Virtual Adventures From Home!
Searching for virtual activities while practicing safe social distancing? Look below for more details!
Want ideas on how to stay connected with family and friends while practicing safe social distancing? We've got you covered! Here is a great list of cultural, historical, and educational programs hosted in locations across Saratoga County you can join virtually from the comfort of your home!
Available Online!
Northshire Bookstore
Presents "Northshire Live"
Northshire Live is a weekly virtual community gathering for book lovers. Every Thursday at 5 pm, Northshire event managers Rachel Person & Dafydd Wood will host a wide-ranging conversation about books from their respective homes. Each week will feature one or more guest authors who will read from and discuss a recent or forthcoming book.
These virtual events can be accessed at: https://zoom.us/j/9537813547
For more information on these or other events, email events@northshire.com or follow direct link to access Northshire Bookstore's website found here
Caffe Lena
Presents "Stay Home Sessions"
During this time of social distancing, Caffe Lena has been utilizing their live stream capabilities with what they are calling the "Stay Home Sessions." Every night at 8pm Caffe Lena will be streaming a combination of live stream concerts, pre-recorded performances, and rebroadcasting past shows. Viewers have the opportunity to tip musicians and support their nonprofit venue during the streams.
For more details please visit their website found here.
Looking for Caffe Lena's YouTube page? You can access their full schedule along with a bunch of other content found here.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Presents "Online Dance Lessons"
The Fred Astaire Dance Studios is offering online Private and Group Dance Lessons in a variety of styles including Ballroom, Latin, and Social Dancing. They also have a variety of Dance Workout Classes. Private lessons can be scheduled by calling or emailing their studio at 518-587-0300 SaratogaSprings@FredAstaire.com.
Group lessons are also available on their online learning platform found here.
Children's Museum at Saratoga
Presents "Virtual Programming"
The Children's Museum at Saratoga are currently posting virtual programs 3 days a week on their Facebook page.
The museum is also adding "At Home Activities" every Sunday. The list of activities can be seen here.
To join the emailing list, parents can email jbauder@cmssny.org or sign up to receive newsletters on their website found here.
Saratoga Springs History Museum
Presents "Virtual Programming"
Check out the link above for artifacts the history museums currently highlighting through video!
You may also visit the history museums website by clicking here.
Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
Presents "Activity for Young Learners"
Looking for a fun activity for your grade schooler? Click the above link to see what Friends of Ulyssess S. Grant Cottage has put together for you and your little ones!
For more information, please see their Facebook or website here.
The Hyde Collection
Presents "Virtual Programming"
The Hyde Collection is now offering a variety of online experiences for the community and art lovers on their website found here.
You may also view the museums Facebook and YouTube pages by clicking the bold links above.
The Tang Teaching Museum
Presents "Tang at Home!"
Feeling creative? Click the above link to see some art-making activities which you can do from the comfort of your home! The page includes downloadable art projects and coloring pages inspired by Tang exhibitions and Tang collections!
The Tang Teaching Museum will also showcase people's creations if they share their work on social media using the hashtag #TangAtHome or by email to the Museum Educator Sunny Ra at sra@skidmore.edu.
For more information, please visit The Tang Teaching Museums website by clicking here.
Lakes to Locks Passage
Presents "Audio Journeys"
Looking to take a virtual journey with a Lakes to Locks Passage Port? Click the link above to read more about the history that unfolded along the byway and listen to audio clips that enhance your experience! You will also find more information on their website found here.
For more information on New York State's best online events and virtual tours, please click here for more details!
Saratoga Children's Theatre
Presents "Dance Workout Page"
Searching for a great way to let loose with the entire family? Click the link above to join in on all the fun with the Saratoga Children's Theatre! They have choreographers from all over sending them content that is updated regularly. To view more classes and courses click here.
For some fun improv games that you can do from home, please see the Saratoga Children's Theatre's Facebook and Instagram. Every Saturday they come out with a new one to try!
For more information, please see the theatre's website by clicking here.
Are you interested in attending the Children's Theater's enriching, educating and inspiring 2020 Virtual Summer Classes? Click here for more details!
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Presents "Hanging @ Home"
Looking for digital access to virtual programs offered by the Saratoga Springs Public Library? Click the link above to find out more about their Hanging @ Home program!
Click here to view a calendar list that provides many different daily virtual activities!
You will also find more information on the libraries Facebook and website by clicking here!
National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame
Presents "Foal Patrol"
Want to get an up close and personal look at the lives of some magnificent equine athletes from the comfort of home? Click on the "Foal Patrol" link above for 24-hour live camera coverage of mares, their foals and champion stallion Gun Runner! The site also includes photos, videos and an education blog on horse anatomy, pedigree, horse behavior and nutrition.
To download the Museum's 3rd grade STEM packet, 4th grade Health, History & Horses workbook and coloring sheets based on items in the Museum's collection, please click here to visit their Facebook page.
For art lovers and history buffs, be sure to follow the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Instagram @nmrhof as they explore #HistoryThroughArt, featuring artwork from their collection, and #TreasureOfTheVaultTuesday, showcasing collection items not usually accessible to the public.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library
Presents "Online and E-resources for Children"
Click the link above for a list of many great activities you and your little ones can join in on from the comfort of your home!
You can also access their digital library full of eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and much more by clicking here.
You will also find a bunch of great content on the libraries YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram pages!
Albany Symphony
Presents "WMHT Albany Symphony Hour"
On Fridays starting at 6pm, The Albany Symphony is offering live streaming available by clicking the above link or by tuning in at 89.1. David Alan Miller and Rob Brown will select some of their favorite performances for rebroadcasting.
Symphony Circle Time: Live on Facebook every Wednesday morning at 9am, Director of Education and Community Engagement, Miss Jenae and her son EJ will be singing songs and participating in fun activities for preschoolers (18 months through 5 years old!) Click here for more information!
COSMOS: (Checking On Someone about Music and Other Stuff) Presents content with Conductor David Alan Miller that is posted Tuesdays on Facebook.
For more information or if you would like to be added to the symphony's email list, please visit their website found here.
Saratoga PLAN
Presents "Upcoming Events"
Click the above link to check out what Saratoga PLAN has to offer for upcoming events! Since 2003, Saratoga PLAN has helped protect the exceptional quality of life in our region by conserving open spaces and special places for present and future generations.
For more information, visit their website here or Facebook page here.
Tango Fusion Dance Studio
Presents "Online Dance Lessons"
Tango Fusion Dance Studio in Saratoga Springs is now offering online dance lessons in Swing, Salsa, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Bachata, Rumba and more! They also offer weekly Line Dance Classes, Tap and Dance Movement Classes. For more details visit their website by clicking here.
Beginner through Advanced Lessons available.
Private Lessons available for Singles, Couples and Wedding Couples.
NO Partner or Experience necessary.
For a free lesson on Wednesday Nights at 7:15, visit the dance studios Facebook Event Page by clicking here. Not Tech Savvy? No problem! The Tango Fusion team is happy to familiarize you with the Zoom platform which allows us to see each other, talk to each other and dance to the music!
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Presents "SPAC Learning Library"
Saratoga Performing Arts Center has unveiled its new Learning Library, created to bring free original arts educational content to students, families and educators! Check out all the details by clicking here!
Curated by SPAC with dedicated lessons for students of all ages, the video sessions include:
"SPAC Breaks" a variety of introductory lessons to exercise the creative mind.
"Stories that Move" featuring short stories with dance instruction by Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company.
"Kitchen Floor Dance Class" led by former Broadway performer and SPAC's Senior Director of Education, Dennis Moench.
"Virtual Dance Lab" advanced choreography-teaching sessions in a variety of genres.
In addition to the video lessons, SPAC has created "Printable SPAC-tivities" featuring exercises and coloring pages that teach fundamental music and dance concepts.
For more creative connections, please visit the Saratoga Performing Arts Center's Facebook or website by clicking here.
Saratoga Opera
Presents "Opera Saratoga: CONNECT!"
In response to the ongoing restrictions on performances and public gatherings due to COVID-19, Opera Saratoga has launched an exciting new series of online programs, OPERA SARATOGA: CONNECT! Click here to check out all they have to offer!
This combination of free and paid activities provides a wide variety of opportunities for you to enjoy opera classical vocal music, and musical theater in many different ways, from short videos released every day throughout the summer featuring members of our Festival Artist program, to interactive trivia games, classes, and symposia. We invite you to discover all six programs as part of the OPERA SARATOGA: CONNECT! initiative, and look forward to connecting with you!
You may also visit Opera Saratoga's website by clicking here!
Stay up to date by visiting Opera Saratoga's Facebook by clicking here!
Saratoga Arts
Presents "Online Classes"
Saratoga Arts' mission is to enrich the region by cultivating a vibrant arts community and by ensuring that the arts are accessible to all.
Click here to view a variety of classes Saratoga Arts' has to offer!
To view their Facebook page, please click here!
For more information, please visit Saratoga Arts' website by clicking here!
For any questions, please email aforman@saratoga-arts.org or call (518)584-4132
Discover Saratoga
Presents "Virtual Tours"
Discover all Saratoga County has to offer with these unique virtual tours! Learn all about Saratoga's historic past by taking a museum tour or take a stroll through Saratoga's Congress Park. Start planning your Saratoga adventure today!
To view any of these links, simply click the destinations below!
National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame