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Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 08:45 PM - 09:45 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
Fri
27
Jun
Friday, June 27, 2025 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join us for a cozy Movie Night on the Beach, where we bring the sand,
the stars, and your favorite summer flicks to the great outdoors. Bring a
blanket, grab some snacks, and settle in for a fun, laid-back evening under the
open sky. No registration necessary.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Help improve our trails with a team of volunteers and staff!
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Jun
Saturday, June 28, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us on a calming paddle around Long Pond to celebrate Pride. This
guided tour will include topics about LGBT+ history and our local ecosystem.
Registration is required as we have limited spots at 518-279-1155. This program
is $10 a person which includes the kayak rental.
Registration: Required
Fri
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 08:30 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
Fri
04
Jul
Friday, July 4, 2025 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Come out and join us on Friday, July 4th, for our Sand
Sculpture Contest! Celebrate the start of summer with some sand-tacular
sculptures! You can admire everyone else's creations or make your own! Impress
the judges for the chance to win a prize. Registration starts at noon, judging
2-3pm, with prizes announced at 3pm.
Registration: Not required
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 08:30 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
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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
Sat
05
Jul
Saturday, July 5, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join educator Cai out on the water for a relaxing afternoon of
painting and drifting around. This guided painting experience combines the
relxaing environment of the water and the calming practice of painting into
one. There are limited slots available, so register now by calling
518-279-1155. This program is open to ages 18+. Painting tools and kayaks will
be supplied!
Registration: Required
Mon
07
Jul
Monday, July 7, 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
Mon
07
Jul
Monday, July 7, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
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
08
Jul
Tuesday, July 8, 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
08
Jul
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
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
09
Jul
Wednesday, July 9, 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
09
Jul
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
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
10
Jul
Thursday, July 10, 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
10
Jul
Thursday, July 10, 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
10
Jul
Thursday, July 10, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 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
Thu
10
Jul
Thursday, July 10, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
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
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 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
Sat
12
Jul
Saturday, July 12, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join our education team to explore our hidden blueberry patch at
GLSP! We'll be meeting by the Gartler's Trailhead on Rt 2 at 11am and hiking
out to collect some blueberries! Please bring your own container (sandwich
bags, tupperware, etc). Call to register at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Mon
14
Jul
Monday, July 14, 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
14
Jul
Monday, July 14, 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
Mon
14
Jul
Monday, July 14, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
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
15
Jul
Tuesday, July 15, 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
15
Jul
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
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
16
Jul
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join an educator as we go on a morning kayak on the water. Our
focus will be on finding birds along Long Pond. Kayak, paddles, and safety
equipment will be provided, and binoculars will be provided upon request. This
program is open to ages 16+, those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Registration is required -- call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Wed
16
Jul
Wednesday, July 16, 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
16
Jul
Wednesday, July 16, 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! Today's program will focus on our snakes to celebrate World
Snake day! 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 is free, but general admittance into the park is $8 per
car.
Registration: Not required
Wed
16
Jul
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
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
16
Jul
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
We are back with another bird drawing class! Learn some techniques
educator Cai uses to draw local birds, test those tricks out and then practice,
paint, draw, and hang out! This time we will be focusing on a different bird
than last time! Call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 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
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Stop by the Conklin Program tent by Long Pond Beach between 11am
and 2pm to make your own animal tracks! We'll provide all the materials you
need to take home your own cast of a track and some knowledge about the animal
it came from. This program is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. If
you have any questions, feel free to call us at 518-279-1155. Hope to see you
there! No registration needed.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
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
17
Jul
Thursday, July 17, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Have you ever wanted to see bats at night? Maybe you want to go on
a night hike through the park and see what critters you can find. Join an
educator as we go on a night stroll through the park looking for bats and other
nocturnal animals. We will meet at the welcome center at 8:15pm and depart
around 8:30. Registration is required -- call 518-279-1155 to register.
Recommended for ages 12+.
Registration: Required
Fri
18
Jul
Friday, July 18, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Movie nights are back at Grafton Lakes State Park! Join us on Long
Pond Beach to enjoy a family-friendly movie. No registration needed!
Registration: Not required
Sun
20
Jul
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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