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BEST Supply Drive
Wed, Apr 16, 2025: 9:00 am to Wed, Jul 16, 2025: 5:00 pmAfter the overwhelming support for the two-week BEST Supply Drive in 2024, we will be accepting donations for three months this spring! The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame fully supports BEST and the incredible work they do. Bring a donation to receive free admission to the Museum. All donations go directly to the backstretch workers!
Where: Donations can be dropped off at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
When: April 16 to July 15 during Museum hours

Derby Day of Discovery, presented by the New York State Breeding and Development Fund
Sat, Apr 26, 2025: 10:00 am to 12:00 pmWhere: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
About: The education department will be hosting a two-hour Derby Day of Discovery program in the HorsePlay! Gallery. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of Derby-themed activities with a hands-on approach to learning about America’s oldest continuously ran stakes race. Topics, and corresponding activities, will include roses, fascinators/top hats, souvenir glasses, and a reading of Gaston Goes to the Kentucky Derby by James Rice.

9th Annual Derby Party Fundraiser
Sat, May 3, 2025: 4:00 pm to 7:30 pmWhere: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
About: Join us for our annual Derby Party fundraiser at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, featuring delicious samplings of local brews, wines and spirits, and signature bites from local restaurants. While exploring the Museum and its exhibits, guests will enjoy live entertainment before a live airing of the 2025 Kentucky Derby in the Official Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame.

Preakness Puzzle Party, presented by the New York State Breeding and Development Fund
Sat, May 17, 2025: 10:00 am to 1:00 pmWhere: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
About: From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. a Museum educator will be in the HorsePlay! Gallery to talk about all things Preakness Stakes with kids while also helping them put together equine-themed puzzles.

The Belmont Gala
Thu, Jun 5, 2025: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pmWhere: Canfield Casino
About: Celebrate with the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as we honor both the connections of 2024 Belmont Stakes winner, Dornoch, and our 75th anniversary at the Canfield Casino, the Museum’s first home. More info coming soon.

Racing and Rosé Fashion Show with Miss Scarlett Boutique
Sat, Jul 19, 2025: 11:00 am to 1:00 pmWhere: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
About: Join us for a fashion show and brunch party at the Museum featuring racing-inspired designs by Miss Scarlett Boutique’s Jennifer Marcellus. Ticket info coming soon!