Performing Arts Family Series: The Puppet People - The Last Dragon Weds Aug. 2nd

Check out the Performing Arts Family Series: The Puppet People - The Last Dragon this Wednesday, August 2nd at 7pm at the Clifton Common Stage, 7 Clifton Common Boulevard, Clifton Park, admission is free.

Are all princesses helpless? Are all knights brave and strong? Are all dragons evil? Find out in this whimsical retelling of the fairy tale by E. Nesbitt. This show features classical music, large rod puppets, mouth puppets, a 7 ft dragon and a life-size knight on horseback for a jousting scene that you will never forget!

Clifton Common performances will take place on Vischer Ferry Road, next to the basketball courts in Clifton Park. Performances will begin at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted, rain or shine. Lawn chairs are welcome.

13th Annual "Hoops at the Common"

The Town of Clifton Park is hosting our 13th Annual "Hoops at the Common" on Tuesday, August 1st from 6-8pm as part of National Night Out. Come join your neighbors for kid friendly activities including a free basketball clinic and shooting contest.  

All across the United States, municipalities of all sizes host events and activities encouraging residents to have fun and meet their hometown law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMT’s. Clifton Park invites you and your family to share in a family-safety day every year on National Night Out.  

This year, the “Hoops at the Common”, will provide a free evening of basketball and scavenger hunt activities for our local children. There will be a basketball clinic and shooting contest for children ages 6 to 12. In addition, numerous first responder organizations will be on hand to help guide and educate our youth during the first responder scavenger hunt.

Win prizes in all "Hoops at the Common" age groups, free t-shirt for the first children registered, and free raffle prizes!

Questions, call 518-371-6667, form to register online at cliftonpark.org.

Preschool Playgroup at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library

Check out the Preschool Playgroup at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library (475 Moe Road Clifton Park) on Monday, July 31st at 10am. Come and play at the Library! Parents and preschoolers ages 2-4 are invited to drop-in for this playtime program. There will be toys, books, puppets and puzzles! Siblings welcome.

2017 Performing Arts Family Series at the Clifton Common Stage

Check out the schedule for the Free Performing Arts Family Series on Wednesdays at the outdoor Clifton Common Stage this summer! This special series will feature musicians and performers, magicians, and puppeteers. Kids of all ages will love being outdoors for a night of fun and free entertainment.

2017 Performing Arts Family Series:

Mr. Twisty Super Silly Magic Show : Wednesday, Jul 19th: Mr. Twisty’s Super Silly Magic Show is a high-energy show that is jam packed with lots of magic, slap-stick comedy and tons of audience participation.

Let's Get Cookin': Wednesday, Jul 26th: A fun-filled performance that utilizes drama, music, complex rhythms, and acrobatics. Children, as well as their parents, will enjoy watching and participating along with our three chefs who cook up a fantastic time!
   
The Puppet People - The Last Dragon: Wednesday, Aug 2nd: Are all princesses helpless? Are all knights brave and strong? Are all dragons evil? Find out in this whimsical retelling of the fairy tale by E. Nesbitt. This show features classical music, large rod puppets, mouth puppets, a 7 ft dragon and a life-size knight on horseback for a jousting scene that you will never forget!
   
The Magic Trunk: Wednesday, Aug 9th: Laugh and have fun with Sylvia and her musical comedy show, that is sure to keep smiles on everyone’s faces!
  
The Zucchini Brothers: Wednesday, Aug 16th: Zany foot tapping music with “Words of Wisdom”. This band of brothers: Jack on Guitar, Steve on Keyboards, Sam on Drums (each his own character, all of whom sing) offers up a musical stir-fry of styles. You never know just what these three zany guys will do. But one thing’s for sure, once you’ve seen ‘em - you won’t forget ‘em. 

Clifton Common performances will take place on Vischer Ferry Road, next to the basketball courts in Clifton Park. Performances will begin at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted, rain or shine. Lawn chairs are welcome.

Think Outside the Box at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library

Think Outside the Box at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library on Saturday! Children ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult are invited to join us at 11am on Saturday, July 15th for stories about boxes and building, and we will create things out of boxes! This is a drop-in program, no registration required. The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library is located at 475 Moe Road in Clifton Park.

July 4th Celebration at Clifton Common In Clifton Park

Don’t miss the 2017 July 4th Celebration at Clifton Common, from 12:00pm to 10:00pm! Parade, live music, rides, games, food and craft vendors. The parade begins at 12pm on Route 146 in front of Shenendehowa School campus and ends at Clifton Common. The event features the largest locally-sponsored fireworks display in the Capital Region! For further information, call Parks & Recreation at 518.371.6667.

Build a Bug House at The Home Depot :: Clifton Park 7/1

Join this hands-on workshop and you and your child can celebrate Home Depot's 20th Anniversary of Kids Workshops by building a bug house you can use to get a closer look at some many-legged friends in your own backyard, 9am - 12pm on Saturday July 1st, 2017. Once the project is complete, your child can personalize their bug house with paint. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. The Home Depot Clifton Park is located at 4 Halfmoon Crossing Blvd, Halfmoon. Click the button below to register:

518Break Summer Camp Open House

Check out the Summer Camp 2017 Open House at518Break, 1 Barney Road #124 in Clifton Park on Sunday, June 25th from 2-5pm. 

Admission is free for this Summer Open House including music, refreshments, breakdance performances & lessons, Breakdance Summer Camp enrollment!

Come join us for a day of fun at 518Break! We will have open summer camp enrollments, a live DJ, food, and hip-hop/breakdance performances and mini-lessons! Bring the whole family!

Daffodil Dash and 5K Run Sat. June 10th

The Daffodil Dash 5k is LifeSong's annual fundraiser for their day habilitation and employment programs serving individuals and families of differing abilities throughout the Capital District. The Daffodil Dash is a family fun-filled day and community celebration.

Located at the Halfmoon Town Park, the Parade and Kids Fun Run commence at 9:30am and the kids' course is approximately a .75 mile.
Promptly at 10am, the 5k starts in the park before meandering briefly onto Route 236 and rolling its way up the countryside on Hayner Road. Runners dash onto Lower Newtown Road for the turnaround that directs them back along the fast downhill back into the park for the finish line. The Awards Ceremony is at 11am.

Facepainting for the kids, and raffles throughout the day.

The Daffodil Dash and 5K Run takes place on Saturday, Jun 10th from 9:30am to 12pm at Halfmoon Town Park, Clifton Park. Click the button below for more info: