Children’s Activities/Classes
- Indoor/Outdoor Activities
- Art
- Bowling
- Movie Theatres
- Snow Tubing/Skiing
- Music (Lessons and Classes)
- Scouts
- Cooking
- Roller Skating
- Ice Skating
5 Wits Albany
1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203
Adventure Family Fun Center
1079 State Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804
Airdrenaline Adventure Park
30A Post Road, Albany, NY 12205
Albany Ninja Lab
161 Washington Avenue Ext, Albany, NY 12205
A.I.R. Albany’s Indoor Rock Gym
4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY 12205
All 4 Fun
1050 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203
Billy Beez
1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203
Bizzy Beez – A Sensory Adventure
145 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
Bounce Around
22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Chuck E. Cheese’s
601 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
ClubLife Sports Zone
3143 US Highway 9 Suite 4, Valatie, NY 12184
Dakota Ridge Farm
189 East High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Dan’s Mini Golf
14 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Dave & Buster’s
1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203
Ellms Family Farm
448 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
FunPlex Fun Park
589 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061
FunTown Bounce
93 W Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
Get Air Albany Trampoline Park
1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY 12203
Glenville Sportplex
104 Freemans Bridge Road, Glenville, NY 12302
Kids Corner!
Wilton Mall, 3065 NY-50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Lake George Lanes & Games
2211 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845
Liberty Ridge Farm
29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154
Little Feet Dance Street
Kings Chapel, 440 Rt 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077
Mountain Ridge Adventure
300 Weatherwax Rd, Schenectady, New York 12302
Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center
Located on the property of Columbia County Soil & Water Conservation District office
NexGen Indoor Golf Center
1214 Troy-Schenectady Road (NY 7), Suite #3, Latham, NY 12110
Once Upon a Time Center
19 Glenridge Road, Schenectady, NY 12302
Party Palace
578 Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Pirate’s Hideout Miniature Golf & Ice Cream
175 Guideboard Road, Waterford, NY 12188
Players Park Family Fun Plex
1021 Ballston Lake Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Rocksport
54 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Saratoga Mini-GOLF
3071 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saratoga Ninja Lab
9 Stonebreak Road Unit 3, Malta, NY 12020
49 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Sky Zone
235 Corinth Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
22 Clifton Country Road Suite 99C, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Sprinkles Kids Spa
1603 US 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Stonykill Disc Golf Course
488 RT-295, Chatham, New York 12037
The Edge Halfmoon
1544 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
The Fun Spot
1035 US 9, Queensbury, NY 12804
The Giggle Lounge
22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
The Wonder Room
896 Saratoga Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Tumbling Tykes
1050 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
Tru-Escape Mystery and Escape Rooms
Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Mall Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065
Aviation Mall, 578 Aviation Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804
Via|Port Rotterdam Mall, 93 W Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306
VIA Entertainment
93 West Campbell Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
We Rock the Spectrum Ballston Spa
1490 Saratoga Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
2 Locations:
1433 Saratoga Rd, Fort Edward, NY 12828
Wilton Mall Saratoga
WildPlay Element Parks (Thacher)
830 Thacher Park Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Zero Gravity Laser Tag
1240 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
A Bead Just So
114 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Albany Art Room
350 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
57 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12205
Art in Mind
123 Saratoga Road, Glenville NY 12302
Arts & Glass
19 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065
Board and Brush
3 Johnson Road, Latham, NY 12110
Canvas, Corks & Forks
402 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
274 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
CM School of Fine Arts
1505 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
69 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12205
Common Thread Saratoga
512 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios
480-B Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
137 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Creative Corks Paint & Sip
1107 Ellsworth Blvd, Malta, NY 12020
Creative Sparks
42 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Everyday Art
518-439-5424
Franny’s Farmhouse DIY Craft Parties
409 Schenectady Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
1440 Central Ave Ste 2, Albany, NY 12205
19 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
756 Upper Glen St Ste 15, Queensbury, NY 12804
161 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12205
48 Crossing Blvd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
221 Wade Rd Ext,
102 Van Rensselaer Square, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Painting with a Twist
899 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Paint-n-Gogh
114 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Piece d’Occasion
492 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
Saratoga Clay Arts Center
167 Hayes Road Schuylerville, NY 12871
Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio
80 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sip & Canvas
21 Bay Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Studio Sprouts at the Arts Center of the Capital Region
265 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
The Artist Studio
329 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
The Broken Mold Studio
284 River St, Troy NY 12180
The Candle Collective
20 Prospect Street Building 2, Suite 214, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
The Creative Chameleon
71 Lawrence Street, Glen Falls, NY 12801
The Home Depot (Workshops for Kids)
Multiple locations
The Hyde Collection
Look at “Family Programs” under the “Education” tab to see art programs offered
161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
The Pottery Place
Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Wicks from the Sticks
101 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203
Boulevard Bowl
1315 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305
Broadway Lanes
359 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY, 12828
Del Lanes
4 Bethlehem Ct, Delmar, NY 12054
East Greenbush Bowling Center
570 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061
Green Island Lanes and Banquet Hall
4 Lafayette St, Green Island, New York 12183
40 Hansen Road, Troy, NY 12182
Kingpins Alley Family Fun Center
166 Saratoga Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
Lake George Lanes & Games
2211 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845
Saratoga Strike Zone
32 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Spare Time Entertainment Latham
375 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
Spare Time Entertainment Clifton Park
1668 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Sportsman Bowl
1652 Crane Street, Schenectady, NY 12303
Towne Bowling Academy
1601 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
2509 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084
Uncle Sams Lanes
600 Fulton Street, Troy, NY 12180
Regal Aviation Mall
Regal Berkshire Mall
Regal Clifton Park & RPX
Regal Colonie Center & RPX
Regal Crossgates & IMAX
The following is a list of Movie Theatres/Drive Ins in the Capital District:
Bow Tie Movieland 6
400 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas 11 & BTX
19 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Glen Drive In
983 State Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804
Hathaway’s Drive-In Theatre
4762 NY Route 67, North Hoosick, NY 12133
Hollywood Drive-In Theatre
9270 NY Highway 66, Averill Park, NY 12018
Jericho Drive-in
21 Jericho Rd, Glenmont, NY 12077
Malta Drive-In Theatre
2785 Route 9, Malta, NY 12020
Regal Aviation Mall
578 Aviation Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804
Regal Berkshire Mall
123 Old State Rd, Lanesborough, MA 01237
Regal Clifton Park & RPX
22 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Regal Colonie Center & RPX
131 Colonie Center Albany, NY 12205
Regal Crossgates & IMAX
1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY 12203
Regal East Greenbush
279 Troy Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rotterdam Square Cinema 7
93 W Campbell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306
Scotia Cinema
117 Mohawk Ave, Scotia, NY 12302
Spectrum
290 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
Bow Tie Wilton Mall Cinemas & BTX
3065 Route 50, Wilton, NY 12866
101 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Catamount
78 Catamount Road, Hillsdale NY 12529
Gore Mountain
793 Peaceful Valley Road, North Creek, NY 12853
Hunter Mountain
64 Klein Ave, Hunter, NY 12442
Jiminy Peak
37 Corey Rd Hancock, MA 01237
Killington Ski Resort
4763 Killington Road, Killington, VT 05751
Maple Ridge Center
7421 East Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Maple Ski Ridge
2725 Mariaville Road, Schenectady, New York 12306
Mount Snow
39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover, VT 05356
Royal Mountain
3072 St Hwy 10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
SkiBlandford
41 Nye Brook Road, Blandford, MA 01008
Closed for the 2018-2019 Winter Season due to remodeling and updates
1289 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
West Mountain
59 West Mountain Road, Queensbury, New York 12804
Willard Mountain
77 Intervale Road, Greenwich, NY 12834
Windham Mountain
19 Resort Dr, Windham, NY 12496
Other Helpful Links:
Out of Control Ski Club
Albany, NY
Serving Saratoga, Clifton Park, Malta & Mechanicville
536 Columbia Street Ext, Cohoes, NY 12047
603 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110
118 Adams Street, Delmar, NY 12054
Flute & Piano Lessons in Troy, near Albany, Menands, Brunswick, Latham, Loudonville, Clifton Park, Niskayuna, Schenectady
Capital Area Music Project
175 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
CM School of Fine Arts
1505 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
69 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12205
Creative Harmonies Music Studio
12 Avis Drive Suite 12, Latham, NY 12110
Eenie Meenie Music Together (Sylvia)
509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Expressive Journeys, LLC Music Therapy
Provides mobile therapy services in the following counties: Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Warren and Washington
Click here to join their Facebook group to get more information.
Glens Falls Music Academy
2 Harrison Ave, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Guilderland Music Academy
1823 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Heldeberg Music Together
Delmar and Troy
Hilton Piano Center
103 Colonie Center, Albany, NY 12205
Little Feet Dance Street
Kings Chapel in Glenmont, NY
Matt’s Music Together
Albany, Guilderland and North Greenbush
Miss Lisa’s MusiKids
Schenectady, NY
Clifton Park, NY
Music and Arts
579 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
Music Box Arts (Carol’s Music Together)
Eastern Parkway Methodist Church, 943 Palmer Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12309
Music Maestro Lessons
Just West of Saratoga
Music Speaks
Music Therapy Services in the Capital Region
22 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park, New York 12065
Peak Music Lessons
86 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
Rocky’s Music Studio
564 Bloomingrove Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Romper Rhythms at Blue Sky Music Studios
118 Adams Street, Delmar, NY 12054
Rural Soul Studio
90 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY
Saratoga Guitar and Music Center
480 Broadway LL-10, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
75 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saratoga Sings
Clifton Park, Latham and Saratoga Springs
School of Rock Albany
592 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Suzuki violin and viola lessons in Rexford, NY
Svatek Music
60 Southgate Road, Albany, NY 12211
The Music Studio
1237 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205
Troy Music Academy
9 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180
Zumbini with Jen
Albany, Glenville and Round Lake
“The Twin Rivers Council provides the varied programs of the Boy Scouts of America to youth and volunteer leaders in thirteen counties in northeastern New York including Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, and Washington counties.”
Below is a list of some places in the Capital Region that offer cooking classes for adults and/or children.
Bountiful Bread (Cookie Decorating Events)
1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Chianti Il Risorante
18 Division Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Different Drummer’s Kitchen
Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Gio Culinary Studio
22 S. Main Street, Voorheesville, NY 12186
Healthy Living Market and Cafe
3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Honest Weight Food Co-Op
100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY 12206
I’m the Chef Too! New York Capital District
Oliver’s Cafe
181 Freemans Bridge Rd, Glenville, New York 12302
Panera Bakers in Training
Multiple Locations
Spoon and Whisk
1675 Route 9 Suite 108, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Tara Kitchen
431 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
265 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
The Cooking School at Market Bistro
873 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Some of the Continuing Education Programs in the area offer cooking classes for adults. Check with your town to see what classes are offered.
Here are some examples:
North Colonie Central School District Continuing Education Program
Shenendehowa Central School District Continuing Education Program
South Colonie Central School District Continuing Education Program
1085 New Loudon Road, Cohoes, NY 12047
Rollarama Skating Center
2710 Hamburg St, Schenectady, NY 12303
The Fun Spot
1035 State Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804
“The Albany County Hockey Facility offers a diversified program of recreational and competitive activities geared toward all segments of the population. The facility is open 10 1/2 months yearly and averages over 110 hours of activity per week. In addition to programs, a food concession, meeting room and skate rental/sharpening services are available to our customers. Call us for information about:Camps and training schools: Youth and adult hockey; Figure skating; High school and college hockey; Public skating; and Programs for the physically challenged.”
830 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
“The Bethlehem YMCA Ice Rink offers public skating, instructional Learn to Skate program, open hockey, leagues, school groups and birthday party skating sessions.”
900 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
Outside Skating at a neighborhood pond
Located at the corner of Berkshire Blvd and Colonial Ave in Albany, NY
“Capital Arena offers Public Ice Sessions all Fall and Winter! Don’t forget, our Learn to Skate program runs all year (12 months) in 7 or 8 week sessions.”
16 Clifton Common Blvd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Outside Skating
Located in Downtown Albany, NY
Fire Road, Glens Falls, NY
“First started by Rick and Claudia Caruso the Hockey Hut is a Training Center where individuals can train on our zoned sized training rink or in our 3000 sq ft. Performance Sports Training Programs operated by Healthplex Fitness and Performance. The “HUT” provides a full range of athlete/hockey skills programming. We are proud to be entering our 20th year of business. Programs include, semi-private and Private, group skill development for all ages, Learn to Skate, Learn To Play and high level team training for all ages of players.”
1535 Crescent Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
Outside Skating
Located at Indian Meadows Park on Droms Rd. in Glenville, NY
See Facebook post for more information.
West Sand Lake, NY
807 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
“Remember to bring your Rec Card when you come to the Ice Rinks. No Rec Card? Sign up for one when you arrive. City of Saratoga Springs residents need to bring proof of residency (City of Saratoga Springs property tax bill, water bill, lease agreement). The City of Saratoga Springs is home to two ice rinks. The Weibel Avenue Ice Rink is an Olympic size rink that is open July through March. The Vernon Arena is an NHL size rink that is open September through March. For your ice skating enjoyment, we offer a variety of public sessions. Our pro shop has skate rental and skate sharpening services, as well as merchandise for sale.”
30 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Schenectady County Recreation Facility “The ice rink offers a wide range of recreational skating, ice hockey and figure skating programs for all ages. Our ice rink is the home of Schenectady Youth Hockey Association, Achilles Figure Skating Club, Mohonasen/Schalmont Varsity Hockey, Niskayuna/Schenectady Varsity Hockey and numerous Adult Ice Hockey Leagues.”
5 Tower Road, Scotia, NY 12302