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Kids Day will take place at Saratoga Race Course on Sunday, July 27. The celebration of racing and family fun will be presented in conjunction with the NYRA Students of Thoroughbreds and Racing (NYRA STAR), a signature program designed to welcome young fans to the sport of Thoroughbred racing. The first 5,000 children, ages 12 and under, will receive a Saratoga headband, presented by NYRA STAR, along with a $25 gift card to Hildebrandt's Ice Cream for the perfect start to a day of engaging, hands-on activities at the Spa....

The Kentucky Derby Museum is launching 'Ari's Horseshoe Adventure', an interactive experience that encourages young Museum guests to learn about horseracing in a kid-friendly way. This clue-finding experience was designed in honor of Mighty Aristides, the Museum Ambassador. Cue cards placed throughout the exhibits encourage kids to find Ari's missing horsehoe by locating the answers to multiple Kentucky Derby trivia questions. Young guests will also find several coloring activities on the cards to keep them engaged. Children will learn about pivotal Derby-winning jockeys and trainers, the importance of the Call...

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present a summer virtual children's program series beginning Thursday, July 16, geared toward ages three through eight. These free online programs will be prerecorded and posted to the Museum's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NMRHOF each week for families to experience at their convenience. A new program will be posted every Thursday through Aug. 27. The Museum is also launching a summer virtual programming series Wednesday, July 15 at 1 p.m., headed by a comprehensive preview of the 2020 Saratoga Race Course...