Some stories are just too saucy for our normal opening hours! Leave the kids at home and spend the night with us at the Schenectady Distillery. Historian Mike Diana will be sharing some of the most salacious stories from Schenectady’s sordid past. Have a drink, have a laugh. One thing’s for sure, this ain’t your grandma’s history lesson… Admission free, donations gladly accepted! Drinks and light fare from the bar will be available for purchase. This event takes place at Schenectady Distillery located at 3304 Amsterdam Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302

There’s no better way to understand life in the colonial period than to relive it yourself! Centuries ago, the calendar year revolved completely around the harvest. Today, our own wheat is ready to cut and we need all hands on deck! Colonial reenactors will guide us through the laborious but oh-so-rewarding processes of the harvest. From cutting to gleaning to harvesting, activities will be carefully assigned based on age and ability. Admission Free; Donations Greatly Appreciated

Join us in the beautiful Brouwer House garden for a special program with Schenectady’s favorite (and only) improv comedy troupe- the Mopco! A brief history lesson will serve as inspiration for Mopco’s talented comedians who will improvise a one-of-a-kind performance on the spot. You might learn a little but you’ll definitely laugh a lot! Admission is $12/person, advance registration suggested at www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. Cash only at the door!

On these special dates, the Mabee Farm will be open just for kids! Tour the entirety of our farm with special demonstrations of colonial crafts. Butter making, barn-building, blacksmithing and meeting the baby farm animals are just some of the activities available. $8/child. Chaperones do not need to purchase tickets. Suitable for kids 5-12. Pre-registration required: www.schenectadyhistorical.org/programs July 21, August 11, August 25, September 1 @ 10am

In this weaving workshop, you will learn basic weaving techniques by making a brioche you can wear on a short sleeve blouse. With everything you need to complete the project, the kit is curated and crafted sustainably. The workshop is a great way to have fun, learn a new skill, and upcycle your summer wardrobe with a little something handmade. Sarah will walk you through the project step-by-step and you will have the time to finish. Enjoy the view in the back gardens of The Brouwer House Creative while you weave. If it ends up raining, weave in the kitchen instead. By providing therapeutic, educational and support services, Sarah Boink is a fiber artist and founder of Sizz Handmade, a lifestyle business that embodies her skill and passion of improving people’s lives through the art of weaving. Sizz Handmade is located on top floor of The Brouwer House Creative. Tickets are $50 and include all materials. Kit includes: Shuttles Stainless steel tapestry needle Brioche pin Handspun, naturally dyed wool yarn Cotton warp thread Flower Shaped Loom Project bag