Gnomes - Fact or Fiction?
2024-12-30 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Go Big or Go Gnome story read aloud, learn about the scientific method, and make your very own gnome beard!

Noon Year's Eve
2024-12-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Looking for a fun and festive way to ring in the new year with your children? The Children’s Museum has the perfect celebration for you—Noon Year’s Eve! On December 31, join us for a day full of excitement, games, crafts, music, and more, as we welcome 2025 a little early.

We’re offering two fun-filled sessions to make sure everyone can join in the celebration. Choose from the morning session (10am-12pm) or the afternoon session (1pm-3pm). Each session is packed with hands-on activities designed to delight children of all ages.

There is also a special raffle! When you buy your tickets, you can enter our free raffle to be part of a workshop with the Junk Man where kids can create their own musical instruments.

Closed for New Year's Day
2025-01-01
The Children’s Museum will be closed on New Year’s Day. Happy New Year everyone!

Story Time
2025-01-02 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-02 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-09 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-09 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

Friendship
2025-01-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-02 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Friendship is the best thing of all! Let’s make a gift for our friends to show them how much they mean to us in the New Year.

Science Explorers
2025-01-03 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-03 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-10 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-10 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

For the Birds!
2025-01-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-03 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
In this activity, students will explore the many different birds of New York State, and what they are doing for the winter!

STEAM Saturday
2025-01-04 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-11 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

Museum Closed
2025-01-06, 2025-01-13
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is closed on Mondays. We hope to see you soon!

Tuesdays for Tots
2025-01-07 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-07 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-01-14 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

Snow Dough Fun!
2025-01-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-07 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Get ready for some snow dough fun. Create a winter landscape with snow dough. Kids can mold and shape the dough to make snowmen, snow castles, and more!

Art Wednesday
2025-01-08 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.

Color Wonders
2025-01-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-09 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Join Color Wonders and unleash your creativity! In this fun, hands-on craft program, kids will create their very own colorful collage using a variety of materials. Perfect for young artists to explore their imagination!

Build a Fort
2025-01-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-10 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
In this activity, students will use Rigamajig Jr. to build a fort that they can get into!
