POTSDAM – The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Fall Celebration Saturday, Sept. 17, featuring live music, children’s activities, train rides and a vendor/craft fair.

The activities for all ages are designed to help promote local businesses and welcome the fall season.

The family friendly event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ives Park behind the Clarkson Inn as well as downtown.

In addition to the vendor/craft fair and train rides, events will include yard games and corn hole from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., face painting from 1 - 3 p.m., and pumpkin painting, candy corn ring toss, and pumpkin bowling from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The farmer’s market will operate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to Ives Park.

Live music is planned in the Ives Park Gazebo as well as live music throughout the day in storefronts.

In Ives Park, live music will include Animal Crackers from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Nick Rycroft from noon to 1 p.m., Ben Todd from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Stephanie Fansler and Rob Zolner from 3 to 4 p.m.

Downtown performers will include Maria Tartaglia from 11 a.m. to noon, Jen Kessler and Michael Welch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and Benjamin Mambou from 2 to 3 p.m. The Crane Latin Ensemble will perform from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Mexfields.

For the first time, the Chamber will be welcoming back college students with Potsdam Bingo. Students will visit the businesses listed on the bingo card and when they get Bingo or when they fill their card they will be entered to win Chamber gift certificates.

“I want to gather as a community to celebrate our businesses, and all of the beauty Fall in Potsdam has to offer,” Executive Director Megan Mulvenna said.

“Who doesn’t love the chill in the air and the leaves starting to change colors? I am excited for the day of activities and music and gathering together for such a full celebration. I can’t wait to see you there”

Other events taking place throughout Potsdam will include Sample Saturday at Willow Tree and a Sip & Play event at the North Country Children’s Museum.

For a complete schedule of events, visit www.potsdamchamber.com/fall-celebration