Location
About
A special Sunday dedicated to Saratoga's youngest fans! Kids 12 & under get free admission every day, including Kids Day.
- Kids Day Horse Plushie Giveaway: Free with paid admission for the first 5,000 kids 12 & under, while supplies last.
- STAR Sprint Kids Run: 0.2-mile fun run through the backyard from the Big Red Spring to the Family Zone. REGISTER HERE. For NYRA STAR members only, age 5-12. All participants will receive a race T-shirt and medal. Begins at 10:00am.
Kids Activities:
- Giant bounce house, community mural, and hat-making station in the Family Zone
- Puppet and interactive dance shows in the Family Zone
- Pony rides and petting zoo near the Big Red Spring
- Jazz-style kids band performing at the Purdy’s Summer Music Stage (11:00am - 2:00pm)
- Interactive programming from the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame near Fourstardave
- Complimentary horse-themed photo opportunities near Gate A
- Mock broadcast booth where children can call their own race
- Live book reading by acclaimed children’s author Maddy Zanetti of Jim Dandy: A Dark Horse, beginning at 2:00pm near the Family Zone. The first 100 NYRA STAR members to check in at the NYRA STAR booth will receive a complimentary copy of the book, while supplies last!
- Free Paddock & Winner's Circle tours offered every race by NYRA STAR
Food & Drink Specials:
- $7 Lunch Box Meal, including Uncrustables PB&J Sandwich, Mott's Fruit Snacks, Goldfish, Rice Krispie Treat, 16oz Bottled Water, NYRA STAR Collectible Cup
- $3 Kids Italian Ice (Lemon or Cherry)
Available at the Clubhouse Grill and all Track Snacks locations.
- Low Roller Contest