Master Guide to Summer Fun in the Capital District
The most fun you can have in the Capital Region this SUMMER!
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Here are some links and ideas for summer fun for kids, teens, & families in the Albany - Troy - Schenectady - Saratoga area:
Zoos & Nature Centers
Kids feeling nature-deprived? Bring them to a nature center or zoo! Check out our list of great places nearby!
Mini Golf
Nothing says family fun like an old fashioned game of mini golf. Check out some local places to visit below!
Outdoor Pools & Splash Pads
Beat the heat by discovering your local pools and splash pads, many of them are FREE!
Amusement Parks
Nothing says SUMMER like an amusement park!
Summer Fruit Picking
Check out our list of farms in our area that offer pick your own fruits, berries, and vegetables.
And... to make the most of your experience, check out our article 10 Tips for Berry Picking with Kids.
Indoor Play Centers
Our area has indoor play centers, recreation centers, bounce houses, rock climbing, ropes courses, swimming, roller skating, YMCAs, gyms, and other ways to be active...regardless of the weather!
Parks & Recreation
Head outside to your favorite local park or playground, or click the link below to find somewhere new!
Festivals
Check out our list of all of the upcoming festivals in our area...and we've got LOTS of 'em!
Hiking
Thinking of taking your kids on a hike nearby? It's great exercise, it lets you connect with nature and each other, and best of all, it's free. Put away the phones (except for cool activities like geocaching or looking up new plants) and head out to the trail!
Concerts
Check out our list of all of the upcoming concerts in our area...and we've got LOTS of 'em!
Summer Eats
Get them while they last! These seasonal burger and ice cream joints are only open during the summertime.
