Things to do this weekend in and around the Capital District
Friendly fun in the Capital District for April 17-19, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, April 17, 2026
- CPH Friends Craft Supply Swap - April 17 - Clifton Park.
Browse and exchange craft supplies at this community event from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. - Adirondack Thunder Home Game - April 17 - Glens Falls.
Catch an exciting hockey game with the Adirondack Thunder; check website for details. - Owl Prowl - Grafton Lakes State Park - April 17 - Grafton.
Join an evening adventure at 8 pm to search for owls in the park. - Meet the Scientist: Barry Dale - New York State Museum - April 17 - Albany.
Meet scientist Barry Dale at noon and learn about his work at the museum.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
- 3D Origami Workshop - Shaker Heritage Society - April 18 - Albany.
Learn origami techniques from artist Itoko Kobayashi and create 3D flowers or insects from 10 am - 1 pm. - Spring Bird Walk at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park - April 18 - Gansevoort.
Observe spring birds returning at 8 am on a guided morning walk. - Visit Historic Cornell Fire Tower - April 18-19 - Gansevoort.
Enjoy scenic views from the historic fire tower, open 10 am - 3 pm, weather permitting; no registration needed. - Baby Animal Days at Indian Ladder Farms - April 18 - Altamont.
Visit adorable baby animals at the farm; check website for details and hours.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Free Buddhist Temple Tours Upstate New York in Sullivan County Catskills - April 19 - Glen Spey.
Take a free guided tour of the beautiful Kadampa Meditation Center temple at 1:30 PM. - Tulips & Tours at the Ten Broeck Mansion - April 19 - Albany.
Enjoy tulips and guided tours of the historic mansion on Saturdays from 1 pm - 4 pm.
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