Celebrate Secretariat's birthday at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Triple Crown-winning horse Secretariat was born on March 30, 1970 in Virginia. To commemorate his birthday, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host a special showing of the Disney film "Secretariat" on Saturday with a variety of children's activities.

The celebration lines up with the final day of the museum's "A Tremendous Machine: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown" exhibition. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be included with the cost of regular museum admission. The film will begin at 11 a.m.

Events being offered for children include:

· An “Easter Egg” scavenger hunt through the Museum with a prize

· A build-your-own trophy station

· A station to dress up like a real jockey, and color your silks

· Wish Secretariat a happy birthday by designing your own birthday card

· Light refreshments and sweet treats will be served throughout the event