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