Fall/Winter Recreation Booklet 2018-2019
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Table of Contents Events Separated by County
Albany Columbia/Greene Fulton-Montgomery Rensselaer Saratoga Schenectady Warren/Washington Out of Town
Fall/Winter Events Farmer’s markets Libraries Museums Holidays Service and Leisure
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Albany County
Albany Pine Bush Dates: All-Year Address: 195 New Karner Rd #1, Albany, NY 12205 Website: https://www.albanypinebush.org/ Contact: (518) 456-0655 Hours: Mon-Sun 9-4pm ** Special events scheduled with varied hours please see events calendar on website Admission: Varies/ free, Very low-cost Wheelchair accessible: Yes, mostly depending on the type of event; some are outside on trials: please call ahead of time to verify.
Cohoes Music Hall Dates: Varied dates all year round: go to web address to see upcoming shows/plays Address: 58 Remsen Street Cohoes NY Website: www.ticketmaster.com/Cohoes-Music-Hall-tickets-Cohoes/venue/555 Contact: 518-953-0630 Admission: $25.00 for adults/ $ 15.00 for students and for 18 and younger
Albany Art Room Dates: all year round Address: 350 New Scotland Ave. Albany NY 12208 Website: https://www.albanyartroom.com/ Contact: 518- 595-1091 Admission: $8 per hour includes most materials; Varied prices for classes and special events Albany Therapeutic Riding Center Address: 182 Martin Rd., Voorheesville Website: http://www.justhorses.com/ind/c660.html Contact: 518-765-2764
Capital Repertory Theater Address: 111 North Pearl St., Albany Website: http://capitalrep.org Contact: 518-445-7469
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Coccadotts Bakery Address: 584 New Loudon Rd., Loudonville Website: www.coccadotts.com/loudonville Contact: 518-713-4712 A bakery that will by appointment do cupcake tutorials or “girls night out” events with small groups.
Dave & Busters Address: 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., Albany Website: www.daveandbusters.com Contact: 518-313-4500
JoAnn’s Fabric Address: 1440 Central Ave., Albany Website: www.joann.com Contact: 518-459-5026 A tutorial or “how-to” session for many arts and crafts
Albany All-Starts Roller Derby Dates: Vary: please see website for schedule Address: 195 Washington Avenue Albany NY 12210 Website: http://albanyallstars.com/about/ Contact: 518-512-5203 Hours: Vary, usually in the evenings Admission: $12 at door/ Kids under 10- $5
Pottery Place Address: 1475 Western Ave., #55 Albany Website: www.potteryplace.com Contact: 518-446-0870
Funny Bones Comedy and Restaurant Address: 1 Crossgates Mall, Albany Website: http://Albany.funnybone.come Contact: 518-313-7484
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Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center Address: 195 New Karner Rd., Albany Website: http://www.albanypinebush.org/discovery-center.admission-and- hours Contact: 518-456-0655 Admission: free
Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center Address: 30 Aviation Rd., Albany Website: http://www.ciccotticenter.org Contact: 518-867-8920 Admission: $20
Guptil’s Skate Arena Address: 1085 New Loudon Rd., Cohoes Website: www.guptilsarena.com Contact: 518-785-0660 Hours/Admission: Friday Evening: "FAMILY NIGHT" 6:30-10:30pm Skating Admission $8, Skate Rental $5 Secrets Dance Club 7:00pm-10:30pm Secrets Dance Club Admission $14 (includes skating adm. & rental) Saturday Afternoons: OPENS SAT. SEPT. 10 12-4p.m. Skating Admission $8 Skate Rental $5 Saturday Evening: "FAMILY NIGHT" 6:30-10:30pm Skating Admission $8, Skate Rental $5 Secrets Dance Club 7:00pm-10:30pm Secrets Dance Club Admission $14 (includes skating adm. & rental) Sundays Afternoons: Opens Sun. Sept. 25 12-4p.m. Skating Admission $8 Skate Rental $5
Palace Theater Address: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany Website: http://palacealbany.com Contact: 518-465-3334
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Spectrum Theater Address: 290 Delaware Ave., Albany Website: https://www.landmarktheaters.com/albany-ny/spectrum-8-theaters Contact: 518-449-8995
Empire State Plaza Winter Events (including Ice skating!) Dates: Oct-Apr Address: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12210 Website: https://winter.empirestateplaza.org/calendar Hours: vary: please see website Admission: varied
Albany Region Festivals Dates: October-April Address: Various locations Website: http://www.albany.com/events/festivals/ Admission: Most are free to go.
Upstate Artists Guild Dates: All Year Address: 247 Lark Street Albany NY 12210 Website: http://upstateartistsguild.org/ Contact: (518) 694-3090 Hours: Thurs/Fri 5:30-8pm, Sat 2-8 pm, Sun 2-6 pm Admission: Varies Additional Sessions: varies; please visit website for classes, lectures, and special events.
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Guided Tour of the New York State Capitol Building Dates: All Year Address: Washington Ave and State St, Albany, NY 12242 Website: http://ogs.ny.gov/plaza/CT/Tours/Capitol.asp Contact: (518) 474-2418 Hours: Mon-Fri 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm (no tours on holidays) Admission: Free
Madison Theater Dates: All Year Address: 1036 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12208 Website: http://themadisontheater.com Contact: (518) 438-2094
Flight Trampoline Park Dates: All Year Address: 30A Post Rd., Colonie, NY 12205 Website: http://flighttrampolinepark.com/albany Contact: (518) 952-0433 Hours: check website for details *Special Needs Night held- check website*
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Columbia/Greene
Mac-Hayden Theatre Address: 25 NY 203, Chatham, NY 12037 Website: http://www.machaydntheatre.org/ Contact: 518-392-3838 Description: Please arrive 30 minutes before the performance if disabled access is required. Admission: $10-$40 per show
Hudson Opera House Address: 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534 Website: www.hudsonoperahouse.org Contact: 518-822-1438
Clublife Sports Zone and Trampoline Park Address: 3143 Rt. 9- Unit 6a, Valatie, NY 12184 Website: www.clublifesports.org Contact: 518-320-7885 Please check website*Reservations are recommended
Ghent Playhouse Address: 6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY 12075 Website: http://www.ghentplayhouse.org Contact: 800-838-3006 Admission: Varies
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Fulton Montgomery County
Perrella Art Gallery Dates: Monday- Friday 10a-5p. Thursdays until 9p by appointment. Address: 2805 State Highway 67, Johnstown Website: http://www.44lakes.com/things-to-do/perrella-art-gallery/ Contact: 518-736-3622 ext. 8977 or 8879
Adirondack Fun Factory Address: 4561 State Hwy 30, Amsterdam Website: http://adirondackfunfactory.com Contact: 518-843-3039
Fulton County Sports Hall of Fame Address: 237 Kingsboro Ave., Gloversville Website: http://emerydesigns.net/Hall_of_Fame/mission.html Contact: 518-725-5565
High Rollers Skate and Fun Park Address: 4313 NY 30, Amsterdam Website: http://www.highrollersfun.com Contact: 518-845-0783
Imperial Bowling Center Address: 249 Wallins Corners Rd., Amsterdam NY Website: http://kellysimperiallanes.com/ Contact: 518-842-6490
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Address: 30 East Main St., Amsterdam NY Website: http://www.pwhf.org Contact: 518-842-0020 Hours: Open Wednesday- Friday 10a-5p. Saturday 10a-6p. Sunday 1p-5p. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. $3.00. Seniors $2.00
Emerald Cinema Address: 136 Perth Plaza, Amsterdam NY Website: http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/emeraldcinemas/movies?v=5258 Contact: 518-842-1861
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Colonial Little Theatre Address: 1 Colonial Ct., Johnstown NY Website: http://www.coloniallittletheatre.org Contact: 518-762-4325
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Rensselaer County
4-M’s Farm Address: 2537 Phillips Rd., Castleton Website: http://www.4msfarm.net/ Contact: 518-477-5470 Must make an appointment
Troy Saving Bank Music Hall Address: 30 Second St., Troy Website: http://www.troymusichall.org Contact: 518-273-0038
Uncle Sam’s Lanes Address: 600 Fulton St., Troy Website: http://www.walshbowlingcenters.com/ Contact: 518-271-7800
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center Address: 475 Dyken Pond, Grafton Website: http://dykenpond.org/ Contact: 518-658-2055 Activities and workshops dedicated to environmental education
Arts Center of the Capital Region Address: 265 River St., Troy NY Website: http://www.artscenteronline.org Contact: 518-273-0552
Hudson Valley Community College Recreational Skating Address: 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, New York 12180 Website: http://www.renscotourism.com/family_fun/hudson-valley-community- college-recreational-skating/ Contact: (518) 629-4850 Cost: $2 for Children and Seniors and $3 for adults Times and days vary. Please check website for more information
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Saratoga County
Lakeside Farms Address: 336 Shauber Rd., Ballston Lake Website: http://www.lakesidefarmscidermill.com Contact: 518-899-8359 Mimi fresh market serving breakfast or lunch
Saratoga & North Country Railway Address: 26 Station Lane, Saratoga Website: http://www.sncrr.com Contact: 1-877-726-7245 Train ride, scenic lunch and dinner rides
Saratoga Springs Ice Rink Address: 32 Weibel Ave Saratoga Springs Website: http://www.saratoga- springs.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Saratoga-Springs-Ice-Rinks-23 Contact: 518-583-3462
Saratoga City Center Address: 522 Broadway, Saratoga Website: http://www.saratogacitycenter.org Contact: 518-584-0027 Check website for events
The Edge Address: 1544 Rt 9 Halfmoon, NY Website: http://theedgehalfmoon.com/ Contact: 518-982-5545
Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio Address: 80 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Website: http://www.saratogapaintandsip.com Contact: 518-288-3695
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Upstate Concert Hall Address: 1208 Rte 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Website: [email protected] Contact: 518-371-0012 Ticketmaster 1-800-653-800 No seating- standing room only
Clifton Park Ice Arena Address: 16 Clifton Common Blvd Website: www.cliftonparkarena.com Contact: 518-383-5440 Check website for hours
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Schenectady County
Animal protective foundation Address: 53 Maple Ave Scotia Website: www.animalprotectivefoundation.org Contact: (518) 374-3944 Admission: Free
Schenectady county Recreation Facility (Ice Skating) Address: 5 tower Rd Scotia NY Website: www.schenectadycounty.com Contact: (518) 384-2445 Admission: $4.00
Proctor’s Theater Address: 432 State St, Schenectady NY Website: www.Proctors.org Contact: (518) 346- 6204 Check website for events
Schenectady Bingo Place Address: 1886 State St, Schenectady Contact: (518) 374-2262 Admission: Call for more information
Canvas, Corks and Forks (Paint & Sip) Address: 402 union St, Schenectady NY 12302 Website: www.canvascorksandforks.com Contact: (518) 332-6854 Admission: See website for pricing
Via Entertainment Dates: Open Daily 11am -10pm Address: Rotterdam Mall 93 West Campbell Rd Schenectady Website: www.viaentertainment.com Contact: (518) 357-3025 Admission: See website
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Via Aquarium Dates: Open Daily Mondays-Saturdays 10am-9pm Sundays 11am-6pm Address: Rotterdam Mall 93 West Campbell Rd Schenectady Website: www.viaaquarium.com Contact: (518)280-5100 Admission: Check website for pricing
Rivers Casino Dates: Open Daily Address: 1 Rush Street Schenectady, NY 12308 Website: www.riverscasinoandresort.com Contact: (518) 579-8800
Schenectady Community College Address: 78 Washington Ave, Schenectady Website: www.sunysccc.edu/events Contact: (518) 381-1200
Scotia Cinemas Address: 117 Mohawk Ave, Scotia Website: www.scotiacinema.com Contact: (518) 952-0946
Puzzles Cafe Address: 515 State St. Schenectady NY Website: www.puzzlesbakerycafe.com Contact: (518) 280-2620
Art in Mind Creative Wellness Address: 272 Saratoga Rd, Schenectady NY 12302 Website: www.artinmindstudio.com Contact: (518)477-3798 Admission: See website
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Warren Washington County
Glens Falls Civic Center Address: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls Website: www.glensfallscc.com Contact: 518-798-0366 Check website for events and pricing
Glens Falls YMCA Address: 100 Glens Street, Glens Falls Website: www.glensfallsymca.org Contact: 518-793-3878
LG Youth Theater Address: 10 Windy Hill Rd., Glens Falls Website: http://www.lgyoutheatre.com/ Contact: 518-793-3521
Bennett’s Riding Stable Dates: Year round Address: 1410 Lake Ave. Lake Luzerne, NY Website: www.bennettsridingstable.com Contact: 518-696-4444 Admission: Call for pricing. Hand-held rides, 30/60 minute rides. Sunset dinner ride offers a free barbeque!
Little Theater on the Farm Dates: Various dates and events (Huge Barn Sale, concerts, storytelling, Elvis Tribute and Competition, Fashion Show, plays, Country Bluegrass Jam, 50s and 60s Musical Variety Show, etc) Address: 27 Plum Rd Fort Edward, NY Website: www.littletheater27.org Contact: 518-747-3421 Admission: See website for specific event pricing
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Tubby Tubes Address: 1289 Lake Ave. Lake Luzerne, NY Website: www.tubbytubestubing.com Contact: 518-696-7222 Admission: Snow tubing
Wax N Wix Candle Making Studio Dates: Call for hours Address: 38 Montcalm St. Lake George, NY Website: http://www.waxnwix.biz/ Contact: 518-662-5988 Admission: Call for pricing
Six Flags Great Escape Indoor Water park Dates: See website or call Address: 89 Six Flags Dr. Queensbury, NY (off of Rt. 9) Website: www.sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com Contact: 518-824-6060 Admission: Call or see website for pricing. Water slides, lazy river, group rafting, wave pool, water spa, nightly light show with music for dancing and splashing! Many restaurants.
The Pember Museum and Library Address: 33 West Main St. Granville, NY Website: www.thepember.com Contact: 518-642-1515 Admission: Call or see website Natural history museum with birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, sea life, fossils, etc. Nature Preserve. Library offers movies, crafts, Lego Club and more!
190 Grille and Cinema Address: 190 Glen St. Glens Falls, NY Website: www.the190grille.com Contact: 518-743-9622 Admission: See website or call
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Lake George Lanes and Games Dates: Open bowling every day Address: 2211 Canada St. Lake George Website: www.lakegeorgelanesandgames.com Bowling, laser tag, arcade, indoor playground, golf simulator, snack bar Contact: 518-668-5741 Admission: Bowling is 5.00/game.
Wood Theater Address: 207 Glen St., Glens Falls Website: www.woodtheater.org Contact: 518-798-9633
Up Yonda Farm Address: 5239 Lakeshore Dr., Bolton Landing Website: www.upyondafarm.com Contact: 518-644-9767
Tru-Escape Mystery and Escape Rooms Address: Aviation Mall - 578 Aviation Rd. Queensbury, NY Website: www.tru-escape.com Contact: 518-621-5202 Admission: Call for pricing and reservations. Private appointments available.
Lake George Winter Carnival Dates: Weekends in February Website: http://www.lakegeorgewintercarnival.com/
Tubing at West Mountain Address: 59 West Mountain Rd Queensbury Website: https://www.westmtn.net/ Contact: 518-636-3699
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Out of Town
Howe Caverns Dates: Usually Friday-Sunday 10AM to 3PM. Hours may vary. Address: 255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave, NY 12092 Website: www.howecaverns.com Contact: (518) 296-8900 Admission: Prices vary, check website for details. $2 Parking during peak season.
Madame Taussads Wax Museum Hours: 10a-8p Address: 234 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036 Website: www.madametaussads.com/NEWYORK Contact: 212-512-9600 Admission: $29- Check website for details.
Niagara Falls Park & Butterfly Conservatory Dates: Year round, Hours vary. Address: 2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0, Canada Website: www.niagaraparks.com Contact: +1 905-358-0025 (Canadian-Butterfly Conservatory) Admission: Prices vary by activity. Conservatory, trails, and boat tours are wheelchair accessible, see site for more accessible areas. Some areas of Niagara Falls are in Canada, must have a passport or enhanced license.
The Wild Center Address: 45 Museum Dr., Tupper Lake Website: http://www.wildcenter.org Contact: 518-359-7800
Animagic Museum of Animation Dates: Open Year Round- call for details Address: 77 Main St., Lee, MA 01238 Website: http://www.mambor.com/animagic/ Contact: 413-841-6679 Admission: Free 20 minute tour. Animated Movie $- check website for details
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Medieval Times Address: 149 Polito Ave., Lyndhurst NJ Website: http://www.medievaltimes.com Contact: 888-935-6878 Admission: Pricing Varies, check website for specials.
Muscoot Farm Address: 51 Rt. 100, Catonah Website: www.muscootfarm.org Contact: 914-864-7282 Admission: Free
New England Aquarium Address: 1 Central Wharf, Boston MA Website: http://www.neaq.org/index.php Contact: 617-973-5200 Admission: $27.95 per adult
Sterling Hill Mining Museum Address: 30 Plant St., Ogdensburg NJ Website: http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org Contact: 973-209-7212 Admission: $5
Vanderbilt Mansion and Historic Site Address: 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park Website: www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm Contact: 845-229-9115
Yankee Candle Village Address: 25 Greenfield Rd., Southdeerfield MA Website: www.yankeecandle.com Contact: 877-636-7707 Admission: Free but some activities cost money
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Turning Stone Resort and Casino Address: 5218 Patrick Rd., Verona Website: https://www.turningstone.com Contact: 800-771-7711
Bruce Museum Address: 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, CT 06830 Website: https://brucemuseum.org Contact: 203-869-0376 Admission: Check website for details
The Chocolatorium Address: 471 Main St., Bennington, VT Website: http://www.villagepeddlervt.com Contact: 802-375-6037
Faneuil Hall Market Place Address: 1 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, MA 02109 Website: www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com Contact: 617-635-4500 Admission: Free Hours: Check Website
Lyndhurst Address: 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Website: www.lyndhurst.org Contact: 914-631-4481 Description: Open Thursday-Monday, call for tours.
Killington Resort Address: 4763 Killington Rd., Killington, VT 05751 Website: www.killington.com Contact: 1-800-621-6867 Open 7 days a week, hours vary.
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Strong Museum of Play Address: 1 Manhattan Square Dr., Rochester, NY 14607 Website: www.museumofplay/.org Contact: 585-263-2700 Hours: 10a-8p (7 days a week) Admission: $14.50
National Baseball Hall of Fame Address: 25 Main St., Cooperstown, NY 13326 Website: www.baseballhall.org Contact: 1-888-hall-of-fame Admission: $23 Adults, check website for details Hours: 9a-5p (7 days a week)
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Farmer’s Markets Schenectady County Downtown Farmer's Market Dates: Thursday’s, May - October 9am – 1pm Address: City Hall Franklin & Jay St Website: http://www.schenectadycounty.com/farmersmarket
Schenectady County St. Luke's Church Market Dates: Tuesday’s, July - October 9am – 1pm Address: St. Lukes Church 1235 State St Website: http://www.schenectadycounty.com/farmersmarket
Schenectady County Sheridan Plaza Farmer's Market Dates: Friday’s May – October 2pm – 6pm Address: Sheridan Plaza 1138 Gerling Street Website: http://www.schenectadycounty.com/farmersmarket
Upper Union Street Farmers Market Dates: Saturdays, May – October 9am - 1pm Address: Parking lot off Woodland Avenue Website: http://www.farmersmarketonline.com/fm/UpperUnionStreetFarmersMarket.html Contact: 518-573-0773
Schenectady Green Market Dates: Sundays, May through October, from 10am to 2pm Address: Around City Hall, Jay St Schenectady Website: http://schenectadygreenmarket.org/ Contact: 518-986-0318
Albany County Farmer’s Market Dates: Check out website for dates and times Address: various locations Website: http://www.albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/Dept- EconomicDevelopmentConservationandPlaning/bounty/farmersmarkets.aspx
Brunswick Farmer’s Market Dates: Every Tuesday and Friday from 8am-2pm Address: 18 Keyes Lane, Troy Website: http://www.townofbrunswick.org/services/farmersmarket Contact: 518-279-3461 ext. 108
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Buhrmaster Fruit/Produce Dates: May-October – check website for times Address: 189 Saratoga Rd., Scotia Website: http://www.buhrmasterfarms.com Contact: 518-399-5931
Glens Falls Farmer’s Market Dates: Saturdays 8a-12p through 10/28/17. 11/5/17-4/29/18 Saturdays 9a-12p Address: South St. Pavillion, Glens Falls(Spring/Summer) or Sanford St School (Fall/winter) Website: www.glensfallsfarmersmarket.com Contact: [email protected]
Ryan’s Farmers Market Dates: Monday-Saturday 10a-5:30p Address: 114 Railroad Ave., Albany Website: http://www.ryansproduce.com Contact: 518-459-5775
Delmar Farmers Market Dates: May 6th-October 28th 9a-1p (Saturday’s only) Indoor market from November 4th-December 23rd 9a-1p Address: 332 Kenwood Ave., Delmar (Bethlehem High School) Website: http://delmarmarket.org
Hoosick Falls Artisan Exchange Farmers Market Address: 80 Church St., Hoosick Falls Contact: 518-686-9050 Website: http://hayc3.org/artisan-exchange-market
Saratoga Farmers Market Dates: Check Website Address: varies location Website: http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org
Taste of Mohawk Valley Amsterdam Fall/Winter Market Dates: Saturdays from 10a-2p October-December Address: Alpin Haus 1863 Route 5S Amsterdam Website: https://www.fmfma.org/amsterdam-fall-winter-market Contact: Michael Tillson, 518-882-9306
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Libraries
Name: Albany Public Library Address: 161 Washington Ave., Albany NY 12210
Website: http://www.albanypubliclibrary.org
Name: Amsterdam Free Library Address: 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Website: http://www.amsterdamlibrary.com/index.html
Name: Ballston Spa Public Library Address: 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa NY 12020
Website: http://www.ballston.sals.edu
Name: Clifton Park-Half-moon Library Address: 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park NY 12065
Website: http://www.cphlibrary.org
Name: Corinth Free Library Address: 89 Main St., Corinth NY 12822
Website: http://www.corinth.sals.edu
Name: Crandell Library Address: 251 Glen St. Glens Falls, NY 12801
Website: www.crandelllibrary.org
Name: Gloversville Public Library Address: 58 E Fulton St, Gloversville, NY 12078
Website: http://gloversvillelibrary.org/
Name: Mohawk Valley Library Address: 858 Duanesburg Rd., Schenectady NY 12306
Website: http://www.mvls.info
Name: Rotterdam Branch Library Address: 1100 N Westcott Rd., Schenectady NY 12306
Website: http://www.scpl.org/
Name: Saratoga Springs Public Library Address: 49 Henry St., Saratoga NY 12866
Website: http://www.sspl.org
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Name: Schenectady County Public Library Address: 99 Clinton St., Schenectady NY 12305
Website: http://www.scpl.org/
Name: Pember Library and Museum Address: 33 West Main St, Granville Ny 12832
Website: http://thepember.com/
Name: Guilderland Public Library Address: 2228 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084
Website: http://www.guilpl.org/
Name: Bethlehem Public Library Address: 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar NY 12054
Website: www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org
Name: Round Lake Library Malta Branch Address: 1 Bayberry Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Website: http://roundlake.sals.edu/
Name: Mechanicville Library Address: 190 N Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 Website: http://meclib.sals.edu/
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Museums
Empire State Aeroscience Museum Dates: Daily, year round, hours vary Address: 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville Website: http://www.esam.org Contact: 518-377-2191 ext. 10 Admission: $8
Hyde Museum Dates: Check website Address: 161 Warren St., Glens Falls Website: www.hydecollection.org Contact: 518-792-1761 Admission: $12
Mabee Farm Historic Site Dates: All year Address: 1100 Main St. Rotterdam Junction Website: http://visitschenectady.com/content/mabee- farm-historic-site Contact: 518-887-5073 Admission: $5
MiSi Schenectady Science Museum Dates: Daily, closed holidays Address: 15 Knot Terrace Heights, Schenectady Website: http://www.schenectadymuseum.org Contact: 518-382-7890 Admission: $10.50
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Dates: Year Round, see website for times of operation Address: 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Website: https://www.racingmuseum.org Contact: 1-800-jockey4 Admission: $10
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NYS Military Museum Dates: Tuesday- Saturday 10a-4p. Closed Sunday and Mondays. Appointments are required Address: 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Website: http://dmna.ny.gov/historic/ Contact: 518-581-5100 Admission: Free
NYS Museum Dates: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30a-5:00p- closed on Mondays and major holidays Address: 222 Madison Ave., Albany Website: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov Contact: 518-474-5877 Admission: Free. Donations suggested.
Saratoga Auto Museum Dates: April-Dec- Tuesday – Sunday. Jan- Mar – Wednesday- Sunday Address: 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Website: www.saratogaautomuseum.org Contact: 518-587-1935 Admission: Members free. Adults $8.50. Students $7 Children $4.00 Seniors and military $6.00
Schenectady History Museum Dates: Monday- Friday 9a-5p Sat 10a-2p Address: 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady Website: http://schenectadyhistorical.org Contact: 518-374-0263 Admission: Adults $5.00 Children Free
Tang Museum Address: 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Website: https://tang.skidmore.edu/ Contact: 518-580-8080
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Saratoga Children’s Museum Dates: Fall/Winter/Spring hours – Tuesday-Sat 9:30a4:30p. Sunday 12p-4:30p. Closed Mondays Address: 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Website: http://cmssny.org Contact: 518-584-5540 Admission: $8
Wildlife Sports and Educational Museum Dates: Fall/winter hours- Sat 10:30a-5p Address: 3747 Route 30 Amsterdam, NY 12010 Website: http://www.wildlifesportsmuseum.com Contact: 518-883-4933
Children’s Museum Dates: Monday- Saturday 10a-5p Address: 250 Jordon Rd. Troy, NY 12180 Website: http://www.cmost.org Contact: 518-235-2120 Admission: $5.00 Interactive exhibits, planetarium
Walter Elwood Museum Dates: Monday- Friday 9a-2p Address: 10 Church St. Amsterdam, NY 12010 Website: http://www.walterelwoodmuseum.org/ Contact: 518-843-5151 Admission: $3 Adults $2 Seniors Children under 12 Free
Slate Valley Museum Dates: Tues-Fri 1p-5p Sat 10a-4p. Closed Sundays and Mondays Address: 17 Water St. Granville, NY 12832 Website: http://www.slatevalleymuseum.org Contact: 518-642-1417 Admission: $5.00 Children under 12 Free
Albany Institute Of History and Art Dates: All year Address: 125 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 Website: http://www.albanyinstitute.org/contact.html Contact: (518) 463-4478 Hours: Monday: Closed
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Tuesday: Open to registered groups only Wednesday: 10AM–5PM Thursday: 10AM-8PM* Library open Thursdays from 1PM-4:30PM and by appointment Friday: 10AM-5PM Saturday: 10AM-5PM Sunday: Noon-5PM Admission: $10 per person *Now offering FREE admission from 5PM-8PM.
USS Slater World War II Destroyer Destroyer Escort Historical Museum Name: USS Slater World War II Destroyer Destroyer Escort Historical Museum Dates: All Year Address: 1 Quay Street, Intersection of Broadway & Quay Street, Albany, NY 12202 Website: www.ussslater.org Hours: Wednesday-Saturday April through November 10a – 4pm Admission: $8.00 adult, $7.00 seniors and$6.00 child Group rates $7.00 adult and $5.00 child Contact: (518) 431-1943
University Art Museum Dates: All Year Address: 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 Website: http://www.albany.edu/museum/index.shtml Contact: (518) 442-4035 Hours: Tuesday, 10 am – 8 pm; Wednesday through Friday, 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday, noon – 4 pm Admission: Free
Opalka Gallery Dates: All Year Address: 140 New Scotland Ave. Albany, NY 12208 Website: https://opalka.sage.edu/ T Contact: 518-292-7742 H Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 12-4pm Admission: Free
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Olana State Historic Site Dates: Tuesday-Sunday 10a-4p Address: 5720 State Historic Site, Hudson, NY 12534 Website: http://www.olana.org/directions Contact: 518-828-0135 Admission: $25 per tour
FASNY Museum of Firefighting Address: 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534 Website: fasnyfiremuseum.com Contact: 518-822-1875 Admission: $10 Adult, $5 Child Hours: 10a-4:30p daily
Omi International Arts Center Address: 1405 Co Rte 22, Ghent, NY 12075 Website: http://www.artomi.org Contact: 518-392-4747 Hours: daily year round during daylight hours
Vanderbilt Mansion and Historic Site Address: 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park Website: www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm Contact: 845-229-9115
National Museum of Dance Address: 99 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Website: www.dancemuseum.org Contact: 518-584-2225 Admission: Adults $6.50 Seniors $5.00 – Free admission every Tuesday Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 10a-4p, Sunday 12p-4p
Saratoga Springs History Museum Address: 1 East Congress Street- The Canfield Casino in Congress Park Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Website: www.saratogahistory.org Contact: 518-584-6920 Admission: Adults $6.00 Seniors $5.00 Hours- Wednesday- Sunday 10a-4p
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Apple Orchards/ Pumpkin Patches
Bellinger’s Orchard Address: 685 Argersingers Rd., Fultonville Website: http://bellingersorchard.com Contact: 518-922-8558 Mazes, tours, hayrides, pick your own… Call for prices
Engelke Farms Address: 463 Garfield Rd. Troy, NY 12180 Website: www.englelkefarm.com Contact: 518-275-8433 Check website for pricing and hours.
Liberty Ridge Farms Address: 29 Bevis Rd., Schaghticoke Website: www.libertyridgefarmny.com Contact: 518-664-1515 Sells fresh fruits, vegetables, and other events. Check website
Goold’s Orchard Address: 1297 Brookview Station Rd., Castleton Website: www.goold.com Contact: 518-732-7317 Pick your own vegetables and berries
Ellms Family Farm Address: 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa Website: http://www.ellmsfarm.com Contact: 518-884-8168 Check website for events
Saratoga Apple Inc Address: 1174 NY-29, Schuylerville, NY 12871 Website: www.saratogaapple.com Contact: 518-695-3131 Check website for pricing and hours
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Bowman Orchards Address: 141 Sugar Hill Rd, Rexford, NY 12148 Website: www.bowmanorchards.com Contact: 518-371-2042 Check website for pricing and hours
Riverview Orchards Address: 660 Riverview Rd, Rexford, NY 12148 Contact: 518-371-2174 Hours: Thursdays-Sundays 9a-5p
Smith’s Orchard and Bake Address: 4561 Jockey Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Website: http://smithspieshop.com/ Contact: 518-882-6598 Check website for pricing and hours
Love Apple Farm Address: 1421 Route 9H, Ghent Website: www.loveapplefarm.com Contact: 518-828-5048 Check website for pricing and hours
Golden Harvest Farm Address: 3074 U.S. 9, Valatie, NY 12184 Website: www.goldenharvestfarms.com Contact: 518-758-7683 Check website for pricing and hours
Indian Ladder Farms Address: 342 Altamont Rd, Altamont, NY 12009 Website: http://www.indianladderfarms.com/ Contact: (518) 765-2956 Check website for pricing and hours
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Holiday Events
Crossgates Mallaween Dates: Oct 31, 2018 Address:: Crossgates Mall, One Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203 Website: http://www.albany.com/event/crossgates-malloween-65738/ Hours: | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Admission: Free
Halloween Events Dates: Varied ** please check website Address: Albany- Varied Website: http://www.albany.org/halloween/ Hours: Varied Admission: mostly free but check website Wheelchair accessible: depending on event ** please check website
Double M Haunted Hayride Address: 678 NY-67, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Website: http://doublemhauntedhayrides.com/ Contact: (518) 884-9122 Hours: times vary, please check website for hours Admission: $27.00. Reservations are required
Headless Horsemen Address: 778 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY 12487 Website: https://headlesshorseman.com/ Contact: (845) 339-2666 Hours: times vary, please check website for hours. Admission: $42.00 in advanced $50 at door. Reservations are recommended.
Nightmare at Liberty Ridge Farm Address: 29 Bevis Rd. Schaghticoke, NY 12154 Website: https://libertyridgefarmny.com/nightmares/ Contact: 518-664-1515 Cost: $29 includes all 6 attractions Hours: Fridays and Saturdays until Oct 28th starts at 7pm
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Fright Fest at The Great Escape Address: 1172 State Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804 Website: https://www.sixflags.com/greatescape/special- events/fright-fest-night#ref42982 Contact: (518) 792-3500 Cost: $46.99 Hours: Friday-Sunday. Hours vary please check website for schedule
Zombie Zip Line Address: 300 Weatherwax Road, Schenectady, NY 12302 Website: http://mountainridgeadventure.com/about/ Contact: 518-227-1058 Cost: $39.00 Hours: Fridays and Saturdays in October
Fields of Horror Address: 100 Farrell Rd, Troy, NY 12182 Website: https://fieldofhorrors.com/ Contact: (518) 286-9663 Cost: $27.00 Hours: Times vary, check website for schedule
Haunted Maze At Schuyler Farms When: Friday and Saturday nights in October. Beginning at Dusk Address: 1124 Route NY-29, Schuylerville, NY 12871 Website: http://www.schuylerfarms.com/ Contact: 518-695-5308 Cost: $15
Lights in the Park in Washington Park Dates: November 23th –January 2nd Address: 1069 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 Website: http://www.albany.com/holiday/capital-lights.cfm Hours: 6-9pm Sun-Thurs & 6-10pm Fri&Sat Admission: Passenger Vehicles (Capacity Max 9): $20 Passenger Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles (Capacity of 10 – 18): $30
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Saratoga Holiday Craft Fair Address: Saratoga Springs City Center- 522 Broadway Saratoga, NY 12866 Contact: 518-587-7244 When: November 24th 10a-4:30p Admission: $5.00 adults Kids 12 and under are free
Saratoga Tree Lighting and Victorian Street Walk Address:435 Broadway Saratoga, NY 12866 Contact: 518-583-9452 Admission: Free When: November 29, 2018 Time: 6:00p-10:00p
Gazette Holiday Parade When: November 17, 2018 Website: http://www.albany.com/holiday/schenectady-holiday-parade.cfm Contact: 518-395-3045 Time: 5pm Admission: Free
Troy Victorian Stroll When: Sunday December 2, 2018 Website: http://www.albany.com/holiday/victorian-stroll.cfm Contact: 518-274-7020 Time: 11:00a-5:00p Admission: Free
Festival of Trees When: Saturday, Dec 2, 2018 until Sunday, Dec 16, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Address: Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305 & YWCA, 44 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305 Website: http://www.albany.com/event/schenectady-festival-of-trees- 66295/ Contact: 518-374-0263 Admission: Adults $6, Children $2, Under 5 Free
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First Night Saratoga When: December 31, 2018 Time: 6p-12a Website: http://www.saratoga.com/holiday/saratoga-first-night.cfm#1 Contact: 518-584-4132 Admission: $20
Yankee Trails Santa’s Magical Express When: 11/25/18-12/23/18 Website: http://tours.yankeetrails.com/Tours/Santas_Magical_Express Contact: 518-286-2400 Admission: Please check website for pricing and times
Christmas Land LLC When: November 24th-December 23rd (Saturdays & Sundays) Website: https://www.albany.com/business/christmas-land-llc-23181/ Time: 11:00a-7:00p Admission: Free
Six Flags New England Holiday in the Park When: November 23rd-January 1st (Saturdays & Sundays) Website: https://www.sixflags.com/newengland/special-events/holiday-in-the-park-event Contact: 1-413-786-9300 Admission: $70.99 at the door $50.99 online. Season pass holders get in free
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Service and Leisure
Boulevard Bowl Address: 135 Erie Blvd., Schenectady Website: http://www.eboulevardbowl.com Contact: 518-374-4171 Admission: Check website for pricing
Del Lanes Address: 4 Bethlehem Ct., Delmar Website: http://bowldel.com Contact: 518-439-2224 Admission: Check website for specials and pricing
The Candle Collective Dates: Wednesday-Friday 5p-9p Saturdays 12:30p-5:30p. Walk-ins and reservations. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays Address: 20 Prospect St., Ballston Spa Website: http://www.candle-collective.com Contact: 518-288-3695
Comedy Works Address: 500 Northern Blvd., Albany Website: http://www.thecomedyworks.com Contact: 518-512-4075 Admission: Check website for pricing *Also located in Saratoga Springs and Schenectady*
Jay Allen Studio Address: 1839 Central Ave., Albany Website: www.jayallenbarberstudio.com Contact: 518-869-5858
Rollarama Skating Center Address: 2710 Hamburg St., Schenectady Website: http://www.rollarama.com Contact: 518-355-2140 Admission: Tuesday-Sun. Hours vary. Please check website.
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Saratoga Casino and Raceway Address: 342 Jefferson St., Saratoga Website: http://www.saratogacasino.com Contact: 518-584-2110 *Must be 18 years or older*
Saratoga Lake Equestrian Center Address: 467 County Rt. 75, Mechanicville Website: http://www.saratoga.com/business/saratoga-lake-equestrian- center-11804/ Contact: 518-788-1905 Admission: Call for appointments and cost
Spare time Bowling Address: 1668 Rt. 9, Clifton Park Website: www.sparetimeentertainment.com Contact: 518-371-4000 Admission: Check website for pricing
Yankee Trails Address: 569 3rd Ave. Ext., Rensselaer Website: www.yankeetrails.com Contact: 518-286-2400 Admission: Check website for prices and different events
Strawberry Ridge Address: 66 Middleton Rd., Granville Website: http://www.strawberryridge.org Contact: 518-642-1835 Admission: U Pick Tuesday- Sun Farm stand Thursday-Sun Check website for pricing
Playdium Bowling Center Address: 363 Ontario St., Albany Website: http://playdiumbowlingcenter.com Contact: 518-438-0300 Admission: Check website for hours and pricing
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Sunset Lanes Address: 1160 Central Ave., Albany Website: http://albanysunsetlanes.com/ Contact: 518-545-4385 Admission: Check website for hours and pricing
Shelly’s Cut and Style Address: 204 Remsen St., Cohoes Contact: 518-238-0325 Call for pricing
Fantastic Sams
Website: https://www.fantasticsams.com *Check website for specific locations and times
Smart Style Salon (Walmart) Website: https://www.smartstyles.com *Check wesbite for specific locations and times
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