Holiday Season In Saratoga In Full Swing In 2007
Saratoga’s Holiday Season is in full swing. Come catch the holiday spirit, finish your shopping and have fun things for the whole family to do.
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Get your holiday shopping done in Saratoga. There are many specialty shops and boutiques to find the perfect gift. If department stores are what you are looking for, the Wilton Mall and Shoppes of Wilton have everything else you need. For a list of shopping by category, visit our shopping directory.
Fun Things to Do…and You Might Learn Something Too
There are over a dozen museums to choose from, including the Saratoga Automobile Museum for car lovers and the Children’s Museum with great activities for the little ones. Or take the kids on a magical ride through the frosty pines in Saratoga Spa State Park after a fresh snowfall. For more family activities, click here.
Horses of Course
There are still horses in Saratoga. Watch live harness racing Thursday through Saturday at Saratoga Gaming & Raceway, from the grandstands or through the windows of Fortunes Restaurant. Plus, over 1,700 state-of-the-art video gaming machines and live entertainment at their new night club, Vapor Night Club. For more information, call 518-584-2110 or visit www.saratogagamingandraceway.com.
Catch a Game
If you need a sports fix, check out Saratoga’s other “Thoroughbreds” with Skidmore College athletics. Root on the men’s or women’s basketball team, as they take it to the hoop. Or hit the ice for some fast action and flying pucks at a great hockey game. For more information, call 518-580-5000 or visit www.skidmore.edu.
To The Theater We Go
Love the theater? You’ll love Saratoga this winter. Check out a Hans Christian Anderson Classic, “The Snow Queen” by HMT at the Spa Little Theater. Go on a magical adventure through forests, castles and dungeons as Gerta bravely travels to rescue her friend from the wicked Snow Queen. Showings December 7 th through December 16 th, 2007. For more information, visit www.homemadetheater.org or call 518-587-4427.
Sounds of the Season
Sing along with The McKrell’s at “A Saratoga Christmas” in the Spa Little Theater, December 8 th, 2007. Concert begins at 7:30pm and admission is $15. For more information, call 518-587-4427 or visit www.homemadetheater.org. Then for a little poetry and song, join the Saratoga Chamber Players December 9 th, 2007 at 3:00pm in the United Methodist Church. For more information, call 518-584-6523 or visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org
Baa Humbug…
Epiphany Theater presents a version of Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” guaranteed to be like no other. Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchitt, Tiny Tim, three ghosts, and more—all played by only two actors! The show runs December 12 th through 30 th, 2007. For more information, call 518-584-4666 or visit www.epiphanytheater.org/saratoga
Night at the Ballet
A holiday classic will glide across the stage, as the Saratoga City Ballet performs “The Nutcracker”. Enjoy the graceful interpretation December 14 th through 16 th, 2007 at the Skidmore Dance Theatre. For more information, call 518-448-5049 or visit www.saratogacityballet.com.
Better than a Live Nativity Scene
The National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame presents the beautiful and rarely-produced piece of art, “Christmas Oratorio.” The nativity story told through modern dance, choreographed by Charles Weidman to music by J.S. Bach. Performances are December 15 th and 16 th, 2007, at 2pm & 7pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, call 518-584-2225 ext. 3004 or visit www.dancemuseum.org.
Clap along With Us
Enjoy a Classic Country Concert with Grand Ole Opry star Bill Anderson and the Po Folks Band. Kevin Richards, CMA Broadcast winner, hosts the event at the Saratoga Music Hall, December 16 th, 2007 at 2:30pm and 6:00pm. Plus, there will be a Country trivia game show and line dancing performance prior to the concert. For more information, call 518-506-4809 or visit www.kevinrichards.com.
Ring In the New Year
This New Year’s Eve, “Paint the Town” in Saratoga Springs! First Night Saratoga is a fun, family event. This alcohol free celebration of the arts and community is a great way to welcome 2008. With 14,000 revelers, 400 artist, 40 venues, two fireworks shows, it is the area’s largest New Year’s Eve event and something not to be missed. For more information, visit www.ymcasaratoga.com or call 518-583-9622 ext. 132. Purchase your Saratoga First Night Events Package by calling 1-800-653-0231 or clicking here.
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