Here are some suggestions for events and activities happening this weekend in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, and the weather report to help with planning. 

Small Business Saturday in Saratoga

If you're looking to shop small this weekend, downtown Saratoga is taking part in Small Business Saturday. The event includes the Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace at the City Center. That event runs from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. More than 120 artisans are expected to participate. Admission is $5. For more information, check the website.

Albany Firewolves take the field

The Albany Firewolves return to the lacrosse field at the MVP Arena Saturday at 7 p.m. when they take on the Saskatchewan Rush. The Firewolves are coming off a 2023-24 season that saw them reach the National Lacrosse League Finals, where they fell to the Buffalo Bandits. For more information on the 2024-25 Firewolves, check their website.

Poses and pints at Fort Orange Brewing

Need a bit of a workout after Thanksgiving food — but still with a few calories involved? Fort Orange Brewing is hosting its holiday Yoga With a Pint. The one-hour session, which begins at 11 a.m. Sunday, will include a drink of your choice. Tickets are $23.18 and can be purchased at this link.

Check out some holiday greens

Faddegon's Nursery in Latham, on 1140 Troy-Schenectady Road, will hold a holiday greens demo for those who want to design with either real or fake greens. The event runs from 1-2 p.m. For tickets, follow this link.