Family events in Schenectady, NY

During open studio hours, people of all ages are welcome to stop in and create at their own pace. Work on a personal piece or try the project of the day, which changes from week to week. It is a chance to explore new crafts, share your own artistic ideas, and be inspired by others. The focus is on self expression and community, rather than achieving a perfect final product.

An adoption clinic at Benson's Pet Center features opportunities to meet rescue dogs who are ready for loving homes. Visitors can spend time with adoptable pups and show support for their journey to adoption. Special guests will be announced soon, and families are welcome.

Visitors to the outdoor Community Table at Schenectady Greenmarket can meet feathered education ambassadors and learn about them while exploring goods from local producers. This appearance takes place on selected Sundays and is set up outside Schenectady City Hall.

A mobile nail-trim bus sets up in the front parking area at Benson’s Pet Center in Rotterdam to provide quick trims that help prevent discomfort from overgrown nails. On arrival, pick up a beeper to hold your place and keep it visible rather than tucked away. If you are bringing more than one dog, try to bring them onto the bus together. If you will be returning to your car to swap pets, take two beepers so timing can be accounted for. Twenty beepers are in circulation and then the numbers restart at one. Service continues until every dog has been seen, and this location can get busy, so please be mindful of the line and who is ahead of you. The handler has 25 years of experience and welcomes all dogs. Pricing is $25 per dog, plus $10 for dogs that are difficult to handle, and an additional $15 for large dogs when extra handling techniques are needed, which is rare.

A community basket raffle takes place at Lisha Kill Church in Schenectady, NY, with proceeds directed toward addressing poverty in the D.R. Donations of baskets are welcome and appreciated.

Young cooks dive into a pop culture themed cooking camp filled with hands-on creativity. Take part for a single day or enjoy the full five-day experience. The lineup features Victory Royale: A Fortnite Cooking Class, Fan Favorites: Lunch With The Stars, Despicable Delicious: A Minion Cooking Class, Kawaii Kitchen: The Hello Kitty Cafe Class, and a Pop Star Dessert Party. Participants practice essential kitchen skills as they stir, chop, mix, and bake, then savor the results. Designed for ages 8 to 14, the program emphasizes safety, interactive learning, and making new friends.

Designed for ages 7 to 13, this five-day camp immerses kids in circus arts, yoga, and wellness. Participants explore aerial yoga, aerial silks, lyra, silk hammock, and mat yoga in a variety of styles. The program also features trampoline skills, hula hoops, clowning and juggling, tightrope walking, and circus magic, plus two creative crafts during the week. Wellness activities introduce healthy cooking and snacks, meditation with singing bowls, and essential oils. Campers spend time at the park each day. The week wraps up with a student showcase for family where campers present the skills they have learned. The full week costs $400, with a 10 percent discount for siblings and an early bird rate of $380. Campers bring their own lunch.

Enjoy a concert as the band presents a mix of marches, light classical selections, and familiar favorites, performed in front of Reynold's House. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for comfortable seating.

All tickets are free for a screening of How to Train Your Dragon, the 2025 film rated PG with a 2 hour and 5 minute runtime. Doors open with activities available before the movie, and children 12 and under receive free popcorn. On the isle of Berk, a longstanding peril threatens both dragons and Vikings, and the bond between Hiccup, a resourceful young Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury, becomes the key to a shared future. Groups of 20 or more can reserve seats by calling 518-465-3335 ext. 127 or emailing info@palacealbany.org.

Pokemon Club and League is back and running with a casual, welcoming setting for fans of both the video games and the trading card game. Entry is 6.00, and each participant receives one booster pack of their choice from the available selection upon entry. Pick up a league task sheet to work toward special prize packs, stickers, and more.