Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for family-friendly, weekly drop-in programs on Thursday this summer. Each program will be hands-on and engaging; recommended for children ages 3 through 8 years old.
Time: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: National Museum of Racing (191 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs)
Cost: Free with paid adult admission.
o August 2 – Trivia Game
o August 9 – Hall of Fame Bingo – make your own induction plaque
o August 16 – Anatomy, Them Bones – clothespin horse
o August 23 – I Won the Race, the Travers Stakes
o August 30 – Horseshoes, Horsehoe photo frame
...more details on each program below!
Thursday, August 2 — “Horse-Themed Trivia Game:” Join us to play some fun racing-themed games. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8.
Thursday, August 9 — “Hall of Fame Bingo – Make Your Own Induction Plaque:” Learn about the 2018 Hall of Fame inductees by playing a round of bingo. View some plaques of famous horses, trainers and jockeys then design and take home your own. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8.
Thursday, August 16 — “Anatomy, Them Bones:” Join us to learn about the anatomy of horses then build your own clothespin horse. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8.
Thursday, August 23 — “I Won the Race: the Travers Stakes:” Prepare for Saratoga’s oldest race by viewing Travers Stakes trophies at the Museum then decorate a smaller model of your own. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8.
Thursday, August 30 — “Make a Horseshoe Photo Frame:” Learn about the different types of shoes horses can wear then decorate your own horseshoe photo frame. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8.
