Benefit/Fundraiser
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Lake George Opera Ball at Saratoga 7/1/2009 Dance the night away and bid on fantastic live and silent auction items. |
Children's Activity
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Breakfast with Santa 12/6/2008 Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus. |
Festivals & Fairs
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Ballston Spa Santa Parade and Tree Lighting 12/5/2008 Come and see Santa proceed through Ballston Spa. |
Festivals and Fairs
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Tree Lighting 12/3/2008 Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive and visit with children, tree lighting by the Mayor, Tookie the Clown and refreshments. |
Victorian Streetwalk 12/4/2008 Open houses in stores, music, entertainment, Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, magic and more. Broadway will be closed to traffic 5 to 10 p.m. |
Festival of Trees 12/7/2008 Trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items available for viewing and sale. Benefits Catholic Charities. |
First Night Saratoga 12/31/2008 Fire and Ice, alcohol free celebration of the arts and the community for the New Year. Over 35 sites throughout Saratoga Springs. Children's venue at 4:30 p.m., 5K run at 5 p.m. Fireworks at midnight. |
Chowderfest 2009 1/31/2009 Winterfest '09. Competition among area restaurants. Sample at least 5 different chowders and return your validated ballot along with $5 and receive an official chowderfest t-shirt. |
NEACA Arms Fair 3/21/2009-3/22/2009 Fine collector guns, military souvenirs, books and militaria for show and sale. |
Northeastern Woodworkers Showcase 3/28/2009-3/29/2009 Displays of fine woodworking, free lectures and demonstrations, tools and materials exhibits and sales. |
Caroline Street Arts and Blues Festival 6/7/2009 The afternoon includes live blues musicians performing in participating establishments with the headliner performing on the street, a chili contest, the Saratoga County Arts Council’s artists’ displays in the Saratogian parking lot, and activities with th |
Strawberry Festival 6/27/2009 Family fun including strawberries, biscuits and ice cream. |
Travers Festival Week 8/22/2009-8/30/2009 Celebration surrounding Saratoga's mid-summer derby, the Travers Stake (August 29). Numerous events planned through 8/30. |
NEACA Arms Fair 10/31/2009-11/1/2009 Fine collector guns, military souvenirs, books and militaria for show and sale. |
History
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Spring Training British Camp Day 5/9/2009 Portrayal of British Army of spring, 1777. |
Independence Day at Saratoga Battlefield 7/4/2009 Salute America's 233rd Birthday with citizenship ceremony is followed by Park Ranger Joe Craig portraying a 1776 town crier with news of American Independence. |
Horses
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Harness Racing 12/5/2008-12/20/2008 Harness Racing. |
St. Clement's Horse Show 5/6/2009-5/10/2009 World class hunter/jumper competition, competition from east coast to Canada. No show on 5/14-15. |
Skidmore Classic Horse Show I 6/10/2009-6/14/2009 World Class Hunter/Jumper horse show. Supports scholarship funds for Skidmore. Over 500 top horses and riders from all over North America. Fantastic food and entertainment. |
Skidmore Classic Horse Show II 6/17/2009-6/21/2009 World Class Hunter/Jumper horse show. Supports scholarship funds for Skidmore. Over 500 top horses and riders from all over North America. Fantastic food and entertainment. |
Music-Concerts
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Hats Off to Saratoga Music Festival 7/31/2009-8/1/2009 Downtown music festival featuring various music sites including Jazz. blues, rock, country, folk, Reggae, & Soul. |
Saratoga Final Stretch 9/5/2009-9/6/2009 9 venues with music including R & B, Bluegrass & Cajun, folk, jazz, Barbershop, rock, electric violin and more. |
Outdoor Recreation
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Hemlock Trail Hike 12/19/2008 Join the Park Naturalist on a hike and discuss how animals and plants survive the winter. |
Elks Flag Day Parade 6/13/2009 Parade will begin on North Broadway and end at Congress Park. |
Theater
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Home Made Theater 12/12/2008 A Little House Christmas. |
Home Made Theater 12/13/2008-12/14/2008 A Little House Christmas. |
Home Made Theater 12/13/2008 A Saratoga Christmas with the McKrells. |
Home Made Theater 12/18/2008 The Santaland Diaries. |
Home Made Theater 12/19/2008 A Little House Christmas. |
Home Made Theater 12/20/2008 The Santaland Diaries. |
Home Made Theater 12/20/2008 A Little House Christmas. |
Home Made Theater 12/21/2008 A Little House Christmas. |
Home Made Theater 12/21/2008 The Santaland Diaries. |
Puppet Show 12/30/2008 A Christmas Carol, with the Puppet People. |
Home Made Theater 2/20/2009-2/21/2009 Beyond Therapy. |
Home Made Theater 2/22/2009 Beyond Therapy. |
Home Made Theater 2/27/2009-2/28/2009 Beyond Therapy. |
Home Made Theater 3/15/2009 The Shuster Series, a series of play readings. |
Home Made Theater 4/17/2009-4/18/2009 Enchanted April. |
Home Made Theater 4/26/2009 Enchanted April. |
Home Made Theater 5/1/2009-5/2/2009 Enchanted April. |
Tours and Walking Tours
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Natural History Walk 5/2/2009 Enjoy natural wonders on historic grounds. |
Natural History Walk 5/16/2009 Enjoy natural wonders on historic grounds. |
Natural History Walk 6/13/2009 Enjoy natural wonders on historic grounds. |
Guided Bike Tours 6/17/2009 Enjoy scenic views in American and British fortified areas of the park. |
Ranger Guided Ecology Walks 7/7/2009 Explore natural history at Saratoga Battlefield. |
Ranger Guided Ecology Walks 7/14/2009 Explore natural history at Saratoga Battlefield. |
Ranger Guided Evening History Stroll 7/25/2009 Explore natural history at Saratoga Battlefield. |
Workshops and Lectures
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Home School Days: DNA & Forensics 12/2/2008 Students will learn about DNA matching and other forensic tools to catch the criminal! |
Youth Activities
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Tang Family Saturday 11/22/2008 For children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour followed by a hands-on art activity. |
Breakfast with Santa 12/6/2008 In conjunction with the Festival of Trees. |
Holiday Stories and Songs 12/7/2008 For Christmas and Chanukkah. |
Children's Program 7/2/2009 Different 18th century activities offered each week. |
Children's Program 7/23/2009-7/2/2009 Different 18th century activities each week. |