Have you been to the Creekside Classroom at Saratoga Spa State Park yet? This Saturday, Sept 2 from 11am to 2pm they are having a great FREE kids activity! Stop by the Creekside Classroom to pick up a summer nature scavenger hunt list, and a prize will be given to participants who complete their list. This program is appropriate for families with children ages 2-12. This program is free with park entry fee. No registration necessary. For directions to the Creekside Classroom please call (518) 584-2000.
Raiders of the Lost Ark with The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC
The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, will make its SPAC debut as John Williams's epic score is performed live this Saturday, August 12th. Set in 1936, a professor of archeology and “obtainer of rare antiquities” Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is tasked by U.S. Army Intelligence to recover the legendary Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of the Nazis. Armed with his hat, whip and wits, Jones must face formidable enemies – and impossible odds – to save the day and the world.
You won't want to miss this night at SPAC! Bring a picnic and bring a blanket and make some Summer in Saratoga memories! To get your tickets now, click the link below:
Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs :: August Open Houses 8/10 + 8/17
Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is holding their August Open Houses on ThursdaysAugust 10 & August 17 at their 62 York Avenue location from 4-6pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information call 518.587.2224.
Save the Date: Concert in Congress Park with Seth and the Moody Melix 8/17
The Saratoga Springs Public Library is hosting a FREE concert in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs on August 17th from 10-11am with Seth and the Moody Melix! For all ages. In the event of heat or inclement weather, the program will be held in the H. Dutcher Community Room at the library.
Explore the Outdoors at Saratoga Spa State Park
Learn about the five senses and use them to explore the great outdoors at Saratoga Spa State Park! This class on Thursday from 11am - 12pm offers children ages 2-5 the opportunity to safely investigate the natural world through play and sensory awareness. Registration is required. Fee is $3 per child or $5 per family. Please call (518) 584-2000 Ext. 116 to register.
Butterfly House Building at Up Yonda Farm Weds 8/9
Butterfly houses provide protection for butterflies from birds and wind and weather, allowing them to hide and rest. Build a butterfly house and place it in your garden providing an ideal habitat for our native butterflies! Weds 8/9 from 1-2pm. Cost is $7 per house. (Members $5). Register online by clicking the button below or call 644-9767. Up Yonda Farm, Environmental Education Center is located at 5239 Lakeshore Drive in Bolton Landing.
Northshire Bookstore: Children's Book Author Gaia Cornwall 8/4
Join Northshire Bookstore on Friday, August 4th at 10:30am for story time with special guest star author & illustrator Gaia Cornwall, as she shares her new picture book Jabari Jumps.
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.
Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for.
This event is free and open to the public.
Pool Noodle Fun at the Saratoga Springs Public Library
Pool Noodle Fun is on Friday, August 4th from 10-10:55 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. When children experiment with water play and different materials they are building their curiosity. Creativity helps children become thoughtful, inquisitive and confident learners as they start school. Kids can join in making a sailboat that floats from a pool noodle, airplanes and more! Ages: 3 years old & up (bring a grown-up too!) Presented by the Capital District Childcare Coordinating Council. No registration required.
Mini Guide: The Children's Museum at Saratoga's Big Truck Day
The Children's Museum at Saratoga's Big Truck Day is always a highlight for the little kid set here in the Saratoga area, so Mini City is here with a special Mini Guide JUST for BTD! What is Big Truck Day? Well, it's exactly what it sounds like, trucks and vehicles from all over roll into the Maple Ave Middle School parking lot and the kids get to hop on board and explore (and yes, honk horns). Keep reading for all the info including some FAQ that will help you have a fantastic time.
FAQs
1. Are kids 1 and under free? Yes
2. Is there a rain date scheduled or will there be a rain date, or is it rain or shine? The rain date is 8/12, and The Children's Museum at Saratoga will announce via social media feeds and their website by 8:30 on Saturday morning if it will be called off due to rain.
3. How much are tickets? Can I purchase tickets at the event? Tickets are $5 per child and $1 per adult and yes they can purchased day of at the event.
4. What food vendors/options are there? D’Andrea’s Pizza, Kona Ice and Mr. Ding a Ling Ice Cream.
Other important stuff to know? This event is totally stroller friendly, and the kids all get a chance to explore the trucks. Though it can be LOUD sometimes (we all know how much kiddos like to honk horns) they WILL have ear plugs to give out at the check in if you or your child need some. We have also seen kids come with headphones on already, which isn't a bad idea if your child is a little sound sensitive.
In addition to the trucks, they will also have an obstacle course with Go Kids, a bounce house, and lots of other hands-on activities!
EVENT INFO:
Saturday at 9 AM - 1 PM at Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs
You can purchase tickets online by clicking below but only till 8pm on Friday, otherwise you can purchase tickets at the event.
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Berkshire Bank Family Mondays at the Saratoga Race Course
Berkshire Bank Family Mondays are happening all summer at the Saratoga Race Course (weekly on Mondays, 11am to 4pm). Family Mondays will feature a wide variety of family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities including the opportunity to pet a retired thoroughbred at the Horse Sense exhibit. Held each Monday of the meet from 11 am to 4 pm in the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion.
July 31: Reptile Show
August 7: Circus Show
August 14: PuppetShow
August 21: Magic Show
August 28: Reptile Show
September 4: Child performer
First Friday in Ballston Spa :: FREE MOVIE {Finding Dory}
August's First Friday is this Friday 8/4/17 from 6:00-9:00 pm in Ballston Spa where they are “Celebrating the Arts in Ballston Spa”! The free Outdoor Family Movie, “Finding Dory”, will be showing in Wiswall Park at 8:30 pm. There will be a scavenger hunt to find hidden “Finding Dory” characters in participating venues. Get your scavenger hunt cards to find and check them off as you stroll the village shops and museums and get a bite to eat at one of our restaurants before settling in for the movie, and be eligible for a prize drawing just prior to the movie! For more information click the button below:
Kelley Park Family Nights in Ballston Spa
There will be a short, optional organized activity each week (every Wednesday in August) alongside impromptu games of kickball and playground time. There will be free ice cream cones each week. Stewart's is kind enough to supply free ice cream for all!
Come enjoy Kelley Park in Ballston Spa at 39 Ralph Street in Ballston Spa on Wednesday, Aug 2nd from 6:30 PM to 7:30pm. There is a creek for kayaking and fishing. There is a great, inclusive playground. The village pool is right across the creek if you'd like to swim on a hot night for $2.
Pool info from Facebook:
The Ballston Spa Village Pool is open 1 - 8 pm Monday-Friday and 12 - 7 pm on the weekends (weather permitting). The pool is open to Ballston Spa School District Residents only. Lifeguards may ask for proof of residency. Phone: (518) 885-6284.
Make Your Own Racehorse Flip Book at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Kids can create their own racing-themed flip book from a series of thoroughbred racing images on Monday, July 31st at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (191 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs) from 10am to 12pm. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Free with paid admission.
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Rebuilding a Racer at the Saratoga Automobile Museum 7/30
Rebuilding a Racer is this Sunday, July 30th from 1-4pm at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs.
The Saratoga Automobile Museum's "Rebuilding a Racer" program embraces the history of the Offyette Quarter Midget and encourages students ages 12-18 to become part of the story.
Students will restore our 1956 Model 61 Offyette Quarter Midget, research the history of Quarter Midget Racing, prepare content for our Racing in New York exhibit, and learn through hands-on and classroom activities incorporating, S.T.E.M., art, history, and geography.
Youth ages 12-18 are eligible to participate in this free program. Space is limited and prior registration is required. A time commitment of 4 to 8 hours a month typically on a Saturday will be required of each participant.
To register, or for more information, please contact Lindsey Collins at 518-587-1935 x23 or lindsey.collins@saratogaautomuseum.org.
Tang Family Saturdays: Cabinets of Curiosity 7/29
Tang Family Saturdays: Cabinets of Curiosity is on Saturday, Jul 29th from 2-3:30pm at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery (815 North Broadway Saratoga Springs).
Held on Saturdays from July 8 through August 19, the programs include a hands-on art activity following a brief tour of one of the exhibitions, with all materials provided. The programs run from 2:00 – 3:30 PM except where noted, and are free and open to the public. Suitable for children ages 5 and up along with their adult companions, the Family Saturday programs are fun and educational.
Reservations are highly encouraged as space is limited and the programs are very popular. You may sign up for each program up to one week in advance.
For additional information and reservations, or to be added to our Family Saturday e-mail list, please call the Tang’s Visitor Service Desk at 580-8080.
July 29: Cabinets of Curiosity: 2pm to 3:30pm
We will look at David Ireland’s playful cabinet of curiosity, Spanish Corner Cabinet, in the exhibition: If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day: Collections of Claude Simard. Ireland includes ice cream dishes, colored rectangles, a spool of wire and other unusual objects inside his wooden cabinet. We will build ours from cardboard boxes, then add little trinkets we make out of various materials to put on our shelves.
August 5: Make an Audio Cassette Cover: 2pm to 3:30pm
We will spend time in the elevator, listening to Up = Out: A Sun Ra Mixtape. We will check out the tape-mixing station in the elevator, then make colorful cassette covers for what could be our ideal tape mix.
August 12: Make a Flag: 2pm to 3:30pm
We will look at the brightly-colored and varied Asafo flags from Ghana in the exhibition: If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day: Collections of Claude Simard, then make flags out of felt using images of people and animals together.
August 19: Beads, Beads, Beads: 2pm to 3:30pm
We will look at the gorgeous necklaces from Nagaland State in India in the exhibition: If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day: Collections of Claude Simard. After discussing the colors and designs, we will make necklaces, bracelets, belts, and other accessories out of pipe cleaners, beads, buttons, and more.
Breyer Fun Day at The Cheshire Horse of Saratoga
Breyer Fun Day is on Saturday, July 29th from 10am-1pm at The Cheshire Horse of Saratoga (402 Geyser Road, Saratoga Springs). Come join us for Breyer Fun Day at The Cheshire Horse of Saratoga. Select Breyer products will be on sale, refreshments will be provided, and children's activites throughout the event. Sign up today to reserve your spot for Breyer Fun Day! Space is limited. Call 518-584-5566 to sign up.
S.T.E.A.M. Saturday at The Children's Museum At Saratoga
S.T.E.A.M. Saturday at The Children's Museum At Saratoga this Saturday, Jul 29th at 10am for families with children 3 and up. Pre-registration required. Join us for a fun and exciting morning filled with programs designed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Each week beginning July 15th we will study something new.
On July 29th we will learn about the human body, nutrition, and proper eating with our 7 foot stuffed doll Stuffee. This program is free with museum admission. The Children's Museum at Saratoga is located at 69 Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs.
Teddy Bear Sleepover at Northshire Bookstore Sun Aug 13th
How cute is this?! Mark your calendars for the Teddy Bear sleepover at Northshire Bookstore on Sunday, August 13th at 5pm and help them give books to local children in need! This event requires a ticket, and all proceeds will go to support their Book Angels program - which gives free books to local children each December.
$7 ticket admits one Teddy Bear or other stuffed animal, and that bear's child and adult companions. Tickets are available on their website, by phone at 518-682-4200, or in their Saratoga Springs store only.
Kids will drop off a plush friend for a sleepover at the bookstore on Sunday, August 13 between 5 and 7 pm! While there, they will make a special nametag for Teddy, and enjoy a milk and cookies story time with booksellers at 5:30 or 6:30. Pajamas are encouraged! Booksellers will watch to see what all the sneaky teddies get up to overnight, and will share photographs of all the mischief on Northshire's Facebook page. Plush pickup is from 10 am to 9 pm on Monday, August 14, and Teddy's child companion will get to pick a small prize from our prize box at pickup time.
The Malta Summer Concert Series : The Zucchini Brothers
The Malta Summer Concert Series is tonight from 6-8pm with The Zucchini Brothers at Shenantaha Creek Park in Malta. Admission is free.
Often called “The Beatles of Kids’ Music”, the three zany brothers offer a musical of stir-fry styles to tap your feet to. Winners NAPPA Gold Award and the Parents’ Choice Gold Award, the Zucchini Brothers have received critical acclaim for their albums and produce their own radio show.
Concerts will take place on the front lawn of the Malta Community Center. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and / or chairs. * Rain Location: Inside the Malta Community Center
