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Kids Fun in the Saratoga Area: Indoor & Outdoor Attractions, Birthday Spots & More!

The Saratoga region offers a variety of attractions perfect for kids, families and the young at heart! Explore indoors and outdoors: swing through the treetops, race around a go-kart track, explore local farms, take an arts class, visit a museum, play mini golf... and much, much more! A short drive from downtown Saratoga Springs, you will find area attractions to amuse and delight everyone in your family. Planning a special event? Looking for birthday party spots? There are numerous options to choose from to create treasured childhood memories. 

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Sacandaga Outdoor Center (SOC)
Hadley, NY
SOC has been providing Family Friendly Rafting Adventures for over 30 years and is consistently ranked the #1 Outdoor Activity in the area. Just minutes from Lake George and Saratoga. Experience the SOC DIFFERENCE and make some NEW MEMORIES!!!!!!!
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Ellms Family Farm
Ballston Spa, NY
For old-fashioned fall activities kids of all ages will love, visit Ellms Family Farm over in Ballston Spa, NY. Create new memories and family traditions as you enjoy pumpkin picking, exploring a corn maze, more!
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Adirondack Adventure Center: ADK Treetop Adventures
Lake Luzerne, NY
ADK Treetop Adventures at the Adirondack Adventure Center in Lake Luzerne features a state-of-the-art adventure course through a beautiful forest canopy in the Southeastern Adirondacks. Ride the zip lines, cross the wooden platforms, and have fun!
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Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course & Zipline Park
Bolton Landing, NY
TreeTop and Zipline Adventure Park the entire family can enjoy. Over 2 miles of outdoor adventure. Zip lines, aerial skateboard, wobbly bridges Tarzan swings. Bolton Landing NY Exit 24 North of Lake George Choose your adventure level. Ages 6+
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Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio
Glenville, NY
Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio offers a variety of services, classes, and entertainment for all ages and abilities. This interactive and educational art studio is a space to learn, create, relax, experiment, and above all, have fun.
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Ausable Chasm
Ausable Chasm, NY
Experience one of the oldest natural attractions in the country at Ausable Chasm. You won't find this assortment of adventures at any other location! Explore natural stone walkways, traverse a riverwalk, observe eons of geological history, and more.
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The Fun Spot
Queensbury, NY
Come to The Fun Spot for exceptional family entertainment! This Queensbury hotspot features go-karts, mini-golf, laser tag, and so much more.
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Liberty Ridge Farm
Schaghticoke, NY
Discover Upstate NY’s original agritourism experience at Liberty Ridge Farm in Schaghticoke! This local farm is a Capital Region destination for fall family fun and other seasonal activities like blueberry picking.
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WildPlay Thacher
Voorheesville, NY
Check out a classic course, an extreme course, a kids course, and a single "What's to Fear" jump at WildPlay Thacher, where you can get wild when you visit Thacher State Park near Albany, NY.
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Lyrical Ballad Bookstore
Saratoga Springs, NY
Lyrical Ballad Bookstore in downtown Saratoga Springs is the place to find new, used, and even rare books in the Capital Region of New York. Explore our winding halls to find exactly what you are looking for; you will be amazed at what you find!
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The X-Files Preservation Collection
Saratoga Springs, NY
The X-Files Preservation Collection in Saratoga Springs, NY, is home to possibly the world's largest collection of screen used props, wardrobe, and set dressing from The X-Files. The collection features thousands of pieces of The X-Files history.
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Painted Pony Championship Rodeo
Lake Luzerne, NY
Painted Pony Championship Rodeo is an authentic western rodeo in Lake Luzerne, NY that provides fun for the whole family. Enjoy the BBQ, watch the rodeo, and have a memorable time!
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Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway
Corinth, NY
You won't believe how much you can see from the seat of a train. Experience the unique activity of sightseeing by train with the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway, where it's truly not about the destination, but the journey!
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Adventure Family Fun Center
Queensbury, NY
Adventure Family Fun Center in Queensbury features an arcade, bumper cars, go karts, laser tag, a rock wall, paintball, and so much more.
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Saratoga Clay Arts Center
Schuylerville, NY
Have FUN and EXPLORE your creativity in clay! We provide year-round classes for individuals of all ages. Book an event, attend a class, or visit our gallery TODAY.
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Saratoga Strike Zone
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Strike Zone is one of the premier family entertainment centers in the Northeast. They feature bowling, bumper cars, redemption arcade, ball pit, VIP Suite and The End Zone sports pub. Call to schedule your outing today! 518-584-6460
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The World Awareness Children's Museum
Glens Falls, NY
The World Awareness Children's Museum brings the adventures and wonders of the world to your kid through interactive exhibitions, multicultural programs, and exciting events. Play games, hear stories, dance, shop, create a travel adventure, and more.
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Schuyler Farms
Schuylerville, NY
Bring the whole family to enjoy the corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, interactive station where you can pan for fossils and gemstones, farm animals, homemade cider donuts, and other delicious treats at Schuyler Farms.
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Into the Woods Farm & Goat Yoga In The Woods NY
Middle Grove, NY
Into The Woods Farm is a small educational farm situated in the Adirondack foothills in the town of Middle Grove, NY, just 25 minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs. We offer all season adventures including goat yoga & hikes/snowshoe/farm adventures.
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Jumping Bean Party Rental -- Bounce Houses, Waterslides, Food Machines, Tents, Tables & More
Wilton, NY
We are the best family-owned, full-service party rental company serving Albany, Saratoga, Lake George & surrounding areas. Our inventory includes bouncy houses, water slides, inflatable obstacle courses, food machines, tables, chairs, tents and more!
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Adirondack Cruise & Charter Co.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Discover Saratoga's best kept secret - Saratoga Lake - while aboard one of Adirondack Cruise & Charter Co.'s two beautiful vessels. The company offers private charters and a variety of specialty cruises that are perfect for friends and families.
Saratoga Regional YMCA - Malta Childcare
Malta, NY
This developmental program fits the needs of the children according to their ages and individual progress for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old.
Saratoga Regional YMCA
Saratoga Springs, NY
The Y provides a wide variety of youth and family programs, including aquatics, sports, summer camp, and child care. The Saratoga Springs facility also offers an adventure course with a zipline, high and low ropes course, climbing tower and more!
West Mountain
Queensbury, NY
West Mountain in Queensbury, NY, is a year-round recreation destination offering skiing, snowboarding, and tubing during winter and aerial treetop adventures, mountain biking, and more outdoor fun from late spring into fall.
The Children's Museum At Saratoga
Saratoga Springs, NY
A wonderful museum committed to providing positive opportunities for children to learn about science, history, community living and the arts.
DeVoe's Rainbow Orchards
Halfmoon, NY
DeVoe's Rainbow Orchards is an apple orchard and country store offering u-pick apples, fresh produce, baked goods, gift baskets, and during the summer, incredible ice cream at Rainbow Delights! Create lifelong memories at this local family farm.