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Big truck day

Saturday August 6th from 10am-2pm at Maple Ave Middle School the Saratoga Children's Museum is hosting big truck day!!

This a chance to view all sorts of trucks up close and even go inside.

Big truck day

Saratoga Open House

Sunday July 17th 11am-4pm at the Saratoga Race Track.  The racing season is going to start soon, this is a great chance to check everything out before the season starts.  

There will be races, pony rides, live music, children's activities and more.  Every year so far there has been a petting zoo so bring lots of quarters to feed the animals.

3rd Annual Family Day

3rd Annual Family Fun Day        Saturday July 23rd        9am-1pm

Capital District Farmers Market, Menands         FREE admission and parking

Hay wagon rides, pedal tractors for kids, tons of LOCAL vendors and more!

 

GE KIDS DAY

Sunday July 17th from 12-5pm is GE Kids Day at the Empire State Plaza.  Bounce houses, Radio Disney, live animals, arts & crafts, and more!

It's always a great time.  Be sure to put your sunscreen on!

 

Troy Pig Out

The annual Troy Pig Out BBQ festival is next weekend.  It's not just BBQ either!  Live music and fireworks on Saturday night too!

Saturday July 16th  from 11am-10pm and Sunday July 17th from 11am-4pm.  Troy Riverfront Park, admission is free.

GE kids in free days

Did you know GE offers kids in free days to many different local events? Siena games, SPAC, ballet, Valley Cats games, etc...

They now have a website www.gekidsinfreedays.com to give you details and list all the free kids events.  Check it out for info on each event and how to get your kids in free! 

Lots of fun things to do with the kids!  

Cheerleading Camp this August!

Times Union Center will be the location of Cheer & Dance camp this August 1-5th.  Spirit Unlimited camp is for ages 5-17 and has half day and full day programs for the week.

You can find more info and a link to the registration forms here.

Win a 4 pack of tickets to Barney!

 

Win a 4- pack of tickets to Barney Live in Concert – Birthday Bash!

 

Barney Live in Concert – Birthday Bash!

World Premiere Tour

Albany, NY; Palace Theatre

Thursday, June 23, 2011

 

Celebrate with Barney™ at his birthday party! This BRAND NEW, interactive, live stage concert, features more than 25 fun and upbeat tunes, including favorites such as “Mr. Knickerbocker,” “Dino Dance,” “Baby Bop Hop,” and “Rock ‘n Roll Star” You’ll be singing and dancing in the aisles with your favorite purple dinosaur and his friends Baby Bop™, BJ™ and Riff™. It’s a fun filled show all about sharing, caring and friendship – brought to you by the power of your imagination!

 

Ticket information

• Ticket prices: $20, $25, $35 (Gold Circle), & $65 (Dino Seats).  

• Additional group discounts available.  Groups 15+ call 518-465-3335 x 102.
• Get the ultimate fan experience with Dino Seats! 
  The Dino Seats Package includes a VIP Seat and a pre-show Meet & Greet photo opportunity with Barney!
• Additional fees/surcharges may apply.

 

 

Performance Schedule

 

Thursday, June 23:                 3:00 PM & 6:30 PM 

 

Thank you and enjoy the show!

 

For your chance to win visit http://barneylivetour.com/ and tell me something about the show that's not listed above in a comment below.  Winner will be picked Thursday at 10pm and notified by email Friday am.  

 

What happens if you don't win?  You can still save $3 a ticket using code PURPLE online in the promotion code box at Ticketmaster or at the box office.  (*Not valid on Gold Circle, Dino Seats, or previously purchased tickets.  Discount cannot be combined with another offer*)

$1 movies

Regal Cinemas will be offering $1 movies for kids this summer.  

Starting June 28th they will show G & PG movies every Tuesday and Wednesday morning at select theaters.

You can see which movies will be showing at which theaters here.

Great fun thing for kids on hot or rainy days!

Food deals

Fresh Market has started $2.99 Tuesdays for June.  Every Tuesday in June get boneless chicken breast or ground chuck for $2.99/lb at the meat dept.

Awesome deal on chicken!

 

Awesome deals today!

There are some incredible bargains to be had to today!!

Groupon has 1 month of LA Boxing at 60% off: Click on the box below to go to this deal.

 

 

Crowdsavings has $20 worth of homemade candy for $10:  Click on the box below to go to this deal!

 

 

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