Trying to figure out what to do with the kids this winter? SaratogaMama has you covered! Here’s a list of indoor recreation options in Saratoga Springs, Wilton, Malta, & Clifton Park to keep you and your family happy & healthy this winter.
Need ideas to occupy yourself during a snow day? Check out my post and video interview on Snow Day Fun
Want to go Ice Skating? Check out my list of all the ice skating options in Saratoga County!
Saratoga Springs/Wilton
YMCA Saratoga – Winter Programs start on January 9th. View the YMCA Winter/Spring Program Guide here.
Saratoga Independent School – Winter Enrichment - Programs start in early January and include programs such as Lego engineering, dance and movement, jewelry-making, science, art and many more options
Gavin Park in Wilton NY has parent/tot gym play, basketball programs for kids, soccer, after-school programs and much more. Register online or in person at Gavin Park.
Stepping Star Gymnastics, Saratoga Springs – Offers gymnastics and dance for preschool through adults. Registration is ongoing.
Hostetler Music Studio – Kindermusik classes for children of all ages. Register online for the 2012 session which starts in January.
Music Together of Saratoga – Offers 45 minute weekly music classes for kids on Tuesdays from 10-10:45 or 5:30-6:15pm. A new Friday class begins on February 3rd and goes from 10-10:45am. Contact Terri Roben at
518-399-2080 or 316-0345
Drop-In Play Spots
- Super Bounce in Wilton Mall
- Children’s Museum at Saratoga
- Even the Wilton Mall play area can be a fun place on a dreary winter day.
Ballston Spa/Malta/Ballston Lake
Malta Community Center – Winter session starts in early January and includes many programs for children to adults. Yoga for infants up to adults, karate, music classes for toddlers, soccer, basketball, and many more options. Non-residents have to pay a few dollars more for classes. View the Winter Program Guide for all the info.
Drop-In Play Spots
- TreePaad in Malta NY are great drop-in options.
- The Wonder Room in Ballston Lake NY offers drop0in play, scheduled activities and a preschool program.
Clifton Park
Tiny Tots Early Learning Center – Offers classes for ages 9months to 4 years. Winter session will start in early January. We love this place (view SaratogaMama Profile here) and would not hesitate to recommend any class here.
Modern Day Music/Rock School, Clifton Park – Music lessons for all ages, including the Little Rockers Program that will begin on January 7th. Read our profile here!
Premiere Dance of Clifton Park offers dance and theater classes for all ages. Registration is ongoing. Read our profile here!
Drop-In Play Spots
- Tiny Tots Tearoom
- Bounce Around in Clifton Park Center
Latham/Troy/Albany
Children’s Musuem of Science and Technology - This is a wonderful place to just visit (see SaratogaMama’s review here) but they also offer School Vacation Science Camps starting on December 26th.
NYS Museum – Another SaratogaMama pick for indoor activities. It’s a bit of a drive, but totally worth it. The kids will love riding the indoor carousel, especially in the winter.
Drop-In Play Spots
- Tumbling Tykes in Latham NY
- My Place to Play indoor play center in Schenectady, NY
Hi all. New to area and looking for a fun indoor play ground etc to have my twin boys 7th bday party. Yes very last minute oops
Oh I am in Ballston Spa NY. Thanks!
TreePaad in Malta is a great option for 7 y/o boys! Chuck E Cheese is in Latham, and though I have not attended a birthday party there, I have heard it is good for that age group. (I have been there and enjoyed it). It’s hard not knowing what your boys are interested in. I have a lot of ideas, but all depending on what you’re looking for. Email me! colleen@saratogamama.com and we can chat.