Events

  • Winterfest -
    Join your friends and neighbors during this day of fun and excitement in and out of the cold held this year on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 throughout town at various locations. Events include the "Taste of Clifton Park" best soup contest, the Clifton Park Idol singing competition for children and teens, a performance by the Clifton Park Community Chorus, and (weather permitting,) Clowns, face painting, games and more!

    - Clifton Park Idol 2012 Registration form
    - Winterfest Schedule

  • Arbor Day Celebration -
    Each year the Town sponsors a poster contest. The Poster Contest is open to children in grades K through 5 who live in Clifton Park or attend Shenendehowa Schools. Prizes are awarded at Town Hall.

    The "Plant a Tree for the Newborn" program is offered to parents of children born between Arbor Day last year and Arbor Day of the current year (Arbor Day is always the last Friday in April). Parents can register their baby for a "birth" tree (seedling tree), which the office of Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs will give to parents the week after Arbor for planting on their property. 

    - Plant A Tree For The Newborn Registration Form

  • July 4th Celebration - Join us Monday, July 4th!!  Huge parade, rides, games, food at Clifton Common. The parade begins at 12:00 pm. Live music featuring Sirsy and California Transit Authority and the Largest Locally-Sponsored Fireworks in the Capital Region! 

    - July 4th Schedule
    - July 4th Parade Application
    - July 4th Free Booth Request Form

  • Performing Arts at the Common - The Town brings professional entertainers to the outdoor stage at Clifton Common every Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. during the months of July and August. On Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. during the month of July there is children's entertainment; such as puppet shows, magic acts, clowns or music. Although there are a few bleachers, most guests bring lawn chairs and blankets to the free concerts. The musical is held at 7:30 pm at Clifton Common.
    - View the 2011 Schedule here

  • Farm Fest - This event, which highlights the farms and agricultural areas in the Town, is held the second weekend in September 17th & 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Participating farms are open for tours and offer demonstrations, entertainment and great food.
    - View the 2011 Brochure here
     

  • Cross Country Ski Lessons 2011- January 12, 19, 26; February 9, 16, 23; March 1, 15, 22
    The Town of Clifton Park, in cooperation with the Shenendehowa Nordic Club, announces its Beginner Cross Country Ski Lessons program. Classes are offered as snow conditions allow from 6:30pm-8:00pm on the above dates at the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center. All ages and families are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Registration for the program is at the Office of Parks, Recreation and Community Affairs at Town Hall, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Class fee is $12 per person per session. Bring or rent your own cross country skis.

  • Moonlight Ski 2011- Thursday December 8; Thursday January 5; Thursday February 2; Thursday March 8; Thursday April 5

    Join us during our free Family Moonlight Cross Country Ski evening at the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve on the above dates when snow conditions permit. Everyone is invited to participate and must bring their own ski equipment.

    There will be a warm-up fire and the Shenendehowa Nordic Club will provide hot drinks and marshmallows during the event. Participants will meet at the preserve’s main parking lot on Riverview Road (at the Whipple Bridge) at 7:00pm.