Have you made your weekend plans yet? Find out where the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance in the Capital Region, embrace spring at a garden and flower show, eat delicious food at the Mac-n-Cheese Bowl, and more!
Hop Into Easter Fun
We might be a week away from Easter but the celebrations are already starting in the Capital Region!
The Easter Bunny at Lindsey’s Country Store & Sweet Shoppe
Saturday, March 24
The Easter Bunny will be making a stop at Lindsey’s Country Store & Sweet Shoppe right in Clifton Park. He’ll be taking photos with kids and will be giving out treats. Free admission!
Sunday, March 25
Think Easter egg hunts are just for kids? Not at Nanola in Clifton Park! Come out to search for close to 1,000 plastic Easter eggs on the property that are filled with vouchers for freebies like free food and drinks and even concert tickets.
Taylor’s Heroes Egg-Stravaganza
Saturday, March 24
Head to Congress Park in Saratoga this Saturday for a full egg-stravaganza with the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, and more fun. Tickets are $10 per person and proceeds are going towards Taylor’s Heroes, a nonprofit focused on fitness and nutrition for kids.
Mr. & Mrs. Bunny at The Crossings
Saturday, March 24
Both Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will be in attendance at The Crossings in Loudonville this weekend. There will be eggs filled with treats, snacks, spring-themed crafts, and music.
Egg Craft at Moreau Lake State Park
Saturday, March 24
Easter crafts, egg colorings, and a scavenger hunt will be taking place at Moreau Lake State Park on Saturday for the whole family. There is free admission, but registration is required.
Get Into a Spring Mood
Capital District Garden & Flower Show
Friday, March 23 to Sunday, March 25
It’s officially spring! While we’re waiting for the weather to catch up, you can get into a spring-like mood at the Capital District Garden & Flower Show. You don’t have to be a die-hard garden buff to appreciate over 16,000 square feet of fully blooming gardens, the exciting floral design competition, and so much more. The show is happening at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy and tickets are $14 per day or $20 for both days.
The Ultimate Mac & Cheese Event
Saturday, March 24
Calling all mac and cheese fans and overall foodies! The annual Mac-n-Cheese Bowl is happening at Siena College in Loudonville this weekend. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for kids 5 to 12, and you get to sample delectable macaroni and cheese samples from participating restaurants. There are a limited number of tickets for this event, so if you want to go don’t wait!
Fun Library Happenings
Friday, March 23
Speaking of spring, the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library is hosting an event just for teens where participants will be painting a flower pot and planting flower seeds.
Friday, March 23
Simple science will be happening at the library on Friday afternoon for kids ages three and up. They’ll be using materials found around the house for fun experiments.
For Sports Enthusiasts & Collectors
Albany Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
Sunday, March 25
The Albany Sports Card & Memorabilia Show is returning to the Park Manor Hotel right in Clifton Park. Admission is just $3 and you can expect vintage and modern sports cards, authentic autographs, non-sports cards, collectibles, memorabilia, comics, and toys.
