This guide was created to make the month of September a little bit easier for you!
Scroll to the bottom of this guide to see a list of places to go apple picking in the Capital District!
ART IN MIND CREATIVE WELLNESS STUDIO
BAILIWICK ANIMAL PARK
Come visit the Bailiwick Animal Park in Catskill, NY and get up close and learn all about our animals from cute bunnies to majestic bengal tigers, most of which are rescues. Over 35 exhibits of exotic and domestic animals, playground, picnic area, petting & feeding areas, gift shop, pony rides and horseback riding. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Cash only. ATM on premises.
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Phone #: 518-678-5665
Email: [email protected]
BOUNCE & BOUJEE LLC
Offering chic modern bounce houses and customized backdrop rentals. We guarantee your events will be memorable AND stylish. We strive to add aesthetic to any celebration and create magical moments tailored to your unique style. We are fully insured and ready to party!
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Email: hello.bounceandboujee@gmail.
CAPITAL APPLE & WINE FESTIVAL
Join us at the 30th Annual Capital Apple & Wine Festival, September 28 & 29 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, NY for a fun family weekend. Wine, Spirit, Cider, and Mead tastings with commemorative tasting glass included, Food Trucks, Apple Tent by Golden Harvest Farms, Craft & Specialty Food Exhibitors, Kids Zone, Hot Air Balloons (Saturday), and Car Show Sun.
CAPITAL DISTRICT REPTILE EXPO
Don’t miss the Capital District Reptile Expo, returning to the Albany Capital Center on Sunday September 22nd!
The CDRE is an incredible 82,000 sq. feet of:
-Over 180 vendor tables of exotic pets, enclosures, supplies, and artwork
-Huge hands on education area staffed by zoologists and other experts, with presentations throughout the day
-Family fun area with great music, fun activities, and educational items
-Great food & ice cream available
General Admission begins at 10am and is $10 for adults (13+), $5 for Children (6-12), and under 6 are free.
VIP Admission for $25 per adult (ages 13+) and $15 per child (ages 6-12), under age 6 are free. Each VIP ticket includes admission to the Expo at 9am for an extra hour of early shopping.
General admission tickets will be sold at the door via cash and credit, but presold tickets will have a dedicated express check-in line at the event for quick and easy entry.
Event details and tickets are available at: https://www.facebook.com/
Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Albany Capital Center
55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207
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Email: [email protected]
CATSKILL EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Riding lessons are available 7 days a week by appointment. We also offer mommy & me classes, pony club, after school programs, spring break camp, and so much more!
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN RAILROAD
CROSSGATES
One Crossgates Mall Road, Albany NY 12203
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Phone #: 518-869-3522
Email: [email protected]
DOANE STUART SCHOOL
Now enrolling for the 24-25 school year, we invite you to visit and discover why Doane Stuart is one of the Capital Region’s premiere private schools. Learn more at www.doanestuart.org, email admissions@doanestuart.
**The Doane Stuart School and the Susan Odell Taylor School will merge in the fall of 2025 becoming the Hudson Ridge School (PreK through Grade 12). The dedicated faculty, innovative programs, and outstanding facilities at both locations will continue to offer an exceptional education choice to families throughout the Capital District.**
199 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Phone #: 518-465-5222
Email: admissions@doanestuart.
DR. BLAIR PSYCHOLOGY, LLC
Dr. Supriya Blair is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist specializing in women’s holistic health. She helps clients navigate womanhood and wellness, with particular emphasis on each client’s mind-body-spirit health. Dr. Blair utilizes multiple approaches, often integrating Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic modalities to best serve her individual clients’ needs. If you are in a period of self-reflection, life transition, time of unclear direction, or are looking for self-improvement, visit Dr. Blair’s website at drsupriya.com to schedule a free consultation!
Dryer Vent Wizard of SE Saratoga & NE Schenectady provides professional dryer vent cleaning for residential and business properties in the Capital Region. When your dryer is functioning poorly, it is likely due to a clogged or debris-filled dryer vent line. Lint, debris, and other common sources of dryer vent clogs can not only affect the efficiency of your dryer, but they can also be a serious fire hazard.
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Phone #: (518) 344-0664
Email: [email protected]
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
As a Girl Scout, you’ll try fun new things, discover your hidden talents, gain amazing life skills, have real-world learning experiences, and—most importantly—find a supportive group of friends who have your back no matter what. If you’re ready to make awesome memories with forever friends, it’s time to join our squad. Girls K-12th grade can join now! www.girlscoutsneny.org/join
Service Center Locations in Albany, Queensbury, and Plattsburgh.
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Phone #: 518-489-8110
Email: customercare@girlscoutsneny.
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
Calling all parents! If you haven’t heard, we’ve mastered the art of turning your little bundles of energy into tired little climbers! Our Kids Pass offers 90 minutes of non-stop climbing fun for just $29.95 per climber. Give yourself a well-deserved break while your kids have a blast and burn off all that energy. It’s a win-win for everyone!
195 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
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Phone #: 838-221-7673
Email: [email protected]
JUMPING BEAN PARTY RENTAL INC
Jumping Bean Party Rental Inc began business in 2008. We offer party rental equipment and services, daily & weekly rentals to include bounce houses and combos, water slides, dunk tanks, interactive games, obstacle courses, cotton candy machines, snow cone, popcorn, hotdogs, carnival games, photo booths and much more. We are your one stop source covering Albany county and all surrounding counties.
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Phone #: 518-581-7100
Email: info@jumpingbeanpartyrental.
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. Dr. Lozman works alongside her father, Dr. Michael Lozman, to help 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.
MARCELLA’S APPLIANCE CENTER
Since 1957 Marcella’s Appliance Center has been providing appliances that families depend on day after day, with brands and service you can trust. Featuring the capital region’s best selection of kitchen and laundry appliances at the best prices and for all budgets, as well as dedicated delivery and service teams, Marcella’s offers the ultimate appliance experience. Shop in-store, online or by phone. Get started on your dream kitchen at Marcella’s, Schenectady and Clifton Park to speak with an experienced appliance expert today or visit www.marcellasappliance.com to learn more.
ROBERT C. PARKER SCHOOL
Registration is now live for the 2024-25 Toddler & Parent Forest Program at the Parker School!
The program will run in 5 or 4 week sessions on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10:30-12:00PM and is designed for children from 18 months to 3 years old and their caregiver.
Please see our Forest Toddler page for details, dates, tuition rates, and to register!
Also, NEW in 2024-25, we will be using our pond-side yurt! It will be a heated shelter especially during the colder months as needed.
4254 Route 43, North Greenbush, NY 12198
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Phone #: 518-286-3449
Email: [email protected]
SCHUYLER FARMS
Schuyler Farms’ Fall Festival has something for everyone! Tons of farm fun including our a-maze-ing corn maze, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, gemstone mining, paintball target shooting, slides and more! Enjoy our signature special events like out first ever Bacon, Bourbon and Bluegrass Festival, our famous Find The Wine events and of course our Haunted Corn Maze!
1124 Route 29, Schuylerville, NY 12871
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Phone #: 518-695-5308
Email: [email protected]
STUYVESANT PLAZA
Lattes & Littles at Stuyvesant Plaza is back and better than ever! Throughout August and September, start your mornings with children’s programming and lite fare on The Lawn at Stuyvesant Plaza. Event runs every other Thursday 9 – 10 a.m. See programming line-up below!
* Thursday, August 1 – Reading Hour with Rapunzel
* Thursday, August 15 – Rhythm & Ribbons with DJ Trumastr
* Thursday, August 29 – Andy The Music Man
* Thursday, September 12 – Jani Poppins Bubble Party
* Thursday, September 26 – Summer fun on The Lawn (Hula hoops, ribbons, activity books, etc.)
Tickets are required. A portion of proceeds will benefit The Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region. Learn more and register here.
THE LITTLES PLAY CAFE
Are you looking for somewhere FUN to bring your little one? The Littles Play Cafe is a soft indoor playground and café (coffee, bubble tea, small bites etc.) for children seven years old and younger. Visit their website https://thelittlesplaycafe.com to learn more about open play passes, fun classes and birthday party packages. A second location is now open in Delmar, NY!
THE LITTLES PLAY CAFE LATHAM
515 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
Phone # 518-313-7099
THE LITTLES PLAY CAFE DELMAR
Delaware Plaza, 180 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
Phone # 518-275-0325
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Email: [email protected]
THE MUSIC STUDIO
Enrolling now for the fall! The Music Studio has been a regional leader in music education since its founding in 1977. We offer short-term classes for children as young as age 2, and an award-winning school-year Foundation Program for children ages 4 to 7 that begins in September. 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. Join us for a FREE Mini Music class at themusicstudio.com/mini. 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]
TRI-VILLAGE NURSERY SCHOOL
Fall Festival for All!: Saturday, September 28th (12-4pm) at Elm Avenue Park in Bethlehem.
Tri-Village Nursery School invites you to join us for an afternoon of fun at our Fall Festival for All! The Fall Festival will be a day filled with entertainment, food, activities, and raffle prizes! TVN is a cooperative, non-discriminatory, secular, non-profit school located in the heart of Bethlehem. Tri-Village Nursery School offers children a variety of opportunities, experiences, and programs that help them develop an early love of learning. Click here to see the Facebook event.
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Phone #: 518-439-1455
Email: info@trivillagenurseryschool.
VIA AQUARIUM
Take your family on an unforgettable journey as you explore vivid underwater worlds across 45 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
524 Thacher Park Rd, Voorheesville, NY 12186
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Phone #: 1-800-668-7771
Email: [email protected]
APPLE PICKING ROUNDUP
Below is a list of places to go apple picking in the Capital District.
Altamont Orchards – Altamont, NY
Bellinger’s Orchard – Fultonville, NY
Best Berry Farm – East Greenbush, NY
Bowman Orchards – Rexford, NY
DeVoe’s Rainbow Orchards – Halfmoon, NY
Fix Bros. Fruit Farm – Hudson, NY
Hicks Orchard – Granville, NY
Hopedale Farm – Hudson, NY
Indian Ladder Farms – Altamont, NY
Kristy’s Barn – Schodack, NY
Philip Orchards – Claverack, NY
Riverview Orchards – Rexford, NY
Rogers Family Orchard – Johnstown, NY
Samascott Orchards – Kinderhook, NY
Sand Flats Orchard – Fonda, NY
Saratoga Apple – Schuylerville, NY
Stanton’s Feura Farm – Feura Bush, NY
Terrace Mountain Apple Orchard – Schoharie, NY
Windy Hill Orchard-East – Castleton-on-Hudson, NY
Yonder Fruit Farms – Valatie, NY
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