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Regularly Scheduled Events
We’re at the changing of the seasons again. Regularly scheduled summer events, alas, have ended. All of the other events need to be re-confirmed for the new school year. I’m not going to lie to you: I’m not getting this done before my kids are tucked away into school. If you know of updates or additions, I’d love to hear about them. –Katie
These items are all ongoing events that you’re not expected to register for in advance (or, not more than earlier in the day). Keep in mind that although many of these are free, some are not. This is sort of a “perpetual calendar”, so if it’s the third Thursday of the month, go down to the Third Week section, then look at Thursday. Then follow the links for details. Please do let me know if you have additions, updates, or corrections–this is still a work in progress! Email capialdistrictfun@yahoo.com
First Week of the Month
Sunday
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
1:30 pm First Sundays at Sand Lake Center for the Arts (Averill Park)
Monday
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
Tuesday
10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10 am Preschool Story House at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ’em know you’re coming
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (April to November)
2 pm Afternoon Story Time for older preschoolers and young elementary-school children at Albany Main Public Library
3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
4 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
7 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
Wednesday
10 am-11 am Preschool Program at the National Museum of Racing, for ages 3 to 5. During the school year.
10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:15 am Preschool Story Time at the North Albany Branch Library
10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
10:30 am Morning Storytime at Albany Main Public Library
10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
11 am Story Time at Rensselaer Public Library for the toddler/preschool set, but babies are welcome.
11 am Classic Stories at the Saratoga Springs Barnes & Noble–right now it’s listed as recurring through June.
11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
Thursday
10 am Storytime at the Mohawk Commons Barnes & Noble–it’s not listed on their site, but I have it straight from Pam the story lady
10-11:30 am Parent-Tot Playgroup at Lynnwood Reformed Church
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
7 pm Anime/Manga Club for high schoolers at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (except June it’s the 10th)
Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am-2 pm First Friday celebration at the New York State Museum
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
12-12:45 pm Guided Hike of the Albany Pine Bush
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
5-9 pm First Friday Albany
6-9 pm Ballston Spa First Fridays
Saturday
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
morning (times vary by store) Home Depot Kids’ Workshop
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
5-8 pm Saratoga Springs First Saturdays
Second Week of the Month
Sunday
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
12-2 pm Second Sunday Snowshoe at Landis Arboretum, $25/non-member families
1 pm Family Sundays at the Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, $5/child
Monday
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
Tuesday
10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10 am to 12 pm Breastfeeding Support Group at Bellevue
10 am Preschool Story House at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (April to November)
12 pm free Music at Noon at Troy Music Hall
2 pm Afternoon Story Time for older preschoolers and young elementary-school children at Albany Main Public Library
3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
4 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
7 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
Wednesday
10 am-11 am Preschool Program at the National Museum of Racing, for ages 3 to 5. During the school year.
10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:15 am Preschool Story Time at the North Albany Branch Library
10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
10:30 am Morning Storytime at Albany Main Public Library
10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
11 am Story Time at Rensselaer Public Library for the toddler/preschool set, but babies are welcome.
11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
11 am Classic Stories at the Saratoga Springs Barnes & Noble–right now it’s listed as recurring through June.
1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
Thursday
10 am Storytime at the Mohawk Commons Barnes & Noble–it’s not listed on their site, but I have it straight from Pam the story lady
10-11:30 am Parent-Tot Playgroup at Lynnwood Reformed Church
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Family Life Center of Albany
12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : Room 12 of the Colonie Community Center, playgroup for kids under 5
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
Saturday
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
Third Week of the Month
Sunday
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
1-4 pm Family Fun weekend is third weekend of the month at the New York State Museum (October to May)
Monday
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
Tuesday
10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10 am Preschool Story House at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (April to November)
2 pm Afternoon Story Time for older preschoolers and young elementary-school children at Albany Main Public Library
3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
4 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
7 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
Wednesday
9:30 am Schenectady LLL meeting at Good Shephard Lutheran Church in Glenville
10 am-11 am Preschool Program at the National Museum of Racing, for ages 3 to 5. During the school year.
10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:15 am Preschool Story Time at the North Albany Branch Library
10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
10:30 am Morning Storytime at Albany Main Public Library
10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
11 am Story Time at Rensselaer Public Library for the toddler/preschool set, but babies are welcome.
11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
11 am Classic Stories at the Saratoga Springs Barnes & Noble–right now it’s listed as recurring through June.
11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
Thursday
10 am Storytime at the Mohawk Commons Barnes & Noble–it’s not listed on their site, but I have it straight from Pam the story lady
10-11:30 am Parent-Tot Playgroup at Lynnwood Reformed Church
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : playgroup for kids under 5 at the Colonie Community Center
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
5-9 pm Art Night Schenectady
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
Saturday
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
11 am & 1 pm Planetarium Shows at the Henry Hudson Planetarium at the Albany Visitors Center
1-4 pm Family Fun weekend is third weekend of the month at the New York State Museum
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
Fourth Week of the Month
Sunday
10 am-2 pm Schenectady Greenmarket
Monday
1:15 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
6:30 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10 am Rotterdam Public Library has a 30-minute drop-in storytime for independent 3-, 4-, & 5-year-olds
Tuesday
10 am to 12 pm Tuesday for Tots at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10 am to 12 pm Breastfeeding Support Group at Bellevue
10 am Preschool Story House at Rotterdam Branch Library, for 3-, 4-, & 5-year olds
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:15 to 11 am OR 1:15-2 pm Story Time for 4- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
10:15 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let them know you’re coming
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for preschoolers (April to November)
2 pm Afternoon Story Time for older preschoolers and young elementary-school children at Albany Main Public Library
3-4 pm Tours for Tots at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls
4 pm Story Time with Lyle the Crocodile for older pre-K to 2nd graders at the Pine Hills Branch Library
5:30-7:30 pm Kids eat free at The Pasta Factory in Latham; there’s usually a balloon twister there as well
5:45-6:15 pm OR 6:30-7 pm PJ Storytime at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
6-8 pm Knitting, Crocheting, and More at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library for 6th graders up to adults
7 pm Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
Wednesday
10-10:45 am Family Playtime at the Bethlehem Public Library (this is followed by an 11 am Family Storytime)
10 am-11 am Preschool Program at the National Museum of Racing, for ages 3 to 5. During the school year.
10 am Crandall Public Library has a Preschool Storytime for 3- to 5-year-olds
10:15 am Preschool Story Time at the North Albany Branch Library
10:30 am Preschool Story Time at Delaware Branch Library
10:30 am Morning Storytime at Albany Main Public Library
10:30 am Story Time for 2- and 3-year-olds at Cliftong Park-Halfmoon Library. They specifically say no siblings.
11 am Story Time at Rensselaer Public Library for the toddler/preschool set, but babies are welcome.
11 am Family Storytime at Borders at Crossgates Mall
11 am Classic Stories at the Saratoga Springs Barnes & Noble–right now it’s listed as recurring through June.
11 am Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
11 am Storytime at Borders in Saratoga Springs
12-2 pm Songs from the Piano Bench at the New York State Museum
1:15-2 pm Story Time for 3- to 6-year-olds at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2-4:30 pm Artful Afternoons at the Hyde Collection whenever school is in session
3-4:30 pm Wii Wednesdays at the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library; kids ages 12 and up
3:30-4:30 pm Teen Art Club at main Troy Public Library
5-6:30 pm Teen Craft Night at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library–bring your own project
6 pm Story Time at Watervliet Public Library
Thursday
10 am Storytime at the Mohawk Commons Barnes & Noble–it’s not listed on their site, but I have it straight from Pam the story lady
10-11:30 am Parent-Tot Playgroup at Lynnwood Reformed Church
10:15 am Storytime at Voorheesville Public Library
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Lapsit Story Time for babies up to age 2 at the Albany Main Branch Library
10:30 to 11 am Story Art at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Mother to Mother at the Family Life Center of Albany
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Pine Hills Branch Library
12-2 pm Music Jam at the New York State Museum, musicians or audiences welcome
1 pm Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
1:30 pm Family Storytime at the Bethlehem Public Library
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
7 pm Teen Book Club at Mohawk Commons Barnes & Noble
Friday
9:30 am Story Time with Pam at the Niskayuna Barnes & Noble
10 am to 11:30 am Toddler Tales : Room 12 of the Colonie Community Center, playgroup for kids under 5
10:30 am Storytime at Guilderland Library, for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
10:30 am Toddler Story Time at Albany’s Main Branch Library
11 am Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
5-9 pm Troy Night Out
5:30 to 7 pm Open Gym at Stepping Star Gymnastics: Saratoga Springs, for ages 5 & up (April to November)
Saturday
9 am-1 pm Troy Farmers Market
10 am Build and Grow at Lowe’s
2:30-4:30 pm FETCH! Lab, free with admission at the Schenectady Museum
3 pm Stories and Crafts at Explore in Glens Falls—call to let ‘em know you’re coming