The Children’s Museum at Saratoga

Play Doh Day!
2025-09-16 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
What’s the difference between original and homemade Play Doh? Junior scientists will put both to the test to see if they’re similar or different.

Tuesdays for Tots
2025-09-16 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-09-09 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-09 09:30 - 10:00 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

Make It!
2025-09-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-07 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.

STEAM Saturday
2025-09-13 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-06 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

Working With Animals Day
2025-09-13 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Animals can have jobs, too! Join us for our Third Annual Working with Animals Day, a fun-filled celebration of the amazing roles animals play in our world!

Creature Feature
2025-09-12 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-12 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
In today’s Creature Feature, visitors will have a chance to meet Edward, the Museum’s friendly neighborhood Box Turtle.

Science Explorers
2025-09-12 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-12 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-09-05 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-05 09:30 - 10:00 (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

Fun with Colors
2025-09-11 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-11 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Kids will channel their inner artist with this color-mixing activity. Join us for some Fun with Colors!

Story Time
2025-09-11 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-11 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-09-04 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-09-04 09:30 - 10:00 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

Art Wednesday
2025-09-10 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-03 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.

Sink or Float
2025-09-09 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-09 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
It’s time to ford the river! Create a contraption that can carry something over the water without getting wet. Will your creation sink or float?

Microscope Magic
2025-09-05 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-05 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
In Microscope Magic, visitors will be tasked with matching images from under a microscope to the object they were taken from!

National Wildlife Day
2025-09-04 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-04 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Celebrate National Wildlife Day with us by learning about the animals that live around us!

Back to School Fun!
2025-09-02 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Let’s pack our backpack for school! Design your very own backpack and decide what you’ll bring to your first day of school.
