April Guide

Scroll to the bottom of the guide for a list of places to get ice cream in the Capital District!

BAILIWICK ANIMAL PARK

Visit Bailiwick Animal Park in Catskill, NY for a unique family outing filled with animals, outdoor fun, and hands-on experiences. The park features over 25 animal exhibits including camels, kangaroos, lemurs, parrots, porcupines, and farm animals you can feed. Guests can enjoy pony rides, horseback riding, a playground, picnic areas, and a gift shop during their visit. Bailiwick is a family-owned park located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains and offers a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

118 Castle Road, Catskill, NY 12414
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Phone #: 518-678-5665
Email: [email protected]

CROSSGATES

Featuring 180 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 LEGO, Build a Bear Workshop, 5 Wits, Dave & Buster’s, Apex Entertainment, Get Air, Billy Beez & Urban Air and Albany Ninja Lab at Crossgates Commons, 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
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Phone #: 518-869-3522
Email: [email protected]

GO KIDS

Go Kids is a sports and physical activity program for ages 18 months-9 years old. Go Kids offers children the ability to develop a love for an active lifestyle through an introduction into a variety of sports such as; soccer, football, basketball, tennis, baseball, hockey, and track and field. Additionally, Go Kids offers school break camps and additional classes for school aged children including; LEGO Club, Strong Kids, and Just for Kicks. Go Kids works to meet each child where they are at to instill a love for being active.

Locations in Saratoga and Clifton Park
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Phone #: 518-878-6502
Email: [email protected]

HUDSON BOULDERS

Summer will be here before you know it, and our Discovery Summer Camps are now open for registration.

Kids ages 6–15 will spend the week climbing, playing games, building confidence, and making new friends in a supportive environment. No experience required, and we provide all rental gear and snacks, so parents can keep things simple.

Our camps maintain a 1:5 coach-to-participant ratio, which means kids get plenty of attention from our fun, experienced coaches.

Half Day: 9am–12pm Full Day: 9am–3pm

Spots fill quickly each year, so now is a great time to secure your child’s week.

More than one child attending? Use code SCSIBLING at checkout for $50 off.

195 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
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Phone #: 838-221-7673
Email: [email protected]

IMAGI-NATION LAKE GEORGE

KIDS TICKETS FREE! Imagi-NATION Lake George is where every world you love… comes to life!! A three-day celebration of imagination—where renaissance royalty, comic-book heroes, witches, fairies, pirates, steampunk adventurers all gather on the shores of Lake George.

The Barn at French Mountain, 5 Mill Road, Lake George, NY 12845
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Phone #: 518-361-2584
Email: [email protected]

KONA ICE

Hawaiian style shaved ice and 100% fruit smoothies mobile trucks that bring entertainment to you. We specialize in fun and fundraising! We go to schools, sports events, summer camps, parties, corporate events, festivals, fairs, and more. All of our 30+ delicious flavors are gluten free, fat free, nut free, dairy free, cholesterol free, soy free, no GMO’s, no high fructose corn syrup, no lactose and Kosher certified. We are members of The School Nutrition Association. We also have dye free and sugar free flavors- something for everyone to enjoy.

Follow Kona Ice of Clifton Park on Facebook and Instagram
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Phone #: 518-930-2117
Email: [email protected]

LAKE GEORGE EXPEDITION PARK

Step Back in Time at Lake George Expedition Park. Dino Roar Valley is an exciting attraction featuring life-sized dinosaurs positioned along a .5-mile long nature trail. Visiting explorers will embark on a journey of discovery through a lush forest where they’ll climb into a dinosaur nest & dig for hidden fossils. You’ll be transported back to a prehistoric time as you encounter the world’s largest dinosaur, The Titanosaurus, step in dinosaur tracks, hear their roars, and find out what they eat. Don’t forget to visit The Forest and our nostalgic rides that will bring you back to your childhood!

1912 US 9, Lake George, NY 12845
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Phone #: 518-668-ROAR
Email: [email protected]

MORNING STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Right in the heart of downtown Troy, NY, Morning Star Montessori School provides an early childhood Montessori program that offers children the opportunity and security to fulfill their natural love of learning.

Our Early Childhood learning environment is designed to respond to the ever changing needs, interests and abilities of the children enrolled in our program. It is a “living room” where children are enticed to explore, challenged to think, and encouraged to discover. Children progress at their own pace, moving freely between two large, bright rooms, and choosing from a wide array of activities that capture their interest and attention. Curriculum areas include: art, skills of daily living, sensorial awareness, science, geography, language and mathematics. Throughout the morning, children decide whether to work individually, with a friend, or with a teacher.

Early Childhood Program for 3-6 year olds & Toddler Saturdays (18 months-3 years)

159 2nd Street, Troy, NY 12180
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Phone #: 518-218-6656
Email: learn@morningstarmontessorischool.org

OUR SAVIOR’S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

We love watching students grow—not just for a year, but for a lifetime. Enrollment is now open for the 2026–27 school year, as Our Savior’s Christian School expands from 3-year-old preschool through 9th grade and continues to grow. A place to learn, belong, and grow in Christ.

Schedule a tour today:
Click here for Preschool tours.
Click here for K–9th grade tours.

63 Mountain View Ave, Colonie, NY 12205
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Phone #: 518-459-2273
Email: [email protected]

THE EGG PRESENTS FAMILY CIRCLE: JORDAN TAYLOR HILL

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 2PM | The Egg, Albany, NY | FREE

Rhythms of the Diaspora: Family Drum & Dance Circle

Join multidisciplinary artist Jordan Taylor Hill for an interactive, high-energy drumming and movement experience designed for all ages. No experience is needed. Jordan will bring drums and percussion instruments, and participants are also welcome to use their voices, hands, and feet as instruments. This joyful circle centers connection, creativity, and the power of rhythm to bring people together across generations.

The Egg’s Family Circle is an ongoing series held on the first Saturday of every month at 2PM in The Egg’s lobby. RSVP here: https://tixr.com/e/179772

Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
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Phone #: 518-473-1845
Email: [email protected]

THE MUSIC STUDIO

Join us this winter and spring for Music for the Young classes — four weeks of fun and skills-filled music instruction for children ages 2–7. Enroll now for the best class selection (our January classes are filling fast). These short-term classes are terrific parent-child outings and a wonderful way to introduce your child to the world of music and music making. Or try one as a way to test out the teaching methods of The Music Studio before enrolling in our award-winning school-year Foundation Program for children ages 4 to 7. With an exceptional faculty and bright, well-equipped classrooms, we invite students to tap into their natural love of music, challenge them to excel as musicians, and support every step of their musical journey. Find out what makes our program different at themusicstudio.com or call 518-459-7799 for more information.

1237 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
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Phone #: 518-459-7799
Email: [email protected]

VIA AQUARIUM

Take your family on an unforgettable journey as you explore vivid underwater worlds across 50 exhibits. Feel the soft, smooth skin of a stingray as they swim right up to your hand in Stingray Bay. Watch sharks swim overhead while schools of fish surround you in our immersive tunnel tanks. From local favorites to the depths of the ocean, explore our planet’s oceans and rivers all in your own backyard on this self-guided exploration.

93 West Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
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Phone #: 518-280-5100
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 humans ages 5 and up. Group discounts for birthday parties, field trips, corporate teams and more! Opening on May 9th, free Mother’s Day Climb on May 10th!

524 Thacher Park Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186
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Phone #: 1-800-668-7771
Email: [email protected]

ICE CREAM ROUNDUP

16 Handles
Clifton Park, NY
East Greenbush, NY
Glenmont, NY

Baskin-Robbins
Guilderland, NY

Battenskill Valley Creamery
Salem, NY

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Albany, NY
Saratoga Springs, NY
BEN & JERRY’S IN SARATOGA IS VERY CLOSE TO THE SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES OF THE TREEHOUSE ROOM AT THE LIBRARY.

Bubbles Restaurant & Ice Cream
Mechanicville, NY

Chrissy’s Cravings
Schaghticoke, NY

CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES OF THE PLAYGROUND (FREE FOR CUSTOMERS).

Cold Stone Creamery
Albany, NY

Control Tower
Latham, NY

Corner Ice Cream
Guilderland, NY

Curry Freeze
Rotterdam, NY

Dairy Circus
Scotia, NY

Dairy Haus
Saratoga Springs, NY

Dairy Queen
Colonie, NY
Ghent, NY

DeVoe’s Rainbow Delights
Clifton Park, NY

Emack & Bolio’s
Albany, NY
**A SECOND LOCATION IS COMING TO LATHAM!

Farmer’s Daughters’ Drive In
Saratoga Springs NY

Frank’s Ice Cream and Restaurant
Loudonville, NY

Friendly’s
Troy, NY
Clifton Park, NY
Queensbury, NY

Guptill’s Ice Cream
Cohoes, NY

Hayner’s Ice Cream
Halfmoon, NY
THE PLAYGROUND AT HALFMOON TOWN PARK IS WALKING DISTANCE TO HAYNER’S ICE CREAM (A KID FRIENDLY WALK BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE TO WALK ON ANY MAIN ROADS!) CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES OF THE PLAYGROUND.

Hoffay’s Harvest House
Averill Park, NY

Humpty Dumpty Ice Cream
Saratoga Springs, NY

Ice Cream Shop
Schenectady, NY

Ice Cream Station
Feura Bush, NY

Icy Point Rolling Ice Cream
Clifton Park, NY

Jim’s Tastee Freez
Delmar, NY

J.J.’s Snack Bar
Ballston Spa, NY

Jumpin’ Jack’s Drive-In
Scotia, NY

Kilwins
Saratoga Springs, NY

King Brothers Dairy
Schuylerville, NY

Kurver Kreme
Albany, NY

Lickety Split
East Greenbush, NY