Free Kids Club at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market by Jodie Fitz
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is getting ready to launch their annual FREE Kids Club and there’s a launch party on July 2nd!
What is the Kids Club? Here is all of the information you need to know to participate in a fun, educational, local program…
WHEN: The Kids Club takes place weekly starting Wednesday, July 2nd at High Rock Park.
The market is open from 3pm to 6pm and the kids club activities are open from 3pm to 5pm, leaving an hour for the kids to shop with their earned coins.
WHAT Happens: There are fun and educational activities organized a the market weekly. Kids pick up a passport at the Market Info Booth (green shed with porch). They visit the various activities, receive a stamp at each of the tables and can earn up to $4 in produce coins at each market.
Produce Coins: The children who participate in the Kids Club Weekly receive coins thanks to sponsorship from The Christopher Daily Foundation and Stewart’s Shops. Children can shop the market to purchase items from produce vendors.
Do I have to Sign Up for the Entire Summer? No, you can come to as many Kids Clubs as you’d like. Simply visit the market on any Wednesday to get your free passport, but you are certainly welcome to attend every week if you’d like.
How long does the Kids Club Run? The kids club starts July 2nd with a launch party, takes place weekly and ends with a wrap-up on Wednesday, September 3rd.
How Can I Learn More? To stay in the know about the Kids Club’s weekly schedule, visit the markets’ website and register for their weekly newsletter. Subscribe to their social media and check the events calendar at the site: SaratogaFarmersMarket.org
What’s Happening at the Launch Party? On Wednesday, July 2nd join the market for tunes and music with Jack River Z, Meet local author Jodie Fitz & local illustrator Isabella Lotano with the launch, story time and activities with Fidget Screams for Ice Cream, Enjoy a mom market meet up with Mama Mayhem 518 and enjoy free ice cream (while supplies last).
Fidget Screams for Ice Cream takes children on a culinary tour of their community with farm/garden to table discussions that helps educate children about their food sources through the art of storytelling.
Questions? Email manager@saratogafarmersmarket.org
July Market News:
- Berry Bash coming to the Saturday Market on Saturday, July 12th at High Rock Park
- Free Kids Club every Wednesday at High Rock Park
Shop this week’s Recipe: Blackberry Chicken Salad
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open:
Mondays | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Shenendehowa Methodist, Route 146 Clifton Park
Wednesdays | 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
High Rock Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs
Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket. And, don’t forget to join the market’s FREE weekly newsletter.
