There's so much to love about winter in Saratoga! Go for a snowshoe or cross-country ski at Saratoga Spa State Park, head north to Queensbury or into the Adirondacks for
a day of downhill skiing or snowboarding, go ice skating indoors or out, try to find the best sledding hill in the area, or enjoy a cozy warm day inside one of the many local museums. However you want to spend your winter, you'll find helpful resources in our Winter Guide!
22nd Annual Frost Faire
Help Saratoga National Historical Park carry on the tradition of 18th Century frost faires when you attend its free Frost Faire on January 28! The Park also has lots more winter fun planned this season.
Saratoga Winterfest
Enjoy 10 days of winter fun during Saratoga Winterfest, running from February 3-12. Highlights include a wine and beer tasting, outdoor excursions at Wilton Wildlife Preserve, a fat bike rally, and much more.
Hattie's Mardi Gras Soiree
Hattie's 16th Annual Mardi Gras Soiree is slated for this Saturday, January 14, at the Canfield Casino! This year's recipient is the Caffe Lena Endowment Fund. Buy your tickets today for this can't-miss event!
Chowderfest 2017
One of the most popular Winterfest events is Chowderfest! On February 4, head to Downtown Saratoga Springs and join local restaurants as they offer samples of their best chowder all afternoon for just $1/cup.
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Spectacular
Head up to North Creek on January 15 for Gore Mountain's Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Spectacular in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend. There will also be live music before and after the show!
6th Annual Chili
Bowl
Saratoga Clay Arts Center's Chili Bowl Fundraiser returns for the sixth year on January 28! Choose a hand-crafted bowl, fill it up with delicious chili made by local chefs, and keep the bowl when you're done! Tickets for this event sell out quickly, be sure to secure yours today.
