Around Town
2019 Self-Care Guide
Now that your kids are back in school its time to schedule some time for yourself!
2019 Fall Family Fun Guide
There are so many fun things to do in the Capital District during the fall! Check out this list of kid friendly activities and festivals!
The Music Studio Teaches Children to Love Music from A Young Age
The Music Studio has been providing comprehensive music education to the Capital Region since 1977! Thousands of students have learned to make, understand, and love music in its historic building on Central Avenue in Albany.
Car Seat Trade-In Events!
Walmart and Target are both having car seat trade-in events this month!
The Playground at Empire State Plaza
Did you know that there is a playground at Empire State Plaza?
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.
Ice Cream in the Capital District
Here is a list of over 50 places to get an ice cream in the Capital District! How many of these places have you been to?
The Adirondacks Welcome Center
A great place to stop to stretch your legs when traveling with kids on I-87 North!
Goldfish Swim School is opening in August 2019!
Registration is now open! Goldfish Swim School is opening on Wolf Road in Colonie, NY and is a one-of-a-kind learn-to-swim facility offers swim and water safety instruction to kids ages 4 months through 12 years-old.
Stories and Art in the Park
A fun activity of children under five with a caregiver that takes place in Washington Park in Albany!
Fruit Picking during the month of July in the Capital District
Strawberry season is coming to an end in the Capital District, but there are plenty of other fruits to pick right now! Check out a list of farms that have pick-your-own fruits right now.
Strawberry Picking in the Capital District
A list of some places that have you-pick strawberries
Hudson River Skywalk
The Hudson River Skywalk is a pedestrian walkway on the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. It is about a 45 minute drive from Albany.
The Gillette Shows Carnival
The Gillette Shows Carnival is at Cook Park in The Village of Colonie from May 16th through May 27th, 2019
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
Do you have empty water bottles or soda cans that need to be recycled? Learn more about the Empties for Animals Program.
Cooking Classes
Check out these places in the Capital District that offer cooking classes for adults and/or kids!
Child Safety Seat Event
There is a child safety seat event on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in the parking garage at Albany Medical Center.
Consignment Sale
Check out these upcoming consignment sales in the Capital District!
