The Pre-Show
ALL PRE-SHOW EVENTS BEGIN AT 6:00 PM WHEN THE GATES OPEN!
The Sage Colleges Date Night Series
Every Thursday
Start your weekend early with an evening of music, classic photo booths, complimentary imported food and world-class wine tastings brought to you by SPAC's Wine & Food Festival partner, The Italian Trade Commission and Saratoga Photobooth Company.
CDPHP Family Night Series
Every Friday
Join us for a night of world class entertainment for the whole family! Experience strolling magicians, FREE Stewart's ice cream, free balloon animals, free photo magnets, chalk contests, family games and more!
Albany Medical Center's Children's Workshops on the Lawn
Every Friday at 7PM
As part of the popular CDPHP Family Night Series, SPAC brings back its Children's Workshops on the Lawn. NYCB principal dancers and The Philadelphia Orchestra principal musicians lead these engaging and interactive sessions. All attendees leave with a fun, free gift and their imaginations inspired!
Celebration of an Artist JUL 30
Stroll SPAC's lawns during the interactive pre-show event and experience first-hand original art as it takes shape. Inspired by their surroundings and in anticipation of breathtaking music, artists from around the northeast set up easels and create magic. Free admission to any artist who brings an easel and creates work this evening - check back for details. Join us as Chantal Juillet is honored with a star on SPAC's Walk of Fame. Fireworks!
Any artist should RSVP to Chloe at marketing@spac.org or call 584.9330 x118 to be put on a list for a complimentary ticket plus a guest. Artists should bring their own art supplies, including an easel, and plan on working on, or creating an original work during the 6 PM - 8 PM "pre-show" festivities.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular! AUG 13
Come celebrate Tchaikovsky's magnificent 1812 Overture on the lawn with live cannons, a live military encampment in period costume, and fireworks!


