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We have a new calendar! We’re experimenting with including free cultural and educational events at other local and regional libraries, museums, and non-profits. We hope a compilation of these great events will be a valuable resource for our community. Click on the categories above the calendar to limit the results by drive time from the Bolton Free Library. Be sure to check the hosting organization’s website for schedule changes and cancellations. Note that some of the events at and within 10 minutes of our library are not free; these are denoted with a “($)” and costs are included in those descriptions.
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Events in January 2026
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December 28, 2025(1 event) Bundle up and explore the wild side of winter with the Utica Zoo at the New York State Museum! During this fun and interactive presentation, a zoo educator will bring amazing live animals and cool biofacts to the museum. Discover how animals survive and thrive in the cold—from furry coats to fantastic freeze-fighting adaptations. Perfect for kids and families looking for a wild winter break adventure! |
December 29, 2025
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December 30, 2025(1 event) Step back in time and discover the festive traditions of the 17th and 18th centuries! Join Schuyler Mansion and Crailo State Historic Sites at the New York State Museum for a special daytime program exploring Twelfth Night—the lively holiday that marked the close of the Christmas season in early New York. Through stories, music, and hands-on activities, families can learn how Dutch and English communities celebrated with feasting, music, games, and merriment. This free program offers a family-friendly introduction to the history behind Schuyler Mansion and Crailo’s annual evening Twelfth Night celebrations. Come enjoy holiday fun at the Museum, then plan to continue the festivities at the two state historic sites this January! |
December 31, 2025(1 event) – Join us at the New York State Museum for a festive midday countdown on New Year’s Eve! Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with friends and family as we enjoy crafts and activities for all ages. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! |
January 1, 2026(1 event) – Crown Point State Historic Site Explore the grounds at Crown Point State Historic Site with staff and learn about the area's rich history. During this hike, you will have the opportunity to experience many of the notable historic features as well as the trail system. This hike will explore uneven terrain that may be icy, and or slippery. Appropriate footwear, warm clothes, and water is recommended for this hike. Meet at the museum for a 2 mile hike. No registration required. |
January 2, 2026
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January 5, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Take an easy, 45 minute hike through several wildlife habitats in the park. We will look for signs of local animals and learn about their winter adaptations. All ages are welcome. If there is snow, we will snowshoe. Hikes start at the Creekside Classroom. |
January 6, 2026(2 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Hear about the natural history, geology, human history and societal shifts that have led to Saratoga Spa State Park as we know it today. If conditions allow, this brief talk inside the Creekside Classroom will be followed by a walk to one of the historic springs or buildings within the park. – |
January 7, 2026
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January 8, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Bundle up your littlest naturalists for a snow themed story time. We will learn about the animals that live in the park and how they survive the winter months. Our winter story will be followed by a short nature walk and winter themed craft. |
January 9, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Visit the Creekside Classroom and help us count the birds we see at our feeders! Participants can also make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home to their feathered friends. A warm fire and hot cocoa will help to enhance your birding experience! All ages and abilities are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided. |
January 10, 2026(1 event) – 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. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
January 11, 2026(1 event) – 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. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
January 12, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Take an easy, 45 minute hike through several wildlife habitats in the park. We will look for signs of local animals and learn about their winter adaptations. All ages are welcome. If there is snow, we will snowshoe. Hikes start at the Creekside Classroom. |
January 13, 2026(2 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Hear about the natural history, geology, human history and societal shifts that have led to Saratoga Spa State Park as we know it today. If conditions allow, this brief talk inside the Creekside Classroom will be followed by a walk to one of the historic springs or buildings within the park. – |
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January 16, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Visit the Creekside Classroom and help us count the birds we see at our feeders! Participants can also make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home to their feathered friends. A warm fire and hot cocoa will help to enhance your birding experience! All ages and abilities are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided. |
January 17, 2026(1 event) – 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. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
January 18, 2026(1 event) – 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. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
January 19, 2026(2 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Take an easy, 45 minute hike through several wildlife habitats in the park. We will look for signs of local animals and learn about their winter adaptations. All ages are welcome. If there is snow, we will snowshoe. Hikes start at the Creekside Classroom. – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Let’s get outside and explore the Champlain Canal! These winter excursions mix hands-on learning with plenty of fun. Kids will build their own sleds from recycled materials and test them out on HCP’s sledding hill before gathering at the pavilion for a bonfire and s’mores. Registration is required and space is limited! An adaptive sled is available upon request for participants with disabilities. |
January 20, 2026(2 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Hear about the natural history, geology, human history and societal shifts that have led to Saratoga Spa State Park as we know it today. If conditions allow, this brief talk inside the Creekside Classroom will be followed by a walk to one of the historic springs or buildings within the park. – |
January 21, 2026
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January 23, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Visit the Creekside Classroom and help us count the birds we see at our feeders! Participants can also make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home to their feathered friends. A warm fire and hot cocoa will help to enhance your birding experience! All ages and abilities are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided. |
January 24, 2026(3 events) – Registration required: New York State Museum The New York State Museum will host our Anthropology and Archeology, Evolution and Ecology, and DH Cadwell teacher workshops on January 24, 2026. Our one-day event is formatted in a flipped-classroom style, where participants will watch recoded lectures related to this year’s themes. The first 15 participants who are fully registered for each workshop can participate in hands-on experiences related to the workshop's theme, led by Museum Scientists. 2026 Themes:
Cost: $25 for in-person participants; lectures are free. – 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. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Bundle up and enjoy a guided winter hike to Eagle Point on Champlain Canal Lock C5 Island. Winter is prime time for birdwatching, and along the way you’ll learn about the slack water dam and other fun canal and ecology facts. Thanks to our new adaptive sled, designed for seniors and individuals with disabilities, this hike is open to all ages and all abilities. After the walk, warm up by the pavilion fire pit with a hot drink and good company. |
January 25, 2026(1 event) – 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. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
January 26, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Take an easy, 45 minute hike through several wildlife habitats in the park. We will look for signs of local animals and learn about their winter adaptations. All ages are welcome. If there is snow, we will snowshoe. Hikes start at the Creekside Classroom. |
January 27, 2026(2 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Hear about the natural history, geology, human history and societal shifts that have led to Saratoga Spa State Park as we know it today. If conditions allow, this brief talk inside the Creekside Classroom will be followed by a walk to one of the historic springs or buildings within the park. – |
January 28, 2026
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January 29, 2026
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January 30, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Visit the Creekside Classroom and help us count the birds we see at our feeders! Participants can also make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home to their feathered friends. A warm fire and hot cocoa will help to enhance your birding experience! All ages and abilities are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided. |
January 31, 2026(1 event) – 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. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
