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Rather than distributing paper flyers, the district shares information about the community events, programs, and activities on this page.  Please check the page often for local events, children’s activities, summer camps, and more!

Organizations and district partners wishing to have event information here should e-mail Maura Manny, Director of Community Outreach and Communications, at m_manny@saratogaschools.org.

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Events

Kids Build, Caregivers Connect – April 29 from 4:30-5:30pm at the Saratoga Springs Public Library Downtown. Neurodivergent children in preschool through grade 6 who enjoy Legos, magna tiles, blocks, and more – join us to build and create in an environment that embraces and celebrates all neurodiverse identities! While kids build, parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with each other. Please register HERE.

Saratoga Girls LaCROSSe Out Cancer Clinic on May 3 This clinic will be run by Saratoga High School coaches and players. It will be a fun filled skills clinic for grades 1-8. All proceeds will be going to LaCROSSe Out Cancer and the Live Like Liv Foundation! Cost: The cost is $47 in honor of the 47 children diagnosed each day with pediatric cancer. Click here to register.  Please reach out to Coach Furze with any questions! jenfurze@gmail.com  

Educating Young Engineers Club: Spring Saturday Program on May 10  Join the Educating Young Engineers (EYE)  for a hands-on day of fun and discovery at a Saturday Engineering Program on May 10, at Saratoga Springs High School. Open to students in grades K-5, this engaging event invites young minds to explore STEM through five exciting engineering and motion-themed challenges.

  • Check-in: 9:00–9:30 AM
  • Presentations: 1:50 PM
  • Sign-out: 2:00 PM
  • Cost: $30 per student (includes a pizza lunch)

Space is limited and online registration is required. Click here to register for the program.

Breakthrough T1D Walk on May 18  The Breakthrough T1D Walk will be held at Druthers- Clifton Park on May 18. No organization does more to improve everyday life with T1D—from therapy development and access, to expanding research, advocacy, and community support. The Walk will take place rain or shine and starts at 9:30 am.  Learn more about how to get involved.

Brooks’ BBQ Fundraiser Supporting the Saratoga Schools Education Foundation on May 23

The Saratoga Springs community is invited to enjoy a delicious take-out dinner while supporting local education at the upcoming Brooks’ BBQ Fundraiser on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Saratoga Springs High School. Meal pick-up will take place between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM. This event features favorites from the legendary Brooks’ House of BBQ:

  • Chicken Dinner (Pre-Pay: $16) – Includes ½ Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, and Roll
  • ½ Chicken Only: $10
  • Buy a Dinner for a Student: $16 – Donated meals will be distributed to students, helping more families enjoy this community tradition.

Order early to save and support a great cause!  To pre-order your dinner or donate a meal, visit: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/brooks-bbq-fundraiser-44754/

Proceeds benefit the Saratoga Schools Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to supporting innovation and creativity in the Saratoga Springs City School District.

Cantina Kids Fun Run on Sunday, June 1  The Cantina Kids Fun Run is an athletic event for kids age 12 and under held in beautiful Congress Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. The entry fee is $20 per participant during early bird registration (on or before May 14) and $25 from May 15 – 28. The price for race day registration is $30.  Click here to register for the event.

Activities 

Head Start – Now enrolling: Head Start is a free program for pregnant women and children through age 5 in Saratoga County. When a child is kindergarten eligible after attending Head Start, they have a better chance of succeeding, both by graduating high school and going to college or trade school. Head Start kids grow up to be anything they want to be! Complete an online application at lifeworksaction.org/head-start-programs 

Saratoga Miss Softball 2025 Spring Registration is Open. Calling all young athletes ages 4-17—it’s time to register for the 2025 Saratoga Miss Softball season! No residency requirements, just a great opportunity to learn, play, and have fun on the field. Sign up today: www.saratogamiss.com.

BeTa Community Programs offer before & after-school enrichment programs as well as summer enrichment options. Learn more about BeTa at https://www.betacommunityprograms.com/.

Camp Invention for Grades K-6  SSCSD will once again host Camp Invention.  This year the program will be held August 4-8, 2025  at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School. This year’s exciting new program inspires curiosity and helps kids build essential STEM skills through collaboration with friends and one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving experiences. Campers explore hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures designed to encourage new discoveries and bring big ideas to life!   Click here for more information or to signup.

Cub Scouts Boys and girls in grade K may join Cub Scouts. Contact Stephen Miller at smille18@nycap.rr.com.  Learn more at https://beascout.org/.

C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios Programing At C.R.E.A.T.E., we help community members feel safe and connected in their social emotional growth and mental health journey, by making therapeutic expressive arts affordable and accessible to people of ALL AGES and abilities. We offer many types of expressive art programs at our Beekman Street studio, including our weekly Open Studios. We offer Teen Open Studio on Tuesdays from 3:30-5pm for ages 13-19, All Ages Open Studio on Wednesday’s from 10am-12pm and Kids Open Studio on Saturdays from 10:30am-12pm. For more information on studio and outreach programs please contact Julie Lewis at Julie@createcommunitystudios.org.

Saratoga Rowing Association  Enjoy team sports and looking to try something new? Saratoga Rowing has Junior Competitive Programs for all athletes from 7th through 12th grade! Come experience a new team sport out on the water.  Email Program Director Mike MacMinn at mike.macminn@saratogarowing.com or click here for more information.

Saratoga Youth Lacrosse Association Registration is now open for the 2025 spring season (April 7 – June 8). Open to all athletes in grades K-6. Beginners welcome! Register now at: https://saratogayouthlacrosse.com/. Practices during the week. Games will be scheduled for Grades 1-6 on Saturdays, Sundays or during practice times. Questions? Contact us at info@saratogayouthlacrosse.com. 

Saratoga Wilton Youth Baseball – Spring registration is now open!  Our
recreational baseball program is open to all players ages 4-15. We
offer five age appropriate divisions, each aiming to teach the basics
of the game while keeping baseball FUN.  Register by Friday, March 14
to guarantee your spot on a team. More info here: https://www.swyb.org/signup.

Youth All Recovery Support Group at The Prevention Council  The Youth All Recovery Support Group is an addiction support group for teens ages 14-17.  The group meets on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Prevention Council Recovery Center at 125 High Rock Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

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