Albany family events
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Festivals & Big Events
- Albany Water Lantern Festival by Light The NightAlbany · Uptown Albany, New York
- Kids Mindfulness & Yoga Summer CampAlbany · The Hot Yoga Spot (Albany, NY)
- Black Arts & Cultural Festival Concert FinaleAlbany · Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
- UNITE THE COUNTY: CARNIVAL AND SKILLS CHALLENGEAlbany · MVP Arena
- Albany Unitarian UniversalistAlbany · Albany UU
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Summer Must-Dos
Family & Kids
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MVP Kids Day Featuring Bebefinn™
Official listing for MVP Kids Day Featuring Bebefinn™ at Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242.
Albany · Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
FamilyKids
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A Big Gay Market 🌈 - July
Official listing for A Big Gay Market 🌈 - July at Washington Park Rd, Albany, NY 12203, United States.
Albany · Washington Park Rd, Albany, NY 12203, United StatesWashington Park Rd, Albany, NY 12203, United States
MarketFamilyOutdoor
Free
Lilo & Stitch - Free Movie
Official listing for Lilo & Stitch - Free Movie at 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207.
Albany · 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 1220719 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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MOVIES UNDER THE STARS / LINCOLN PARK / A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Official listing for MOVIES UNDER THE STARS / LINCOLN PARK / A MINECRAFT MOVIE at Lincoln Park Rd, Albany, NY 12202, United States.
Albany · Lincoln Park Rd, Albany, NY 12202, United StatesLincoln Park Rd, Albany, NY 12202, United States
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Albany Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night
Official listing for Albany Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night at Uptown Albany, New York.
Albany · Uptown Albany, New YorkUptown Albany, New York
FestivalFamilyLive
Free
Dog Man - Free Movie
Official listing for Dog Man - Free Movie at 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207.
Albany · 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 1220719 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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Kids Mindfulness & Yoga Summer Camp
Official listing for Kids Mindfulness & Yoga Summer Camp at The Hot Yoga Spot (Albany, NY).
Albany · The Hot Yoga Spot (Albany, NY)The Hot Yoga Spot (Albany, NY)
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Black Arts & Cultural Festival Concert Finale
Official listing for Black Arts & Cultural Festival Concert Finale at Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242.
Albany · Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
FestivalFamilyLive
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UNITE THE COUNTY: CARNIVAL AND SKILLS CHALLENGE
Official listing for UNITE THE COUNTY: CARNIVAL AND SKILLS CHALLENGE at MVP Arena.
Albany · MVP ArenaMVP Arena
FestivalFamily
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Albany Unitarian Universalist
Official listing for Albany Unitarian Universalist at Albany UU.
Albany · Albany UUAlbany UU
FestivalFamily
Free
How To Train Your Dragon - Free Movie
Official listing for How To Train Your Dragon - Free Movie at 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207.
Albany · 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 1220719 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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New York State Food Festival
Official listing for New York State Food Festival at Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242.
Albany · Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
FestivalFamilyLive
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Community Block Party
Official listing for Community Block Party at 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207.
Albany · 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 1220719 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207
FestivalFamily
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Kids Circus Camp 8/17 - 8/21 ( Ages 7-13)
Official listing for Kids Circus Camp 8/17 - 8/21 ( Ages 7-13) at 12 Walker Way, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12205.
Albany · 12 Walker Way, Albany, NY, United States, New York 1220512 Walker Way, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12205
FamilyKids
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Flour City Brewers Fest
Official listing for Flour City Brewers Fest at The Desmond.
Albany · The DesmondThe Desmond
FestivalFamily
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THE ALBANY PREMIER FESTIVAL
Official listing for THE ALBANY PREMIER FESTIVAL at 1475 Western Ave.
Albany · 1475 Western Ave1475 Western Ave
FestivalFamilyLive
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Pop-Up Beer Garden #2
Official listing for Pop-Up Beer Garden #2 at 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12208.
Albany · 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12208140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12208
FoodFamilyOutdoor
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Albany Color Run By Color Craze
Official listing for Albany Color Run By Color Craze at Uptown Albany, New York.
Albany · Uptown Albany, New YorkUptown Albany, New York
FestivalFamily
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ALBANY AFRO KONPA KIZOMBA FESTIVAL 2026 (AK)²F
Official listing for ALBANY AFRO KONPA KIZOMBA FESTIVAL 2026 (AK)²F at Albany Airport Inn.
Albany · Albany Airport InnAlbany Airport Inn
FestivalFamilyLive
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PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Albany, New York
Official listing for PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Albany, New York at Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel by IHG.
Albany · Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel by IHGCrowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel by IHG
FestivalFamily
New here? Start with Detroit
If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
Places people plan around in Detroit
Detroit visitor calendarDetroit, MI
Start with the official visitor or tourism calendar before opening social posts.
Detroit downtown, parks, and waterfrontDetroit, MI
Look for walkable districts, parks, waterfronts, markets, plazas, and family-friendly public spaces.
Detroit museums and major venuesDetroit, MI
Check museums, gardens, stadiums, theaters, arenas, convention centers, and event grounds.
What is coming up by place
Major venueEmpire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242Albany · Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
- MVP Kids Day Featuring Bebefinn™Albany · Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
- Black Arts & Cultural Festival Concert FinaleAlbany · Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
- New York State Food FestivalAlbany · Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
Major venueMVP ArenaAlbany · MVP Arena
Major venueCrowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel by IHGAlbany · Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel by IHG
Local venueUptown Albany, New YorkAlbany · Uptown Albany, New York
Local venueWashington Park Rd, Albany, NY 12203, United StatesAlbany · Washington Park Rd, Albany, NY 12203, United States
Local venueLincoln Park Rd, Albany, NY 12202, United StatesAlbany · Lincoln Park Rd, Albany, NY 12202, United States
