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Hello Saratoga Springs! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Thoroughbred championship series, Power of Produce Club for kids, and The Atelier Fashion Lab + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new racing showdown: Six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series is underway, starting with the Kentucky Derby in May and continuing through September, including Saratoga Race Course, with TV coverage and a $5 million prize pool -- see how the series works.
A legacy worth honoring: After 175 years, Glens Falls company Jointa Lime was added to New York’s historic business registry, honored at The Hyde Collection. The firm operates sites in Saratoga County -- read the full story.
Service update ahead: CDTA will change North Country routes Sunday, August 23, frequency every 40 minutes on weekdays and Sunday service 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., affecting Routes 402, 404, 405, 407, 412 -- get the full details.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Find your next favorite: Since 1991, locals know Lifestyles of Saratoga for a consciously curated mix of womenswear, jewelry, footwear, and gifts, from Eileen Fisher and UNOde50 to up-and-coming finds. Pop in this week for style inspo, award-winning windows, and a stylist who can build a head-to-toe look fast.
Upstate classic cravings: Saratoga’s Rustic Pizza & Eats is serving the original upstate NY Crystal Bar pizza, born in Amsterdam in 1955, with crust blistered just right and bright house sauce for a weeknight win. Breads, sauces, dressings and meats are made in-house, plus wings, hot sandwiches, salads, pizza rolls, thin crust and Detroit style pies.
Creole vibes, local roots: When you want something a little special without leaving town, The Mouzon House turns its 1883 Victorian into an intimate escape with garden charm, farm-to-table menus, craft cocktails, and a New Orleans wink. Keep an eye on their monthly Supper Club for a seasonal, set-menu feast that feels like a secret.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Open Studio @ CREATE Community Studios | Wednesday (8/5) at 10:00 AM – Open studio hours in Saratoga mean a low-pressure art hang, drop in to try the project of the week or do your thing. All ages, a chance to learn a new craft or share your own. No perfection policing, just wobbly lines, ideas, and chatter.
🍎 Power of Produce Club (POP Club) for Kids @ High Rock Park | Wednesday (8/5) at 3:00 PM – Got kids ages 5 to 12 who think carrots come from the bag? The Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s POP Club turns Wednesdays into free fun with tastings and crafts, plus a $4 coin for produce and passport stamps that earn prizes. Local, wholesome, and happily tiring.
♟ Weekly Walk and Talk/Chess in the Park @ Carousel In Congress Park | Thursday (8/6) at 2:00 PM – Every Thursday by the carousel at Congress Park means teen walk-and-talks, casual chess, and parents mastering the art of not hovering. Teens can roam the paths or camp at the chess tables, while the grownups trade small talk, chairs, and knowing nods.
🎶 Upbeat on the Roof @ Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery | Thursday (8/6) at 5:30 PM – Thursday on the Tang lawn means Upbeat on the Roof, though we outgrew the roof. Saratoga’s own Little Saints bring a smooth blend of Americana, indie folk, and modern soul, ideal for blankets, snacks, sips, and people watching while the kids snag craft kits.
🚗 Tuners In The Park 6 @ Saratoga Automobile Museum | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – That car meet in the park you swore was a phase is back for year six, with shinier builds, louder pride, and snacks. Locals gather to fund the Saratoga Automobile Museum, enjoy food and music, and chase Tinkered Performance trophies for the best upstate builds.
🛍 Second Sunday Market @ Congress Park | Sunday (8/9) at 10:00 AM – Second Sunday at Congress Park means strolling past 80-plus vendors, sipping locally roasted espresso, and pretending you don’t need another vintage lamp. Handmade goods, local art, live music, hot food, and baked treats, all free to wander. Kids and leashed dogs welcome, patience optional.
👗 The Atelier Fashion Lab @ Beekman Street Arts District | Monday (8/10) at 10:00 AM – Send your pint-size fashionista to The Atelier Fashion Lab where kids 8+ step into the designer world, sketching, stitching, and turning ideas into mini collections. You get a peaceful house, they get bragging rights, and maybe the glitter finally stays on the fabric.
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07 — Saratoga Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 71%
Isolated rain showers before 11am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis Cape-style Saratoga home pairs timeless cedar shake siding with about 3,050 square feet of polished living space. Four bedrooms and four baths feel elevated with hardwood floors and sunlit interiors. The gourmet kitchen brings serious star power with a BlueStar rangetop and dual ovens, while the finished basement adds a movie theater and gym. Outside, a saltwater pool, hot tub, and fire pit steal the show.
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