Tuesdays for Tots
2025-08-05 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-08-05 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-12 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-08-12 13:30 - 14:00 UTC | The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Every Tuesday at 9:30am and 1:30pm enjoy this fun and educational time for our littlest visitors! Experiment together with art, science, language and math early learning activities that support early childhood learning. Children can Practice important skills like taking turns and making friends as they explore the stations that promote school readiness, social connections, and skill development.
Best Suited for Children ages 2 to 5

Fantastic Flying
2025-08-05 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s — oh wait; it is a plane! Design and test your very own paper airplanes in Fantastic Flying. How far will your plane fly?

Guest Artist: Donna Turan
2025-08-06 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Ever wish you could touch the art on the wall without getting in trouble? What if you were invited to? Guest Artist Donna Turan will be coming to the Museum on August 6th for a special art project in the morning, with her tactile art!
Touch her textured animal paintings and make you own between 9:30 am and 11:30am. Space is limited with only 25 spots available!

Art Wednesday
2025-08-06 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-13 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Art Wednesdays feature a special new art project each week! Art Wednesday is from 9:30-11:30 and 1:30 to 3:30.

Story Time
2025-08-07 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-08-07 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-14 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-08-14 13:30 - 14:00 UTC | The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connections as they familiarize themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes.
Best Suited for ages 2 and up
What are we learning: Language Proficiency, Communication Skills, Listening Skills, and Fine Motor Skills

Mushroom Madness
2025-08-07 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
In Mushroom Madness, children will make whimsical fingerprint mushroom crafts to take home!

Fascinating Fungi
2025-08-07 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Join us to learn all about Fascinating Fungi and make an adorable mushroom house.

Science Explorers
2025-08-08 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-08-08 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-08-15 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-08-15 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experimenting with smells, designing an air powered car, or experimenting with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills.
Best suited for children ages 5 & up
What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills

Tardigrades in Space
2025-08-08 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Tardigrades in Space! In Mission: Microgravity visitors will learn what Tardigrades are, and why NASA wanted to send them into space!

Tardigrade Search
2025-08-08 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
In Tardigrade Search, visitors will use microscopes and prepared samples to search for Tardigrades and other microscopic critters!

STEAM Saturday
2025-08-09 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-16 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Calling all young explorers to join us on an exhilarating journey into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) as junior scientists! Embark on a thrilling adventure where you’ll unleash your curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on experiments, interactive projects, and mind-bending challenges, you’ll discover the wonders of the universe, build cool gadgets, and unlock the mysteries of nature. Get ready to ask big questions, make amazing discoveries, and become the next generation of STEAM superheroes!
Best suited for children ages 4 & up
What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking

Make It!
2025-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Make It! is a weekly activity where kids can unleash some creative energy on the weekend. This Sunday activity will be from 2 to 3pm.

Museum Closed
2025-08-11
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is closed on Mondays. We hope to see you soon!

Weird but True - Measurement
2025-08-12 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

Recycled Robot
2025-08-14 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
In Recycled Robot, children will use repurposed cardboard to make your own robot!

Upcycle Art
2025-08-14 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for some eco-friendly fun and create an egg carton turtle in Upcycle Art!

Art Meets Chemistry
2025-08-15 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
In Art Meets Chemistry, visitors will decorate a shrink art keychain to take home!

Polymer Playtime
2025-08-15 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
In Polymer Playtime, visitors will learn about polymer chains, and how shrinky dinks shrink!

Water Day!
2025-08-16 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
