This Weekend's Events For The Saratoga Springs Region
Wondering what's happening this weekend in Saratoga Springs? Find fun things to do with family and friends, from the area's top events to live music and nightlife to family-friendly fun.
Saratoga Breakfast and Thoroughbred Farm Tours
Wed, Jul 29 until Sat, Aug 1
· 7:00 AM
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This year's series features a pair of leading aftercare organizations and welcomes back two longtime favorites.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Taste NY Pavilion
Thu, Jul 30 until Sun, Aug 2
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New York-made food and beverages will be available for sample and purchase at the Taste NY Pavilion.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
NYRA STAR Kids Club
Thu, Jul 30 until Sun, Aug 2
· 11:00 AM
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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) Students of Thoroughbreds and Racing (STAR) returns Thursday, July 9 and is offered every Thursday - Sunday of the summer meet.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Jim Dandy Challenge
Sat, Aug 1
Jim Dandy Day will feature a special handicapping contest that may be played on-track or online with a buy-in of $1,000. For information, visit NYRABets.com.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Horse Sense at Saratoga Race Course
Sat, Aug 1 until Sun, Aug 2
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Fans of all ages can pet a retired thoroughbred every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Horse Sense located inside Gate A.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sunset Saturdays at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Sat, Aug 1
· 6:00 PM
Enjoy a summer evening of live harness racing, food trucks, and themed fun for the whole family at Saratoga Casino Hotel's Sunset Saturdays series.
Saratoga Casino Hotel, 342 Jefferson Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Family Sundays at Saratoga Race Course
Sun, Aug 2
· 11:00 AM
Enjoy Family Sundays at Saratoga Race Course during the 2026 summer meet!
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saratoga Low Roller Contest
Sun, Aug 2
· 11:00 AM
Horseplayers can enjoy the Saratoga Low Roller Contest held exclusively on-track every Thursday and Sunday.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saratoga Race Course Giveaway Day - Saratoga Straw Cowboy Hat
Sun, Aug 2
· 11:00 AM
Giveaway days return to Saratoga Race Track for the 2026 summer meet! Fans can score free promotional items with paid admission on select dates-while supplies last.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866