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SCHC Announces 2026 Saratoga County Public History Award Winners

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(Christopher Carola)
(Mary Ann Fitzgerald)

The Saratoga County History Center Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the winners of the fifth annual Saratoga County Public History Awards. This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to extending knowledge and understanding of the history of Saratoga County. A celebratory event will be held at Brookside Museum on Thursday, October 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., including a reception on the front porch of the museum beginning at 6.

The 2026 recipients of the award are Christopher Carola, former Albany-based Associated Press reporter and current Trustee of the Friends of the New York State Military Museum, and Mary Ann Fitzgerald, retired Saratoga Springs City Historian. 

Christopher Carola is a Mechanicville native and former journalist who has worked to increase the visibility and recognition of our local histories throughout his career. Across three decades as a reporter and editor for The Associated Press in Albany, Carola wrote numerous stories about Saratoga and other New York history, from the origins of thoroughbred racing at Saratoga Springs to the significance of the Battles of Saratoga, shining a spotlight on local history for regional, national and international audiences via the AP’s global news network. His current focus is a fundraising campaign for the preservation of the Mechanicville District Public Library’s Charles Siciliano Sr. WWII and Korean War Veterans Photograph Collection, an ongoing effort supported by his public presentations telling the story of this unique photo archive. Carola also currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the New York State Military Museum and is a member of the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance.

Mary Ann Fitzgerald served as Saratoga Springs City Historian for more than twenty years, until her retirement in October 2025. In 1998, she co-founded the volunteer West Side Oral Narrative Project, and she graduated from Skidmore College’s University Without Walls in 2000. From 2001 to 2003, Fitzgerald worked with the George S. Bolster Collection at the Saratoga Springs History Museum, featuring unique photographic images of the Spa City collected and preserved by the late local photographer. She served on the curatorial committee of the 2015 “Saratoga Springs in Maps” exhibition and authors the “This Week in Saratoga County History” column. Fitzgerald is regularly consulted as the city’s authority on local history, and continues to lead popular history walking tours, including the upcoming, sold-out Heart of Dublin Tour, hosted by the Saratoga County History Center. 

The public is encouraged to honor this year’s honorees by joining in the celebration on October 8. This event is free, but advance registration is encouraged at www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

The 6th Annual Micheal J. Pitney Farm Run Returns to Pitney Meadows Community Farm

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Micheal J. Pitney Farm Run (Courtesy of Pitney Meadows Community Farm)

Pitney Meadows Community Farm will once again welcome runners, families, businesses, and neighbors to the farm for the 6th Annual Michael J. Pitney Farm Run on Saturday, October 10th. This signature community event brings people together for a morning rooted in health, connection, and a shared love of the outdoors, all the while supporting the work of Pitney Meadows Community Farm throughout the year.

Race morning will begin with the Youth 1 Mile Timed Run at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K Run at 9:00 a.m., and the Youth ½ Mile Fun Run at 10:00 a.m.

The 5K route travels through the grounds of Pitney Meadows on a combination of grass and stone dust trails, winding through open fields and alongside the working farm. The primarily flat course includes gentle rolling sections and no road crossings, creating a welcoming experience for runners of different ages and abilities. The start and finish areas are also easily visible from the course, making it an engaging and spectator-friendly event for families, friends, and supporters.

The Michael J. Pitney Farm Run will once again take place alongside the Saratoga XC Invitational, bringing some of the region’s top high school cross-country runners to Pitney Meadows following the community race. The day offers a unique celebration of running at every level, as families and recreational runners share the farm with high school athletes competing on the same trails.

The Michael J. Pitney Farm Run honors the memory of Michael J. Pitney, an avid outdoorsman whose adventurous spirit continues to inspire visitors to Pitney Meadows. A passionate fisherman, golfer, and hiker, Michael completed all 46 Adirondack High Peaks and hiked both the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, covering 4,660 miles between 2016 and 2017.

Proceeds from the event support sustainable agriculture, food access, educational programming, public trails, and community wellness initiatives helping ensure that Pitney Meadows remains a resource for the entire community.

“This event brings together so much of what we value at Pitney Meadows… movement, community, access to the outdoors, and connection to place,” said Brooke McConnell, Executive Director of Pitney Meadows Community Farm. “And because the race directly supports our year-round work, every participant, volunteer, and sponsor is helping make that work possible. We’re excited to celebrate the sixth Farm Run with our community this fall.”

New Tang Exhibition Traces Two Decades of Ecological Repair

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Cedra Wood, 500 Dams – Towards a Return of Anaya Springs, 2024, Still from Digital Animation
(Courtesy of the Artist and Survival Kit Collective)

The Tang Museum at Skidmore College presents 500 Dams: Art, Ecology, and Radical Care at Anaya Springs, an exhibition tracing a more than two-decade effort to regenerate degraded grasslands in New Mexico through hand-built stone dams and the art, mapping, and ecological research that have grown around the project. The exhibition opens September 26 and runs through January 10, 2027.

For more than two decades, artist Bill Gilbert and landscape architect Anne Nelson have walked the high-desert landscape of Anaya Springs, building low stone dams by hand to slow rainwater runoff, capture soil and seeds, and help grasses and other plants take hold. Historic overgrazing and erosion had stripped vegetation and topsoil from the landscape, reducing its ability to absorb and retain water. What began as a daily practice on land they purchased in 2003 now encompasses more than 1,700 dams, far beyond Gilbert’s original estimate of 500. 

Their work at Anaya Springs later expanded through the Survival Kit Collective (SKC), bringing together artists, scientists, mapping specialists, friends, and family to study, document, and interpret the changing landscape.

 500 Dams: Art, Ecology, and Radical Care at Anaya Springs brings that experiment into the Tang Museum, where visitors can encounter the work of the SKC members including interactive maps charting Anaya Springs’ watersheds, dams, and plant life; data examining soil moisture and plant diversity; aerial films of creek beds; botanical watercolors; ceramic maps based on the contours of the land and patterns of water flow; a hand-drawn animation of Gilbert and Nelson building a dam; and large-scale adobe works embedded with seeds. 

“500 Dams is about the power of personal agency and collective effort,” said exhibition curator Rachel Seligman, the Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator at the Tang. “What began with the simple act of placing a few stones in the landscape has grown to more than 1,700 dams over two decades. By focusing on the small and local, the project shows how sustained attention and care can build resilience, inspire collaboration, and make meaningful change possible.” 

Four of the Survival Kit Collective’s eight members will extend the exhibition’s inquiry through public programs at the Tang this fall. 

New Mexico artist and educator Ruben Olguin, whose adobe sculptures incorporate native seeds, joins Skidmore sustainability director Tarah Rowse for a Dunkerley Dialogue on September 24. 

In November, artist and University of New Mexico emeritus professor Bill Gilbert gives an artist talk followed by a conversation with Charlie Bettigole, a graphic information systems (GIS) specialist and former director of Skidmore’s GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research; artist Lynn Grimes, whose work combines botanical observation, natural history, and art; moderated by Seligman. The following day, Bettigole leads a beginner GIS cartography workshop, and Grimes leads a flora zine-making workshop.

2026 Bug’s Boston Terrier Parade

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(Courtesy of Moira Shortway)

The 14th annual Boston Terrier Parade will commence on Sunday, September 20 at 11 a.m. in front of the Spirit of Life statue in Congress Park. Pups and their pals can expect a stroll down Broadway ending at Bailey’s for an afterparty with a raffle giveaway 

Donations are requested to help support Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue. Despite the name, all dogs are welcome. Sign up begins at 10:15. 

Brookside Museum Seeking Local Makers for Artisan’s Market

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The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announced that it is seeking craft vendors for its 26th Annual Artisan’s Market. This juried market is to be held at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum from November 28 through December 23.

The Artisan’s Market features only handmade and handcrafted products created by the vendor. The market is heavily attended. The museum utilizes social media, posters, email blasts, press releases and media announcements, our newsletter and website to promote this eagerly anticipated event.

“Many people wait for the market to open to do their holiday shopping. It’s the perfect place to find distinctive and one-of-a-kind gifts. It’s a wonderful opportunity for crafters of all kinds and supports the museums,” remarked Beth Silvestri, Retail Manager.

Interested Artisans, please email bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org for more information.

Carpe Diem Theater Launches New Works Program with Showcase: A Rehearsal Musical

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Carpe Diem Theater is launching a new program this fall with Showcase: A Rehearsal Musical, an original musical by Erin J. Reifler and Kevin Renn, directed by Carson Crow.

The production is the inaugural show of Carpe Diem’s New Works program, an initiative designed to give local emerging theater artists an opportunity to develop and perform original works by professional creatives.

Showcase: A Rehearsal Musical is a musical comedy featuring music and lyrics by Erin J. Reifler, with book and additional lyrics by Kevin Renn. The show follows a group of BFA musical theater students facing a last-minute crisis. With the rehearsal hall closing in an hour and a morning flight to New York City ahead of them, the students need one final rehearsal before their college Senior Showcase. But when their aloof professor is nowhere to be found, the students are left to run the rehearsal themselves while trying to figure out what comes next for their careers.

Featuring 11 original songs, the 90-minute musical takes a comedic look at the realities of pursuing a career in theater, including the pressure to succeed, the uncertainty of the industry and the determination it takes to keep chasing a dream.

“This is a unique opportunity to spotlight local talent while demonstrating the creative capabilities of the arts community here in the Capital Region,” said Brady Walsh, Carpe Diem Theater’s Artistic Director. “New York City is not the only greenhouse for new musicals and original ideas. We can foster those creative spaces in our own backyard.”

Walsh said the production also provides an opportunity to connect established theater artists with performers and collaborators in the region.

“This top-tier team was in need of time and space for their piece and is thrilled to be in Saratoga for that development,” Walsh said. “We, as the local theater makers, are searching for collaborators that can expand our horizons and challenge our existing structures for production. This has been a hugely rewarding and mutually beneficial project for all involved.”

The cast features 10 Capital Region performers between the ages of 16 and 27, bringing together young actors at different stages of their theater training and careers.

There will be three shows of Showcase: A Rehearsal Musical: September 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and on September 27 at 1 p.m. Tickets to the event can be purchased at carpediemtheater.org.

Autumn Sunday Strolls “Historic West Side” and “Find Me in Congress Park”

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Site from “Find Me in Congress Park” (Courtesy of Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation)

Join docent George DeMers on Sunday, September 20 for the Autumn Stroll, “Historic West Side.” As you walk the neighborhood, George will share its diverse history through existing buildings as well as those lost over the years. Once nicknamed “Dublin” for its Irish immigrants, and later home to a thriving Black residential and business district, George will share their stories as well as the impact Urban Renewal had on the neighborhood and its residents. This tour meets at the entrance of the Gideon Putnam Burying Ground, located on South Franklin Street.

On Sunday, September 27, local author Patrice Mastrianni offers her new walking tour, “Find Me in Congress Park” based on research from her popular children’s book, Find Me in Saratoga. As you explore Congress Park, Patrice will provide her unique perspective on many of the landmarks you know and love, all based on personal stories from antique journals – and some fun rumors! – as well as historic facts. This tour meets at Congress Spring, the covered pavilion on the south side of E. Congress Street inside Congress Park.

All Sunday morning tours begin at 10:30AM, last approximately 90 minutes, and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to thirty participants, and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on Sunday Strolls or to purchase tickets visit, saratogapreservation.org.

Jennifer D. Castle

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ROUND LAKE – Jennifer D. Castle, 78, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 4, 2026, with her devoted husband of 55 years by her side. She spent her final weeks surrounded by the deep love of her family in the home she cherished so deeply.

Born on December 18, 1947, to the late Norman and Lydia Evans, Jennifer built a life centered on love, connection, and devotion. For Jennifer, family was always her primary priority. She dedicated her life to creating a sanctuary for those she loved, pouring her heart into her home, especially during Christmas. Her passion for decorating, along with her bright love for sunflowers and pineapples, transformed her house into a space filled with warmth, joy, and lasting memories that her family will hold dear forever.

She was the beloved wife of Jack Castle, with whom she shared a heartfelt 55 year marriage. She was the cherished mother of Eric Castle and Heather Messier, and the proud, loving grandmother of Erica Messier, Zachary Messier, Jack Castle, and Julia Castle.

Jennifer is also survived by her siblings, Heather Rossley, Jeff Evans, and Nancy Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Lydia Evans, and her brothers, Eric Evans and Gary Evans.

Her strength, warmth, and unconditional devotion to her family remain her lasting legacy. In accordance with her wishes, a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Online remembrances may be made at www.armerfuenralhome.com.

This Week’s Events: Sept. 18-24

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Friday, September 18

Grand, Gilded and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. A guided walking tour celebrating the rich history, glamour, and legendary stories of Saratoga Springs’ Gilded Age. Tour concludes at the Saratoga Springs History Museum inside the Canfield Casino. Participants should expect walking, standing, and some stairs. Tours run rain or shine through October 17. For tickets and information:   www.discoversaratoga.org/saratoga-springs-visitor-center/.

Saturday, September 19

Seed Saving Workshop

The SoBro Triangle, 209 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9 – 11 a.m. Join SoBro Conservancy and Sustainable Saratoga’s Pollinator Committee in the SoBro Triangle garden for a native plant seed saving workshop. Learn how to save seeds from native plants and share tips for sowing and growing. Help us grow our ecotypic seed bank AND take some seeds home for your own garden. No registration required. 

Parking: Although there is no parking on-site, you can find ample street parking on Hamilton St and West Circular St.

September Encampment

Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, September 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Revolutionary War soldiers return to Saratoga! On the 249th anniversary of the 1777 Battles of Saratoga, the park will host the return of troops on the original Revolutionary War battlegrounds. At Benedict Arnold’s headquarters Continental soldiers from the 2nd, 3rd, 10th, and 15th Massachusetts Regiments will encamp near the same location those same troops would have occupied in 1777 to defend against the British invasion from Canada. At Freeman’s Farm British soldiers of His Majesty’s 24th and 62nd Regiments will be on hand to restore crown authority to the American colonies. Men and women will be authentically dressed – soldiers will perform military while followers and soldiers sew and cook provisions. 

NatureFest

Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd. Gansevoort | 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  We’ll have nature and environmental themed exhibitors, live animals, music, food, crafts and fun for families of all ages. This year’s theme is dedicated to the awareness and support of one of the most important animals on our planet – Bees! This is a free event to attend with your family and friends but please note – this is our annual fundraiser. Donations are certainly appreciated but we do charge for “Build a Birdhouse” ($5/$10), Pumpkin Painting ($3), bake sale items and concession food. The Friends Group will have a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the non-profit’s support of the park, through various educational programs and other activities.   Visit our website:  https://friendsofmoreaulake.org for more information.

Luther Forest: A Family, A Woodland, A Legacy: A Curator’s Tour

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 12 and 2 p.m. We are welcoming visitors to our temporary exhibition with guided tours led by our director and exhibition curator, Anne Hollmuller. Join Anne on a small group tour of our new temporary exhibition, where she will discuss the history and evolutions of Luther Forest, our Luther-Mackay family archive, and the curatorial process. Members $0, non-members $5. Register online at www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Heritage Hunters: Genealogy and Local History

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters will continue to honor our country’s 250th anniversary as Dave Peck resumes his presentation on Colonel Henry Knox and his artillery deliveries. 250 years ago, Colonel Henry Knox rode an artillery delivery train from Ticonderoga toward Boston, supplying additional much-needed weapons to militias of the Continental Army. Today, markers honor his efforts, which were instrumental in achieving victory at Dorchester Heights, and forcing the British out of Boston. Dave revisited the routes the Knox train took. The program is free and public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309.

Drive-Thru Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4 – 6:30 p.m.  Our dinner is made from scratch with chicken breast, country gravy, buttermilk biscuits, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and two large homemade oatmeal raisin cookies.  Ticket are $13.  Call 518-885-4794 to make reservations. Leave your name, telephone number and the number of adult and/or children ticket you would like to reserve.  A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.  

Sunday, September 20

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast

Gansevoort Fire House, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu includes: eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits with sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donation: $12 adults, $10 Seniors 55+ and Military and 1st Responders, $10 children age 6-12, children under 6 yrs. old are free.

Autumn Sunday Strolls “Historic West Side”

Meet at the entrance of the Gideon Putnam Burying Ground, located on South Franklin Street, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Join docent George DeMers. As you walk the neighborhood, George will share its diverse history through existing buildings as well as those lost over the years. Once nicknamed “Dublin” for its Irish immigrants, and later home to a thriving Black residential and business district, George will share their stories as well as the impact Urban Renewal had on the neighborhood and its residents. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on Sunday Strolls or to purchase tickets, call 518-587-5030, visit our website, saratogapreservation.org, or email Dianne Winter, Development Director, at dwinter@saratogapreservation.org.

Annual Chicken BBQ 

St. Therese Chapel, RT 32 and Gansevoort-Wilton Rd. Gansevoort | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or until sold out.  Dinners include half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a homemade dessert.  Dinners $15. For Reservations Call 518-792-2276.  Leave name, phone number, # of meals, and pick up time.  No Reservations after 2 p.m

AWANA is Back! 

Wilton Baptist Church, 755 Saratoga Rd., Wilton | 5 – 6:30 p.m. Looking for a fun, purposeful weekly program for your kids? AWANA combines exciting games, lifelong friendships, and practical Bible learning to help students grow spiritually and build confidence. Spots fill up fast—register your student today so we can get their materials ordered. Sign up now: at www.wiltonbaptistchurch.com/AWANA.

Monday, September 21

Parkinsons Support Meeting

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2:30 p.m.  An open meeting with no speaker. There will be reporting back from a recent meeting of local support group leaders, as well as opening the floor to ask questions and share your knowledge with the rest of the group. All are welcome. 

Eating For A Better Brain 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6 p.m. Attendees will walk away with practical, realistic food strategies to protect memory, sharpen focus, and reduce risk of cognitive decline. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.

Tuesday, September 22

Cooking Using Your Garden Harvest

Schwerd Building 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | Noon – 1 p.m. Do you have a plentiful garden harvest and aren’t sure what to do with all the fresh produce you’ve grown? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County invites gardeners and food enthusiasts to join Brenna Kavakos for Cooking Using Your Garden Harvest, a hands-on cooking demonstration and tasting featuring delicious ways to make the most of your garden bounty. The cost is $25 per person, and preregistration is required by September 18. https://ccesaratoga.org. All proceeds from the program will benefit the CCE Saratoga Unlimited Garden Fundraiser, supporting the continued development and revitalization of this special community garden.

Fall Equinox Walk 

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 5:30 p.m. Twice a year, we experience equal hours of daytime and nighttime. With the equinox, days get shorter and shorter! Learn how celestial movements impact the natural world. Registration is required for most of our programs at least one business day in advance. Register on our website or by calling the office at 518-450-0321. Our programs are weather dependent and may be cancelled due to inclement weather or poor trail conditions.

Wednesday, September 23

Baby Back Ribs Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: baby back ribs, baked beans, cold slaw, corn bread. Dinner: $15 (cash only).

USA 250 Lecture Series – Thea Hotaling

Waterford Historical Museum & Culrutal Center, 2 Museum Lane, Waterford | 6 p.m. Lafayette’s Tour of the US 1824 – 1825. www.waterfordmuseum.com. 

Film: Labors of Love: The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Szold

Congregation Beth Shalom in Clifton Park, 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.) Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Szold was an avid student who supported Jewish immigrants and initiated English language night schools. She became one of the most influential American Jewish women of the 20th century. Blending archival footage, personal letters, and firsthand reflections, actress Tovah Feldshuh, who brought Szold to Broadway theater, narrates the documentary. A reception with light refreshments will precede and follow the film. To Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/4Ekw0AB/LaborsofLove09032026.

Bring Life to Your Landscape

Round Lake Auditorium, 2 Wesley Avenue, Round Lake 7 – 8 p.m. Learn to Love & Preserve the Unknown & Unsung Celebrities in Your Yard. Local pollinator advocate, Johanna Garrison, introduces some of the beloved main characters in her home garden while sharing basic steps you can take to create your own thriving ecosystem. Fall gardening tips will also be discussed.  Registration is not required.

Thursday, September 24

Virtual Author Talk: Lucky Diaz 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd. Clifton Park | 7 p.m. Grammy award winning musician and children’s author Lucky Diaz will present an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun through his bilingual picture book, Paletero Man. Note: Offered in Spanish at 8 pm. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.

Saratoga Independent School to Host Annual Kite & Flight  Family Festival on October 3

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Saratoga Independent School is thrilled to welcome families from across the region to its annual Kite & Flight Family Festival, happening Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the school’s scenic 60-acre campus located at 459 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. 

This festival celebrates imagination, movement, community, and the many forms of flight. Admission is completely free. More information can be found on www.siskids.org/kite.

Visitors can enjoy hands-on craft tables led by Saratoga Independent School teachers, bounce around in a bounce house, explore a balloon globe, and get creative with face painting and other engaging activities. 

Food will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors. Attendees can grab lunch or a snack from Rollin in Gravy Food Truck, and a treat from Left Field Shave Ice.

The event also features interactive exhibits and hands-on activities presented by a range of local community partners. Representatives from SPAC School of the Arts, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Third Space Saratoga, Wellspring, and Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will be on hand to engage visitors of all ages with educational experiences, demonstrations, and helpful resources.

“We look forward to inviting the community to SIS every year for this event. It’s a day of exploration, creativity, and fun,” said Betsy Boland, Director of Development at Saratoga Independent School. “It’s a wonderful reflection of our mission to inspire learning both inside and outside the classroom.”

The Kite & Flight Family Festival is made possible through the generous sponsorship as well as the enthusiastic support of SIS faculty, staff, family, and friends.

For more information on Saratoga Independent School’s commitment to exceptional education and student development, please contact Betsy Boland at bboland@siskids.org.