[From the 2026 Home & Lifestyle Magazine]
Adopt a Pet, Learn Something New
Saturday, February 28
11 a.m. -3 p.m.
How can you resist the charms of sweet furry animals searching for their forever home? The Rotary Home & Lifestyle Show is host to several pet adoption agencies from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday that will be in residence to answer your pet questions and introduce you to adorable new friends who want to go home with you.
Representatives from agencies like Witches Kittens, Hop on Home, and H.O.P.E. will be on hand with advice and pointers on pet adoption and ownership. Even if you aren’t quite ready for a pet adoption, there’s no harm to visit and play with our special animal guests. If you want to do more, the pet agencies will provide information on getting involved.
Child Safety with Saratoga Springs Police Department
Officer Glenn Barrett and Charlotte Flynn (10) of Saratoga Springs.
Every child should have a New York State Safe Child Card. You can get yours at the Police Department’s information table for child safety. Receive your free child ID card as well as practical information about keeping your youngsters safe and sound.
The Wandering Food Dude / Salvato's Bistro will be on site with a concession stand at the Saratoga Springs Rotary Home Show on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1.
Stop by for great food while you explore the show—concessions will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a delicious local favorite during the event.
KID’S CRAFT STATION Sponsored by Home Depot
Sunday, March 1 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Home Depot in Saratoga will be sponsoring a special Kids workshop event on March 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your little ones in for a racecar or a Home Depot Store money bank workshop build. This is a free workshop like the ones they do in store on the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. There is a limited amount of kits so come while supplies last.
Saratoga Children’s Literacy League
Sunday, March 1 • 1-3 p.m.
Saratoga Childrens Literacy
Join us on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. for a special Children’s Literacy activity area at the Home & Lifestyle Show. Families are invited to stop by for story time, free books, and fun literacy‑focused activities that help spark a love of reading. It’s a great opportunity for kids to explore, learn, and engage—and for parents to discover simple ways to support early literacy at home. We’re excited to welcome families and celebrate the joy of reading together.
Saratoga Children’s Literacy League is a 501(3)(c) non-profit run by 100% volunteers and donations. Our mission is to empower children in Saratoga County by providing free books of their own choosing—building home libraries, fostering a lifelong love of reading while strengthening community connections, and promoting environmental stewardship.
We receive donations of gently used children’s books, host book mending workshops to make them like new and give them to children at no cost. We have been in operation since August 2023 and have gifted over 23,000 books to the community thus far by visiting free summer lunch programs, housing developments, Head Start and UPK classrooms, community centers and local events. Look out for our new book bus coming this spring!