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Wed 08 Oct
Wellness Wednesday, 10k Steps Hike
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Get your steps in on this three mile hike through some of the most scenic areas of the park.
Registration: Not required
Fri 10 Oct
Fall Migration Bird Walk
Friday, October 10, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Fall is a wonderful time to spot warblers and other birds headed south for the winter. Join an educator on an easy bird walk through for-ests and meadows for some excellent birding. This walk begins at the Carlsbad Pavilion on East West Road. Beginners welcome!
Registration: Not required
Fri 10 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, October 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Fri 10 Oct
Autumn Candlelight Walk
Friday, October 10, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Enjoy an autumn evening under the stars with a self-guided candlelit stroll through the forest. This free family-friendly event offers a flat 1/2 mile candlelit loop, bonfire and children's craft in the Creekside Classroom. This event takes place at the Creekside Classroom on Geyser Loop Road. No registra-tion is required. This event will be canceled if there is rain. Please consider bringing two non-perishable food items to contribute to the Franklin Community Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 11 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Saturday, October 11, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Sat 11 Oct
Meet Coesa Spring
Saturday, October 11, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
One of three springs that were once bottled in the park, Coesa spring has recently been restored by the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park. Join a guide on a walk to experience the spring and its nearby pumphouse.
Registration: Not required
Sun 12 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, October 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Sun 12 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, October 12, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Mon 13 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Monday, October 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Mon 13 Oct
Fall Tree ID
Monday, October 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join an educator on a walk through the forest to identify common trees while the leaves change color.
Registration: Not required
Fri 17 Oct
SSPL Library Comes to Town Storytime
Friday, October 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
(518) 584-7860

Join our Children's Librarian, Kristine, as she travels around Saratoga Springs with a super fun story time. We will do a story time this month at the Creekside Classroom in Saratoga Spa State Park. Afterwards, we'll take a short 10-minute hike to gather leaves and then do a leaf-themed craft with an environmental educator. Story time is intended for children ages 2-5, but siblings are welcome with an accompanying adult. Please register online, in the Children's Room, or by calling 518-584-7860.
Registration: Required
Sat 18 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Saturday, October 18, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Sat 18 Oct
Fall Tree ID
Saturday, October 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join an educator on a walk through the forest to identify common trees while the leaves change color.
Registration: Not required
Sun 19 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, October 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Sun 19 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, October 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Mon 20 Oct
Birdability Week
Monday, October 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join us for a week of inclusive and accessible birding! All ages and abilities are invited to the Creekside Classroom to enjoy watching the bird feed-ers, start their I Bird NY Challenge list, color bird-themed coloring sheets and make a bird feeder to take home. Participants will also have the ability to learn about the Merlin app and Project Feederwatch.
Registration: Not required
Tue 21 Oct
Birdability Week
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join us for a week of inclusive and accessible birding! All ages and abilities are invited to the Creekside Classroom to enjoy watching the bird feed-ers, start their I Bird NY Challenge list, color bird-themed coloring sheets and make a bird feeder to take home. Participants will also have the ability to learn about the Merlin app and Project Feederwatch.
Registration: Not required
Wed 22 Oct
Birdability Week
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join us for a week of inclusive and accessible birding! All ages and abilities are invited to the Creekside Classroom to enjoy watching the bird feed-ers, start their I Bird NY Challenge list, color bird-themed coloring sheets and make a bird feeder to take home. Participants will also have the ability to learn about the Merlin app and Project Feederwatch.
Registration: Not required
Thu 23 Oct
Birdability Week
Thursday, October 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join us for a week of inclusive and accessible birding! All ages and abilities are invited to the Creekside Classroom to enjoy watching the bird feed-ers, start their I Bird NY Challenge list, color bird-themed coloring sheets and make a bird feeder to take home. Participants will also have the ability to learn about the Merlin app and Project Feederwatch.
Registration: Not required
Fri 24 Oct
Birdability Week
Friday, October 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join us for a week of inclusive and accessible birding! All ages and abilities are invited to the Creekside Classroom to enjoy watching the bird feed-ers, start their I Bird NY Challenge list, color bird-themed coloring sheets and make a bird feeder to take home. Participants will also have the ability to learn about the Merlin app and Project Feederwatch.
Registration: Not required
Sat 25 Oct
Fall Migration Bird Walk
Saturday, October 25, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Fall is a wonderful time to spot warblers and other birds headed south for the winter. Join an educator on an easy bird walk through for-ests and meadows for some excellent birding. This walk begins at the Carlsbad Pavilion on East West Road. Beginners welcome!
Registration: Not required
Sat 25 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Saturday, October 25, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Sun 26 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, October 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Sun 26 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Sunday, October 26, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Wed 29 Oct
Become a Park Explorer!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Head to the Creekside Classroom to pick up your Parks Explorer booklet and earn this year's patch!
Registration: Not required
Thu 30 Oct
Preschool Naturalists
Thursday, October 30, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Enjoy nature-themed stories in the classroom. Afterwards we will take a short nature walk and create a craft. This program is appropriate for ages 2-5. Siblings are welcome.
Registration: Not required
Fri 31 Oct
Fall Migration Bird Walk
Friday, October 31, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Fall is a wonderful time to spot warblers and other birds headed south for the winter. Join an educator on an easy bird walk through for-ests and meadows for some excellent birding. This walk begins at the Carlsbad Pavilion on East West Road. Beginners welcome!
Registration: Not required
Fri 31 Oct
Mineral Springs Tour
Friday, October 31, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs.
Registration: Not required
Fri 31 Oct
Fall Tree ID
Friday, October 31, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center
Join an educator on a walk through the forest to identify common trees while the leaves change color.
Registration: Not required