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Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Albany, NY

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

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

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

4pmGame On! · Bach (Albany Public Library), Albany 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

2pmDIY Marble Run · Washington Avenue (Albany Public Library), Albany 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Library storytimes & programs (4, free)

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

Saturday, Nov 28

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

4pmGame On! · Bach (Albany Public Library), Albany 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:15pmFidget Friday · Delaware (Albany Public Library), Albany 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmPlaydough Playtime · Arbor Hill/ West Hill (Albany Public Library), Albany 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

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