One of the most popular events of the SPAC season are family nights and special pre-performance events that combine fun and learning. Events are free for ticketholders to the evening's performance.
CDPHP Family Night Series
Fridays, July 7 & 14 and August 4, 11, 18
Join us for a night of world class entertainment for the whole family! Experience strolling magicians, FREE Stewart's ice cream, free balloon animals, chalk contests, family games and more! Featuring photobooths by Saratoga Photobooth Company, open every Friday!
Albany Medical Center Childrens Workshop on the Lawn
Fridays, July 7 & 14 and August 4, 11, 18
Principal NYCB dancers and The Philadelphia Orchestra principal musicians lead these engaging and interactive workshops on the lawn at 7:00 p.m. on Family Nights.
American Girl Night
July 7 (6pm)
SPAC and American Girl Place proudly present our annual celebration for girls and their families. Girls can bring their dolls and experience an evening of music, pink lemonade, sugar cookies, free photo booths, special American Girl crafts, plus enter for a chance to win an American Girl doll. (All kids on the lawn $10 this night)
Celebrate the newest Girl of the Year from American Girl, Gabriela McBride, a dancer, artist and poet. Help us transform SPAC’s grounds with dancing, artistic murals, and music from SPAC’s Instrument Petting Zoo.
Tea Party Sponsored by Price Chopper Supermarkets
Enjoy complimentary refreshments at the Pink Lemonade Stand and Cookie Shoppe courtesy of Price Chopper! Gluten-free and Nut-free options are available at the Cookie Shoppe.
Special thanks to Times Union, our media sponsor.
Instrument Petting Zoo
Fridays, July 7 & 14 and August 4, 11, 18
Every Family Night features a hands-on, unique experience for kids and families on the lawn. The Instrument Petting Zoo offers the chance for children to sample and play a variety of different orchestral instruments with guidance from professional musicians. Don't miss the fun!
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