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Fun for the Whole Family

We've got so many things for you to do, the hardest part will be
figuring out where to begin and who gets to choose!

1) Congress Park

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It's located right in the center of Saratoga Springs and includes an antique carousel, duck pond, natural mineral springs, and beautiful grounds to have a picnic or let the kids run around. Then you can skip over to Ben and Jerry's for a sweet treat.

 

2) Children's Museum at Saratoga

518-584-5540
69 Caroline Street, Saratoga
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Kids can learn and play at the same time. With interactive exhibits for children aged 1 to 9, your child can stand inside a bubble, enjoy the creative history of Lillian’s attic, or hop aboard a train and head to wherever the imagination leads.

 

3) Saratoga Spa State Park

518-584-2535
19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga
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There are so many recreational opportunities for all ages in every season, including swimming, golf (par 29 great for kids/families), walking, running and biking trails, fishing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing. The Park is also home to two museums, a resort and spa, and a performing arts center.

 

4) Creative Sparks

518-583-2030
42 Phila St # 2, Saratoga
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Paint pottery. Build Mosaics. Fuse Glass. With over 300 items to choose from, there's certainly something for you all to do! No need to call ahead, unless you’ve got a really large clan. They even offer individualized attention if you’d like it. They also have painted samples, idea books, stamps and stencils for extra inspiration.

5)  Northshire Books

518-682-4200
424 Broadway, Saratoga
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Right on Broadway and full of great books and one-of-a-kind gifts for every age. Not sure what you want to read? Ask the well-read staff for a recommendation. Or pop in for one of their weekly events. While you're there, sign up for one of the reading groups.

 

6) Saratoga Strike Zone

518-584-6460
32 Ballston Ave, Saratoga
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Need a rainy day solution? Bowling, Ballocity play area, Bumper Cars, food and more, can do the trick. Not into the music and hubbub of the main room? Book the private VIP bowling lanes. Sun-Thurs 8 am-midnight. Fri-Sat 8 am-2 pm.

 

7) Family Saturdays at the Tang Museum

518-580-8080
815 North Broadway, Saratoga
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Free and open to the public, with most programs running from 2:00-3:30pm. Great for kids 5 and older. Includes a tour and discussion of an exhibit and hands-on art activity. Materials are provided. The only thing you need to bring is your imagination.

 

8) Ellms Family Farm

518-884-8168
448 Charlton Rd, Ballston Spa
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Opens in mid-September. This wonderful family-centered attraction includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, jumping pillow, and MooMooChooChoo Train.  There’s literally acres of fun going on here.

Want even more options? View our full list of "Family Fun" venues.

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