Are you looking for fun? Here’s 52 options for you and your family to do this spring in Saratoga County! Add your ideas below in the comments section. Happy Spring- Create an outdoor oasis where you can enjoy meals, where the kids can play, and you can kick back with a good book. Start doing Once A Month Cooking with some friends Take a hike and check out the Western Ridge Trail or some of the area fire towers Put {Read More}
We all know a snow day is bound to happen. So what should you do with your children to keep them entertained, indoors and out? We’ve collected some fun and educational ways to keep them busy. NurtureStore has a few different ideas for a snow day. One of the best is a great way to get kids outside for a bit, but then back in to finish a science experiment. Have your child put some snow in bowls, and then {Read More}
The kids are back to school and the air is beginning it stages of cool and crispness. Autumn has arrived! Let us celebrate the new season New York style. While apple picking, farm feast & pumpkin patch fun is all the rave, let’s not forget about historic apple growers reviving their heirloom recipes to produce the tastiest apple ciders. Sipping our way into autumn bliss and following the Hudson Valley Cider Route can be a fun and budget friendly treat {Read More}
Summer is winding down but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy Saratoga County! Plan a small adventure each day and savor the last couple weeks of summer. 10 Free Things to do in Saratoga County Before Summer Ends Catch a family concert- Seth and the Moody Melix at the Saratoga Springs Public Library Visit one of the Fountain Parks of Saratoga (there are 3; Geyser Road, East Side Rec, and West Side Rec) Try breakfast at the Saratoga Race Course {Read More}
I don’t know why my parents didn’t take me to Magic Forest when I was a kid, but other than an increased admission price, I’m pretty sure not much else has changed in the past 20+ years. (Certainly their brochure hasn’t!) Magic Forest in Lake Goerge, NY is a mini theme park for kids, most appropriate for those eight and under. The rider are similar to Hoffman’s Playland in Latham, but in addition to rides, Magic Forest also boasts magic {Read More}
Summer is still going strong and I’m happy to offer up a chance to enjoy one of my favorite area theme parks, Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge, NY! With over 50 rides and attractions, this park is by far the largest water theme park in the area. The coolest place for younger kids is the Sawmill at the Adirondack Expedition. It’s a three story water playground for parents and children of all ages to enjoy together. The twice {Read More}
The Saratoga Race Course is one of the attractions that Saratoga Springs is most known for. Visitors flock to this historic track to watch and wager on horse racing. Even if that doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, the Saratoga Race Course truly does offer an experience that almost everyone can enjoy, including your family! The 40-day 2012 Saratoga meet begins Friday July 20 and concludes Monday, September 3rd, 2012. The Family Guide to the Saratoga Race Course Here {Read More}
Saratoga Race Course Open House this weekend! This annual event kicks off summer racing at the Saratoga Race Course, one of North America’s most historic thoroughbred racetracks. On Sunday, July 15th from 11am-4pm, open house attendees will get a free sneak-peek into the track and enjoy a full day of games, activities, live music, food, pony rides, behind-the-scenes tours, mascot races, handicapping seminars, and non-wagering horse racing. Designed to support community organizations, Saratoga’s Open House raises nearly $15,000 every year {Read More}
The top choice for most people when it comes to cooling off in the summer is a beach or pool. For kids especially, pools and lakes can be inviting and fun, but also dangerous. In a 2009 Red Cross survey, nearly 1 in 3 said they had an incident when they nearly drowned between the ages of 5 and 15. Almost 2 in 5 said they have had to help someone who was in danger of drowning. Eileen Reardon, Executive {Read More}
I was very excited to attend one of the Saratoga Springs Food Tours this past weekend. I brought along my two toughest critics; my husband Jude and our almost two-year-old daughter Angie. We really enjoyed the experience and I’m excited to share our comments and photos! What are Saratoga Springs Food Tours? Saratoga Springs Food Tours combine history, culture, and of course food into a unique 2.5 hour walking tour. Our tour met on Saturday at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market {Read More}
