Winter Wonderland Awaits at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga
When school’s out, the fun is in full snowstorm at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga (CMAS)! From December 19 through January 2, the Museum is transforming into a Winter Wonderland, filled with hands-on science experiments, creative art projects, and cozy storytelling sessions, all perfect for families looking to stay active and inspired during the school break.
“Winter is a wonderful time to explore and learn together,” said Sarah Smith, Executive Director of CMAS. “Our Winter Wonderland week turns frosty days into magical memories, with every project designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.”
From gingerbread engineering to snowflake science, and ice cube races to Shrinky Dink art, the Museum’s Winter Break programming offers something new each day. Visitors can create a gingerbread person, build a snowman that won’t melt, learn how animals survive the cold, and even countdown to 2026 during the Museum’s family-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” fundraiser celebration on December 31.
The annual Noon Years Eve Fundraiser event will feature two separate opportunities to “count down” to the new year from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and then again from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children will hear Junkmusic with The Junk Man, who creates music with 100% recycled materials (or junk!), compliments of the NYS Council of the Arts.
Winter Break Week Schedule Highlights Include:
Friday, December 19
• Science Explorers (9:30 & 1:30)
• Make a Gingerbread Man (11:00)
• Storybook Science: Three Billy Goats Gruff (12:00)
• Engineer a Gingerbread Trap (3:00)
Saturday, December 20
• STEAM Saturday
Sunday, December 21
• Make It! (2:00–3:00)
Monday, December 22
• Mindful Moments (9:30 & 1:30)
• Storybook Science: How to Catch a Star (12:00)
• Shrinky Dink Winter Art (11:00 & 3:00)
Tuesday, December 23
• Tuesday for Tots (9:30 & 1:30)
• Storybook Science: Swimmy (12:00)
• Snowflake Science (11:00)
• Snowflake Art (3:00)
December 24–25 Museum will be Closed for the Holidays
Friday, December 26
• Science Explorers (9:30 & 1:30)
• Storybook Science: Aliens Love Underpants (12:00)
• Animals in Winter (11:00)
• Hibernation & Migration (3:00)
Saturday, December 27
• STEAM Saturday
Sunday, December 28
• Make It! (2:00–3:00)
Monday, December 29
• Melting Snowman (9:30)
• Storybook Science: The Cat in the Hat (12:00)
• Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (1:30)
• Go Big or Go Gnome! (11:00 & 3:00)
Tuesday, December 30
• Tuesday for Tots (9:30 & 1:30)
• Ice Escapades (11:00)
• Storybook Science: Hansel and Gretel (12:00)
• Ice Cube Races (3:00)
Wednesday, December 31 Noon Year’s Eve Celebration from 10-noon and 1-3 pm, featuring Music from The Junk Man
January 1 Museum will be closed for New Year’s Day
Friday, January 2
• Science Explorers (9:30 & 1:30)
• Storybook Science: Little Red Riding Hood (12:00)
• Animal Spotlight (11:00 & 3:00)
Families can drop in for a single session or spend the whole day exploring exhibits, discovering science, and making memories that will last all season long.
For admission details, memberships, and hours, visit https://cmssny.org/ or stop by the Museum at 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.