Kids Activities in the Albany New York Area | Kids Out and About Albany

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Touch a Truck at the Schenectady JCC

Bring the whole family for an exciting day where you can get up close and personal with a variety of vehicles, including emergency response vehicles, construction equipment, and much more! This unique event is a fantastic opportunity for kids and adults alike to explore, learn, and interact with the vehicles that help keep our communities safe and running smoothly. Indoor activities include bounce house, arts and crafts, obstacle course, face paining, STEM activities, and more! Saturday, April 6 from 2-4 pm at the Schenectady JCC on Balltown Road in Niskayuna. Buy online ahead of time for $8/person or pay $10/person on the day of the event. Children under 2 are free. This event will take place rain or shine.
Dates: 
04/06/2025
2-4 pm
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Location:

2565 Balltown Road
Niskayuna, NY, 12309
United States

Phone:

518-377-8803

Memorial Concert Band of Colonie presents My Planet, Your Planet

Join us as we travel the world with music. Let the sounds of faraway places take you away from the wet spring weather, if only for an hour or two. This concert is free and open to the public.
Dates: 
03/26/2025
7:30 - 9:00 PM
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Location:

Colonie Central High School
1 Raider Blvd.
Albany, NY, 12205-2784
United States

Bleecker Consort Presents "A Medieval & Renaissance Musical Sampler"

The Bleecker Consort brings the 1848 Meeting House to life with medieval and renaissance music. Founded in 1988, this Albany-based group performs on unique instruments like the dulcian, shawm, and doumbek, creating a rich, immersive sound. Their repertoire spans from the Middle Ages to the 15th century, offering a captivating blend of familiar renaissance tunes and the exotic charm of medieval music.
Dates: 
04/06/2025
3:00 pm
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Location:

25 Meeting House Road
Albany, NY, 12211
United States

Phone:

5184567890

Moonbow #9

Moonbow presents multimedia events inspired by each venue’s atmosphere. Moonbow #9 at the Shaker Meeting House features electric acoustic harpist Alex Chang, blending jazz, indie rock, and classical influences, and experimental composer Al Margolis (If, Bwana), known for his immersive soundscapes. Support the artists and enjoy the setting!
Dates: 
04/05/2025
7:00 pm
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Location:

25 Meeting House Road
Albany, NY, 12211
United States

Phone:

5184567890

Spring Overlook Hike at Moreau Lake Park

Join an educator on our newer trail up to Spring Overlook. This is a moderate-hard 2.5 mile loop hike with elevation gain/loss of 600 feet. Please wear the appropriate attire for the weather with water-resistant hiking shoes, sunscreen, and trekking poles if you need them. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a lunch that we can eat at the overlook. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead. This is a free hike and for people 13+. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.
Dates: 
03/25/2025
10 am - 12 pm
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Location:

605 Old Saratoga Road
Gansevoort, NY, 12831
United States

Phone:

(518) 793-0511

STEAm-Powered Pop-Up: Erie Canal Boats

Build your own canal boat! Visit the Hart Cluett Museum for this STEAM-Powered Pop-Up to explore the mechanics of Erie Canal boats and transportation.
Dates: 
03/29/2025
10:00AM
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Organization:

Hart Cluett Museum

Location:

57 2nd Street
Troy, NY, 12180
United States

Phone:

518-272-7232 x111

Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Niña in el Mundo - Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo is an interactive children’s opera composed by Joe Illick with libretto written by Mark Campbell. The story is about Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City in the late 1940s. Mariana’s family encourages her to have her portrait painted by the renowned artist, Frida Kahlo. Mariana is initially frightened, but is emboldened and charmed by Kahlo, the animals in her household including a monkey, a parrot and a dog, and a visit by the exuberant artist Diego Rivera. As Mariana sits for her portrait, she learns all about Frida’s life, and begins to understand the meaning of bravery.
Dates: 
03/27/2025
11 am
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Location:

30 2nd Street
Troy, NY, 12180
United States

Phone:

518-273-0038

Indigenous Drag Story Hour - The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Featuring beloved Storytellers Lady Shug and Landa Lakes, Indigenous Drag Story Hour emphasizes Native language, stories, and culture utilizing inclusive picture books and pre-literacy skills for school-aged children and their families.
Dates: 
04/05/2025
11 am
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Location:

125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA, 01002
United States

Phone:

4135596300