Find things to do this winter in Saratoga County! Go snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in Saratoga Spa State Park. Take the whole family sledding or ice skating. Enjoy an outdoor ice bar experience with tons of specialty cocktails or visit one of our nationally recognized museums. There are many places to celebrate the winter season in Saratoga, get inspired for your next chilly adventure or cozy indoor retreat.
 

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

mineral spring in winter

The Saratoga Spa State Park offers 12 miles of trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, many of which will bring you past some of the park’s natural mineral springs. Trail maps are available at the Park Office (open 8am-4pm daily) and can be found here. For just $10, snowshoes can be rented making for an all-day adventure! Visit Wired Cafe in the park for a mid day pick me up or a hot chocolate to take a break from the winter fun!

In addition to the Spa State Park, there are several places to ice skate in the Saratoga area, both outdoors and indoors. Gavin Park has an outdoor ice skating rink, open Monday through Saturday, 12pm-8pm and Sunday, 12pm-6pm. No ice skate rentals available. The Saratoga Springs Ice Rink is suitable for both ice skating and ice hockey. Lace up those skates and take a spin on the ice!

Sledding is arguably the most fun you can have in the snow! Saratoga offers plenty of open land suitable for sledding with friends and family. Saratoga National Historic Park has designated hills for snow tubing and tobogganing as weather permits.

Cabin in the snow

Cozy up in a winter cabin at Camp Hudson Pines. Experience an Adirondack getaway offering cabin rentals, glamping, tent camping and RV sites on the Hudson River in Upstate NY near Lake George. Saratoga RV Park also offers winter campsites. Enjoy the beauty of winter days (and nights) while you're there and head on out to the snowshoe trails available to their guests.

 

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

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Try some indoor fun with one of these art classes! Spend the day with your hands in clay at Saratoga Clay Arts Center offering ceramics classes for all ages!

Take the family to one of our many museums. We have a museum for art lovers, history buffs, dance devotees, even car enthusiasts! There’s also a children’s museum that offers hands-on and interactive exhibits and a horse racing museum with a state-of-the-art Hall of Fame experience.

Check out a live performance at Universal Preservation Hall, a former church reimagined after a $14 million renovation in early 2020, seats up to 680 people in-the-round. Skip the cinema and enjoy a show at Home Made Theater, a community theater with a professional edge.

Saratoga County is home to some of the best craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries in the Capital Region! Numerous possibilities await as you explore the area sampling and tasting all that the region has to offer. Whether you’re in the mood for an innovative craft cocktail, a thirst-quenching craft beer, or a full-bodied wine, Saratoga is the perfect destination for you!

 

WINTER EVENTS

Chowderfest 2024

  • Saratoga First Day 5K: Start the new year off with the Saratoga First Day 5K! The road race will take place on January 1 at 11am starting at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Register here!
  • Winter Igloos: It's that time of year again when igloo dining is all the rage. Reserve your igloo at the Adelphi Hotel and Morrissey's today!
  • 2025 Chowderfest: Get ready to sample delicious chowder in Saratoga Springs at Saratoga Chowderfest on February 8 from 11am-4pm. Event goers will have the opportunity to try 4 oz. samples of chowder for $2 and vote on their favorite!
  • The Flurry Festival: one of the largest folk dance and music festivals in North America, will take place February 14-16 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
  • Bailey's Ice Bar: Come out for Bailey's Annual Ice Bar, February 21 & 22, complete with an ice luge and shot glasses, fire pits, and live music for guests to enjoy
  • Saratoga Beer Summit: If you’re into beer-related events and festivals, be sure to join us for Saratoga Beer Summit on February 22 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. There will be over 125 different craft beers for you to try!
  • Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show: Returning to the Saratoga Springs City Center on March 2 & 3, featuring 120 regional exhibitors showcasing home improvement services, décor and furnishings, energy-saving products, outdoor living and landscaping, and lifestyle products and services.
  • ADK Sports Expo: For the sports enthusiasts, the Adirondack Sports Expo returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center March 22 & 23. Come and check out the latest in health, fitness and outdoor recreation.

 

Create cherished memories and experience wintertime fun with friends and family in Saratoga! Start planning your winter getaway today.