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Free things to do with kids in Albany, NY this weekend

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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).

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • Big outing
  • Free
  • Indoors

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Library storytimes & programs (5, free)

From Albany Public Library and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

3:30pmBusy Builders · Delaware (Albany Public Library), Albany 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmPlaydough Playtime · Arbor Hill/ West Hill (Albany Public Library), Albany 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

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7 events listed as free by their source for the weekend of Nov 13–15. Some may still need registration or venue entry; check the source link. Back to the full Albany, NY weekend guide.

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