Always check back. I update the posts as I find out more going on!
All Week:
# The Gillette Carnival is at the Wilton Mall in Saratoga Springs beginning on Tuesday and continuing through May 1st.
# Visit the Baby Animals at Hancock Shaker Village every day from 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday
10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10 am Preschool Story Hour at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am The Bach Branch Library has a Toddler Storytime
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 am The Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library has a story time (birth to age 5)
10:30 am Howe Branch Library has Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 4)
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ’em know you’re coming
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (November to April)
1 to 3 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
3:30 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
4:30-6pm Hidden History: Homestead Farms, CSA on Rt. 2 Cost: $12/members; Not-yet-members/ $15 Homestead Farms, an 18th Century Farm located in the Town of Brunswick is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. Rich, Linda and Sara Bulson grow their crops and raise the poultry, pork and beef using sustainable farming methods. The tour will include their 18th century barn and a discussion of how a CSA functions.
5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
7pm The Adolescent Brain .. Why Children Make the Decisions that They Do" Where: HSE Auditorium, Clifton Park, NY A special evening with Michael Nerney.
Wednesday
10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:15am Terrapin Puppet Theatre presents “Boats” at The Egg. Tickets are $6.
10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
10:30-11:30am Alphabet Soup. Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga. Cost: Free with Museum admission Join us for our fun weekly program, Alphabet Soup! Starting with the letter A, each week we will learn a new letter of the alphabet through crafts, games, stories, songs and more.
11 am Classic Stories at the Saratoga Springs Barnes & Noble–right now it’s listed as recurring through June.
11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
12:30 pm Lunchtime Story Time at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library (birth to 5)
1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
4pm Kids in grades K-2 can make Hot Dips at Guilderland Public Library. Folks from the Honest Weight Food Co-op will help participants make fruit and veggie dips; registration required.
4 pm After-school Kids’ Craft at Bach Branch Library
4 pm Books & Beanbags at Main Albany Library (ages 6 to 11)
5 pm Teen Wii Night at Howe Branch Library (ages 13 to 18)
5:00-6:00pm Join the Chamber and host Nicolino's Restaurant, 4515 State Highway 30 North, Amsterdam, for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration of their brand new Wine Bar. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided, dinner service will also be available. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 842-8200.
5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
6 pm Teen Wii Night at Bach Branch Library (ages 12 to 18)
Thursday
8th Annual Dining Out For Life. Where: Participating Restaurants. Restaurants from Columbia County to the Canadian Border will donate 25% of their sales for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails to the AIDS Councils Client Services Emergency Fund that day.
9:00am-7pm The O!baby Consignment Sale begins today and continues through Saturday.
9:00am-7:30pm Second Chance Kids Sale. Don't miss this opportunity to consign, shop and save!! Sign up to consign and earn money on the things your kids have outgrown!! Save money on clothes for babies, kids, teens and Mom-to-Be, toys books, baby equipment, sporting goods, activities & more! Consignors, volunteers and a guest shop before the public on April 27th! Riverlink Center, Amsterdam
10:15 am Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5) at North Albany Branch Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
11am-4:00pm Fulton-Montgomery Community College will be hosting a Locks of Love fundraising event in the “Pit” of the Classroom Building. Locks of Love is a public, non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the U.S. and Canada under age 21, suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The prostheses they provide helps to restore confidence and self-esteem. Anyone wishing to come to FM and make a donation to Locks of Love can do so in a variety of ways; you can donate hair, get a professional haircut or manicure, or make a monetary donation.
12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
12:30 pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) at Bach Branch Library
1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
4-5:30pm Learn about the Science of the Circus at the Schenectady Museum. The talented performers of the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey astound audiences across the country with acts of daring and skill that require concentration, patience, timing, dexterity and courage.
7 pm Anime/Manga Club for high schoolers at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (except June it’s the 10th)
7pm The Siena College Chamber Orchestra is playing a free concert on campus
Friday
9:00am-3:00pm Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s Residential Life Club and the American Red Cross are teaming up to sponsor a blood drive in the Large Lounge of the College Union. All donors will receive a ‘pint for a pint.’ Chartwells Food Service has generously donated Ben & Jerry’s pint-sized ice cream to blood donors.
9am-3pm 9th Annual West Charlton Tag Sale. Spend a day treasure hunting in the country...Rain or Shine. Map of all area sales available at the West Charlton Fire House, 1293 Eastern Ave.
9:00am-7:30pm Second Chance Kids Sale. Don't miss this opportunity to consign, shop and save!! Sign up to consign and earn money on the things your kids have outgrown!! Save money on clothes for babies, kids, teens and Mom-to-Be, toys books, baby equipment, sporting goods, activities & more! Consignors, volunteers and a guest shop before the public on April 27th! Riverlink Center, Amsterdam
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10-10:30am Stretching with Stuffee. Where: The Children?s Museum at Saratoga,9 Caroline Street Cost: Free with admission. Stuffee will join us to facilitate exercise through silly songs and stretching. This gentle program will promote imaginative movement and flexibility. Kids and parents, please come dressed to move!
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
1-2:00pm it’s a Tree Party for Arbor Day at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga.
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
3:30-7pm The Bethlehem Children’s School in Slingerlands is celebrating a Greenfest, including a performance by Ruth Pelham from MusicMobile and other activities.
5-9 pm Troy Night Out
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
7pm The Siena College Chamber Orchestra is playing a free concert at St. Joseph’s Church on State Street.
7 pm there’s a family Poetry Slam at the Bethlehem Public Library.
7:30-9 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
Saturday
Fort Johnson Village Wide Garage Sale
8am-3:00pm H&M Equipment, Route 30, Amsterdam. 10% off all cash and carry parts; specials on all tractors and attachments, catered lunch and door prizes, New Holland and Watkins Glen NASCAR Package Give-a-ways.
8am-4pm Spring Antique Fair and Flea Market. Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY. Cost: adults $2/seniors $1/under 14 FREE Our events host an average of over 175 vendors from around the USA and Canada. Dealers bring their treasured antiques, collectibles, and crafts.
9am-12:00pm City Wide Cleanup Amsterdam
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
9am-3pm 9th Annual West Charlton Tag Sale. Spend a day treasure hunting in the country...Rain or Shine. Map of all area sales available at the West Charlton Fire House, 1293 Eastern Ave.
9am-4pm Huge Book Sale. Where: 99 Clinton St. Schenectady. Huge Book Sale! Over 40,000 titles, from text books to travel volumes, mysteries and children's books will be on sale for $1.00 each, when the Friends of the Schenectady County Public Library holds its annual Spring Used Book Sale.
9:00am-7:30pm Second Chance Kids Sale. Don't miss this opportunity to consign, shop and save!! Sign up to consign and earn money on the things your kids have outgrown!! Save money on clothes for babies, kids, teens and Mom-to-Be, toys books, baby equipment, sporting goods, activities & more! Consignors, volunteers and a guest shop before the public on April 27th! Riverlink Center, Amsterdam
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
11am-12:00pm Albany Police Department Child Safety Seat Check & Family Fun Day
Where: DePaula Chevrolet 785 Central Ave Albany Cost: FREE ADMISSION Come Join the Family Fun with Music, Clowns, Face Painting and More.
11am-3pm Go Green Day! Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesvill, NY. Bring your kids to take part in a family-friendly Go Green Day - with a kid's zone, information, ideas, hands-on activities, demonstrations, giveaways and more!
11am-4pm Saratoga Springs Mardi Gras Festival. Come celebrate! Events will take place all day long including -- "arti-gras" parade, live music , cook offs and more!
1pm Beakman -- of Beakman's World, the old kids science show (the one with the talking rat) -- will be at Proctors Saturday for a show about "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Brain but Were Thinking too Much to Ask." - $9 adults / $7 kids
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
6pm Albany All Stars Roller Derby Bout. Where: Washington Avenue Armory Sports & Convention Arena, Albany Cost: $12 at the door The Albany All Stars are gearing up for another awesome roller derby bout! Come ready to cheer on your favorite roller girl! See their website for more info.
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
Sunday
8am-4pm Spring Antique Fair and Flea Market. Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY. Cost: adults $2/seniors $1/under 14 FREE Our events host an average of over 175 vendors from around the USA and Canada. Dealers bring their treasured antiques, collectibles, and crafts.
9am-4pm Huge Book Sale. Where: 99 Clinton St. Schenectady. Huge Book Sale! Over 40,000 titles, from text books to travel volumes, mysteries and children's books will be on sale for $1.00 each, when the Friends of the Schenectady County Public Library holds its annual Spring Used Book Sale.
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
12:00-3:00pm FMCC Walk to end Alzheimer's. Noon: Registration, Kids's Activities & visit vendor tables. 1PM: Opening Ceremonies & Walk Begins Length: 3 Miles-The perimeter of FMCC 3 times
1-3pm Open House for YMCA Camp Wa Wa Segowea. Come to see the magic in the Berkshires. This newly-renovated 98-year-old waterfront camp is the perfect place for your 7-15-year-olds to have the summertime of their lives!
1:30 pm First Sundays at Sand Lake Center for the Arts (Averill Park)–they seem to have either a single event at 1:30 or a more expansive celebration that lasts longer, but still midday–check link for details
Monday
9am-9pm ''Books for Babies'' - National Childrens Book Week. until Sun, May 8, 2011
Where: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd, Clifton Park Cost: FREE ADMISSION
The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library are pleased to celebrate National Childrens Book Week with "Books for Babies".
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
10:30 Story Hour. Amsterdam Free Library
10:30 am Albany Public Library has a Preschool Storytime at their main branch
5:45 or 6:30 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library for ages 2-6.
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
Monday, April 25, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Karen's Ice Cream & Produce
You can eat inside too. The lady there told us there was a small heater inside and the doors were shut to the barn, we didn't check. For some reason, we normally just eat in the car. With DD2 almost walking and my lack of knowledge on whether or not they have high chairs (although DD2 has decided to stand up while strapped into the highchairs or lean over to such an extent it looks as though she is going to drop out and over onto her head. High chairs contain her for about five minutes now) I foresee us eating in the car for much of this season. She played up front with the dash and on the area of the floor by my feet in the passenger side and picked at some food.
Anyway, about Karen's! Food was pretty good, prices may have went up..? A cheeseburger was $4.75, a deluxe - which has lettuce and tomato was $5.25. For a cheeseburger, fries, chicken tenders, and onion rings it was about $15.00. A flurry was $3.50 (ice cream and candy mix).
Thursday, April 14, 2011
April 15 - 25
I will update this as I find out more information. Check back often for more fun activities!
All week long:
- April 14–27: Canstruction at the Albany Museum. 9:30 am–5:00 pm. FREE. 4th Floor. Everything is made from cans and at the end the cans are donated to local food pantries. Look pretty cool!
- Splash Week. Free Swim Lessons for Non-Members offered to non-swimmers and beginners. 6 months to 14 years old. Johnstown YMCA. Contact : Barb Palmateer 848-3447. watch the website for registration details. Appointments must be made.
- Hoffman's is open!!! Open this weekend 12-6pm and the week of spring break from 12-6pm EVERY DAY.
15 Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Stretching with Stuffee Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga Cost: Free with admission. Stuffee will join us to facilitate exercise through silly songs and stretching. This gentle program will promote imaginative movement and flexibility. Kids and parents, please come dressed to move!
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am The Town of East Greenbush is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt, they’re asking people to come at 10:30 am.
11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
3:30pm Tumbling Tykes in Latham is having an Easter Party from 3:30-4:15 pm for children under 2, and4:30-5:45 pm and 6:15-7:30 pm for all ages. Easter Bunny, activities, and a snack. $10/non-member.
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. 4th Annual Celebration of Children Showcase. free. St. Mary's Carondelet Family Health Center, 380 Guy Park Ave. In an attempt to promote healthy families during April, the event features various family and child oriented clubs, businesses and organizations that provide attending families with community linked information and resources, provide hands on demonstrations, and child friendly give a ways. We will also showcase the artistic and entertainment talent of children, ages 5-17, from both the Montgomery and Fulton Counties.
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
7:30-9 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
6-9pm Wine Tasting, Live Music & Wood Fired Pizza! Where: The Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room, 462 Route 29 West Cost: FREE ADMISSION! Orapellos wood fired pizza is back for the season! Live music from local favorite Seth Warden, wine tasting and gourmet wood fired pizzas
7-8:30pm Take an Almost Full Moon Hike at the Albany Pine Bush. Pre-register; its $3/person, $5/family
7:30 pm Family Barn Dance in Delmar.
7:30 pm St. Rose Jazz Ensemble and the Empire State Youth Orchestra are having a free concert at St. Rose
It’s National Day of Silence to call attention to anti-LGBT bullying, and at the end of the day, gay youth can break the silence at The Egg from 4-8 and/or take a shuttle to dance off that silence at the First Unitarian Society of Albany, both sponsored by GLSEN.
16 Saturday
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
10 am, the Annual City of Cohoes Easter Egg Hunt will be held at George Street Park. The Easter Bunny will be there for photo ops.
10 am to noon The Crossings has an Easter Egg Hunt with Mr. & Mrs. Bunny. The Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 10 am, and folks who’ve gone say the eggs disappear quickly. Crafts and snacks, too.
10 am to noon Take a Hike to High Point at Thacher Park. Call to register.
10:00 am - 12:30 pm YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Activities are free and open to all. Both Amsterdam and Johnstown Y are participating.
10 am to 3 pm Faddegon’s Nursery has an Easter Egg Hunt.
10 am to 4 pm, Civil War Living History Day at Mabee Farm in Schenectady. It’s free.
10 am until 7 pm, its the Kidsfun Summer Expo at Colonie Center. Lots of representatives of summer camps will be there.
11 am Fancy Nancy Tea Party at the Mohawk Commons Barnes & Noble. With snacks. Dress fancy!
11:00am Introduce children ages 3 to 5 to the science of the four seasons with Caps, Hats, Socks and Mittens and a fun craft. Advance registrants receive a FREE book and materials to continue the study of science at home. Space is limited. Call 518.382.7890 x 224 to register today! FREE with Museum admission.
11:00am Community Egg Hunt at the First Baptist Church in Amsterdam
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Easter Crafts and Egg Decorating for Kids. Walkers Farm, Home and Tack, 5565 State Route 4, Fort Ann, NY Cost: FREE ADMISSION Easter Crafts and Egg Decorating for Kids! Join artist Janine Thomas for "thumbprint art" and take home a unique craft to share with a loved one or keep.
11-1:00 Clifton Park Center is having an Easter Egg Hunt with B95.
11 am & 1 pm Planetarium Shows at the Henry Hudson Planetarium at the Albany Visitors Center
12:00 - 2:00pm Toys "R" Us 3D Easter Adventure. Easter Hunt with free gift bag, activity book & more.
12-3 pm, Sloppy Kisses in Saratoga Springs will have Easter pictures and a Canine Easter Egg Hunt.
1 pm, take a Forest and Meadow Walk at Wilton Wildlife Preserve. Pre-registration is appreciated.
2-3:30 pm Tang Family Saturday from. This is free, but call to register.
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
Subway Customer Appreciation Day. Amsterdam Walmart. Buy 1 Get 1 Free.
Chicken BBQ at St. Luke's.
17 Sunday
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
11 am to 2 pm Sloppy Kisses will have a special doggy celebration at Clifton Park Center.
11 am to 3 pm Helderberg Kiwanis Maple Festival runs at the Knox Fire House. $8/adult, $5/kids 6-12, kids 5 and under are free. Pancakes, Easter egg hunt at 2 pm, pony rides, and more.
11 am to 4 pm Faddegon’s Nursery has an Open House. There are door prizes, refreshments, and the Easter Bunny.
12:30 to 2 pm Jonesville Fire Department (Clifton Park) is holding their annual Easter party. Easter Bunny, light refreshments, and fire truck rides.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Discovery Day: Travel Through Art The Hyde Collection - 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Cost: FREE ADMISSION Family Program Tours followed by children's art-making session.
1-3pm Visit the Easter Bunny at the Garden Bug.
1-4 pm Family Fun weekend is third weekend of the month at the New York State Museum (October to May)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 35th Annual Sugaring Off at @ Herkimer Home State Historic Site
2-4 pm The Saratoga Jaycees are sponsoring an Hop Out Hunger Easter Egg Hunt. Please bring non-perishable food or monetary donation for the local food bank.
2-4 pm Discovery Hike at the Albany Pine Bush. Pre-register; it’s $2/person, $5/family
2 - 6pm Saratoga Bridges Annual Polka Benefit Where: Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Hall Cost: Advance Tickets (until 4/1): $13 / $15 at the door Annual Polka Benefit - Held at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Hall, located on Pine Road at the corner of Route 29W Saratoga. Come enjoy Raffles, Music, Dancing and great food! Fun for the whole family. The Knights kitchen will be open until six 6pm, as well as the cash bar. For advance tickets and special reserved seating, contact Steve and Cathy Coblish at (518) 899-3061.
18 Monday
10:30am Story Hour at Amsterdam Free Library
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
1-3pm Earth Day Family Festival Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Cost: Free with Museum admission Lets celebrate spring and Earth Day with an afternoon of environmental activities. We will close off our upper parking lot for Earth Day themed crafts, games, and outdoor fun!
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers,& preschoolers
Music Together classes are mixed ages from birth to five with additional babies classes (to 8 months) and Big Kids classes (5-7). Music Box Arts also offers group voice classes for children 4-6 and 7-9 with private lessons for all ages available. We offer classes in 6 Capital District locations at convenient days and times. Location: Eastern Parkway Methodist Church 943 Palmer Avenue Contact: Carol Jurs Phone: 518-393-9580 Email: caroljurs@gmail.com
19 Tuesday
10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10 am Preschool Story Hour at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10am-2pm Senator Farley's Community Wellness Day, Upper Level Riverfront Center, Amsterdam.
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am The Bach Branch Library has a Toddler Storytime
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 am The Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library has a story time (birth to age 5)
10:30 am Howe Branch Library has Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 4)
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ’em know you’re coming
11:15-12:15pm Canajoharie Library. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and games!
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (November to April)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Canajoharie Library. Tweens and Teens Call to register to help decorate your very own area of the library. Help paint furniture, make ceiling and wall decorations, and make the new teen space of the library more fun! Anything goes and food and supplies will be provided. Please call 673-2314 or email canlib@sals.edu to let me know if you can come help make your mark on the library!
1 to 3 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
3:30 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
20 Wednesday
10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
10:30 - 11:30am Alphabet Soup Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Cost: Free with Museum admission Join us for our fun weekly program, Alphabet Soup! Starting with the letter A, each week we will learn a new letter of the alphabet through crafts, games, stories, songs and more.
11 am Classic Stories at the Saratoga Springs Barnes & Noble–right now it’s listed as recurring through June.
11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
12:30 pm Lunchtime Story Time at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library (birth to 5)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Canajoharie Library. Family Movie: Yogi Bear
1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cooking Around the World Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Cost: Ages 5+, $10 per chef, $8 for members
We'll send our taste buds on an international adventure by cooking up kid-friendly recipes from around the world. Please sign up at the front desk.
3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
4 pm After-school Kids’ Craft at Bach Branch Library
4 pm Books & Beanbags at Main Albany Library (ages 6 to 11)
5 pm Teen Wii Night at Howe Branch Library (ages 13 to 18)
5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
6 pm Teen Wii Night at Bach Branch Library (ages 12 to 18)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Let it Rot! Composting is easy and is the key to growing healthy, delicious garden vegetables and flowers. Learn the basics, necessary tools, various approaches and techniques, and overall benefits of composting with Master Gardeners John Deitch and Joe Bartone. Call 673-2314 to register. Canajoharie Library
21 Thursday
10:15 am Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5) at North Albany Branch Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
12:30 pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) at Bach Branch Library
1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
7 pm Anime/Manga Club for high schoolers at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (except June it’s the 10th)
22 Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Wiggle & Giggle Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Cost: Free with Museum admission This is a special time for younger children to learn what they can do with their bodies through structured group activities and guided free play.
10am - 3pm The Baptist Health System Foundation has teamed up with eLot, a computer and electronic recycling company, for a fundraiser that benefits the BHS Foundation and the Earth! When these items are improperly disposed in local landfills, it can lead to toxins spreading into our water and land causing various health risks. Stop by Baptist Health to drop off our used, unwanted, broken electronics. We will recycle them for you in return for a small donation. Please join us as we take charge and strive for a better tomorrow! Call for a list of acceptable electronics.
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
11:30 am - 2:00 pm Amsterdam Rotary Annual Fish Fry, Raindancer Restaurant, 4582 State Hwy 30, Amsterdam, April 22, $12 Donation to benefit local suicide prevention programs. Take out Available. A delicious lunch featuring fried fish, coleslaw and fries. Advamce tickets available at the St. Mary's Hospital Gift Shop or from any Amsterdam Rotarian.
12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Call or email to register 673-2314, canlib@sals.edu. Kids ages 2 and up lets learn together about fun ways we can help the environment. Learn about some cool Earth Day conservation tips and fun projects you can make at home. Borrow some great library books, and make a recycled planter out of a tin can. Plant some seeds in your new planter and by summer you will have some yummy herbs you can use with mom and dad in the kitchen! Canajoharie Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
6pm "Family Time" returns with the new unit, "Our Kind of Day." Chock full of music, movement, hands-on instruments, activities & story-time, it's perfect for families with children between newborn & age 7. Tuition includes home materials for you to keep: 2 instruments, 2 CDs of music from class, 2 books, a Family Guide of activities & a domino game. 2 FREE classes are included in the 10-week price (12 weeks total). Call or email for more info, or send me a facebook message: Lisa Russo, Schenectady (profile pic is a Kindermusik logo). Location: St. George's Episcopal Church, 30 North Ferry St. 12305. Contact: Lisa Russo. Phone: 377-7733 Email: vocalisea@verizon.net
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
7:30-9 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
5-9 pm Art Night Schenectady
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
23 Saturday
5AM-noon Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Restaurant at the airport/skydiving place in Rotterdam Junction
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Outdoor Patio Opening Starting With Easter Breakfast. Where: DiDonnas South Shore Restaurant 113 Route 9P Saratoga Lake, NY Gather the family and enjoy your Easter breakfast on the outdoor patio overlooking Saratoga Lake.
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM Twin Bridges Rotary annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Where: The Elks Club on Mac Elroy Rd, Clifton Park, NY Cost: $6.00 for adults / $3 ages 6-12 / free for children 5 and under The Annual Easter Bunny Breakfast to benefit local community projects. Enjoy breakfast, beverages, photos with the Easter bunny, Easter Egg hunt, 50/50 raffle, and other fun activities for the kids!
9:00 am - 11:00 am Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Century Club. Amsterdam
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
11am Community Easter Egg Hunt. Hunt, Crafts, Hot Dogs. Free. First Baptist Church Amsterdam
11am Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt Where: Schuylerville High School, 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY Cost: FREE ADMISSION Faith Chapel will once again host the 3rd Annual Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt. There will be 3 egg hunts for 3 age categories.
11 am & 1 pm Planetarium Shows at the Henry Hudson Planetarium at the Albany Visitors Center
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM The Children's Guide 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Where: Afrims Sports, 636, Albany Shaker Rd Albany, NY 500 families and over 800 kids will attend this annual event! Its not to be missed!
1 to 3pm Imagination Garden. GRAND OPENING. Live music, food, games, crafts, stories and raffles! It will be a wonderful day of FREE family fun and excitement! Riverfront Center.
1-4 pm Family Fun weekend is third weekend of the month at the New York State Museum
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm River Ridge Living Center will hold its second annual Easter Egg Hunt, rain or shine, 1:30 pm registration, 1:45 pm the Easter Bunny will blow her starting whistle. Children under 5 will have a separate area to find eggs. Gary VanSlyke will entertain with Easter songs, and refreshments will be served. For more information call 843-3503 ext. 1020.
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
24 Sunday
HAPPY EASTER!!
5AM-noon Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Restaurant at the airport/skydiving place in Rotterdam Junction
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Easter day Celebration at Fifty South Where: 2128 doubleday avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Cost: $19.95 for the buffet a la carte pricing as well Sunday Easter brunch buffet, 9-2pm regular menu available all day dinner features to include regional fresh lamb and ham with local spring time greens.
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Passover Family Fun Day Where: Saratoga Chabad Cost: FREE ADMISSION Balloon Magic at 10:30, Joey D Magic Show at 11:00. Create your own passover smoothies and salad Bar. Passover Arts n crafts.
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
25 Monday
10:30am Story Hour Amsterdam Free Library
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
All week long:
- April 14–27: Canstruction at the Albany Museum. 9:30 am–5:00 pm. FREE. 4th Floor. Everything is made from cans and at the end the cans are donated to local food pantries. Look pretty cool!
- Splash Week. Free Swim Lessons for Non-Members offered to non-swimmers and beginners. 6 months to 14 years old. Johnstown YMCA. Contact : Barb Palmateer 848-3447. watch the website for registration details. Appointments must be made.
- Hoffman's is open!!! Open this weekend 12-6pm and the week of spring break from 12-6pm EVERY DAY.
15 Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Stretching with Stuffee Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga Cost: Free with admission. Stuffee will join us to facilitate exercise through silly songs and stretching. This gentle program will promote imaginative movement and flexibility. Kids and parents, please come dressed to move!
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am The Town of East Greenbush is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt, they’re asking people to come at 10:30 am.
11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
3:30pm Tumbling Tykes in Latham is having an Easter Party from 3:30-4:15 pm for children under 2, and4:30-5:45 pm and 6:15-7:30 pm for all ages. Easter Bunny, activities, and a snack. $10/non-member.
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. 4th Annual Celebration of Children Showcase. free. St. Mary's Carondelet Family Health Center, 380 Guy Park Ave. In an attempt to promote healthy families during April, the event features various family and child oriented clubs, businesses and organizations that provide attending families with community linked information and resources, provide hands on demonstrations, and child friendly give a ways. We will also showcase the artistic and entertainment talent of children, ages 5-17, from both the Montgomery and Fulton Counties.
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
7:30-9 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
6-9pm Wine Tasting, Live Music & Wood Fired Pizza! Where: The Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room, 462 Route 29 West Cost: FREE ADMISSION! Orapellos wood fired pizza is back for the season! Live music from local favorite Seth Warden, wine tasting and gourmet wood fired pizzas
7-8:30pm Take an Almost Full Moon Hike at the Albany Pine Bush. Pre-register; its $3/person, $5/family
7:30 pm Family Barn Dance in Delmar.
7:30 pm St. Rose Jazz Ensemble and the Empire State Youth Orchestra are having a free concert at St. Rose
It’s National Day of Silence to call attention to anti-LGBT bullying, and at the end of the day, gay youth can break the silence at The Egg from 4-8 and/or take a shuttle to dance off that silence at the First Unitarian Society of Albany, both sponsored by GLSEN.
16 Saturday
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
10 am, the Annual City of Cohoes Easter Egg Hunt will be held at George Street Park. The Easter Bunny will be there for photo ops.
10 am to noon The Crossings has an Easter Egg Hunt with Mr. & Mrs. Bunny. The Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 10 am, and folks who’ve gone say the eggs disappear quickly. Crafts and snacks, too.
10 am to noon Take a Hike to High Point at Thacher Park. Call to register.
10:00 am - 12:30 pm YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Activities are free and open to all. Both Amsterdam and Johnstown Y are participating.
10 am to 3 pm Faddegon’s Nursery has an Easter Egg Hunt.
10 am to 4 pm, Civil War Living History Day at Mabee Farm in Schenectady. It’s free.
10 am until 7 pm, its the Kidsfun Summer Expo at Colonie Center. Lots of representatives of summer camps will be there.
11 am Fancy Nancy Tea Party at the Mohawk Commons Barnes & Noble. With snacks. Dress fancy!
11:00am Introduce children ages 3 to 5 to the science of the four seasons with Caps, Hats, Socks and Mittens and a fun craft. Advance registrants receive a FREE book and materials to continue the study of science at home. Space is limited. Call 518.382.7890 x 224 to register today! FREE with Museum admission.
11:00am Community Egg Hunt at the First Baptist Church in Amsterdam
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Easter Crafts and Egg Decorating for Kids. Walkers Farm, Home and Tack, 5565 State Route 4, Fort Ann, NY Cost: FREE ADMISSION Easter Crafts and Egg Decorating for Kids! Join artist Janine Thomas for "thumbprint art" and take home a unique craft to share with a loved one or keep.
11-1:00 Clifton Park Center is having an Easter Egg Hunt with B95.
11 am & 1 pm Planetarium Shows at the Henry Hudson Planetarium at the Albany Visitors Center
12:00 - 2:00pm Toys "R" Us 3D Easter Adventure. Easter Hunt with free gift bag, activity book & more.
12-3 pm, Sloppy Kisses in Saratoga Springs will have Easter pictures and a Canine Easter Egg Hunt.
1 pm, take a Forest and Meadow Walk at Wilton Wildlife Preserve. Pre-registration is appreciated.
2-3:30 pm Tang Family Saturday from. This is free, but call to register.
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
Subway Customer Appreciation Day. Amsterdam Walmart. Buy 1 Get 1 Free.
Chicken BBQ at St. Luke's.
17 Sunday
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
11 am to 2 pm Sloppy Kisses will have a special doggy celebration at Clifton Park Center.
11 am to 3 pm Helderberg Kiwanis Maple Festival runs at the Knox Fire House. $8/adult, $5/kids 6-12, kids 5 and under are free. Pancakes, Easter egg hunt at 2 pm, pony rides, and more.
11 am to 4 pm Faddegon’s Nursery has an Open House. There are door prizes, refreshments, and the Easter Bunny.
12:30 to 2 pm Jonesville Fire Department (Clifton Park) is holding their annual Easter party. Easter Bunny, light refreshments, and fire truck rides.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Discovery Day: Travel Through Art The Hyde Collection - 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Cost: FREE ADMISSION Family Program Tours followed by children's art-making session.
1-3pm Visit the Easter Bunny at the Garden Bug.
1-4 pm Family Fun weekend is third weekend of the month at the New York State Museum (October to May)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 35th Annual Sugaring Off at @ Herkimer Home State Historic Site
2-4 pm The Saratoga Jaycees are sponsoring an Hop Out Hunger Easter Egg Hunt. Please bring non-perishable food or monetary donation for the local food bank.
2-4 pm Discovery Hike at the Albany Pine Bush. Pre-register; it’s $2/person, $5/family
2 - 6pm Saratoga Bridges Annual Polka Benefit Where: Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Hall Cost: Advance Tickets (until 4/1): $13 / $15 at the door Annual Polka Benefit - Held at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Hall, located on Pine Road at the corner of Route 29W Saratoga. Come enjoy Raffles, Music, Dancing and great food! Fun for the whole family. The Knights kitchen will be open until six 6pm, as well as the cash bar. For advance tickets and special reserved seating, contact Steve and Cathy Coblish at (518) 899-3061.
18 Monday
10:30am Story Hour at Amsterdam Free Library
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
1-3pm Earth Day Family Festival Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Cost: Free with Museum admission Lets celebrate spring and Earth Day with an afternoon of environmental activities. We will close off our upper parking lot for Earth Day themed crafts, games, and outdoor fun!
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers,& preschoolers
Music Together classes are mixed ages from birth to five with additional babies classes (to 8 months) and Big Kids classes (5-7). Music Box Arts also offers group voice classes for children 4-6 and 7-9 with private lessons for all ages available. We offer classes in 6 Capital District locations at convenient days and times. Location: Eastern Parkway Methodist Church 943 Palmer Avenue Contact: Carol Jurs Phone: 518-393-9580 Email: caroljurs@gmail.com
19 Tuesday
10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10 am Preschool Story Hour at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10am-2pm Senator Farley's Community Wellness Day, Upper Level Riverfront Center, Amsterdam.
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am The Bach Branch Library has a Toddler Storytime
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 am The Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library has a story time (birth to age 5)
10:30 am Howe Branch Library has Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 4)
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ’em know you’re coming
11:15-12:15pm Canajoharie Library. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and games!
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (November to April)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Canajoharie Library. Tweens and Teens Call to register to help decorate your very own area of the library. Help paint furniture, make ceiling and wall decorations, and make the new teen space of the library more fun! Anything goes and food and supplies will be provided. Please call 673-2314 or email canlib@sals.edu to let me know if you can come help make your mark on the library!
1 to 3 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
3:30 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
20 Wednesday
10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
10:30 - 11:30am Alphabet Soup Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Cost: Free with Museum admission Join us for our fun weekly program, Alphabet Soup! Starting with the letter A, each week we will learn a new letter of the alphabet through crafts, games, stories, songs and more.
11 am Classic Stories at the Saratoga Springs Barnes & Noble–right now it’s listed as recurring through June.
11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
12:30 pm Lunchtime Story Time at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library (birth to 5)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Canajoharie Library. Family Movie: Yogi Bear
1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cooking Around the World Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Cost: Ages 5+, $10 per chef, $8 for members
We'll send our taste buds on an international adventure by cooking up kid-friendly recipes from around the world. Please sign up at the front desk.
3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
4 pm After-school Kids’ Craft at Bach Branch Library
4 pm Books & Beanbags at Main Albany Library (ages 6 to 11)
5 pm Teen Wii Night at Howe Branch Library (ages 13 to 18)
5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
6 pm Teen Wii Night at Bach Branch Library (ages 12 to 18)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Let it Rot! Composting is easy and is the key to growing healthy, delicious garden vegetables and flowers. Learn the basics, necessary tools, various approaches and techniques, and overall benefits of composting with Master Gardeners John Deitch and Joe Bartone. Call 673-2314 to register. Canajoharie Library
21 Thursday
10:15 am Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5) at North Albany Branch Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
12:30 pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) at Bach Branch Library
1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
7 pm Anime/Manga Club for high schoolers at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (except June it’s the 10th)
22 Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Wiggle & Giggle Where: The Children's Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Cost: Free with Museum admission This is a special time for younger children to learn what they can do with their bodies through structured group activities and guided free play.
10am - 3pm The Baptist Health System Foundation has teamed up with eLot, a computer and electronic recycling company, for a fundraiser that benefits the BHS Foundation and the Earth! When these items are improperly disposed in local landfills, it can lead to toxins spreading into our water and land causing various health risks. Stop by Baptist Health to drop off our used, unwanted, broken electronics. We will recycle them for you in return for a small donation. Please join us as we take charge and strive for a better tomorrow! Call for a list of acceptable electronics.
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
11:30 am - 2:00 pm Amsterdam Rotary Annual Fish Fry, Raindancer Restaurant, 4582 State Hwy 30, Amsterdam, April 22, $12 Donation to benefit local suicide prevention programs. Take out Available. A delicious lunch featuring fried fish, coleslaw and fries. Advamce tickets available at the St. Mary's Hospital Gift Shop or from any Amsterdam Rotarian.
12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Call or email to register 673-2314, canlib@sals.edu. Kids ages 2 and up lets learn together about fun ways we can help the environment. Learn about some cool Earth Day conservation tips and fun projects you can make at home. Borrow some great library books, and make a recycled planter out of a tin can. Plant some seeds in your new planter and by summer you will have some yummy herbs you can use with mom and dad in the kitchen! Canajoharie Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
6pm "Family Time" returns with the new unit, "Our Kind of Day." Chock full of music, movement, hands-on instruments, activities & story-time, it's perfect for families with children between newborn & age 7. Tuition includes home materials for you to keep: 2 instruments, 2 CDs of music from class, 2 books, a Family Guide of activities & a domino game. 2 FREE classes are included in the 10-week price (12 weeks total). Call or email for more info, or send me a facebook message: Lisa Russo, Schenectady (profile pic is a Kindermusik logo). Location: St. George's Episcopal Church, 30 North Ferry St. 12305. Contact: Lisa Russo. Phone: 377-7733 Email: vocalisea@verizon.net
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
7:30-9 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
5-9 pm Art Night Schenectady
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
23 Saturday
5AM-noon Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Restaurant at the airport/skydiving place in Rotterdam Junction
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Outdoor Patio Opening Starting With Easter Breakfast. Where: DiDonnas South Shore Restaurant 113 Route 9P Saratoga Lake, NY Gather the family and enjoy your Easter breakfast on the outdoor patio overlooking Saratoga Lake.
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM Twin Bridges Rotary annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Where: The Elks Club on Mac Elroy Rd, Clifton Park, NY Cost: $6.00 for adults / $3 ages 6-12 / free for children 5 and under The Annual Easter Bunny Breakfast to benefit local community projects. Enjoy breakfast, beverages, photos with the Easter bunny, Easter Egg hunt, 50/50 raffle, and other fun activities for the kids!
9:00 am - 11:00 am Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Century Club. Amsterdam
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
11am Community Easter Egg Hunt. Hunt, Crafts, Hot Dogs. Free. First Baptist Church Amsterdam
11am Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt Where: Schuylerville High School, 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY Cost: FREE ADMISSION Faith Chapel will once again host the 3rd Annual Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt. There will be 3 egg hunts for 3 age categories.
11 am & 1 pm Planetarium Shows at the Henry Hudson Planetarium at the Albany Visitors Center
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM The Children's Guide 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Where: Afrims Sports, 636, Albany Shaker Rd Albany, NY 500 families and over 800 kids will attend this annual event! Its not to be missed!
1 to 3pm Imagination Garden. GRAND OPENING. Live music, food, games, crafts, stories and raffles! It will be a wonderful day of FREE family fun and excitement! Riverfront Center.
1-4 pm Family Fun weekend is third weekend of the month at the New York State Museum
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm River Ridge Living Center will hold its second annual Easter Egg Hunt, rain or shine, 1:30 pm registration, 1:45 pm the Easter Bunny will blow her starting whistle. Children under 5 will have a separate area to find eggs. Gary VanSlyke will entertain with Easter songs, and refreshments will be served. For more information call 843-3503 ext. 1020.
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
24 Sunday
HAPPY EASTER!!
5AM-noon Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Restaurant at the airport/skydiving place in Rotterdam Junction
8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Easter day Celebration at Fifty South Where: 2128 doubleday avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Cost: $19.95 for the buffet a la carte pricing as well Sunday Easter brunch buffet, 9-2pm regular menu available all day dinner features to include regional fresh lamb and ham with local spring time greens.
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Passover Family Fun Day Where: Saratoga Chabad Cost: FREE ADMISSION Balloon Magic at 10:30, Joey D Magic Show at 11:00. Create your own passover smoothies and salad Bar. Passover Arts n crafts.
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
25 Monday
10:30am Story Hour Amsterdam Free Library
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Events April 11-18
All week long:
- Downtown Albany Restaurant Week. Sun, Apr 10, 2011 until Sat, Apr 16, 2011 | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Don't miss this delicious deal! Albany restaurants will be offering a 3-course meal from their chosen menu for just $20.11!
- The Gillette Carnival will be in the parking lot of the Rotterdam Square Mall for the next two weeks.
- Blue Man Group opens on Tuesday and continues through the weekend at Proctors, April 12-17.
- April 11-17 is Spa Week. You can get select $50 treatments at participating spas. Two local participating spas are: Jean Paul Spa and Salons - Available Treatments: * 60 Min Full Body Swedish Massage * 60 Min Customized European Seaweed Facial. Ania Hair Studio & Spa - Available Treatments: * 60 Min Ania Signature Full-Body Massage * 60 Min Ania Signature Facial for All Skin Types with Herbal Eye Compress and Foot Massage * Diamond Tone Microdermabrasion Treatment
11 Monday
10:30am Story Hour Amsterdam Free Library
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
10:30 am Albany Public Library has a Preschool Storytime at their main branch
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
6:30 pm Pajamarama at the Bethlehem Public Library.
12 Tuesday
It’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s.
9:00am—10:00am LIL' GIGGLES PLAYGROUP. Newborn to 4 years. Members: FREE General Public: $3.00 per playgroup; $2.00 per playgroup 2nd child. (under 1 years old, no charge)Bring your little ones to the Amsterdam Family YMCA where reativity, energy and development are encouraged through informal active play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10 am Preschool Story Hour at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am The Bach Branch Library has a Toddler Storytime
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 am The Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library has a story time (birth to age 5)
10:30 am Howe Branch Library has Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 4)
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ’em know you’re coming
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (November to April)
1 to 3 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
3:30 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
6:30 pm The Mohawk Commons Barnes & Noble has an American Girl Night
7-8:30 pm Go on a Frog Watch. Saratoga Spa State Park. Call to register; $3/person, $5/family.
13 Wednesday
10 am At the Rensselaer County Historical Society, it’s Mornings at the Museum, a preschool story time at. Watch out: it’ll be dirty. Register; it’s $5/child.
10:30 am, Rain or Shine, it’s Reading Time at the New York State Museum.
10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
11 am Classic Stories at the Saratoga Springs Barnes & Noble–right now it’s listed as recurring through June.
11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
12:30 pm Lunchtime Story Time at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library (birth to 5)
1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
4 pm After-school Kids’ Craft at Bach Branch Library
4 pm Books & Beanbags at Main Albany Library (ages 6 to 11)
5 pm Teen Wii Night at Howe Branch Library (ages 13 to 18)
5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
6 pm Teen Wii Night at Bach Branch Library (ages 12 to 18)
14 Thursday
9:00am—10:00am LIL' GIGGLES PLAYGROUP. Newborn to 4 years. Members: FREE General Public: $3.00 per playgroup; $2.00 per playgroup 2nd child. (under 1 years old, no charge)Bring your little ones to the Amsterdam Family YMCA where reativity, energy and development are encouraged through informal active play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
10:15 am Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5) at North Albany Branch Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
11 am to noon. It’s Little Wonders of Science for preschoolers at the Schenectady Museum. Free with museum admission; call ahead to register.
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
12:30 pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) at Bach Branch Library
1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30 & 6:30 pm. Imagination Movers’ “In a Big Warehouse” is playing at Glens Falls Civic Center
6 pm, Vanderheyden Hall presents the Harlem Rockets Comedy Basketball are playing at Troy High School. $10/adult, $8/kids 12 and under at the door.
7 pm Anime/Manga Club for high schoolers at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (except June it’s the 10th)
15 Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
3:30pm Tumbling Tykes in Latham is having an Easter Party from 3:30-4:15 pm for children under 2, and4:30-5:45 pm and 6:15-7:30 pm for all ages. Easter Bunny, activities, and a snack. $10/non-member.
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. 4th Annual Celebration of Children Showcase. free. St. Mary's Carondelet Family Health Center, 380 Guy Park Ave. In an attempt to promote healthy families during April, the event features various family and child oriented clubs, businesses and organizations that provide attending families with community linked information and resources, provide hands on demonstrations, and child friendly give a ways. We will also showcase the artistic and entertainment talent of children, ages 5-17, from both the Montgomery and Fulton Counties.
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
7:30-9 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
7-8:30pm Take an Almost Full Moon Hike at the Albany Pine Bush. Pre-register; its $3/person, $5/family
It’s National Day of Silence to call attention to anti-LGBT bullying, and at the end of the day, gay youth can break the silence at The Egg from 4-8 and/or take a shuttle to dance off that silence at the First Unitarian Society of Albany, both sponsored by GLSEN.
16 Saturday
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
10:00 am - 12:30 pm YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Activities are free and open to all. Both Amsterdam and Johnstown Y are participating.
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
Clifton Park Center is having an Easter Egg Hunt with B95.
17 Sunday
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
1-4 pm Family Fun weekend is third weekend of the month at the New York State Museum (October to May)
18 Monday
08:00am Splash Week. Free Swim Lessons for Non-Members offered to non-swimmers and beginners. 6 months to 14 years old. Johnstown YMCA. Contact : Barb Palmateer 848-3447. watch the website for registration details. Appointments must be made.
10:30am Story Hour at Amsterdam Free Library
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers,& preschoolers
- Downtown Albany Restaurant Week. Sun, Apr 10, 2011 until Sat, Apr 16, 2011 | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Don't miss this delicious deal! Albany restaurants will be offering a 3-course meal from their chosen menu for just $20.11!
- The Gillette Carnival will be in the parking lot of the Rotterdam Square Mall for the next two weeks.
- Blue Man Group opens on Tuesday and continues through the weekend at Proctors, April 12-17.
- April 11-17 is Spa Week. You can get select $50 treatments at participating spas. Two local participating spas are: Jean Paul Spa and Salons - Available Treatments: * 60 Min Full Body Swedish Massage * 60 Min Customized European Seaweed Facial. Ania Hair Studio & Spa - Available Treatments: * 60 Min Ania Signature Full-Body Massage * 60 Min Ania Signature Facial for All Skin Types with Herbal Eye Compress and Foot Massage * Diamond Tone Microdermabrasion Treatment
11 Monday
10:30am Story Hour Amsterdam Free Library
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
10:30 am Albany Public Library has a Preschool Storytime at their main branch
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
6:30 pm Pajamarama at the Bethlehem Public Library.
12 Tuesday
It’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s.
9:00am—10:00am LIL' GIGGLES PLAYGROUP. Newborn to 4 years. Members: FREE General Public: $3.00 per playgroup; $2.00 per playgroup 2nd child. (under 1 years old, no charge)Bring your little ones to the Amsterdam Family YMCA where reativity, energy and development are encouraged through informal active play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10 am Preschool Story Hour at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am The Bach Branch Library has a Toddler Storytime
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 am The Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library has a story time (birth to age 5)
10:30 am Howe Branch Library has Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 4)
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ’em know you’re coming
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (November to April)
1 to 3 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
3:30 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
6:30 pm The Mohawk Commons Barnes & Noble has an American Girl Night
7-8:30 pm Go on a Frog Watch. Saratoga Spa State Park. Call to register; $3/person, $5/family.
13 Wednesday
10 am At the Rensselaer County Historical Society, it’s Mornings at the Museum, a preschool story time at. Watch out: it’ll be dirty. Register; it’s $5/child.
10:30 am, Rain or Shine, it’s Reading Time at the New York State Museum.
10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
11 am Classic Stories at the Saratoga Springs Barnes & Noble–right now it’s listed as recurring through June.
11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
12:30 pm Lunchtime Story Time at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library (birth to 5)
1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
4 pm After-school Kids’ Craft at Bach Branch Library
4 pm Books & Beanbags at Main Albany Library (ages 6 to 11)
5 pm Teen Wii Night at Howe Branch Library (ages 13 to 18)
5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
6 pm Teen Wii Night at Bach Branch Library (ages 12 to 18)
14 Thursday
9:00am—10:00am LIL' GIGGLES PLAYGROUP. Newborn to 4 years. Members: FREE General Public: $3.00 per playgroup; $2.00 per playgroup 2nd child. (under 1 years old, no charge)Bring your little ones to the Amsterdam Family YMCA where reativity, energy and development are encouraged through informal active play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
10:15 am Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5) at North Albany Branch Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
11 am to noon. It’s Little Wonders of Science for preschoolers at the Schenectady Museum. Free with museum admission; call ahead to register.
11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
12:30 pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) at Bach Branch Library
1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30 & 6:30 pm. Imagination Movers’ “In a Big Warehouse” is playing at Glens Falls Civic Center
6 pm, Vanderheyden Hall presents the Harlem Rockets Comedy Basketball are playing at Troy High School. $10/adult, $8/kids 12 and under at the door.
7 pm Anime/Manga Club for high schoolers at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (except June it’s the 10th)
15 Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
3:30pm Tumbling Tykes in Latham is having an Easter Party from 3:30-4:15 pm for children under 2, and4:30-5:45 pm and 6:15-7:30 pm for all ages. Easter Bunny, activities, and a snack. $10/non-member.
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. 4th Annual Celebration of Children Showcase. free. St. Mary's Carondelet Family Health Center, 380 Guy Park Ave. In an attempt to promote healthy families during April, the event features various family and child oriented clubs, businesses and organizations that provide attending families with community linked information and resources, provide hands on demonstrations, and child friendly give a ways. We will also showcase the artistic and entertainment talent of children, ages 5-17, from both the Montgomery and Fulton Counties.
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
7:30-9 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
7-8:30pm Take an Almost Full Moon Hike at the Albany Pine Bush. Pre-register; its $3/person, $5/family
It’s National Day of Silence to call attention to anti-LGBT bullying, and at the end of the day, gay youth can break the silence at The Egg from 4-8 and/or take a shuttle to dance off that silence at the First Unitarian Society of Albany, both sponsored by GLSEN.
16 Saturday
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
10:00 am - 12:30 pm YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Activities are free and open to all. Both Amsterdam and Johnstown Y are participating.
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
Clifton Park Center is having an Easter Egg Hunt with B95.
17 Sunday
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
1-4 pm Family Fun weekend is third weekend of the month at the New York State Museum (October to May)
18 Monday
08:00am Splash Week. Free Swim Lessons for Non-Members offered to non-swimmers and beginners. 6 months to 14 years old. Johnstown YMCA. Contact : Barb Palmateer 848-3447. watch the website for registration details. Appointments must be made.
10:30am Story Hour at Amsterdam Free Library
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers,& preschoolers
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
McTeacher's Night
Tonight at participating local McDonald's from 4:30-7:30pm is McTeacher's Night. Stop by your local McDonald's and they will donate 20% of the proceeds to local teachers and schools. Market Street Amsterdam McDonald's is participating and Fly 92.3 will be there. I am not sure which schools are involved, I know St. Mary's Institute is. 
Saturday, April 2, 2011
April Events 3 - 10
All month long:
- Bring in a bag of canned food from April 4th - 17th to help the hungry in your community and we'll return the favor! Join Curves for $0. 4335 State Hw. 30
Amsterdam, NY. 842-2244
3 Sunday
- Fleeing Flea Market. Lake George Forum, 2200 State Rt. 9, Lake George. Crafts, Garage Sale items & Antiques.
- Double H Ranch Eggstravaganza. 9:00 AM. Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark, Queensbury, New York. Cost: $100 per family of 4 (members) / $120 (non members). Event to include Breakfast, Children's Activities and Silent Auction. Complimentary Admission for all guests into the Waterpark. Egg Drop - watch your egg race around the lazy river! Remainder of the day at your leisure.
- 11 am until noon, general admission to the Schenectady Museum is free on the first Sunday of the month! There’s also a science demo at noon, and they’re celebrating Nano Days.
- The Glens Falls Medical Mission is having its annual FUNdraiser Fiesta at Glens Falls Civic Center from 11 am until 4 pm. Food, games, face painting. Admission is free, but they’d appreciate donations of children’s toothbrushes or liquid or chewable vitamins, and you should cough up some dough for raffle tickets. They raise money for medical care in Guatemala.
- 12-4 pm, the Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady is having its annual Jewish Food Festival. $15/adult and free for those 17 years old and younger, all you can eat.
- Adirondack Ballet Theater presents Alice in Wonderland–Our Looking Glass Ballet at the Wood Theater in Glens Falls at 12:30 and 4:30 pm. Tickets are $14.
- 4-5:15 pm, it’s the final Family Dance of the season in Delmar, with music by Tame Rutabaga and caller Paul Rosenberg. Suggested donation $5/adult, $1/child.
- 10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
- 1:30 pm First Sundays at Sand Lake Center for the Arts (Averill Park)–they seem to have either a single event at 1:30 or a more expansive celebration that lasts longer, but still midday–check link for details
4 Monday
- 10:30am-11:30am Story hour at the Amsterdam Public Library
- Yoga for Everyone. 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm. Inman Center, (Back of Building 2nd Level) 53 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Pre-registration is required. The Center for Complementary Therapies offers Yoga for Everyone. A gentle approach for creating balance and harmony in the body, mind and spirit. The fundamental principles of alignments, breath work and relaxation will be learned. Students will be introduced to the postures in a progressive sequence with the emphasis on increasing flexibility, lengthening the spine, increasing body awareness and reducing tension in the body. Beginners and the more experienced are invited to attend. Yoga for Everyone will be offered in a series of eight consecutive classes beginning on Monday, April 4, 2011. Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, Director of the Center for Complementary Therapies at (518) 841-7146. Register early!
- Angelos Restaurant Week. 5:30 PM to 9:30PM. Prime at Saratoga National, Angelos 677 Prime, Aperitivo Bistro, Angelos Tavolo. $25 - $45. Visit any or all of our restaurants for a fabulous 3-course dinner at a great price.
- 10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
- 10:30 am Albany Public Library has a Preschool Storytime at their main branch
- 5:45 or 6:30 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library for ages 2-6.
- 6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
5 Tuesday
- St. Mary’s Hospital’s Center for Complementary Therapies will be offering Tai’ Chi Chih®, Joy through Movement. Program consists of 19 gentle movements and one pose than can be done by anyone and for people of any age. Increased energy, serenity and health are some benefits. Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing.
Tai Chi Chih® will be offered in a series of five consecutive Tuesday classes beginning on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Classes will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Carondelet Pavilion Classroom, 380 Guy Park Avenue 12010. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, Director of the Center for Complementary Therapies at (518) 841-7146.
- 11:15-12:15 Storytime at Canajoharie Library
- Tuesday for Tots: Bugs. The Children's Museum at Saratoga Cost: Free with Museum admission, drop-in. This is a special time for our younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment. Join us anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1-3 pm
- American Red Cross Disaster Training. Johnstown Ambulance Corps 6pm-10pm
- 10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
- 10 am Preschool Story Hour at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
- 10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
- 10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
- 10:30 am The Bach Branch Library has a Toddler Storytime
- 10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
- 10:30 am The Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library has a story time (birth to age 5)
- 10:30 am Howe Branch Library has Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 4)
- 11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
- 11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (November to April)
- 1 to 3 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
- 3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
- 3:30 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
- 5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
- 5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
6 Wednesday
- Saratoga Job Fair. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Interested in finding a new career? Head to the Career Building Expo at the Saratoga City Center to explore your options!
- 10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
- Alphabet Soup. 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The Children's Museum at Saratoga Cost: Free with Museum admission. Join us for our fun weekly program, Alphabet Soup! Starting with the letter A, each week we will learn a new letter of the alphabet through crafts, games, stories, songs and more.
- Saratoga Reads! presents ''Peds Reads Storytime''. 11:00 AM. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Route 50, Saratoga Springs. Cost: FREE ADMISSION. Saratoga Reads! Presents "Peds Reads Storytime" with Dr. Anne Marthy-Noonan of Community Care Pediatrics. She will be reading several short stories that relate to the themes presented in this years Saratoga Reads!
- World Travelers: Italy. 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM. The Children's Museum at Saratoga,69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. Cost: Free with admission, please pre-register. Our guest instructor, the well-traveled Nisha, takes children ages 3 to 5 on an adventure every month visiting new countries and learning their language, snacks, stories, art and songs.
- 10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
- 10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
- 10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
- 11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
- 11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
- 11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
- 12:30 pm Lunchtime Story Time at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library (birth to 5)
- 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
- 1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
- 2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
- 3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
- 4 pm After-school Kids’ Craft at Bach Branch Library
- 4 pm Books & Beanbags at Main Albany Library (ages 6 to 11)
- 5 pm Teen Wii Night at Howe Branch Library (ages 13 to 18)
- 5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
- 6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
- 6 pm Teen Wii Night at Bach Branch Library (ages 12 to 18)
7 Thursday
- Story Art. 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The Children's Museum at Saratoga. Cost: Free with admission. Reading together is always better, so please join us Thursdays for an exciting new story each week. We'll use our imaginations and the story to inspire art projects that explore different media and styles.
- 10:15 am Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5) at North Albany Branch Library
- 10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
- 10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
- 10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
- 10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
- 10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
- 11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
- 12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
- 12:30 pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) at Bach Branch Library
- 1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
- 1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
- 2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
- 7 pm Anime/Manga Club for high schoolers at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
- Got Kids Sale. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hilton Garden Inn Troy. FREE ADMISSION. Childrens consignment sale. Anything you need for your children at 50-90% off the retail price. Check website for full hours or to consign with us.
8 Friday
- Live Bunny Portraits at Image Photo! Image Photo, 42 Eureka Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY. Cost: Starting at $69. The perfect picture for Spring or Easter: have your child's picture taken with a live bunnies! This is a one day only event, so please call to reserve your session!
- Wiggle & Giggle. 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The Children's Museum at Saratoga. Cost: Free with Museum admission, drop-in. This is a special time for younger children to learn what they can do with their bodies through structured group activities and guided free play.
- Stewardship Walks: Garnsey Park. 1:00 PM. Garnsey Park, North Side of Route 146, Clifton Park, NY. The Town of Clifton Park has planned monthly Stewardship walks to encourage residents to take a walk and get to know the specials natural areas located throughout the town of Clifton Park.
- 9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
- 10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
- 10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
- 11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
- 11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
- 12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
- 2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
- 3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
- 7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
- 7:30-9 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
- 5-9 pm First Friday Albany
- 6-9 pm Ballston Spa First Fridays
- Got Kids Sale. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hilton Garden Inn Troy. FREE ADMISSION. Childrens consignment sale. Anything you need for your children at 50-90% off the retail price. Check website for full hours or to consign with us.
9 Saturday
- 10am - 2pm Mohawk Valley Markets. Alpin Haus Rt 5s. Farmers Market
- The Century Club of Amsterdam and Spinner Productions presents The All Paul Show, a Paul McCartney/Beatles Tribute. 7-9pm, at the Century Club, 130 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam. Cash Bar & Refreshments will be available. General Admission $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $30 VIP admission (advance only). For tickets call 842-2031
- FREE Saratoga Opera to Go Presents for Children ?Jack and the Beanstalk? 11:00 AM. Charles Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street Glens Falls.
- Jigsaw Jones: the Case of the Class Clown. 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Crandall Public Library Childrens Department. Cost: FREE ADMISSION. Jigsaw Jones: the Case of the Class Clown Performed by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre Based on the book by renowned author, James Preller, this live musical performance will make audiences laugh and think as they try to solve the mystery before the famous child detective. (My family saw this show at the Hanaford Kids Expo 2010. A great show!! My at the time 4 year old really liked it!!)
- 9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
morning (times vary by store) Home Depot Kids’ Workshop
- 10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
- 2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
- 3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
- 5-8 pm Saratoga Springs First Saturdays
- 7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
- Poultry Workshop: Raising Chickens, Ducks and Geese. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Walkers Farm, Home and Tack, 5565 State Route 4, Fort Ann, NY. Cost: FREE - Order chicks for delivery in Ma-June at an additional cost. Poultry Workshop: Are you curious about raising poultry? Want your own fresh eggs? Or to raise meat birds? This is the workshop for you! Join Richard Kennedy of Nutrena Feeds, part of our 2011 educational workshop series.
- Pizza Wings and Baskets of Things. 5:00 PM. The Lake George Forum, 2200 Rt. 9 Lake George. Cost: $20 in advance $25 at the door. Enjoy complimentary pizza, wings, beverages and desserts plus a HUGE Chinese Auction of over 125 beautiful themed gift baskets. All proceeds benefit WAIT House and its mission to help homeless youth in our community.
- Got Kids Sale. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hilton Garden Inn Troy. FREE ADMISSION. Childrens consignment sale. Anything you need for your children at 50-90% off the retail price. Check website for full hours or to consign with us.
- Tang Family Saturdays. 2:00 PM. Tang Teaching Museum. Family Saturday programs include a brief tour followed by a hands-on art activity. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions.
- Family Garden Day. 9 to 11 a.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Extension Center
173 South Grand St, Cobleskill. Cost is $10 per family. Space is limited; pre-registration is requested
- Girls Day at Siena College. 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville. FREE (Must pre-register). The Girl's Day conference is open to 7th and 8th grade girls from all over the Capital Region. Registration will be limited to the first 30 girls who sign up.
- Second Saturday House Tour - ''Meet the Families''. 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Rensselaer County Historical Society. Members: Free; Not-yet-members: $10pp. Join us for a tour focusing on the three families who lived in the Marble House from 1827 to 1953. We will be reading excerpts from diaries, letters, newspapers, and other documents
- 7th Annual Northeast Family Chocolate Festival. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Washington Avenue Armory Sports & Convention Arena, Albany. $8 per adult / $5 per child over 2 / $20 Value 4-Pak. The Addictions Care Foundation is thrilled to present the 7th Annual Northeast Family Chocolate Festival at the Washington Avenue Armory & Sports Arena. More than 3,000 Capital Region residents are expected to attend this year's event!
- Colonie Central HS PTSA 6th Annual Spring Fling Fair. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Colonie Central High School Multi-Use Gymnasium. FREE ADMISSION. Enjoy a little Springtime shopping. Browse a selection of crafts and products from 75+ crafters and vendors! Food and beverages will be available. Be sure to enter our 50/50 raffle!
- 10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10 Sunday
- Colors of Spring Fashion Show and Brunch from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Riverstone Manor, Scotia NY. Featuring Bentia Zahn, Commentator. Fashions By: Christopher and Banks, Coldwater Creek, Ferri Formals and Bridals, Lands End st Sears and Peebles. $ 30.00/cost includes Brunch, Door Prizes, Baskets Raffles and Vendors. $ 10.00 children under 12. Tickets available at the St. Mary's Hospital Gift Shop, June's Hallmark and Mulberry Tree at Johnstown.
- Schauber Stables Easter Egg Hunt. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 428 Schauber Stables Round Lake. Cost: FREE ADMISSION. Come join the fun for an Easter Egg Hunt! The eggs have all sorts of goodies - a few even contain free pony rides and riding lessons.
- Got Kids Sale. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hilton Garden Inn Troy. FREE ADMISSION. Childrens consignment sale. Anything you need for your children at 50-90% off the retail price. Check website for full hours or to consign with us.
- 10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
- 12-2 pm Second Sunday Snowshoe at Landis Arboretum, $25/non-member families
- 1 pm Family Sundays at the Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, $5/child
- Sunday Morning Breakfast at the Moreau Community Center. 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Moreau Community Center, 144 Main Street, P.O. Box 1456, South Glens Falls. Cost: $5
Every second Sunday of the month! You can have your choice of pancakes or Eggs with two sides: Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Toast, and a Beverage! Extra choices available. Or if you are really hungry try the "The Big Moreau": Pancakes and Eggs, and all four sides for only $8.00!
- Congregation Shaara Tfille presents a Spring Party. 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 84 Weibel Ave. Cost: free. Congregation Shaara Tfille is pleased to announce that they will host a Spring Party consisting of a luncheon and Cabaret concert.
- Rebuilding Together Saratoga ''Day at the Races''. 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Cost: $25.00. This is an annual fundraiser for Rebuilding Together Saratoga. You can Sponsor a Race for your company or surprise a loved one - or join us for brunch for $25.
- Kid Fest. 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Glens Falls Civic Center. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Adirondack Broadcastings and Pediatric Dentistry of Glens Falls are bringing Kids Fest 2011 to Heritage Hall in the Glens Falls Civic Center! Bring your kids for a day of fun and games!
- Muisc for MAGIC @ Nothern Lights. 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Northern Lights ,Rt. 146, Clifton Park. Cost: ages 14 and up $15.00, ages 5-13, $5.00, under 5 is free. Five bands, Playin with Fire, Rudeke, Mobana, Frankiess Theory, and Villanova Junction, playing to benefit the MAGIC Foundation, and two local children diagnosed with a genetic growth disorder called Russell Silver Syndrome.
- Downtown Albany Restaurant Week. Sun, Apr 10, 2011 until Sat, Apr 16, 2011 | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Dont miss this delicious deal! Albany restaurants will be offering a 3-course meal from their chosen menu for just $20.11!
- Bring in a bag of canned food from April 4th - 17th to help the hungry in your community and we'll return the favor! Join Curves for $0. 4335 State Hw. 30
Amsterdam, NY. 842-2244
3 Sunday
- Fleeing Flea Market. Lake George Forum, 2200 State Rt. 9, Lake George. Crafts, Garage Sale items & Antiques.
- Double H Ranch Eggstravaganza. 9:00 AM. Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark, Queensbury, New York. Cost: $100 per family of 4 (members) / $120 (non members). Event to include Breakfast, Children's Activities and Silent Auction. Complimentary Admission for all guests into the Waterpark. Egg Drop - watch your egg race around the lazy river! Remainder of the day at your leisure.
- 11 am until noon, general admission to the Schenectady Museum is free on the first Sunday of the month! There’s also a science demo at noon, and they’re celebrating Nano Days.
- The Glens Falls Medical Mission is having its annual FUNdraiser Fiesta at Glens Falls Civic Center from 11 am until 4 pm. Food, games, face painting. Admission is free, but they’d appreciate donations of children’s toothbrushes or liquid or chewable vitamins, and you should cough up some dough for raffle tickets. They raise money for medical care in Guatemala.
- 12-4 pm, the Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady is having its annual Jewish Food Festival. $15/adult and free for those 17 years old and younger, all you can eat.
- Adirondack Ballet Theater presents Alice in Wonderland–Our Looking Glass Ballet at the Wood Theater in Glens Falls at 12:30 and 4:30 pm. Tickets are $14.
- 4-5:15 pm, it’s the final Family Dance of the season in Delmar, with music by Tame Rutabaga and caller Paul Rosenberg. Suggested donation $5/adult, $1/child.
- 10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
- 1:30 pm First Sundays at Sand Lake Center for the Arts (Averill Park)–they seem to have either a single event at 1:30 or a more expansive celebration that lasts longer, but still midday–check link for details
4 Monday
- 10:30am-11:30am Story hour at the Amsterdam Public Library
- Yoga for Everyone. 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm. Inman Center, (Back of Building 2nd Level) 53 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Pre-registration is required. The Center for Complementary Therapies offers Yoga for Everyone. A gentle approach for creating balance and harmony in the body, mind and spirit. The fundamental principles of alignments, breath work and relaxation will be learned. Students will be introduced to the postures in a progressive sequence with the emphasis on increasing flexibility, lengthening the spine, increasing body awareness and reducing tension in the body. Beginners and the more experienced are invited to attend. Yoga for Everyone will be offered in a series of eight consecutive classes beginning on Monday, April 4, 2011. Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, Director of the Center for Complementary Therapies at (518) 841-7146. Register early!
- Angelos Restaurant Week. 5:30 PM to 9:30PM. Prime at Saratoga National, Angelos 677 Prime, Aperitivo Bistro, Angelos Tavolo. $25 - $45. Visit any or all of our restaurants for a fabulous 3-course dinner at a great price.
- 10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
- 10:30 am Albany Public Library has a Preschool Storytime at their main branch
- 5:45 or 6:30 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library for ages 2-6.
- 6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
5 Tuesday
- St. Mary’s Hospital’s Center for Complementary Therapies will be offering Tai’ Chi Chih®, Joy through Movement. Program consists of 19 gentle movements and one pose than can be done by anyone and for people of any age. Increased energy, serenity and health are some benefits. Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing.
Tai Chi Chih® will be offered in a series of five consecutive Tuesday classes beginning on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Classes will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Carondelet Pavilion Classroom, 380 Guy Park Avenue 12010. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, Director of the Center for Complementary Therapies at (518) 841-7146.
- 11:15-12:15 Storytime at Canajoharie Library
- Tuesday for Tots: Bugs. The Children's Museum at Saratoga Cost: Free with Museum admission, drop-in. This is a special time for our younger visitors to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment. Join us anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1-3 pm
- American Red Cross Disaster Training. Johnstown Ambulance Corps 6pm-10pm
- 10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
- 10 am Preschool Story Hour at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
- 10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
- 10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
- 10:30 am The Bach Branch Library has a Toddler Storytime
- 10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
- 10:30 am The Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library has a story time (birth to age 5)
- 10:30 am Howe Branch Library has Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 4)
- 11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
- 11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (November to April)
- 1 to 3 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
- 3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
- 3:30 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
- 5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
- 5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
6 Wednesday
- Saratoga Job Fair. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Interested in finding a new career? Head to the Career Building Expo at the Saratoga City Center to explore your options!
- 10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
- Alphabet Soup. 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The Children's Museum at Saratoga Cost: Free with Museum admission. Join us for our fun weekly program, Alphabet Soup! Starting with the letter A, each week we will learn a new letter of the alphabet through crafts, games, stories, songs and more.
- Saratoga Reads! presents ''Peds Reads Storytime''. 11:00 AM. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Route 50, Saratoga Springs. Cost: FREE ADMISSION. Saratoga Reads! Presents "Peds Reads Storytime" with Dr. Anne Marthy-Noonan of Community Care Pediatrics. She will be reading several short stories that relate to the themes presented in this years Saratoga Reads!
- World Travelers: Italy. 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM. The Children's Museum at Saratoga,69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. Cost: Free with admission, please pre-register. Our guest instructor, the well-traveled Nisha, takes children ages 3 to 5 on an adventure every month visiting new countries and learning their language, snacks, stories, art and songs.
- 10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
- 10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
- 10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
- 11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
- 11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
- 11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
- 12:30 pm Lunchtime Story Time at Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch Library (birth to 5)
- 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
- 1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
- 2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
- 3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
- 4 pm After-school Kids’ Craft at Bach Branch Library
- 4 pm Books & Beanbags at Main Albany Library (ages 6 to 11)
- 5 pm Teen Wii Night at Howe Branch Library (ages 13 to 18)
- 5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
- 6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
- 6 pm Teen Wii Night at Bach Branch Library (ages 12 to 18)
7 Thursday
- Story Art. 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The Children's Museum at Saratoga. Cost: Free with admission. Reading together is always better, so please join us Thursdays for an exciting new story each week. We'll use our imaginations and the story to inspire art projects that explore different media and styles.
- 10:15 am Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 5) at North Albany Branch Library
- 10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
- 10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
- 10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
- 10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
- 10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
- 11 am Family Craft Time at Pine Hills Library for birth to age 3
- 12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
- 12:30 pm Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5) at Bach Branch Library
- 1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
- 1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
- 2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
- 7 pm Anime/Manga Club for high schoolers at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
- Got Kids Sale. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hilton Garden Inn Troy. FREE ADMISSION. Childrens consignment sale. Anything you need for your children at 50-90% off the retail price. Check website for full hours or to consign with us.
8 Friday
- Live Bunny Portraits at Image Photo! Image Photo, 42 Eureka Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY. Cost: Starting at $69. The perfect picture for Spring or Easter: have your child's picture taken with a live bunnies! This is a one day only event, so please call to reserve your session!
- Wiggle & Giggle. 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The Children's Museum at Saratoga. Cost: Free with Museum admission, drop-in. This is a special time for younger children to learn what they can do with their bodies through structured group activities and guided free play.
- Stewardship Walks: Garnsey Park. 1:00 PM. Garnsey Park, North Side of Route 146, Clifton Park, NY. The Town of Clifton Park has planned monthly Stewardship walks to encourage residents to take a walk and get to know the specials natural areas located throughout the town of Clifton Park.
- 9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
- 10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
- 10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
- 11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
- 11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
- 12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
- 2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
- 3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
- 7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
- 7:30-9 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
- 5-9 pm First Friday Albany
- 6-9 pm Ballston Spa First Fridays
- Got Kids Sale. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hilton Garden Inn Troy. FREE ADMISSION. Childrens consignment sale. Anything you need for your children at 50-90% off the retail price. Check website for full hours or to consign with us.
9 Saturday
- 10am - 2pm Mohawk Valley Markets. Alpin Haus Rt 5s. Farmers Market
- The Century Club of Amsterdam and Spinner Productions presents The All Paul Show, a Paul McCartney/Beatles Tribute. 7-9pm, at the Century Club, 130 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam. Cash Bar & Refreshments will be available. General Admission $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $30 VIP admission (advance only). For tickets call 842-2031
- FREE Saratoga Opera to Go Presents for Children ?Jack and the Beanstalk? 11:00 AM. Charles Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street Glens Falls.
- Jigsaw Jones: the Case of the Class Clown. 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Crandall Public Library Childrens Department. Cost: FREE ADMISSION. Jigsaw Jones: the Case of the Class Clown Performed by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre Based on the book by renowned author, James Preller, this live musical performance will make audiences laugh and think as they try to solve the mystery before the famous child detective. (My family saw this show at the Hanaford Kids Expo 2010. A great show!! My at the time 4 year old really liked it!!)
- 9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
morning (times vary by store) Home Depot Kids’ Workshop
- 10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
- 2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
- 3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
- 5-8 pm Saratoga Springs First Saturdays
- 7 pm Emack & Bolio’s in Albany has live music
- Poultry Workshop: Raising Chickens, Ducks and Geese. 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Walkers Farm, Home and Tack, 5565 State Route 4, Fort Ann, NY. Cost: FREE - Order chicks for delivery in Ma-June at an additional cost. Poultry Workshop: Are you curious about raising poultry? Want your own fresh eggs? Or to raise meat birds? This is the workshop for you! Join Richard Kennedy of Nutrena Feeds, part of our 2011 educational workshop series.
- Pizza Wings and Baskets of Things. 5:00 PM. The Lake George Forum, 2200 Rt. 9 Lake George. Cost: $20 in advance $25 at the door. Enjoy complimentary pizza, wings, beverages and desserts plus a HUGE Chinese Auction of over 125 beautiful themed gift baskets. All proceeds benefit WAIT House and its mission to help homeless youth in our community.
- Got Kids Sale. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hilton Garden Inn Troy. FREE ADMISSION. Childrens consignment sale. Anything you need for your children at 50-90% off the retail price. Check website for full hours or to consign with us.
- Tang Family Saturdays. 2:00 PM. Tang Teaching Museum. Family Saturday programs include a brief tour followed by a hands-on art activity. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions.
- Family Garden Day. 9 to 11 a.m. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Extension Center
173 South Grand St, Cobleskill. Cost is $10 per family. Space is limited; pre-registration is requested
- Girls Day at Siena College. 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville. FREE (Must pre-register). The Girl's Day conference is open to 7th and 8th grade girls from all over the Capital Region. Registration will be limited to the first 30 girls who sign up.
- Second Saturday House Tour - ''Meet the Families''. 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Rensselaer County Historical Society. Members: Free; Not-yet-members: $10pp. Join us for a tour focusing on the three families who lived in the Marble House from 1827 to 1953. We will be reading excerpts from diaries, letters, newspapers, and other documents
- 7th Annual Northeast Family Chocolate Festival. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Washington Avenue Armory Sports & Convention Arena, Albany. $8 per adult / $5 per child over 2 / $20 Value 4-Pak. The Addictions Care Foundation is thrilled to present the 7th Annual Northeast Family Chocolate Festival at the Washington Avenue Armory & Sports Arena. More than 3,000 Capital Region residents are expected to attend this year's event!
- Colonie Central HS PTSA 6th Annual Spring Fling Fair. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Colonie Central High School Multi-Use Gymnasium. FREE ADMISSION. Enjoy a little Springtime shopping. Browse a selection of crafts and products from 75+ crafters and vendors! Food and beverages will be available. Be sure to enter our 50/50 raffle!
- 10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10 Sunday
- Colors of Spring Fashion Show and Brunch from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Riverstone Manor, Scotia NY. Featuring Bentia Zahn, Commentator. Fashions By: Christopher and Banks, Coldwater Creek, Ferri Formals and Bridals, Lands End st Sears and Peebles. $ 30.00/cost includes Brunch, Door Prizes, Baskets Raffles and Vendors. $ 10.00 children under 12. Tickets available at the St. Mary's Hospital Gift Shop, June's Hallmark and Mulberry Tree at Johnstown.
- Schauber Stables Easter Egg Hunt. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 428 Schauber Stables Round Lake. Cost: FREE ADMISSION. Come join the fun for an Easter Egg Hunt! The eggs have all sorts of goodies - a few even contain free pony rides and riding lessons.
- Got Kids Sale. 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hilton Garden Inn Troy. FREE ADMISSION. Childrens consignment sale. Anything you need for your children at 50-90% off the retail price. Check website for full hours or to consign with us.
- 10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
- 12-2 pm Second Sunday Snowshoe at Landis Arboretum, $25/non-member families
- 1 pm Family Sundays at the Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, $5/child
- Sunday Morning Breakfast at the Moreau Community Center. 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Moreau Community Center, 144 Main Street, P.O. Box 1456, South Glens Falls. Cost: $5
Every second Sunday of the month! You can have your choice of pancakes or Eggs with two sides: Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Toast, and a Beverage! Extra choices available. Or if you are really hungry try the "The Big Moreau": Pancakes and Eggs, and all four sides for only $8.00!
- Congregation Shaara Tfille presents a Spring Party. 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 84 Weibel Ave. Cost: free. Congregation Shaara Tfille is pleased to announce that they will host a Spring Party consisting of a luncheon and Cabaret concert.
- Rebuilding Together Saratoga ''Day at the Races''. 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Cost: $25.00. This is an annual fundraiser for Rebuilding Together Saratoga. You can Sponsor a Race for your company or surprise a loved one - or join us for brunch for $25.
- Kid Fest. 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Glens Falls Civic Center. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Adirondack Broadcastings and Pediatric Dentistry of Glens Falls are bringing Kids Fest 2011 to Heritage Hall in the Glens Falls Civic Center! Bring your kids for a day of fun and games!
- Muisc for MAGIC @ Nothern Lights. 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Northern Lights ,Rt. 146, Clifton Park. Cost: ages 14 and up $15.00, ages 5-13, $5.00, under 5 is free. Five bands, Playin with Fire, Rudeke, Mobana, Frankiess Theory, and Villanova Junction, playing to benefit the MAGIC Foundation, and two local children diagnosed with a genetic growth disorder called Russell Silver Syndrome.
- Downtown Albany Restaurant Week. Sun, Apr 10, 2011 until Sat, Apr 16, 2011 | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Dont miss this delicious deal! Albany restaurants will be offering a 3-course meal from their chosen menu for just $20.11!
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