Friday, April 19
Kids Day at the Saratoga Automobile Museum
Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kids days at the Saratoga Automobile Museum are a great way to introduce families to what the Museum has to offer. Each kids day in our spring series will include hands on activities that will guide them throughout the Museum. Examples include scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, book readings from local authors and arts and crafts projects. Enjoy the day off of school with your children by visiting the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Whether you have visited before or are exploring it for the first time, there is always some new automotive treasure to discover. Kids are free.
Eggstravaganza at the Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn, 125 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.
Book a room Friday night for our pizza party, Easter movie and egg coloring and wake up with complimentary breakfast and meet the Easter Bunny!Call for details 518-583-6854.
Saturday, April 20
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 Mac Elroy Road, Ballston Lake | 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast With the Easter Bunny, brought to you by the Twin Bridges Rotary, will include a hot breakfast, a visit from the Easter Bunny, chances to take pictures with the Bunny, and three Easter Egg hunts at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. (limit to one Easter egg hunt per child). There will be giveaways and prizes during the egg hunts, as well as a 50/50 raffle for adults. All proceeds go towards local community projects. Area charitable organizations benefit from hands-on work by Twin Bridges Rotary members and from donations raised by the organization. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for kids 4 to 12, and free for kids 3 and under.
Easter Egg Hunt
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta | 11:30 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m.
Hop in for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Activities include a fun make and take craft-time, a special visit from the Easter Bunny and of course, the egg hunt. Light refreshments will be served. Must register for this event at www.MaltaParksRec.com or call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411.
11th Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt
Schuylerville High School Turf Field, 14 Spring Sreet, Schuylerville | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Held at the Schuylerville High School Turf Field. There will be thousands of eggs to find, as well as a bouncy house and DJ. Schedule: 11 a.m. birth - 3 years; 11:15 a.m. ages 4-5 years; 11:30 a.m. ages 6-7; 11:45 a.m. ages 8-11; Noon - adult egg race. Free admission.
Meet the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt
BWP, 70 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
BWP’s annual Easter Egg hunt and meet and greet with The Bunny fun family event. Free admission.
April 20 – April 21
K9 Easter Egg Hunt at Hudson Crossing Park
Route 4, Schuylerville | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Families are invited to bring their four-legged friends to Hudson Crossing Park for an Easter Egg Hunt just for dogs. Plastic eggs filled with treats will be “hidden” throughout the park. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Please remember to respect fellow dogs and owners, and leash laws. Hudson Crossing Park is open dawn to dusk daily. Eggs will be replenished by park volunteers throughout the weekend.
Monday, April 22
Explore the Park
Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. - Noon
Stop by the Creekside Classroom for a fun family activity with a hand-out to discover more about your local park. No registration necessary. For more information, please call 518-584-2000, ext. 111. Free admission.
Earth Day Celebration
Camp Saratoga, Scout Road, Parking lot #1, Gansevoort | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Various programs include: Volunteer Habitat Conservation Project at 10 a.m. - registration required. Fire Tower and Ranger Cabin Tours from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Beavers, Nature’s Builders Program, 1 p.m. - registration required. Saratoga Stryders Monday Trail Run at 6 p.m.
Exploring the Solar System
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Learn what it takes to engineer a spacecraft by building and launching your own air rocket. Ages 4 and up. Free with museum admission.
April 22 – April 24
Spring Tracking & Adventure Camp (ages 51/2 – 7)
The Ndakinna Education Center, 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Participants join expert tracker Jim Bruchac for a three-day outdoor adventure to learn how to identify basic mammal tracks and make plaster casts. Kids will be using the adjacent 80-acre Nature Preserve as well as our extensive animal tracks collection. Also included will be various Native American legends, awareness games and activities to further heighten participants’ understanding of the natural world and Native American culture. New addition will be a daily low ropes course challenge on our brand new ropes course. Bring a bag lunch. 10 percent discount available for families with multiple children attending camp. Cost is $200-275.
April 22 – April 26
Ninja Lab Spring Break Camp
Saratoga Ninja Lab, 9 Stonebreak Road, Malta | 9 a.m. - Noon or 1-4 p.m.
Campers (ages 4 - 12) will be put into groups of similar ability. Age-appropriate/specific drills will be used with a heightened emphasis on skill and long-term athlete development. Every child will be engaged, while building strength and self-confidence and finding their inner-ninja! All coaches at The Ninja Lab are CPR certified and background screened. Register at www.saratoganinjalab.com.
Go Kids Active Camp
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta | 9 - 11:30 a.m. or 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Go Kids camp provides the perfect balance of active games, sports, and traditional camp activities. Your child will be on the move, being creative, strengthening friendships and making memories. We’ll prorate the price based on the days you attend. Please include the days you plan to attend in the comment section when you register. Campers should come prepared with comfortable clothing, snack, lunch, water bottle and clothing to play outside. Gym shoes are required. Ages: 4-9. Full day $190 or Half day $125.
Soccer without Borders Camp
Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Skidmore is hosting a soccer camp for boys and girls, ages 6-12. The camp will focus on teaching the skills needed to play at the next level. Donation: All proceeds go to Soccer Without Borders; a not-for-profit organization, which focuses on bringing education through competitive soccer to underprivileged communities. Donations directly benefit SWOB-Uganda. Suggested donation for camp participation: $100. Please bring soccer equipment/gear you wish to donate. Bring your own snacks and beverages, wear shin guards and turf shoes/cleats. For questions email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Camp Creativity (ages 8 – 14)
Imagination Rules (ages 5 – 7)
Theater Camp (ages 6 – 14)
Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. - Noon
Camp Creativity: Campers focus on the basics but are also introduced to advanced art concepts. Each camp ends with an exhibition of works highlighting lessons and projects that friends and family of campers are invited to attend! $215 members/$230 non-members.
Imagination Rules: Our NYS or BOCES certified teachers will help campers explore the world of art with materials that real artists use while learning about important artists that help inspire their projects. Campers typically create 4-6 masterpieces. $145 members / $155 non-members.
Theater Camp: Campers will experience the collaborative nature of theater. They will learn the basics of character development, stage directions and the basics of set and costume design as they work toward the performance of their play in our very own Dee Sarno Theater for family and friends at the end of the week. $215 members / $230 non-members. To register visit: www.saratoga-arts.org/education/artcamps.
Super Kids’ Quest
The Little Gym of Saratoga, 2110 Ellsworth Blvd., Malta | 9 a.m. – Noon
Your child will spend three adventure-filled hours a day on a unique, exciting quest with their friends. Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme with different, creative lesson plans that will keep your child engaged. $25 session/ $125 week. To register: www.thelittlegym.com/saratogaNY/parties-camps/camps
Tuesday, April 23
Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Camp Saratoga, Parking lot #1, Scout Road Gansevoort | 11 a.m. - Noon
Children will learn to use their senses to explore the outdoors during spring by working to complete a nature scavenger hunt. The program is designed for children ages 5 and up. Meet by the kiosk in parking lot. Registration required by April 22.
April 23 – April 25
Horse Camp (ages 6+)
North Country Horses, 438 Clark Road, Gansevoort | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Riders will be grouped according to skill level. Beginner riders will learn the basics of riding including walk, halt, steer, and posting trot. Intermediate to advanced level campers will work on trotting, balance, bending, canter or lope and identifying correct leads. To register: www.hisawyer.com/north-country-horses/schedules/activity-set/69394-spring-break-horsemanship-camp.
April 23 – April 26
Special Spring Break Programs - Empire State Aerosciences Museum
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Guided tours and rides in the Simulated Reality Vehicle will be available. Hop aboard some of the Museum’s historic civilian and military aircraft. Each day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., our simulators will be available, which include simulated take-off, in-flight maneuvering and landing. On Wednesday, April 24 at 11 a.m., a retired Naval Pilot will demonstrate flight gear and discuss aircraft carrier flight operations. Visit our newly opened exhibit on WWII. For more information, call 518-377-2191, ext 10.
Wednesday, April 24
Fish Stocking
Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Children and their families are invited to help release brown trout into Geyser Creek, located in the Geyser Picnic Area of Saratoga Spa State Park. Technicians from the Van Hornesville Fish Hatchery, operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation, stock the area streams each year with the help of volunteers. Bring a bucket and join us in introducing the trout to their new home! This year’s activities include demonstrations and displays. This event is free. No registration required. For more information call 518-584-2000, ext. 116.
April 24 – April 26
Horse Camp
Olde Saratoga Farms, 522 Route 32 North, Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This is a day camp for kids. They will learn animal husbandry, get fresh air, play in hay, build forts, learn horse safety, riding protocols, grooming and tacking horses, and play farm games all in a fun-loving safe country environment. Rate: $75/day. Call or text Gil at 518-577-0449 to register.
Thursday, April 25
Foal Patrol Kids
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – Noon
Activities include: Guided exploration of the new Foal Patrol educational site, including content from Godolphin Kids; meet a real mare and foal (weather permitting); craft project; interactive activities on horse care, foal naming; learn about the farms that are participating in Foal Patrol Season 2; videos on the careers of horses in the Hall of Fame Gallery; groom a life-sized horse; dress in jockey attire; learn about the anatomy of a horse next to our real thoroughbred skeleton; enjoy healthy snacks. Free admission.
Friday, April 26
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – Noon
Children families are invited to visit the Creekside Classroom and enjoy a free nature scavenger hunt! Please call 518-584-2000, ext. 111 for more information. Free admission.
