Live music for your littlest folk!
Folk Club Kids is a free, weekly 30-minute program of live music, stories, and movement for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers.
Our folk trio plays fiddle, banjo, and guitar — kids are invited to twirl, bounce, clap along, sing, and fall in love with live music in a warm, welcoming space. No tickets, no signup, no experience needed. Just show up.
Attendance is free for all, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Andy & Bill Spence.
attend in person
47 phila st, saratoga springs NY 12866
Folk Club Kids takes place in Caffè Lena’s historic listening room at 47 Phila Street in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY.
Getting here: We’re in the heart of downtown. Street parking is available on Phila Street and nearby blocks.
What to expect: Doors open at 10am. Sessions are 30 minutes — kids and caregivers sit together, there’s room to move around, and the pace is relaxed.
WATCH FROM HOME
Stream folk club kids online
Can’t make it in person? We livestream Folk Club Kids on our YouTube channel every week — free, no signup required. Tune in live from wherever you are, or browse the full archive of past sessions anytime.
WHEN WE MEET
Folk Club Kids meets every Wednesday morning, 10:30–11am. We run year-round with occasional weeks off — check our calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Why folk club kids?
Music at this age isn’t just fun — it’s foundational. Research shows that music engagement builds language skills, motor coordination, and social-emotional development in young children. Folk Club Kids harnesses that power in a warm, welcoming setting where every child finds their way in.
What happens at the event
Our folk trio plays fiddle, banjo, and guitar. Kids are invited to twirl, bounce, clap, sing along, and follow along with games and stories — all in Caffè Lena’s legendary listening room. Sessions are 30 minutes, relaxed in pace, and designed for ages 18 months to 5 years.
