more info: 518-374-0263, option “3”, or by email at

Fox Trot. Join us for a short, inside presentation on the two species of fox that live in the Pine Bush. Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Starts at 1 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

Pumpkin Painting at Thacher Visitor Center. Perfect your pumpkin masterpiece while sipping on cider and snacking on Cider Donuts and fresh apples from Indian Ladder Farms. We’ll have the pumpkins. Fee is $5 per person, limit is 1 pumpkin per person. The park entrance fee is $6 per vehicle. 12 to 4 p.m. at John Boyd Thacher State Park, Voorheesville, 12186

German-American Club of Albany Oktoberfest Dinner. Enjoy German food, drink, & music by Greg's Brauhaus Band. For reservations please call 518-396-5421. Dinner choices are Sauerbraten or Stuffed Chicken Dinner at $23/person. Doors open at 1 p.m. at 32 Cherry St Albany, 12205

The Voorheesville American Legion Breakfast. The menu includes eggs cooked to order, French toast, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, juice and coffee. Adults $9.00. Children $4.00. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 31 Voorheesville Ave, Voorheesville, 12186

Karie Jean's Closet - is holding a Fashion Show, featuring new - to -you fall/winter fashions. Come learn how to build a wardrobe with thrift store finds,  1 pm - 3 pm. 50 Voorheesville Ave, Voorheesville

Duanesburg Historical Society Meeting. Len Van Buren will present ”Town of Duanesburg – Route 7 - Present and Past”. All are welcome, refreshments will be served. 7 p.m. at Bishop Scully Hall, 1735 Alexander Road Delanson, 12053.

Upcoming Defensive Driving Class Being Offered by Colonie Senior Service Centers. Space is limited. To reserve your seat, please call Rachel at (518) 459-2857 ext. 303. Cost is $25, must be paid a week in advance before the class takes place, attendees must be 16 years of age or older. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle in Colonie.

What is Tonalism? Senior Curator of Art and Culture Karen Quinn will explain what tonalism is and why this turn-of-the-twentieth-century style was all the rage and then fell out of favor. A 20-minute talk at The State Museum, from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m., in the Huxley Theater, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, 12230. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch.

Hilltown Halloween Trunk or Treat.  Free, safe, family fun. Hotdogs & hamburgers, Big Trucks, K-9 Demo. 4 to 7 p.m. at Albany County Sheriff's Office, 58 Verda Ave Voorheesville, 12186