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Sun 20 Jul
Kayak Tour
Sunday, July 20, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

All skill levels are welcome on a guided kayak tour of Long Pond! Paddle through nature and learn about local wildlife. Registration is required. Kayak, paddles, and safety equipment will be provided. For ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Mon 21 Jul
Learn to Swim Session 3
Monday, July 21, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

For kids ages 5-12 free. Limited spots remain, register now! Call the park office at (518) 279-1155 for registration info.
Registration: Required
Tue 22 Jul
Learn to Swim Session 3
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

For kids ages 5-12 free. Limited spots remain, register now! Call the park office at (518) 279-1155 for registration info.
Registration: Required
Wed 23 Jul
Learn to Swim Session 3
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

For kids ages 5-12 free. Limited spots remain, register now! Call the park office at (518) 279-1155 for registration info.
Registration: Required
Thu 24 Jul
Shaver Pond Guided Hike
Thursday, July 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

Join an environmental educator for a short summer morning hike! We'll be hiking Shaver Pond Loop, which is a total of 2 miles. Expect a mostly flat walk with some uneven terrain and protruding rocks and roots! Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu 24 Jul
Learn to Swim Session 3
Thursday, July 24, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

For kids ages 5-12 free. Limited spots remain, register now! Call the park office at (518) 279-1155 for registration info.
Registration: Required
Thu 24 Jul
Drop in Animal Care
Thursday, July 24, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come join an educator as we go over how we feed our animals in the welcome center! These are drop in programs and require no pre-registration, simply come in the Welcome Center and go to the classroom. This drop in program lasts 1 hour. This program requires parking at the park which is $8 per car.
Registration: Not required
Thu 24 Jul
Kids Fishing!
Thursday, July 24, 2025 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

Join us on Thursday, July 24th to go fishing! This program is for kids 15 and under to learn basics of fishing like casting and baiting a hook. There is a $2 fee for all participating kids. Please call to register ahead of time, as space is limited -- 518-279-1155. All materials will be provided.
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Jul
Kayak Tour
Friday, July 25, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

All skill levels are welcome on a guided kayak tour of Long Pond! Paddle through nature and learn about local wildlife. Registration is required. Kayak, paddles, and safety equipment will be provided. For ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Jul
Yoga on the Beach
Saturday, July 26, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

Join Yoga Instructor Jomarie for a yoga series on the beach! Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Jul
Kayak Tour
Sunday, July 27, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

All skill levels are welcome on a guided kayak tour of Long Pond! Paddle through nature and learn about local wildlife. Registration is required. Kayak, paddles, and safety equipment will be provided. For ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Mon 28 Jul
Learn to Swim Session 3
Monday, July 28, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

For kids ages 5-12 free. Limited spots remain, register now! Call the park office at (518) 279-1155 for registration info.
Registration: Required
Tue 29 Jul
Learn to Swim Session 3
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

For kids ages 5-12 free. Limited spots remain, register now! Call the park office at (518) 279-1155 for registration info.
Registration: Required
Tue 29 Jul
Star Party
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 08:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Calling all night owls! The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will have telescopes to give you a tour of the night sky during this free program held at the Deerfield Pavilion. No preregistration required. Enter via main entrance and follow signs to program-- first left off main entrance road. Please drive slowly in the park at night. No charge.
Registration: Not required
Wed 30 Jul
Learn to Swim Session 3
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

For kids ages 5-12 free. Limited spots remain, register now! Call the park office at (518) 279-1155 for registration info.
Registration: Required
Wed 30 Jul
Long Pond Guided Hike
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

Join an environmental educator for a short summer morning hike! We'll be hiking Long Pond Loop, which is a total of 2.9 miles. Expect a mostly flat walk with some uneven terrain and protruding rocks and roots! Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu 31 Jul
Learn to Swim Session 3
Thursday, July 31, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155

For kids ages 5-12 free. Limited spots remain, register now! Call the park office at (518) 279-1155 for registration info.
Registration: Required
Thu 31 Jul
Drop in Animal Care
Thursday, July 31, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come join an educator as we go over how we feed our animals in the welcome center! These are drop in programs and require no pre-registration, simply come in the Welcome Center and go to the classroom. This drop in program lasts 1 hour. This program requires parking at the park which is $8 per car.
Registration: Not required