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Malta Community Day 9/7

September 6, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Come enjoy our 34th annual Malta Community Day at the Shenentaha Creek Park!

Saturday, Sep 7, 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM'

The day includes:

  • Musical Entertainment

  • Kids' Activities

  • Vendors

  • Photo Booth

  • Food For Sale

  • And Much More!

For more information, contact the Town of Malta's Department of Parks, Recreation & Human Services at (518) 899-4411.

Or visit: https://maltany.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30346


Perfect Storm Workshop with Dr. Rhiannon at Capital District Family Chiropractic Friday 8/23 at 12pm

August 19, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe
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Storytime in Nature

August 11, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Join Wilton Wildlife and read with puppets in the beauty of the outdoors about gardens and animals you might find visiting your gardens! After story time you will have the opportunity to design your own garden as a take home craft! This program is suited for ages 3-6. Reserve your spot today by registering online at www.wiltonpreserve.org or emailing info@wiltonpreserve.org

Family Fun Day

August 11, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Join Family Fun Day hosted by the Events Task Force for a delightful crafting adventure: Bookmark Making Extravaganza!

Date: Sunday, August 18
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Wiswall Park

Calling all book lovers, young artists, and creative minds! Let’s spark your imagination and celebrate the joy of reading with our exciting bookmark making activity.

What to Expect:

Creative Stations: Dive into a world of colors and textures with our variety of art supplies – from vibrant markers to playful stickers!

Personalization Galore: Make your bookmark uniquely yours! Add your name, favorite quotes, or even draw your favorite book characters. The possibilities are endless!

Capture Memories: Don’t forget to snap a photo with your masterpiece! Share your creativity with friends and family to inspire others to join in the fun.

Celebrate Reading: Connect with fellow bookworms and discover new stories to accompany your newly crafted bookmarks!

Fun for All Ages: Whether you’re a tiny tot or a seasoned reader, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s create together and make this Family Fun Day truly unforgettable.


Family Story Time at Saratoga Springs Public Library

August 11, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Family Story Time at Saratoga Springs Public Library

Family story time incorporates early literacy concepts for all ages. This is a great option for families with multiple children or who want their children to experience a wide variety of books and activities. This program is ideal for children ages 0-5, with a caregiver. No registration is required, but space may be limited due to room capacity.

Date:

Thursday, August 15, 2024

10:30am - 11:00am

Family Sundays at Saratoga Race Course

August 11, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday inside the Family Zone, located near Gate A at the Top of the Stretch. Each week will feature a different theme, including Beach Day, Christmas in July, Day at the Zoo, Summer Olympics, Carnival, the Wild, Wild West and NYRA mascot Gallop’s Birthday on August 18.

Every Sunday beginning July 14

Thoroughbred Tennis Camp at Skidmore College

August 5, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

It’s time for tennis with Thoroughbred Tennis Camp!
 
Thoroughbred Tennis Camp has morning tennis instruction for all ages and levels, Monday through Thursday (Friday rain day make-up). All programs are in the morning:  4-7yrs camp 9am-10am, 8-16yrs camp 10:30am-12:30pm, and their Varsity 12-18yrs camp 9:30am-12pm.  
 
These are the most secure, clean and inviting tennis courts, with every court being highly visible from one of the four raised grandstands. You don’t want to miss it.  
 
To sign your kiddo up for contact Stephen at sthiroll@skidmore.edu today! 🎾🎾🎾 

Family Vision Care Center has a Brand New Location!

August 5, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Click here to visit their website and make an appointment now! Summer is a great time for making your child’s eye exam appointment! Learn more here!

Camp Saratoga 5K Train Series

August 5, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Why is Summer the Best Time to Make Those Eye Appointments for your Child?

July 29, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Visit Family Vision Care Center here and make an appointment today!

On the Road with Saratoga Springs Public Library 7/30

July 29, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Visit the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Tuesday (7/30) from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Geyser Road Elementary School. Check out and return items, sign up for a library card, learn how to download e-books, enjoy family activities and more!

Tchaikovsky Spectacular with the Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC 7/31

July 29, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Conductor David Robertson, an American music visionary, returns to SPAC for the first time over a decade leading the orchestra in a dazzling evening of Tchaikovsky featuring the 1812 Overture with live cannon fire and a brilliant fireworks display. Pianist and International Tchaikovsky Competition silver medalist George Li makes his Philadelphia Orchestra and SPAC debut performing the Piano Concerto No. 1.

Tickets are on sale now! Learn more at spac.org

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC Saturday, Aug. 3rd

July 29, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

You-Know-Who™ is not the only one who has returned—Harry Potter™, Ron Weasley™, and Hermione Granger™ are back as well in this unforgettable concert event. Relive the magic with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ displayed on a giant screen in high-definition and accompanied by The Philadelphia Orchestra. See Harry and his friends race through the Department of Mysteries, practice Defense Against the Dark Arts in secret, and endure Professor Umbridge™—all with Nicholas Hooper’s iconic score!

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.

Buy tickets now at spac.org

Field Trip Friday Storytime

July 29, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Hit the road with us and meet up at local parks and playgrounds!

Locations Include:

7/12- Ox Hill Farm- 234 Ray Rd. Greenwich, NY 12834

7/19- The Greenwich Fire Department- this is a walking field trip, meet at the library

7/26- Hudson Crossing Park with author Rachel Vogel!- Co Rd 42, Schuylerville, NY 12871(look for the Mohawk Maiden Cruises sign and pull onto that road and drive all the way to the back)

***Please note: registration is required for Hudson Crossing Park***
Please click the link below to register:
https://greenwichfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/...

8/2- Lake Lauderdale- 2642 NY-22, Cambridge, NY 12816

***Please note: we will be meeting at 11am on this day***

8/9- The Georgi- 28 Adam Ln, Shushan, NY 12873

8/16- Gannon Park Splash Pad Party!- 14 Woodlawn Ave, Greenwich, NY 12834

Except for our Hudson Crossing Park visit all other locations do not require registration. See you outside!

Boden Sample Sale 8/3

July 29, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Saturday, August 3rd from 5am to 11am at the Saratoga Springs City Center

Saratoga Springs City Center
522 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Mini City Magazine :: March 2024

April 2, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Click any of the images to read the issue online now!

Mini City Summer Camp Issue 2024

February 18, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Mini City Preschool Edition 2024

January 21, 2024 Jenny O'Keefe

Mini City Shop Local Holiday Guide 2023

December 7, 2023 Jenny O'Keefe

We are so excited for the Mini City Shop Local Guide for 2023! Our small locally owned businesses have SO much great stuff ready to shop in store NOW, browse our top picks and head out to support local!

Mini City :: Back to School Edition

August 28, 2023 Jenny O'Keefe

It’s Back to School time already! And in addition to getting back into the routine we have SO many great kids programs starting this fall and are registering NOW! Click through to read the issue online now with a special piece from our friends from The Marchesiello Team and an interview with Myers Ballet School Founder and Master Teacher Darlene Myers as she gets ready for a new session at the school and gears up for the Nutcracker Auditions!

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