The Children’s Museum at Saratoga

Art Wednesday
2025-12-10 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-17 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
2025-12-11 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-12-11 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-18 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-12-18 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

Engineer It!
2025-12-11 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-11 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
What would your dream playground look like? In Engineer It, we will be using large blue blocks to build visitors’ ideal playground.

Science Explorers
2025-12-12 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-12-12 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-19 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-12-19 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

National Gingerbread House Day
2025-12-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-12 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
To celebrate National Gingerbread House Day, visitors will test their engineering skills by building (inedible) gingerbread houses!

STEAM Saturday
2025-12-13 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-20 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!
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 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
2025-12-15
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is closed on Mondays. We hope to see you soon!

Tuesdays for Tots
2025-12-16 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-12-16 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

Make It & Take It
2025-12-16 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-16 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Brrr, it’s cold outside! Make a winter-themed craft with us and take it home to share!

Feathered Friends
2025-12-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-18 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Become Junior Birdwatchers and learn about our fine Feathered Friends. Create your own bird to take home with you!

Make a Gingerbread Man
2025-12-19 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Cut out and decorate a gingerbread man. Will your man wear clothes or have candy buttons or maybe even a hat?

Storybook Science
2025-12-19 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Can you help the goats cross the river and stay safe from the troll? Pick the best material and test your design.

Engineer a Gingerbread Man Trap
2025-12-19 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Gingerbread men are well known for getting away. Let’s see if we can build a trap!

Mindful Moments
2025-12-22 09:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Practice mindfulness with us in Mindful Moments!

Shrinky Dink Winter Art
2025-12-22 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Create a winter scene and watch the magic as the molecules shrink your art into a tiny charm that you can put on your backpack!
