Let’s Celebrate this Friday!

Girls Night Out

This Friday, May 3rd, we are celebrating the launch of the summer issue of SaratogaMama Magazine with a special party at BodyWise Fitness Studio in Malta.  Come hang out with us, have some wine, snacks, shop, spin, tan, grab a mag, win prizes and have fun – all to support Tour de Cure! Get a Spray Tan! Remember my amazing Island Mist Tanning spray tan experience?  Friday night is your chance to experience Island Mist Tanning too!  Jennifer Near will {Read More}

All About: The Puppet People

The Puppet People

The Puppet People are a professional touring puppet company celebrating their 19th year in business and are located in Schenectady, NY. As a husband and wife team, Mark Carrigan and Michelle Smith-Carrigan have been entertaining people for over 20 years and perform at about 160 venues per year. Mark Carrigan holds a BFA in sculpture from UMASS and Michelle Smith-Carrigan earned a BA in Theatre from SUNY Albany. The Puppet People’s primary business is performing for elementary schools, they also {Read More}

Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Capital Region Chefs Challenge!

BBBSCR Chef Challenge 2013

 To Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region! The Capital Region is home to some great eats that’s for sure, but what happens when you put Albany  vs. Saratoga in a battle of the chefs? We’ll find out on May 2nd as two of the Capital Region’s top chefs, Chef Jim Schultz from 2Shea Catering and returning winner Chef John Ireland from Saratoga Golf & Polo Club will compete for the prestigious title and the chance to defend their {Read More}

52 Things to Do in Saratoga County This Spring

52 Things to Do in Saratoga County

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}

All About: The Saratoga Baby Expo

Saratoga Baby Expo 2013

2013 Saratoga Baby and Toddler Expo On Saturday, April 6, 2013, the second Saratoga Baby and Toddler Expo will be held on the campus of the Saratoga Independent School.  This free event will bring together businesses from around the capital region with a common theme; to serve and support area families. Shop AND Learn at the Saratoga Baby Expo! In addition to over 40 exhibitors and vendors, the expo will also feature seminars and special programs all day!  Check out {Read More}

Spring Break 2013: Guide to Fun in Saratoga

Spring Break 2013

Spring Break Saratoga Events! Spring break in Saratoga County  is coming Monday, April 1st – Friday, April 5th 2013.  Here’s a list of programs and a day-by-day overview of what’s going on and where in and around Saratoga County. Spring Break 2013 Highlights Monday, April 1st Prince and Princess Camps start today at Tiny Tots Tea Room!  You can choose to do one day or all five! We love Messy Mondays at The Wonder Room!  Drop in anytime from 9am-3pm {Read More}

Enjoy February Break in Saratoga County

February Break in Saratoga 2013

With February break less than one week away, it’s time to start filling your days with options! Here are a few highlights for each day.  There are many more options for the week on our brand new events calendar!  Check it out, and plan a perfect February Break! Monday, February 18th Mad Hatter Madness Week starts today at Tiny Tots Tea Room.  This camp runs all week, but you can choose to attend for one day or all five! Party {Read More}

Get Up & Dance! The Flurry Festival livens Saratoga Springs this weekend!

Flurry Fest

What is the Flurry Festival? The Flurry Festival is less than a week away in Saratoga Springs and once again, this year’s lineup is jam-packed with fun.  The Flurry serves as a showcase for the wealth of talented dance leaders and musicians from our area. Combining traditional social dance and live music, The Flurry is a feel-good festival that livens up the Saratoga Hilton and the Saratoga City Center and other venues in Saratoga Springs for three days; February 15th-17th 2013. {Read More}

Saratoga Chowderfest 2013 Recap & Winners!

Saratoga Chowderfest 2013 Recap and Winners

As the 15th annual Saratoga Chowderfest comes to a close, we bid farewell to another hugely successful Saratoga festival.  Our day started early at the Saratoga City Center for the Saratoga flash mob rehearsal.  Robby and I along with a few friends from Saratoga TODAY and a bunch of other good sports  learned our dance all morning before hitting Caroline Street for our big debut. At 11:45am, the first notes of the song Sweet Caroline pumped through the Saratoga City {Read More}

All About: Saratoga Chowderfest 2013 (special recipe included!)

Saratoga Chowderfest 2013

I’ll be the first to admit, winter in Saratoga NY can be quite long and dreary.  The good news is that there are so many things to do with kids, family events, and lots to explore!  One fabulous annual event is Winterfest in Saratoga Springs. Chowderfest is one of the top events during Winterfest and a must-do.  Winterfest is February 1-3rd and features a weekend of special events, live entertainment and of course, Chowderfest.  Our events calendar has the details of what’s happening {Read More}