Usher in 2026 in Saratoga Springs.

Featuring family activities at the Saratoga YMCA, Saratoga Springs Rec Center and City Center, fireworks to begin the night, then live music leading up to the midnight celebration.  Some events are free to the public, while other events are for a charge.

Plus a 5k on New Year's Day.

Schedule of Events
Saratoga YMCA is hosting a free kid-friendly Countdown to Noon from 10am to Noon with bounce houses, music, family activities and more.  Open to the public, though those over 18 will need to present a valid photo ID to access the branch. 

Saratoga Springs Recreation Center will host a First Night Rec from 2pm to 5pm with gym activities, hot cocoa and concessions, a New Year's photo-op, arts and crafts and games in the multi-purpose room.  

The City Center is hosting a Family Fun Session with music inside the lobby from 4pm to 6pm and outside the front entrance from 5pm to 6pm leading up to the fireworks at 6pm.

Schedules for the paid venues can be found by clicking the event page for more information.