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.)

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.

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.

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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