Albany Events Calendar

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April Visiting Week - The Albany Academies

The Albany Academies, 135 Academy Rd Albany, NY 12208

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We invite prospective students going into Grades 3 - 12 to spend a day visiting our campus. Event Details

Apr

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Free Tours and Tastings

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Riverside Maple Farms, 7152 Amsterdam Rd Glenville, NY 12302

Drop by Wednesday-Monday, 10 am to 6 pm for a free tour and see how we make maple from tree to table. Explore our production facility and try all four grades of our maple syrup. Have a group of 10... Event Details

Apr

Wed

Science Story Time Wednesdays

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

"Animals" is our April story time theme. During this time, join one of our Museum Educators for this science-based story time that includes a project-based activity! No pre-registration required, activity included with museum admission. Ages 2 - 6. Event Details

Apr

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Make Cotton Candy with Riverside Maple Farms

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Riverside Maple Farms, 7152 Amsterdam Rd Glenville, NY 12302

Spend your spring break with Riverside Maple Farms! Ever wonder how we make our famous cotton candy? Stop in on Wednesday, April 10 from 10 am to 12 pm, you can join our staff and learn how we make this... Event Details

Apr

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Palace Theatre Movie Series: Mary Poppins

1:00 PM at Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207

A Palace Family Fun Day, featuring pre-film games and activities! All Kids 12 & Under get FREE POPCORN! Event Details

Apr

Wed

Nature Workshop

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

Our friends from Pine Hollow Arboretum will be joining us today to talk about the arboretum. They will have a supply of touchable items from their facility to examine and discover. Join us for this piece of the outdoors brought... Event Details

Apr

Wed

I Spy Butterfly

Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442

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Critics have described Faye Dupras award winning shows as "spellbinding," "imaginative," and "powerful." Event Details

Apr

Wed

Reading Therapy Dogs

4:00 PM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Improve reading skills or help your child gain more confidence in his/her reading abilities. Sign up your child to read alone, with a sibling or a friend. Bring a book or choose from a book basket selected by Youth Services... Event Details

Apr

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Sensory Play Thursdays

10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

4/4 Frog Pond 4/11 Animals in the Spring 4/18 Egg-splorations 4/25 Spring Has Sprung Event Details

Apr

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The Magical World of Harry Potter

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

This stop-in program for families with children ages 5 and up invites participants to be a part of the magical world of Harry Potter. Costumes are encouraged but not necessary. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. Event Details

Apr

Thu

National DNA Day

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

Join CMOST staff as we see what can learn about DNA. We will extract DNA from food and create DNA bracelets to take home. Suitable for children 6 and up. Free with Museum admission. Event Details

Apr

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Disney's Aladdin JR.

The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Disney's Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy-Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show. Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and a wisecracking Genie... Event Details

Apr

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Investigate the A in STEAM Fridays

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

Designed for all ages, children will have an opportunity to explore a different creative art activity each week. Event Details

Apr

Fri

Preschool Movies

10:15 AM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Children ages of 3 - 6, accompanied by an adult, are invited to attend this series of short, literature-based films. The following short films are tentatively scheduled: Bear Wants More, Harry the Dirty Dog, Bugs! Bugs! Bugs, and The Caterpillar... Event Details

Apr

Fri

Oxygen is Magnetic

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

Professor Zhang Wang's Research Group will be visiting from SUNY Albany. The group has participated in National Chemistry week and will be presenting an experiment called "Oxygen is Magnetic". Free with Museum admission. Event Details

Apr

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Troy Night Out

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Downtown Troy, Troy, NY 12180

Troy Night Out is a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place the last Friday of every month in Downtown Troy from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The event regularly draws thousands people onto the streets of Troy, and... Event Details

Apr

Sat

Family Yoga

10:00 AM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Bark in a downward dog, hiss in a cobra pose and flutter your wings in butterfly while we take a yoga journey your child will never forget! Partner with your children in simple, animated poses that help strengthen coordination and... Event Details

Apr

Sun

Growing Readers Baby Shower

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Albany Public Library - Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch, 148 Henry Johnson Blvd Albany, NY 12210

Join us for games, a special storytime, crafts, snacks, raffles and fun! For expectant parents and families with children ages 5 and under. Each child gets a special gift bag and free book. Event Details

Apr

Mon

Drop-in PJ Storytime

6:15 PM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

This lively, drop-in story time is a nice opportunity for children whose parents work outside the home. Pajamas encouraged! For families with children ages 2-6; no registration required. Event Details

Apr

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Books for Babies

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

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The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library and The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library invite Library District parents or grandparents of a newborn (up to six months old) to join us in celebrating National Children's Book Week (April 29 -... Event Details

May

Sat

Learn to Fish Day in Clifton Park

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Barney Road Pond, 1 Barney Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Learn-to-Fish in Clifton Park Day is Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barney Road Park & Pool - Eastern Shoreline. Event Details

May

Sun

Albany JCC's Bar/Bat Mitzvah Expo

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208

Event where families and local business can meet and discuss options for bar/bat mitzvah. Event Details

May

Mon

Drop-in PJ Storytime

6:15 PM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

May

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Albany Tulip Fest 2019

Washington Park Albany, NY 12203

The 71st Annual Albany Tulip Festival returns to Washington Park on Mother's Day weekend, May 11-12, 2019. Event Details

May

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St. Jude the Apostle Car Show and Transportation Fair

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at St. Jude the Apostle School, 42 Dana Ave. Wynantskill, NY 12198

The newest additions to our event will include an interactive area for specialty vehicles as well as a play area for children. Attendees will be able to experience police cars, emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and many other unique vehicles. The... Event Details

May

Sun

Tortoise & Hare at Cohoes Music Hall

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047

Based on the classic fable but with a modern twist! Ancient vs. modern. Brain vs. brawn. Sacred vs. secular. Poor vs. rich. Reptile vs. mammal. Hip Hop vs. Hula… you know. All the classic match-ups. The ultimate culture clash between... Event Details

May

Mon

Drop-in PJ Storytime

6:15 PM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

May

Fri

St. Sophia 2019 Greek Festival

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208

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Join us as Albany Goes Greek for 3 days with continuous LIVE Greek Music & Greek dancers in traditional costumes, authentic Greek Casual Dining, a Greek Pastry Shop featuring homemade pastries, various Greek foods under the tent, souvenir and jewelry... Event Details

May

Sat

Lupine Fest 2019

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, 195 New Karner Rd #1 Albany, NY 12205

Witness the magic of spring at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve's 14th annual Lupine Fest! Event Details

May

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Kite & Flight Festival at Saratoga Independent School

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Saratoga Independent School, 459 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Join us for our annual Kite & Flight Festival at Saratoga Independent School! Free and open to the public. Saturday, May 18, 10am-2pm. Weather permitting. Event Details

May

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Village of Waterford Canal Festival

Waterford Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Tugboat Alley Waterford, NY 12188

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Join us for this annual event as we welcome new and returning vendors to line the banks of the Erie Canal. The event features boat rides, vendors, dance reviews, free fun for kids (bounce house, pony rides, face painting), kayak... Event Details

Jun

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The 25th Schenectady Kids Arts Festival

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Outside Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay St Schenectady, NY 12305

More than 50 groups will be painting, sculpting, performing, dancing and inspiring kids from noon to 4 p.m. on June 1 during the 25th Annual Kids Arts Festival! Event Details

Jun

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Cantina Kids Fun Run

8:00 AM at Congress Park, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The Cantina Kids Fun Run is held each year on the first Sunday in June. It's the only run in Saratoga that's designed especially for kids! Event Details

Jun

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BGCCA's Capital Area Community Celebration - Troy

10:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Troy Clubhouse, 1700 7th Ave. Troy, NY 12180

Join us for the inaugural "Capital Area Community Celebration" to celebrate the official merger of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany and the Troy Boys & Girls Club. All day long events will take place in both cities. In... Event Details

Jun

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BGCCA's Capital Area Community Celebration - Albany

2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Albany Clubhouse, 21 Delaware Ave. Albany, NY 12210

Jun

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Upper Union Street BID 14th Annual Strawberry Fest & Art Show

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 1598 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12309

Upper Union Street's annual Strawberry Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 15th from 10 am to 3 pm rain or shine! A variety of local vendors offering gourmet food including a farmer's market, arts and crafts, children's activities, and live... Event Details

Jun

Fri

Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival

Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Don't miss the 6th Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival (formerly the Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival) at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. This family-friendly event celebrates the best of the capital region with food, live entertainment, shopping,... Event Details

Jul

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Saratoga's All-American Celebration

Downtown Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Celebrate 4th of July in downtown Saratoga Springs! Event Details

Jul

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ParkFest 2019 at Gavin Park

Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Join the Town of Wilton on Saturday, July 13, 2019, for their annual ParkFest celebration! Event Details

Jul

Wed

Performing Arts Family Series: Mr. Mike and the Big Red Box of Magic

7:00 PM at Clifton Common Stage, 7 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065

Stop by the Clifton Common Stage for the free 2019 Performing Arts Family Series, part of Performing Arts at the Common. Event Details

Jul

Tue

178th Saratoga County Fair

9:00 AM at Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Classic carnival fun is just around the bend in Saratoga County! The 178th Saratoga County Fair is sure to be a hit with every member of your family. From July 23 - 28, you can enjoy one of the country's... Event Details

Jul

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Performing Arts Family Series: Mr. Twisty Super Silly Magic Show

7:00 PM at Clifton Common Stage, 7 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065

Stop by the Clifton Common Stage for the free 2019 Performing Arts Family Series, part of Performing Arts at the Common. Event Details

Jul

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Night at the Museum at The Palace

1:00 PM at The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207

Doors open at noon for fun and activities, the movie starts at 1pm. Event Details

Jul

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Performing Arts Family Series: Let's Get Cookin'

7:00 PM at Clifton Common Stage, 7 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065

Stop by the Clifton Common Stage for the free 2019 Performing Arts Family Series, part of Performing Arts at the Common. Event Details

Aug

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Performing Arts Family Series: The Puppet People - Wizard of Oz

7:00 PM at Clifton Common Stage, 7 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065

Stop by the Clifton Common Stage for the free 2019 Performing Arts Family Series, part of Performing Arts at the Common. Event Details

Aug

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Performing Arts Family Series: The Mother Goose Jazz Band

7:00 PM at Clifton Common Stage, 7 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065

Stop by the Clifton Common Stage for the free 2019 Performing Arts Family Series, part of Performing Arts at the Common. Event Details

Aug

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The 2019 Washington County Fair

5:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY 12834

The Washington County Fair is home to over 1,800 exhibitors; more than 1,900 animals; over 30 free daily shows and entertainment; more than 40 carnival rides; hundreds of artisans, craftsmen, and historians; 50 food vendors all located on 120 acres... Event Details

Sep

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Art In The Park 2019

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Congress Park, 1 East Congress Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Art in the Park is a day of fine art in Saratoga Springs' historic downtown Congress Park, curated and presented by Saratoga Arts. Event Details

Sep

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2019 Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival

Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY 12834

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The Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival returns on September 28 and 29, 2019. This event will continue to offer education on the products produced in fiber arts, raw fleece, roving, spinning supplies, needle felting, dyes, yarns, and items needed to... Event Details

Oct

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Nick of Time

3:45 PM to 4:40 PM at Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street Hunter, NY 12442

Join us on a fun-filled adventure that is truly out of this world! On a special mission to explore a mysterious dark object nearing planet Earth, a rocket ship carrying Astronaut Nick Eastman and his hoverbot Glitch is attacked by... Event Details

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