Van Trips

Van trips will begin sign-ups on the third of the month for August. To sign-up, please call (518)584-1621 or visit our front desk!

Van Trips

September van-trip registration begins on the first of the month at 12:00 PM.

Lunch Bunch: Dock Brown’s

Saratoga Springs, NY | Tuesday, September 15

Enjoy casual lakeside dining and views of Saratoga Lake. Dock Brown’s offers upscale pub fare and modern twists on classic comfort foods. Enjoy great food and seasonal drinks right by the water. Afterward, enjoy ice cream at Lily Ice Cream.

Trip Details:

Pay $5 at registration.

Bring money for lunch and ice cream.

Depart the Center at 11:30 AM.

Return at approximately 3:00 PM.

Olde Saratoga Mini Golf

Saratoga Springs, NY | Friday, September 18

Enjoy a friendly game on an 18-hole miniature-golf course. Afterward, enjoy lunch at Rustic Pizza & Eats.

Trip Details:

Pay $5 at registration.

Bring $9 for golf, plus money for lunch.

Depart the Center at 10:45 AM.

Return at approximately 2:00 PM.

The Wild Center

Tupper Lake, NY | Monday, September 21

Embark on an unforgettable trip to The Wild Center in the Adirondacks, where 115 acres of nature, art and immersive play await.

Stroll along the elevated treetops of Wild Walk, marvel at Patrick Dougherty’s massive Stickwork sculpture and meet giant guardian trolls from TROLLS: Save the Humans. Indoors, explore interactive exhibits, dynamic planet displays and live-animal encounters. If you get hungry during your visit, enjoy lunch at the Waterside Café.

Trip Details:

Pay $42 at registration.

Bring money for lunch.

Wear sneakers.

This trip requires considerable walking and includes stairs.

Depart the Center at 8:00 AM.

Return at approximately 5:30 PM.

Fort Ticonderoga

Ticonderoga, NY | Friday, September 25

Explore a 2,000-acre historic landscape nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain between the Adirondack and Green Mountains.

Immerse yourself in living history with daily 11:00 AM musket and 2:00 PM cannon-firing demonstrations as soldiers recreate the pivotal moments of 1776. Get an up-close look at traditional military life through hands-on trades such as shoemaking, tailoring and artillery preparation, along with the sights of the Red Devon oxen working throughout the grounds.

It’s a day filled with rich heritage, stunning mountain views and unforgettable history.

Trip Details:

Pay $41 at registration.

Bring money for lunch or pack a lunch.

Depart the Center at 8:15 AM.

Return at approximately 4:00 PM.

Heart of Dublin Walking Tour with Brookside Museum

Saratoga Springs, NY | Wednesday, September 30

Mary Ann Fitzgerald, retired Saratoga Springs city historian and co-founder of the West Side Oral Narrative Project, will lead this journey back in time.

The tour begins at the Putnam Burial Ground on South Franklin Street before continuing to Grand Avenue to discover traces of the city’s early Irish community, including family businesses, fraternal organizations and festivals that radiated from the intersection of Beekman and Oak streets in the heart of Dublin.

Trip Details:

Pay $2 at registration.

A $10 donation to Brookside Museum is suggested and may be made upon arrival.

This is a walking tour. Please wear sneakers.

Depart the Center at 12:45 PM.

Return at approximately 2:45 PM.

June Farms

West Sand Lake, NY | Date and Time to Be Determined

Keep an eye on our emails for the final date and trip details!

Enjoy a guided tour where you can meet, feed and pet the friendly farm animals. The tour will be followed by a craft session where you’ll paint a clay pot and plant something from the farm to take home.

Pack a lunch to enjoy with the group under the scenic event tent.

Trip Details:

Pay $35 at registration.

Bring a packed lunch and a drink.

Wear sneakers.

Van-Trip Policies

Van trips are available to Saratoga Senior Center members only.

There are no refunds for van or bus trips unless the trip is canceled by the Center.

All return times are approximate. The Center cannot guarantee an exact return time.

The Saratoga Senior Center’s 2026 van trips are supported by Saratoga Casino Hotel.