Albany Kids Events
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2026 Albany Tulip Festival
Sponsored
Sat, May 9 until Sun, May 10
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The Tulip Festival is Albany's signature spring event! Enjoy this Mother's Day weekend tradition featuring vendors, music, beautiful tulips, and more in Washington Park.
Washington Park, 1 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
Opening Weekend at WildPlay Thacher
Sponsored
Sat, May 9 until Sun, May 10
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Check out a Classic Course, an Extreme Course, a Kids Course, and the What's to Fear Jump at WildPlay Thacher. This aerial adventure park is a hidden gem in Thacher State Park near Albany, NY!
WildPlay Thacher, 524 Thacher Park Rd Albany, NY 12186
St. Sophia's 54th Greek Festival
Sponsored
Fri, May 15 until Sun, May 17
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Join us as Albany Goes Greek for 3 days during the St. Sophia 2026 Greek Festival! This year's event is scheduled to run from May 15 - 17, 2026.
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208
Kite Flying Day at Clifton Common
Today
· 1:00 PM
Join the community for the annual Kite Flying Day at Clifton Common! First 100 attendees get a free kite.
Clifton Common, Clifton Common Blvd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Youth Climbing Club
Tue, May 5
· 6:00 PM
An evening for kids to meet up with other climbing enthusiasts and build strength and confidence in each other!
Albany's Indoor Rockgym - Summer Climbing Clinics, 4C Vatrano Road Albany, NY 12205
Youth Climbing Club
Tue, May 12
· 6:00 PM
An evening for kids to meet up with other climbing enthusiasts and build strength and confidence in each other!
Albany's Indoor Rockgym - Summer Climbing Clinics, 4C Vatrano Road Albany, NY 12205
Movies Under the Stars - Zootopia 2
Fri, May 15
· 7:30 PM
Summer in Albany just got a little more magical. Love Albany is proud to present Movies Under the Stars, a free summer-long series bringing the big screen to your favorite parks! 🎬
Washington Park (Lake House), Washington Park Rd Albany, NY 12203
40th Annual Waterford Canal Festival
Sat, May 16
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The 40th Annual Waterford Canal Festival celebrates the history, culture and community spirit of the Village of Waterford, as is one of the Capital Region's signature canal-based celebrations.
Waterford Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Tugboat Alley Waterford, NY 12188
2026 Spring Art in the Park
Sat, May 16
· 10:00 AM
Spring Art in the Park will be held May 16th, 2026, from 10AM-4PM (Rain Date May 23rd, 2026).
Congress Park, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Youth Climbing Club
Tue, May 19
· 6:00 PM
An evening for kids to meet up with other climbing enthusiasts and build strength and confidence in each other!
Albany's Indoor Rockgym - Summer Climbing Clinics, 4C Vatrano Road Albany, NY 12205
Youth Climbing Club
Tue, May 26
· 6:00 PM
An evening for kids to meet up with other climbing enthusiasts and build strength and confidence in each other!
Albany's Indoor Rockgym - Summer Climbing Clinics, 4C Vatrano Road Albany, NY 12205
18th Annual Cantina Kids Fun Run
Sun, May 31
· 9:00 AM
The Cantina Kids Fun Run is an athletic event for kids up to age 12 held in beautiful Congress Park, in downtown Saratoga Springs. The Fun Run brings families together to support children's healthcare
Congress Park, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Youth Climbing Club
Tue, Jun 2
· 6:00 PM
An evening for kids to meet up with other climbing enthusiasts and build strength and confidence in each other!
Albany's Indoor Rockgym - Summer Climbing Clinics, 4C Vatrano Road Albany, NY 12205
2026 Schenectady Kids Arts Festival
Sat, Jun 6
· 12:00 PM
The 32nd annual Kids Arts Festival features 50 hands-on art activities and four hours of entertainment.
Outside Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Youth Climbing Club
Tue, Jun 9
· 6:00 PM
An evening for kids to meet up with other climbing enthusiasts and build strength and confidence in each other!
Albany's Indoor Rockgym - Summer Climbing Clinics, 4C Vatrano Road Albany, NY 12205
Youth Climbing Club
Tue, Jun 16
· 6:00 PM
An evening for kids to meet up with other climbing enthusiasts and build strength and confidence in each other!
Albany's Indoor Rockgym - Summer Climbing Clinics, 4C Vatrano Road Albany, NY 12205
The Big Bounce America
Sat, Jun 20 until Sun, Jun 21
· 9:00 AM
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Get ready to jump into the biggest party on the planet! The Big Bounce America-home to the World's Largest Bounce House-is landing in Albany June 20-21
Ellms Family Park, 448 Charlton Rd Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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