The Spray Pad at Hackett Park in Albany

The spray pad at Hackett Park in Albany is free and open to the public.

Goldfish Swim School in Colonie is now open!

Here are some pictures from my son’s first swim lesson at Goldfish Swim School. I highly recommend checking the place out!

The Gavin Splash Park

A very nice splash park located in Wilton, NY. There is a fee to get in.

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Christina Geist on Sorry Grownups, You Can’t Go to School!

Christina Geist on Sorry Grownups, You Can’t Go to School!

All the details behind this wonderful new book by this accomplished mom of two.

Vacation Sleep Tips!

Vacation Sleep Tips!

The end of summer means sneaking in a few final family vacations! While making memories is fun, the sleep disruptions that kids (and as a result, parents) encounter while away are not as enjoyable. Craig Canapari, MD, a Yale Medicine pediatric sleep expert and author of “It’s Never Too Late to Sleep Train” tells us how to deal with these issues.

Swim Safety: 10 Things to Know To Protect Your Kids

Swim Safety: 10 Things to Know To Protect Your Kids

Summer is a wonderful time but with pool and beach time comes the risk of drowning. Here’s what you should know.

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August 25, 2019Tri-City ValleyCats Game
August 25, 2019Dutch Apple Cruises - Albany Sightseeing Cruise
August 25, 2019Baby & Me Storytime Featuring ABCs of Biology
August 25, 2019Washington County Fair
August 25, 2019Aurora Games
August 25, 2019Free Film - The Secret Life of Pets at Proctors
August 25, 2019 12:00 pmStuff the Truck
August 26, 2019Tri-City ValleyCats Game
August 27, 2019Tri-City ValleyCats Game
August 27, 2019Free Summer Movie at the Palace Theatre - Smallfoot
August 28, 2019Columbia County Fair
August 28, 2019The Fonda Fair
August 28, 2019The Great Schaghticoke Fair
August 29, 2019Columbia County Fair
August 29, 2019The Fonda Fair
August 29, 2019The Great Schaghticoke Fair
August 29, 2019Ballston Spa's Concerts in the Park
August 30, 2019The Fonda Fair
August 30, 2019Columbia County Fair
August 30, 2019The Great Schaghticoke Fair
August 31, 2019The Fonda Fair
August 31, 2019Capital District Scottish Games
August 31, 2019Tri-City ValleyCats Game
August 31, 2019The Great Schaghticoke Fair
August 31, 2019Troy Farmers' Market
August 31, 2019Columbia County Fair
August 31, 2019Dutch Apple Cruises - Albany Sightseeing Cruise
August 31, 2019 9:00 amColonie Farmers' Market at The Crossings
September 1, 2019Tri-City ValleyCats Game
September 1, 2019The Great Schaghticoke Fair

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