Fidget Grows a Pizza Garden Reading and Pizza Making Activity: Join local author, Jodie Fitz, for a reading of her book and make your own pizza using ingredients from Fidget's garden! 10:30 a.m. at Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs

The New York Capital District Christian Women's Connection is sponsoring a luncheon. Reservations are necessary, no later than October 4 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy at (518) 869-0642 or Carol at (518) 869-5253 to reserve. The cost is $16.00 inclusive. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady.

Campfire at Mabee Farm. Join us for a fine fall evening around the campfire! Come share ghost stories and other local tall tales with us. We’ll have s’mores and warm apple cider readily available. $8, tickets at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. 6 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction

Lunch and Learn. Bring your lunch and learn why Matera, Italy was named the 2019 European Capital of Culture.  Refreshments will be provided. 12 p.m. at American Italian Heritage Association and Museum. 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, 12205. A reception follows.

Chicken & Biscuits Dinner. Please join us for our chicken & biscuits dinner and bake sale at the South Bethlehem United Methodist Church. 4:30 take-outs; 5:00 sit down. Adults $10.00; Children 6-12 $5.00; Children 5 and under free. 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 65 Willowbrook Ave, South Bethlehem 518: 813-0661

Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus will hold a Fish Fry Dinner.  Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner $10. Children $4. (5-10)  menu includes Fish Sticks, French Fries or Onion Rings, Applesauce, Juice or Milk. Children Under 5 are Free! $8.00 for a Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only. 5 to 7 p.m. at 328 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham.

Brooks BBQ. Chicken Dinner $12, 1/2 Chicken only $8, Rib Dinner $13, Ribs Only $9. From 3 to 6 p.m. or until sold out, at Lynnwood Reformed Church 3714 Carman Road, Schenectady

Chili cook-off and farm market. Cider donuts, bratwursts and local brews. 12 to 4 p.m. at Conkling Hall. Judging by local fire chiefs. 518-339-6030.

Mural Pop-up Party at Olde English Pub.  To be hosted by Albany Center Gallery, with mural partners Albany Barn and ParkAlbany (Albany Parking Authority). From 5 to 8 p.m. at The Olde English Pub and Pantry, 683 Broadway, Albany.

Stories from the Land. The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy annual fall fundraiser. Starts at 5:30 p.m. at the 4th floor of the New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany. For more info:  www.mohawkhudson.org/events.