Barn Tour. There will be a brief introduction about historic barns by Kim Balfour. Additionally, there will be a Barn Tool Brain Teaser activity for all ages with a chance to win Stewart’s gift card, 10 a.m.. at DHS Research and Archive Center at 450 Quaker Lane, Delanson,

Capital Apple and Wine Festival. Adult admission is $10, children are admitted for free, and parking is free. Sept, 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Route 156-Altamont Blvd. Altamont

The Incredible Heldercon. Games, contests, prizes, raffles, Quest artist John Hebert. Food is also available. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  at Town of Berne Park  Berne, 12023

Community Picnic.  Celebrating St. John's Lutheran Church's 150th Anniversary. Free picnic lunch and games. Hot dogs, sides, soft drinks, and dessert. All ages are welcome from 12 to 6 p.m. at  Altamont's Orsini Park 175 Main St, Altamont, 12009.

Roast Pork Neat Dinner Drive Thru. Complete dinner - Cost $15. Reservation is required please Call Alyce Gibbs at 518-872-0586. pick-up times from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at First Reformed Church of Berne 1664 Helderberg Trail, Berne.

Leaves are Not Just for Jumping. Award-winning author Jean Marzollo and learn about the amazing life cycle of a leaf. Then they recreate the cycle in felt and practice their scientific observation skills by categorizing types of leaves. Sept 21 from 12 to 12:45 and Sept 24, from 11 to 11:45. Cost $12 per child for non-members and $10 for Museum Members. Registration is required at  www.miSci.org or email

Scouting Open House. Scout leaders from St. Madeleine Sophie Cub Pack and Boy Scout Troop 50 will present an overview of their respective programs. There will be a question and answer period along with ice cream sundae's. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at  St. Madeleine Sophie Parish Center, 3500 Carman Rd, Schenectady, 12303

Chicken or Pulled Pork BBQ Dinner. Includes corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, roll & butter & cookie. Cost $16.  Take-Out Only! 3 to 6 p.m. at Bethlehem Grange 137 is located at 24 Bridge St,(Rt 396W, 1/10th mile from Rt 9W) Selkirk,12158

Media & the Law. Legal scholars and media personalities will debate the balance of rights, responsibilities, and liability of the media and the government during a hypothetical health crisis as part of the New York Fair Trial/Free Press Conference. bit.ly/FTFP2022. 2:30 p.m. at Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Ave, Albany, 12208.

Family Fun Night. Bounce House, Face Painting, Crafts, Pizza and the famous Cookie Shed. No Charge.