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}
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}
Snowshoeing is quite possibly one of the easiest winter activities for kids! In Saratoga County, there are plenty of options for renting or buying snowshoes, and tons of places to go. Here’s a guide to where to go, what you’ll need, and some helpful tips to get started! Saratoga has plenty to offer this winter season, we of course need snow first…. Get snowshoeing in Saratoga NY in just three easy steps! Step #1: Dress the part If you’re {Read More}
Hudson Crossing Park is located just outside Schuylerville on NY Historic Scenic Byway, Route 4. To Schuylerville locals, it’s called Lock 5 because it is on the Champlain Canal Lock 5. Whatever you call it, this park is a nice change of pace from a traditional playground. The area for kids is called the ‘Play Garden’. Many of the ‘play’ items are built into nature and include stumps to jump, a rock maze/labyrinth to navigate, tunnels to crawl through, sand {Read More}
On the corner of Beekman Street and Division Street in Saratoga is park called West Side Rec. This is probably one of my favorite summer time spots because in addition to many shaded areas and a decent playground, this park has water! A large interactive fountain sits in the middle of the grass, a refreshing invitation for hot, sticky kids. This park is a good size, and as I mentioned, has plenty of shaded areas, some benches and picnic tables. {Read More}
