Check Out the Track & Everything Else Happening This Weekend

The rain held out yesterday long enough to have a successful opening day at the Saratoga Race Course! Check out what’s slated for the weekend coming up, with horse racing and much more.

horses racing at the race track

Saratoga Race Course Opening Weekend

through July 16

Here’s what’s happening as part of the first track weekend of the season:

See the racing calendar >>

Dave Matthews Band at SPAC

through July 15

Dave Matthews Band is set up to perform their annual two-night feature at SPAC today and tomorrow.

Silks & Satins 5K

July 15

This 5K is held on the first Saturday of track season is celebration of the start of the summer meet.

Frances Day Summer Celebration

July 15

Head to the Tang Museum on Saturday to check out tours and exhibitions at no charge, take part in art-making activities, and more.

Shakespeare in the Park

through July 16

The Saratoga Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night in Congress Park through July 16, and then again July 19 to 22.

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Wed, Jul 5 until Sat, Jul 15 · 11:00 AM

The Selfish Giant

Opera Saratoga presents FREE performances of the family-friendly opera, The Selfish Giant, based on a story by Oscar Wilde!

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Fri, Jul 7 until Sun, Jul 16 · 10:00 AM

Exclusive Members Only Sale: 50% Off at the Saratoga Springs Public Library Book Shop!

Attention Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library! We have a special treat just for you. From July 7 to July 16, we are hosting an exclusive Members Only Sale...

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Mon, Jul 10 until Fri, Jul 14 · 12:30 PM

"Recorder Ninja" Saratoga Springs Summer Camp - Week 1

Join the City Of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department and Beta Community Programs for Week 1 of Summer Camp at East Side Recreation Field House! This week is Recorder Ninjas! Please...

East Side Recreation Field House, 226 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Tue, Jul 11 until Sat, Jul 15

Congress Park History Tours

Learn about the fascinating history of "The Queen of Spas" with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Tours are held Tuesday - Saturday @ 10:30 AM.

Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thu, Jul 13 until Sun, Jul 16

Taste NY Pavilion

New York-made food and beverages will be available for sample and purchase at the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch, where fans can...

Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thu, Jul 13 until Sun, Jul 16

Saratoga Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night

Saratoga Shakespeare Company is pleased to announce its 2023 Summer Season consisting of a two-week production of Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare's timeless comedy of love and loss, mistaken identities, and...

Congress Park, E. Congress Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thu, Jul 13 until Sun, Jul 16

Opening Weekend at Saratoga Race Course

Opening Weekend will feature the traditional opening day graded stakes, the Schuylerville for 2-year-old fillies, on Thursday, July 13 and the first Grade 1 of the season, the Diana, on...

Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Thu, Jul 13 until Fri, Jul 14 · 9:00 PM

Karaoke Night

Karaoke Night every Thursday at 9pm at Spa City Tap & Barrel!

Spa City Tap & Barrel, 13 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Fri, Jul 14 · 11:00 AM

Open Art Studio Time July!

Come on in to relax and create a unique project! Hundreds of options and great for family time! We offer 4 featured specials each month for only $20!

Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio, 123 Saratoga Rd, (in Socha Plaza) Glenville, NY 12302

Fri, Jul 14 · 12:00 PM

Saratoga's Best Happy Hour

Happy Hour Noon - 6:00 P.M.