Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 12–5 p.m.
Market Street, Downtown Potsdam
Join us in Downtown Potsdam as we welcome college students from across the North Country to the community!
Market Street will be closed to traffic for an afternoon of live music and performances, vendors, student organizations, games and giveaways, a scavenger hunt, downtown business specials, classic cars, and more.
Student Scavenger Hunt
Explore downtown Potsdam, visit participating businesses and complete the scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses!
What’s Happening
Enjoy an afternoon in Downtown Potsdam featuring:
- Live music and performances
- Vendors and local organizations
- Student groups
- Games and giveaways
- Student scavenger hunt
- Downtown business specials
- Classic cars
- Food and drinks
- More activities throughout the afternoon
Check out these special offers for college students during First Saturday!
Lee’s Hawaiian Grill
10% off with a valid school ID.
Brick & Mortar Music
10% off sheet music & accessories
Eternity Bridal & Boutique
Stop in for a drawing to win a Jernabi Coffeehouse gift card.
Potsdam Little Italy
$2 cheese slices
Park Bros Bagels & Coffee
$2 off the Buffalo Chicken Bagel paired with a Cascade Sunrise or Paradox Bay Lemonade refresher.
ADK Cards & Collectibles
10% off all products for students
Spend $250 or more before tax and receive 25% off instead!
A physical student ID card is required to receive the discount.
Plus, for every $20 spent before tax, students will receive one entry into a raffle to win an ADK Cards & Collectibles Gift Card.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary products are excluded from all sale promotions.
Participating Businesses, Vendors & Organizations
- Handcrafted Chaos
- Sweet Sips by Emma
- League of Women Voters of St. Lawrence County
- Katie’s Kitchen
- NRCIL
- Second Glance
- Potsdam Public Museum
- Nessa’s Nifty Crochet
- Precision Auto
- Mahoney’s Auto Mall
- Sweet T’s Creations
- Loops & Zoops
- Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York
- Mema’s Chalk Magic
- LoKo Arts, SUNY Potsdam
- Cameren Kahler & Kahlschlagliteratur LLC
- Awaken with Meagan / Wander & Repurpose
Want to Participate?
Businesses, vendors, student groups, and community organizations are invited to join us!
Reserve a space along Market Street, set up outside your storefront, offer a student special or activity, or donate a prize for the Student Scavenger Hunt.