This guide was created to help make the month of July a little bit easier for you!
Topics:
Fruit Picking in July
Outdoor Summer Concert Roundup!
9 MILES EAST
Make your week easier with delicious, healthy prepared meals from 9 Miles East. We drop them off at your home each week (or every other week) and you can choose from great soups, salads, entrees, grain bowls and local grocery items. Visit https://subscriptions.9mileseast.com/ to order.
CROSSGATES
Featuring 150 retail shops……and tons of fun & entertainment for the kiddos…..Crossgates offers something for everyone – all under one roof. Enjoy plenty of stores, restaurants and entertainment venues that you won’t find for miles in any direction like Apple, LEGO, Build a Bear Workshop, 5 Wits, Dave & Buster’s, Apex Entertainment, Get Air, Billy Beez, plus the nation’s top retailers, to experience all that Crossgates has to offer. Whether you’re looking to shop & dine or play & stay, our on-site Tru and Homewood Suites by Hilton dual-branded hotel allows for the best Staycation. Planning your next visit couldn’t be any easier.
One Crossgates Mall Road, Albany NY 12203
Follow Crossgates on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 518-869-9565
Email: [email protected]
Over time, lint and debris accumulate in dryer vents and cause clogs that can lead to a number of dryer vent problems including decreased efficiency. When airflow in a dryer vent is restricted due to clogs, there is an increased risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, wasted energy and time, and excessive wear to clothing, among other negative effects. There are over 15,500 dryer fires each year, and many could have been easily prevented by professional dryer vent cleaning. Dryer Vent Wizard of SE Saratoga & NE Schenectady’s skilled and experienced technicians provide thorough dryer vent cleaning to combat lint accumulation and hazardous clogs.
Click here to visit their website.
DUTCH APPLE CRUISES
Dutch Apple Cruises is located in downtown Albany, NY on the scenic and historic Hudson River! We offer sightseeing, sunset & special event cruises, that are open to the public. We also offer private cruise rentals for your next event. Please visit Dutchapplecruises.com for information, schedules & to purchase tickets!
1 Quay Street, Albany, NY 12202
Follow Dutch Apple Cruises on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 518-463-0220
Email: [email protected]
HEALING HANDS CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
(formerly known as Kinkaid Family Chiropractic)
Your new baby will be here soon and you’re doing everything right, from check ups to nutrition, but do you know about prenatal Chiropractic Care?! Receiving regular chiropractic treatment is one of the most important and helpful areas of prenatal care. We specialize in prenatal, pediatric and whole family care. We have helped many families navigate their way through the aches and pains of pregnancy and post-partum including back and neck pain, headaches, pelvic pain, sciatica & more. See all of the ways Healing Hands Chiropractic Center can help you and your family.
1873 Western Ave Suite 103, Albany, NY 12203
Follow Healing Hands Chiropractic Center on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: (518) 869-8000
New patient paperwork is located on the home page of our website. Once we have had a chance to review it, we will call you to schedule your first appointment.
KFC QUEENSBURY/KFC SARATOGA
Attention racing fans! Visit KFC Queensbury on Saturday, July 9th or KFC Saratoga Springs on Saturday, July 23rd to meet driver Jimmy Duncan, as he rides out another winning streak at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Meet Jimmy along with his 11-year old race car driving nephew; take photos with his KFC-branded car, as well as enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the Racetrack and a KFC 8-piece meal. Sponsored by White Restaurants.
KFC Queensbury, 799 US Rte 9, Queensbury, NY 12804
Saturday, July 9th, 11am-1pm
(Rain Date: Sunday, July 10th)
KFC Saratoga, 3010 Rt 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saturday July 23rd, 11am-1pm
(Rain Date: Sunday, July 24th)
KING BROTHERS DAIRY
Take a drive to the country to visit our full ice cream parlor and farm stand right on our working dairy farm. Experience products made right on the farm including our famous chocolate milk and over 60 rotating homemade premium ice cream flavors. We also feature many additional local products.
311 King Rd Schuylerville, NY 12871
Follow King Brothers Dairy on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 518-695-MILK (6455)
Email: [email protected]
LOVEY & CO
Welcome to lovey + co, a best-friend owned nannying service in the capital district looking to fulfill all of your childcare needs from travel nannying, to group date nights, overnight and weddings, or even just casual babysitting – we are your girls! lovey + co is a direct result of making our dreams a reality; our love for kids and nannying as a whole inspired us to create a business that is essentially a “one stop shop” for all of your childcare needs. We are so excited to hear from you and make big differences in your littles’ lives.
Follow lovey + co on Facebook and Instagram
Phone #: 518-538-9000
Email: [email protected]
LOZMAN ORTHODONTICS
Dr. Robin Lozman is a lot of things. A doctor. A mother. A competitive equestrian. A volunteer for nonprofits. But one of her greatest passions comes from her work as an orthodontist: transforming her patients’ smiles. At her family practice in Latham, New York, Dr. Lozman specializes in comprehensive orthodontic treatment for children and adults, from early interventions and orthognathic surgery to braces and Invisalign. Over the course of her career, she’s helped people from all walks of life achieve a brighter, healthier and straighter smile, improving their confidence while maintaining a consistently high standard of care. Click here to learn more about Dr. Lozman.
MEDUSA LACROSSE
Follow Medusa Lacrosse on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Email: [email protected]
PLAY HOLLOW
Play Hollow is a children’s retail and community-play space which values eco-friendly and fair trade practices, celebrates diversity, and offers products and programming that center around loving and taking care of ourselves, each other, and our Earth. We have a collection of bilingual/bicultural books, natural toys and apparel, as well as children’s classes and parent workshops both virtual and in-person to support every stage of the family journey.
40 Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Follow Play Hollow on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 518-309-3517
Email: [email protected]
PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS – LATHAM
New blended martial arts school opening in Latham! We focus on character development and fitness as well as practical self-defense. Help your kids develop Respect, Focus, Courage and Confidence! Ages 3 and up! We offer FREE intro lessons so you can try us out. Contact us today!
860 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Follow Premier Martial Arts on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 518-900-KICK (5425)
Email: [email protected]
SARATOGA CANDY CO.
Saratoga Candy Co. has been the neighborhood candy store for almost 25 years. Come visit and see all the goodies you grew up with and try something yummy!!
353 Broadway Lower Level, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Follow Saratoga Candy Co. on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 518-580-0499
Email: [email protected]
SOUTHWOODS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Here at Southwoods Pediatric Dentistry every effort is made to provide a caring and nurturing environment to ensure your child has a successful dental visit. We nurture them and watch their smiles grow so they go onto a lifetime of good oral health. Dr. Kristina Gallo is a board certified pediatric dentist. You and your child will be seeing Dr. Gallo at each visit and enjoy continuity of care. We know there are many choices when it comes to selecting a provider. Call us… we would love to meet you! 518-242-7800
7 Southwoods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211
Follow Southwoods Pediatric Dentistry on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 518-242-7800
Email: [email protected]
STARSIA LAW
At Starsia Law, we believe estate planning isn’t just a one-time transaction where a lawyer tells you what legal documents you “need”, and you go home with an expensive stack of papers that may or may not work the way you want them to. We know that, while we’re the experts on the law, you’re the expert on the people you love and the legacy you want to leave them. Click here to schedule a FREE introductory call.
123 Lakehill Road, 2nd Floor, Burnt Hills, NY 12027
Follow Starsia Law on Facebook and Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: (518) 309-2252
Email: [email protected]
THE CANDY SPACE
An Interactive Candy Experience
– Fill a Space Pouch with sweets from our 180 candy bins. Or shop from our 1,100 candies and toys throughout the store.
– Achieve lift-off with our in-store Candy Launch System and launch your purchase throughout the store and come home with space-flown candy.
– Launch one of our unique plush toys and turn your stuffed animal into a stuffed astronaut!
TORO CANTINA
Taco Bars at home for the family and parties, in-house kid’s menu featuring wiki stix, plus celebration packages for all ages available in TORO’s private event space.
TRI-VILLAGE NURSERY SCHOOL
Tri-Village Nursery School is a cooperative preschool in Delmar, NY. Since 1946, TVN has been fostering an early love of learning and preparing children for kindergarten. We offer flexible options for families in the Capital Region with our 2, 3, 4 or 5-day half-day classes. Teachers lead their class with the help of an assistant, as well as a parent helper! This unique structure provides an excellent teacher/student ratio, gives parents the opportunity to participate in their child’s classroom experience, and continues to strengthen the supportive community we are known for.
428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
Follow Tri-Village Nursery School on Facebook & Instagram
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 518-439-1455
Email: [email protected]
WILDPLAY THACHER
Thrilling outdoor adventure awaits just 20 minutes from Albany! Discover 14 Ziplines, 78 Aerial Adventure Games, a 40ft freefall jump and more, located in the heart of Thacher State Park! Activities for all ages 5 and up. Group discounts for birthday parties, field trips, corporate groups and more! Use code CDM15 to save 15% off your entire booking! Pre-book online: wildplay.com/thacher Pre-book by phone: 1-800-616-1325
524 Thacher Park Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Follow WildPlay Thacher on Facebook and Instagram.
Click here to visit their website.
Phone #: 1-800-668-7771
Email: [email protected]
FRUIT PICKING IN JULY
Some of the U-pick fruits listed below are not available yet, but will be later in July.
Ariel’s Farm – Gansevoort, NY
U-pick red & black raspberries, and blackberries
Click here to visit their website.
Best Berry Farm – East Greenbush, NY
U-pick blueberries.
Click here to visit their Facebook page.
Bowman Orchards – Rexford, NY
U-pick blueberries, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches
Click here to visit their website.
Buhrmaster Farms – Scotia, NY
U-pick blueberries
Click here to visit their website.
Gardenworks Farm – Salem, NY
U-pick blueberries
Click here to visit their website.
Hand Melon Farm – Greenwich, NY
U-pick blueberries & raspberries.
Click here to visit their website.
Hicks Orchard – Granville, NY
U-pick blueberries & cherries
Click here to visit their website.
Indian Ladder Farms – Altamont, NY
U-pick blueberries, raspberries and black raspberries
Click here to visit their website.
Kristy’s Barn – Schodack, NY
U-pick strawberries and black & red raspberries
Click here to visit their website.
Liberty Ridge Farm – Schaghticoke, NY
U-pick blueberries
Click here to visit their website.
Love Apple Farm – Ghent, NY
U-pick rainer cherries, sour cherries, sweet cherries, yellow cherries, donut peaches, blueberries, gooseberries, peaches
Click here to visit their website
Mead Orchards – Tivoli, NY
U-pick cherries and blueberries
Click here to visit their website.
Samascott Orchards – Kinderhook, NY
U-pick fall strawberries (late July), sweet cherries, sour cherries, blueberries, beans & tomatoes
Click here to visit their website.
Star Farm – Galway, NY
U-pick blueberries
Click here for more information.
Winney’s Blueberry Farm – Schuylerville, NY
U-pick blueberries
Click here to visit their Facebook page.
OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT ROUNDUP
There are many FREE outdoor concerts during the summer in the Capital District. Below are the schedules of some of the summer concert series. I have also included links (when possible) so that you can see what the playground looks like at the park.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK AT GANSER-SMITH MEMORIAL PARK
Click here to see pictures of the playground at Ganser-Smith Memorial Park.
Follow the Village of Menands on Facebook for more information.
MUSIC IN THE PARK AT SCHODACK TOWN PARK
Click here to see pictures of the playground at the Schodack Town Park.
Follow Town of Schodack Park and Grounds on Facebook for more information.
BRUNSWICK SUMMER CONCERTS
Follow Brunswick Summer Concerts – Brunswick, NY on Facebook for more information.
TUESDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARK AT COOK PARK
ORSINI PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Follow the Altamont Free Library on Facebook for more information.
ROCKIN’ ON THE RIVER
Click here for more information.
MALTA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Click here for more information.
CONCERTS AT THE CROSSINGS OF COLONIE
Click here to see pictures of the older playground at the Crossings.
Click here to see pictures of the new playground that opened in 2020 at the Crossings.
Follow Concerts at the Crossings on Facebook for more information.
ALIVE AT FIVE
Click here for more information.
ROCK THE BLOCK
Follow the City of Cohoes on Facebook for more information.
JAZZ ON JAY
Follow Jazz on Jay on Facebook for more information.
THURSDAYS IN THE PARK AT ELM AVENUE PARK
JAMMIN’ AT GPAC – TAWASENTHA PARK
Follow Guilderland Parks & Recreation on Facebook for more information.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK IN BALLSTON SPA
Click here for more information.
2022 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT FREEDOM PARK
Click here to see pictures of the playground at Collins Park.
Follow Freedom Park Scotia on Facebook for more information.
POWERS PARK 2022 CONCERT SERIES
Follow Powers Park on Facebook for more information.
CONCERTS IN THE BARN AT THE PRUYN HOUSE
Click here for more information.
Location: Buhrmaster Barn at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110
Wednesday Evenings
Music: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
July 6th – GOOD TIMES BAND…Italian tunes!
July 13th – ERIN HARKES BAND! Contemporary songs!
July 20th – ALTA HAVANA! Enjoy a night out with Cuban music & dancing!
July 27th – THE STANDARD CLAMS! Jazz and standards!
August 3rd – GET UP JACK – IRISH NIGHT! Combining Irish/Celtic music with an American twist!
Donation:$5.00 Adults; Children 12 and under Free
HARBOR JAM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Follow Mohawk Harbor on Facebook for more information.
TOWN OF NORTH GREENBUSH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Click here for more information.
SUMMER AT THE PLAZA
HALFMOON CELEBRATIONS PRESENTS CONCERT IN THE PARK
MUSIC HAVEN
Click here to see pictures of the playground at Central Park.
Follow Music Haven Concert Series on Facebook for more information.
PERFORMING ARTS AT THE COMMON IN CLIFTON PARK
