Spring/Summer Recreation Booklet 2019
1 Table of Contents
Events Separated by County
Albany Fulton-Montgomery Rensselaer Saratoga Schenectady Warren/Washington Out of Town
Summer Events Fairs Farmer’s markets Libraries Museums Parks Service and Leisure
2 Albany County
Albany Park Play house Dates: check website for plays Address: Washington Park: Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12203 Website: www.Parkplayhouse.com Contact: 518-434-0776 Admission: Free
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: 518-915-1091 Admission: $8 per hour includes most materials; Varied prices for classes and special events
Peebles Island State Park Dates: May – October Address: 1 Delaware Ave North Cohoes NY 12047 Website: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/111/details.aspx Contact: 518-268-2188 Admission: free – vehicle entrance is 6.00
Cohoes Falls Dates: May-October Address: Cohoes and Waterford Website: http://www.friendsofcohoesfalls.org Contact: N/A Admission: Free
Altamont Orchard Strawberry Picking Dates: Visit website Address: 6654 Dunnsville Rd., Altamont Website: http://altamontorchards.com Contact: 518-861-6515 Bring your own containers!
3 Albany Capital Pride Address: Washington Park, Albany Website: www.albany.com/event/capital-pride-58748 Contact: 518-462-6138
Albany Therapeutic Riding Center Address: 182 Martin Rd., Voorheesville Website: http://www.justhorses.com/ind/c660.html Contact: 518-765-2764
Alive at 5 Dates: Thursdays 5pm-8pm: check website for events Address: Jennings Landing Website: www.albanyevents.org/events/aliveat53eventmain.htm Check Webiste for Events
Capital Repertory Theater Address: 111 North Pearl St., Albany Website: http://capitalrep.org Contact: 518-445-7469
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
Old Songs Festival Dates: June 28, 29, 30 2019 Address: Altamont Fair Grounds Website: http://festival.oldsong.org Contact: 518-765-2815
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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
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
Palace Theater Address: 19 Clinton Ave., Albany Website: http://palacealbany.com Contact: 518-465-3335
Spectrum Theater Address: 290 Delaware Ave., Albany Website: https://www.landmarktheaters.com/albany-ny/spectrum-8-theaters Contact: 518-449-8995
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Indian Ladder Farms Address: 342 Altamont Rd., Rt. 156 Altamont Website: http://www.indianladderfarms.com Contact: 518-765-2956
Warriors on Wheels Dates: Year round- check website for hours Address: 230 Green St. Albany, NY 12202 Website: warriorsonwheels.org Contact: (518) 427-1462
Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center Dates: Year round- check website for hours Address: 340 Whitehall Rd. Albany, NY 12208 Website: albany jcc.org Contact: Jerri Young for membership (518) 438-6651 Admission: See website for membership rates
Ring around the spectrum Dates: year round- check website for hours Address: 1214 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 Website: http://ringaroundthespectrum.net/ Contact: (518) 250-5328 Admission: Day pass $10. Monthly passes are available for $140
TGI Fridays Dates: Daily- check website for hours Address: 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 Website: https://locations.tgifridays.com/ny/albany/1475-western-ave.html Contact: (518) 489-1661 Special occamidations* Will puree foods
6 Fulton Montgomery County
Perrella Art Gallery 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
Sands Flat Orchard Address: 371 Martin Rd., Fonda Website: http://sandflatsorchard.com Contact: 518-853-4999 Pick your own fruits, tours
Fulton County Sports Hall of Fame Address: 237 Kingsboro Ave., Gloversville Website: http://emerydesigns.net/halloffame/index.html Contact: 518-725-5565
Adirondack Animal Land Address: 3554 State Highway 30, Gloversville Website: http://www.adirondackanimalland.com Contact: 518-883-5748 Admission: $16.95 (adult), cash only- coupon on website
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
High Rollers Skate and Fun Park Address: 4313 NY 30, Amsterdam Website: http://www.highrollersfun.com Contact: 518-843-0783
7 Eagle Mills Cider Mill & Family Fun Address: 383 County Rd. 138, Broadalbin Website: http://www.eaglemillsfun.com Contact: 518-883-8700
8 Rensselaer County
Engelke Farms Address: 463 Garfield Rd. Troy, NY 12180 Website: www.englelkefarm.com Contact: 518-275-8433 Check website for pricing and hours.
Brunswick Golf Course Address: 1004 Hoosick Rd., Troy 12180 Website: http://www.brunswickgreens.net Contact:518-279-3848
4-M’s Farm Address: 2537 Phillips Rd., Castleton Website: http://www.4msfarm.net/ Contact: 518-477-5470 Must make an appointment
Lebanon Valley Speedway Address: 1746 US Rt. 20, West Lebanon Website: http://www.lebanonvalley.com/ Contact: 518-794-9606
Troy Saving Bank Music Hall Address: 30 Second St., Troy Website: http://www.troymusichall.org Contact: 518-273-0038
Capital Roots Address: 594 River St., Troy Website: http://www.capitalroots.org Contact: 518-274-8685
Tri-City Valley Cats Address: HVCC, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy Website: www.tcvalleycats.com Contact: 518-629-2287
9 Uncle Sam’s Lanes Address: 600 Fulton St., Troy Website: http://www.walshbowlingcenters.com/uncle Contact: 518-271-7800
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
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center Address: 475 Dyken Pond, Grafton Website: http://dykenpind.org/ Contact: 518-658-2055 Activities and workshops dedicated to environmental education
10 Saratoga County
Ellms Family Farm Address: 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa Website: http://www.ellmsfarm.com Contact: 518-884-8168 Check website for events
Saratoga Race Track Dates: 7/11/19-9/2/19 Address: 267 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Website: http://www.saratoga.com/race-track/tickets.cfm Contact: (718) 641-4700 Admission: General $5 Clubhouse $8 Not open on Tuesdays
Lakeside Farms Address: 336 Shauber Rd., Ballston Lake Website: http://www.lakesidefarmscidermill.com Contact: 518-399-8359 Mimi fresh market serving breakfast or lunch
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Address: 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Website: http://www.spac.org Contact: 518-584-9330 Check website for events
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
11 Yaddo Gardens Address: 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Website: http://www.yaddo.org/yaddo/Yghome.asp Contact: 518-584-0746
Malta Drive-Ins Dates: April-October Address: 2785 Rt. 9, Malta Website: http://www.maltadrivein.com Contact: 518-587-6077 Admission: 12 and over $10 Check website for weekly movies
Saratoga City Center Address: 522 Broadway, Saratoga Website: http://www.saratogacitycenter.org Contact: 518-584-0027 Check website for events
Saratoga Springs Car Shows Date: check website Address: Check website as locations change Website: https://www.saratoga.com/things-to-do/car-shows/#1
First Fridays Ballston Spa Address: Milton Ave/ Rte 50 Balsston Spa Website: https://www.ballston.org/category/first-fridays/ Contact: 518-885-BSPA (2772) Check website for events. First Friday of the month.
12 Schenectady County
Animal protective foundation Address: 53 Maple Ave Scotia Website: www.animalprotectivefoundation.org Contact: (518) 374-3944 Admission: Free
Bumpy’s Polar Freeze Address: 2013 State street Schenectady Website: www.bumpyspolarfreeze.com Contact: (518) 395-3314
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 Palace Address: 1886 State St, Schenectady Contact: (518) 374-2262 Admission: Call for more information
Jazz on Jay street Address: Jay Street Schenectady NY Website: www.albanyjazz.com Admission: Free admission Thursdays from 12-1:30
Canvas, Corks and Forks (Paint & Sip)
13 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
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. Discounts for staff $7.00
Schenectady County Summer night (Biggest block party) Dates: 7/12/19 5pm-10pm Address: Downtown Schenectady (on State Street between Broadway and Barrett Street and on the Jay Street Pedestrian Mall.) Website: www.schenectadycounty.com Contact: See website Admission: Free
Rivers Casino Dates: Open Daily Address: 1 Rush Street Schenectady, NY 12308 Website: www.riverscasinoandresort.com Contact: (518) 579-8800
Schenectady Community College
14 Address: 78 Washington Ave, Schenectady Website: www.sunysccc.edu/events Contact: (518) 381-1200
Schenectady Opera Company Address: 427 Franklin St Schenectady NY Website: www.sloctheater.org Contact: 1 877 350 - 7378
Scotia Cinemas Address: 117 Mohawk Ave, Scotia Website: www.scotiacinema.com Contact: 518-346-5055
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
Warren Washington County
15 The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom Dates: May through October Address: 1172 State Route 9, Queensbury, NY Website: www.sixflags.com Contact: 518-792-3500 Admission: Daily ticket: 61.99for adults/46.99 for children under 48”. For cheaper tickets, buy online ahead of time. Staff get in free with individual and badge*
Cool Insuring Arena (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
Adirondack Balloon Festival Dates: September 19- 22, 2019 Address: Crandall Park, Glens falls and Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury Website: www.adirondackballoonfest.org Contact: 518-222-4593 Admission: Free. Balloon rides available at sunrise and sunset (weather- dependent) 175-225/pp. Craft fair/food vendors during the day
Glens Falls YMCA Address: 100 Glens Street, Glens Falls Website: www.glensfallsymca.org Contact: 518-793-3878
LARAC June Arts Festival Dates: Check Website for Dates Address: Downtown Glens Falls, NY Website: larac.org Contact: larac.org Admission: Free. Arts/crafts, food vendors, various activities, live entertainment.
LG Youtheatre Address: 10 Windy Hill Rd., Glens Falls Website: www.lgyouththeater.com Contact: 518-793-3521
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Adirondack Extreme Aerial Treetop Adventure Park and Zipline Course Dates: April through November Address: 35 Westwood Forest Ln. Bolton Landing, NY Website: www.adirondackextreme.com Contact: 518-494-7220 Admission: Depends on activity and course. See website for details. Reservation suggested.
Y-KNOT Sailing (Accessible Sailing) Dates: Registration required Address: 1872 Pilot Knob Rd. Kattskill Bay, NY Website: www.yknotsailing.org Contact: 518-696-9462 Admission: Call for pricing. Hoists available.
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!
Smoke Eaters’ Jamboree Dates: 7/26/19-7/27/19 Address: Warrensburg Rec Field Library Ave Warrensburg, NY Contact: 518-623-9766 Admission: $ - Carnival, games, rides, live entertainment, auction, barbeque, fireworks
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
17 Website: www.littletheater27.org Contact: 518-747-3421 Donation: $10 adults, $7 seinors/students
Painted Pony Rodeo Dates: 6/26/19-8/31/19 Address: 703 Howe Rd. Lake Luzerne, NY Website: www.paintedponyrodeo.com Contact: 518-696-2421 Admission: See website for various options, including a Texas BBQ dinner with rodeo show. Group discounts available.
Tubby Tubes Outdoor Fun Park and Guided Lazy River Tubing and Rafting Dates: 6/22/19-9/2/19 Address: 1289 Lake Ave. Lake Luzerne, NY Website: www.tubbytube.com Contact: 518-696-7222 or 518-696-5454 Admission: Various packages available. Call or visit website for pricing.
Parasailing Adventures Dates: May through September 8a-6p (reservations suggested) Address: 2 Kurosaka Ln. Lake George, NY Website: www.parasailingadventures.com Contact: 518-681-9440 or 607-272-7245 Admission: Call or see website for pricing. Coupons/discounts available. Do not need to know how to swim. Do not need to get wet! There are age and weight requirements.
Lake George Steamboat Company Dates: Regular cruises start in May Address: 57 Beach Rd. Lake George, NY Website: www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com Contact: 518-668-5777 Admission: Varies. Cruises offered include: hour cruise, island exploration cruise, brunch/dinner/meal cruises, moonlight cruise, fireworks cruise, etc.
Fireworks Over the Lake (Every Thursday) Dates: 7/14/19-8/29/19 Address: Lake George Village, NY Website: https://www.lakegeorge.com/music-and-fireworks/ Contact: 518-668-5771
18 Fridays @ the Lake (Every Friday) Dates: 7/4/19-8/29/19 Address: Lake George Village, NY Website: https://www.lakegeorge.com/music-and-fireworks/#friday Contact: 518-668-5771
Wax N Wix Candle Making Studio Dates: Call for hours Address: 38 Montcalm St. Lake George, NY 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!
The Fun Spot Dates: Regular hours starting in April- call or visit website Address: 1035 Rt. 9 Queensbury, NY Website: www.thefunspot.net Contact: 518-792-8989 Admission: Varies with activity. Roller skating, Go Karts, laser tag. Special hours for Autism Awareness- Free! (registration required)
World’s Largest- The Warrensburg Garage Sale
19 Dates: 10/5/19 – 10/6/2019 Address: Many different area/sites- see website Website: www.warrensburggaragesale.com Admission: Free Garage sale, flea market, craft fair, food fest.
Warrensburg Summer Band Concerts Dates: Every Wednesday 7-9p Address: Warrensburg Grandstand- Elm St. Warrensburg, NY Admission: Free
Warren County Fish Hatchery Address: 145 Echo Lake Rd., Warrensburg Website: www.visitadirondacks.com/recreation/warren-county-fish-hatchery Contact: 518-623-2877
Hillbilly Fun Park Dates: June- Labor Day 11a-9p Address: 10375 NY-149, Fort Ann, NY Contact: 518-792-5239 Admission: Adults- $6/Under 12- $4.50 Miniature golf and ice cream
Cooper’s Cave and canal walkway Dates: open Memorial Day weekend through October 31st. Address: 46 Saratoga St. South Glens Falls, NY Contact: 518-793-1455 Admission: Free
Magic Forest Fun Park Dates: May through Labor Day Address: 1916 Route 9N Lake George, NY Website: www.magicforestpark.com Contact: 518-668-2448 Admission: $18.30 Geared towards kids but fun for adults too! Located in a shady forest. Rides, magic shows, train ride through a make-believe safari, animals to feed and a diving horse!
20 House of Frankenstein/Wax Museum and Haunted House Dates: Opens April 13th Address: 213 Canada St. Lake George, NY Website: www.frankensteinwaxmuseum.com Contact: 518-668-3377
Rogers Island Address: Rogers Island Dr. Fort Edward, NY Website: www.rogersisland.org Contact: 518-747-3693 Admission: Free Historic Park along the Hudson River. Restrooms, picnic tables, gift shop
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, shoe rental is $4.00.
Meadowbrook Preserve Dates: Daylight hours Address: 306 Meadowbrook Rd. Queensbury, NY Admission: Free Marked walking trail with nature- education signs
Wood Theater Address: 207 Glen St., Glens Falls Website: www.woodtheater.org Contact: 518-798-9633 Admission: $4.00
Up Yonda Farm Address: 5239 Lakeshore Dr., Bolton Landing Website: www.upyondafarm.com Contact: 518-644-9767
Bons Ice Cream and Mini Golf Address: 530 Lake Ave., Lake Luzurne Website: http://bonsicecream.com Contact: 518-696-2936
21 Tru-Escape Mystery and Escape Rooms Address: Aviation Mall - 578 Aviation Rd. Queensbury, NY Website: www.tru-escape.com Contact: 518-621-5202 Admission: $28.00. Call for reservations. Private appointments available.
Out of Town
Howe Caverns Dates: Check website. Hours 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.
Baseball Hall of Fame
22 Dates: Open Year-Round, 9am-9pm May 28th-Sept 3rd Address: 25 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 Website: www.baseballhall.org Contact: 1-888-425-5633 Admission: Prices vary, check website for details.
Herkimer Diamond Mine Dates: April 12th - November 1st. Hours vary. Address: 4601 State Route 28 Herkimer, NY 13350 Website: www.Herkimerdiamond.com Contact: 315-717-0175 (weekdays)/315-891-7355 (weekends and evenings) Admission: $12.00 (5 to 12), $14.00 (13+). Includes all day admission to mines, museum, and tools.
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: +1 877-642-7275 (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 Admission: Prices vary, see site for details
Bronx Zoo Address: 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx Website: www.bronxzoo.com Contact: 718-367-1010 Admission: Wednesday is Free. Adults $39.95, Seniors $34.95.
Utica Zoo Address: 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica Website: http://uticazoo.org
23 Contact: 315-738-0472 Admission: Adults $8.00. Concession stand only accepts cash. Able to bring in outside coolers, food and drink.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace Address: 1 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston MA Website: www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com Contact: 617-523-1300 Admission: Free Marketplace and Entertainment
Medieval Times Address: 149 Polito Ave., Lyndhurst NJ Website: http://www.medievaltimes.com Contact: 201-933-2220 Admission: Pricing Varies, check website for specials.
Muscoot Farm Address: 51 Rt. 100, Catonah Website: www.muscootfarm.org Contact: 914-864-7282 Admission: Free
Natural Bridge State Park Address: 1 McCauley Rd., North Adams MA Website: www.berkshireweb.com/mohawktrail/natbridge.html Contact: 413-663-6392 Admission: Free. Parking is $2
New England Aquarium Address: 1 Central Wharf, Boston MA Website: http://www.neaq.org/index.php Contact: 617-973-5200 Admission: $31.00 per adult
Sterling Hill Mining Museum Address: 30 Plant St., Ogdensburg NJ Website: http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org Contact: 973-209-7212
24 Admission: $13.00
Vanderbilt Mansion and Historic Site Address: 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park Website: www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm Contact: 845-229-9115 Admission: $10.00
Walkway Over Hudson Address: 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie Website: www.walkway.org Contact: 845-454-9649 Admission: Free
Yankee Candle Village Address: 25 Greenfield Rd., Southdeerfield MA Website: www.yankeecandle.com Contact: 877-636-7707 Admission: Free but some activities cost money
Turning Stone Resort and Casino Address: 5218 Patrick Rd., Verona Website: https://www.turningstone.com Contact: 800-771-7711
Erie Canal Cruise Address: 800 Mohawk St., Herkimer Website: http://www.eriecanalcruises.com Contact: 315-717-0350 Admission: Check website for pricing
25 Fairs/Festivals
Altamont Fair Dates: August 13th-18th Address: 129 Grand St., Altamont Website: http://altamontfair.com Contact: 518-861-6671 Admission: Prices vary. Check website for pricing
Fonda Fair Dates: August 28th-September 2th Address: 21 South Bridge St., Fonda Website: http://www.fondafair.com Contact: 518-853-3313 Admission: $10. Prices vary, check website for pricing
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New York State Food Festival Dates: August 7th Address: Empire State Plaza- 240 State St., Albany Website: www.albany.com/event/esp-food-festival-36224 Admission: Free
Saratoga County Fair Dates: July 23th-28rd Address: 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa Website: www.saratogacountyfair.org Contact: 518-885-9701 Admission: $12. Check website for specials
Saratoga Festivals Dates: varying Website: www.saratoga.com/events Admission: Free
Schenectady County Festivals Dates: varying Website: www.schenectadycounty.com Admission: Free
Washington County Fair Dates: August 19th- 25th Address: 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich Website: www.washingtoncountyfair.com Contact: 518-692-2464 Admission: $12. Check website for specials
Renaissance Faire Dates: August 17th – September 2nd (Saturday’s & Sundays) Address: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo Website: http://www.renfair.com/ny/ Contact: 845-351-5171 Admission: $30
Schaghticoke Fair Dates: August 28th – September 2nd
27 Address: 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Schaghticoke Website: http://www.schaghticokefair.com Contact: 518-753-4411 Admission: $12. Check website for specials
Farmer’s Markets
Schenectady County Downtown Farmer's Market Dates: Thursdays 9a-1p /May-October Address: City Hall Franklin & Jay St 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
28 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: www.albany.com/guide/shoppingfarmmarkets.cfm
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: May 4th – October 26th, Saturdays 8 am – 12 pm Address: South St. Pavillion, Glens Falls Website: www.glensfallsfarmersmarket.com Contact: [email protected]
Menands Farmers Market Dates: Open year round Address: 381 Broadway, Menands Website: http://www.capitaldistrictfarmersmarket.org/contact.php Contact: 518-465-1023
Delmar Farmers Market Dates: May-December 9a-1p (Saturday’s only) Address: 332 Kenwood Ave., Delmar Website: http://delmarmarket.org
Saratoga Farmers Market Dates: Wednesdays 3 pm – 6 pm, Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm Address: 105 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs NY Website: http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org
Fort Edwards Farmers Market Dates: June-Spetember Thursdays 4p-7p Address:63 Canal Street, Fort Edwards NY Contact: 518-518-0198
29 Johnstown Farmer’s Market Dates: Tuesdays, May-October, 3p Address: Sir William Park (parking lot btwn. Main & Church Sts.) Johnstown Website: http://www.fmfma.org Contact: Michael Tillson, 518-882-9306
Clifton Park Farmers Market Dates: Monday 2 pm – 5 pm Address: 971 Rt 146, Clifton Park NY
Altamont Farmers Market Dates: July 12th – August 30th, Fridays 11 am – 6 pm, Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm Address: 181 Main Street, Altamont NY
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
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
30 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
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
31 Name: East Greenbush Library Address: 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Website: https://eastgreenbushlibrary.org/
Name: Cohoes Public Library Address: 169 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 Website: http://www.cohoespubliclibrary.org/
Name: Waterford Public library Address: 117 Third Street, Waterford, NY 12188 Website: http://www.waterfordlibrary.net/
Name: William K Sanford Town Library Address: 629 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211 Website: http://colonielibrary.org/
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
Grant Cottage Dates: Memorial Day-Labor Day Address: 28 Mount McGregor Rd., Gansevorrt Website: www.grantcottage.org Contact: 518-584-4353 Admission: $6
32 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. Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm Address: 1100 Main St. Rotterdam Junction Website: http://visitschenectady.com/content/mabee- farm-historic-site Contact: 518-887-5073 Admission: $8
MiSi Schenectady Science Museum Dates: Daily, closed holidays. Monday-Saturday 9am- 5pm. Sunday 12pm-5pm Address: 15 Knot Terrace Heights, Schenectady Website: http://www.schenectadymuseum.org Contact: 518-382-7890 Admission: Check website. Prices do vary. Price Chopper does offer discount tickets
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Dates: Tuesdays- Sundays 10a-4p Address: 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Website: https://www.racingmuseum.org Contact: 1-800-jockey4 Admission: $10
NYS Military Museum Dates: Appointments are required Address: 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Website: http://dmna.ny.gov/historic/mill-hist.htm Contact: 518-581-5100 Admission: Free
NYS Museum
33 Address: 222 Madison Ave., Albany Website: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov Contact: 518-474-5877 Admission: Free. Donations suggested.
Saratoga Auto Museum Address: 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Dates: 7 days a week 10a-5p Website: www.saratogaautomuseum.org Contact: 518-587-1935 Admission: $8.50
Schenectady History Museum Dates: Daily/ 10a-4p Address: 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady Website: http://schenectadyhistorical.org Contact: 518-374-0263 Admission: $8
Tang Museum Dates: Daily 12p-5p Address: 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Website: www.tang.skidmore.edu Contact: 518-580-8080 Cost: $5
Adirondack Museum Dates: Daily 10a-5p Address: Rt. 28n & 30, Blue Mountain Lake Website: http://www.adkmuseum.org Contact: 518-352-7311 Admission: $20
Saratoga Children’s Museum Dates: all year round, dates vary Address: 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Website: http://cmssny.org Contact: 518-584-5540 Admission: $8
34 Wildlife Sports and Educational Museum Address: 3747 Route 30 Amsterdam, NY 12010 Website: http://www.wildlifesportsmuseum.com Contact: 518-883-4933 Description: Open daily 10:30a-5p. Cost: $10
Children’s Museum of Science and Technology Dates: Daily 10a-5p Address: 250 Jordon Rd. Troy, NY 12180 Website: http://www.cmost.org Contact: 518-235-2120 Admission: $8.00 Interactive exhibits, planetarium
Walter Elwood Museum Dates: Mon- Friday 10a-4p Address: 10 Church St. Amsterdam, NY 12010 Website: http://www.walterelwoodmuseum.org/ Contact: 518-843-5151 Admission: Free
Slate Valley Museum Dates: Tues-Fri 1p-5p Sat 10a-4p Address: 17 Water St. Granville, NY 12832 Website: http://www.slatevalleymuseum.org Contact: 518-642-1417 Admission: $5
Arts Center of the Capital Region Dates: Year round- check website for hours Address: 265 River St. Troy, NY 12180 Website: artscenteronline.org Contact: (518) 273-0552 Admission: Fee for classes, Free or suggested donations to view exhibits
35 Parks
Albany Pine Bush Address: 195 New Karner Rd., Albany Website: http://www.albanypinebush.org/contact Contact: 518-456-0655
Central Park and Rose Gardens Address: 500 Iroguois Way, Schenectady Website: http://www.schenectadyrose.com Contact: 518-382-5151
Cherry Plain State Park Address: 10 State Park Rd., Petersburgh Website: www.nysparks.com/parks/173/details.aspx Contact: 518-733-5400
36 Congress Park Address: Broadway, Saratoga Springs Website: http://www.saratogacommunitycourt.com
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Address: 56 Game Farm Rd., Delmar Website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html Contact: 518-475-0291
Frear Park and Golf Course Address: Corner of Park Blvd. and Lavin Ct., Troy Website: www.troyny.gov/departments/parksrecreation/golfcourse Contact: 518-270-4553 Call for pricing on Golf Course
Freedom Park Address: Schonowee Ave., Scotia Website: www.freedomparkscotia.com
Grafton Lakes State Park Address: 100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Cropseyville Website: www.graftonparks.com Contact: 518-279-1155 Admission: Parking $6 per car
Great Flats Nature Trail Address: Rotterdam Website: http://alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/great-flats-nature-trail
Indian Meadow Park Address: Droms Rd., Glenville Website: www.townofglenville.org/publicdocuments/glenvilleNYparks/index Contact: 518-688-1200 ext. 321
Lions Park
37 Address: 3439 Rosendale Rd., Niskayuna Website: www.niskayuna.org/publicdocuments/niskayunaNYrec/lionspark Contact: 518-386-4592
Lock 7 Boat Launch Address: Lock 7 Park- River Rd., Niskayuna Website: http://www.niskyuna.org/publicdocuments/niskayunaNYrec/lock7boatlaunch Contact: 518-386-4592
Milton Playground Address: Burgess-Kimball Memorial Park Website: http://www.maltamama.com/home/parks-playgrounds- burgess-kimball-memorial-park-milton
Peerless Pool Address: 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Website: www.nysparks.com Contact: 518-584-2535 Admission: $2
Plotter Kill Preserve Address: Rt 159 Rotterdam, NY Website: http://www.schenectadycounty.com
River Road Park Address: 2555 River Rd., Niskayuna Website: http://www.niskayuna.org/public_documnets/niskayunaNY_rec/river_road Contact: 518-386-4592
38 Saratoga Spa State Park Address: 19 Roosevelt Ln., Saratoga Springs Website: http://nysparks.com/parks/saratogaspa/details.aspx
Schodack Island State Park Address: 1 Schodack Way, Schodack Landing Website: www.schodack.org/park.htm Contact: 518-732-0187
Thatcher State Park Address: 1 Hales Cave Rd., Voorheesville Website: http://nysparks.com/parks/128 Contact: 518-872-1237
Bear Mountain State Park Address: 55 Hessian Dr., Bear Mountain Website: www.visitbearmountain.com/bear-mountain-state-park.htm Contact: 845-786-2701
Crandall Park Address: 576-600 Glen St., Glens Falls Website: http://www.crandallpark.com
39 Pack Forest Address: 276 Pack Forest Rd., Warrensburg Website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1875.html
Northville Village Beach Address: 283 State Highway 30, Amsterdam Website: http://www.44lakes.com/things-to-do-northville- village-beach Contact: 518-863-4040 Admission: May have fees for parking- check website
Riverlink Park Address: Mainstreet, Amsterdam Website: http://www.amsterdamny.gov/visitors/parks.php
Normanskill Preserve Address: Mill Rd., Albany Website: http://mohawkhudson.org/our-preserves/normans-kill-preserves/
Prospect Park Address: 65 Prospect Rd., Troy Website: http://www.troyny.gov/Departments/Parks_Recreation/prospectpark.aspx
Ballston Veterans Bike Path Address: Ballston Lake, NY Website: http://www.traillink.com/trail/ballston-veterans-bike-path.aspx
40 Meadowbrook Preserve Address: 306 Meadowbrook Rd., Queensbury Website: http://recreation.queensbury.net/
Hudson River Park Address: 450 Big Boom Rd., Queensbury Website: http://www.glensfallsregion.com/queensbury/parks/hudson-river- park.cfm
Gurney Lane Rec Park Address: 118 Gurney Lane Rd., Queensbury Website: http://recreation.queensbury.net/ Admission: $5 admission
Freedom Park Address: 71 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury
Hovey Pond Park Address: 25 Lafayette St., Queensbury Website: http://recreation.queensbury.net/
Washington Park State and Willet Streets Albany, NY 12210 Downtown Area Phone: (518) 434-5699 https://www.albany.org/listing/washington-park/2361/
Ridge-Jenkinsville Park Address: 135 Jenkinsville Rd., Queensbury Website: http://recreation.queensbury.net/?page_id=48
41 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
42 Contact: 518-439-2224 Admission: Check website for specials and pricing
The Candle Collective Address: 20 Prospect St., Ballston Spa Website: http://www.candle-collective.com Contact: 518-288-3695 Admission: See website for hours- create your own candle!
Comedy Works Address: 388 Braodway, Saratoga Springs Website: http://www.thecomedyworks.com Contact: 518-512-4075 Admission: Check website for pricing *Also located in Saratoga Springs and Schenectady*
Dutch Apple Cruises Address: 141 Broadway, Albany Website: www.dutchapplecruises.com Contact: 518-463-0220 Admission: Check website for prices
Dakota Ridge Farm Address: 189 East High St Ballston Spa, 12020 Website: https://www.dakotaridgefarm.com/services/tours-and-treks Contact: 518-885-0756 Admission: $10
Jay Allen Studio Address: 1839 Central Ave., Albany Website: www.jayallenbarberstudio.com Contact: 518-869-5858
JP Morgan Cruises Address: 278 River St., Troy Website: www.captainjpcruise.com Contact: 518-270-1901 Admission: Check website for pricing
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Jumpin’ Jacks Address: 5 Schonowee Ave., Scotia Website: www.jumpinjacksdriveininc.com Contact: 518-393-6101 *Water Ski show Tuesdays July and August 7pm- Free
Rollarama Skating Center Address: 2710 Hamburg St., Schenectady Website: http://www.rollarama.com Contact: 518-355-2140 Admission: Check website for hours and schedule
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 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
44 Strawberry Ridge Address: 66 Middleton Rd., Granville Website: http://www.strawberryridge.org Contact: 518-642-1835 Admission: 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
Sunset Lanes Address: 1160 Central Ave., Albany Website: http://www.sunsetrecreation.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
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