Sat, Nov 14 · 7pm
The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights (Grand Kyiv Ballet)
The Egg (Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre) — Albany · Albany Co. · Albany
Grand Kyiv Ballet's touring Nutcracker.
Details at Grand Kyiv Ballet ↗This weekend with kids in Albany, NY: Nov 13–15
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Top picks this weekend
Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
Sun, Nov 15 · 10am–1pm
Sesame Street Celebration with WMHT
New York State Museum, New York Metropolis Hall — Albany · Albany Co. · Albany
Family celebration of Sesame Street's 56 years with the museum's Sesame Street exhibit and set, crafts, music and videos (no costumed characters).
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Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am–1pm
Nanovember: STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day
University at Albany — Albany · Albany Co. · Albany
Free hands-on STEM and nanotechnology family day for students in grades 2-8 and their families.
Details at University at Albany ↗Library storytimes & programs (5, free)
From Albany Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.
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- Sesame Street Celebration with WMHT · New York State Museum, New York Metropolis Hall · Sun, Nov 15 · 10am–1pm
- Nanovember: STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day · University at Albany · Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am–1pm
- Game On! · Bach (Albany Public Library) · Fri, Nov 20 · 4pm–5pm
- Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch · Washington Avenue (Albany Public Library) · Fri, Dec 11 · 10:30am–11:30am
- Busy Builders · Delaware (Albany Public Library) · Fri, Dec 11 · 3:30pm–4:30pm
- Fused Ornaments · Bach (Albany Public Library) · Fri, Dec 11 · 4pm–5pm
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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Albany, NY has 8 kid-friendly events, 7 of them free. Top picks: The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights (Grand Kyiv Ballet), Sesame Street Celebration with WMHT and Nanovember: STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day. Rainy-day options: Toddler Storytime & Play at the Washington Ave. Branch and Busy Builders. Plus 5 free library programs.
8 family events across the Albany / Capital Region area this weekend: 2 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Albany Public Library. Use the filters to narrow it down.
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