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10 FREE & Fun Things To Do in Schenectady County This Summer

The best places to find free - or cheap Summer Fun

By Gladys Dunbar July 2, 2018

Some of the best things in life are FREE, and that's true for Summer Family Fun too! We have rounded-up our TOP 20 FREE Summer Family Fun Events and Kid Activities in Schenectady NY this Summer! 

1. Schenectady County Public Library has lined-up special events and kid activities this summer. There are STEM Programs, Magic Shows, Family Movies, Puppet Shows and more! There's something for everyone! All these events have been added to our calendar. 

2. Electric City Comic Con on July 14th, 2018. This fun event brings together comic and graphic novel fans and creators. There will be workshops, signings, and opportunities to meet amazing comic book artists! 

3. Kids Bowl FREERegistered Kids will receive 2 FREE games of bowling every day all summer long! Register at Kidsbowlfree.com


4. FREE Summer Movies. Be entertained while staying cool at Bowtie Cinema, Proctors or the Library's Summer Movie Series. All venues offer FREE admission for children on Summer movies. Click here to get a preview of this Summer's line-up. 

5. Go to a FREE Outdoor Concert. Mohawk Harbor, Music Haven, and Freedom Park are just some of the locations hosting Summer concert series. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a night of entertainment from some of the best local talents in the area. Click HERE for more information.

6. Entertain the kids with a FREE Water Ski Show featuring the US Water Ski Show Team. Ski shows are every Tuesday night throughout July and August. Shows begin at 7 pm unless indicated. 

7. Watch riders at Tri-City BMX at Rotterdam. Practice is on Tuesday Nights and Racing Nights are Fridays.   

8. The 15-LOVE program offers FREE tennis lessons for children ages 4-18, with adult classes offered over the summer.  Click on the links to various tennis courts for more details:  Michigan Avenue, Jerry Burrell, Central Park and Hillhurst Park.

9. Schenectady County SummerNights 2018 is on July 13th, 2017, a FREE family-friendly Summer block party. 

10. Visit the local community parks and playgrounds!  Schenectady County and the surrounding areas are home to tons of great parks to have a picnic and for the little ones to burn some energy. Our top 3 are Central Park, Collins Park, and Duanesburg Community Playground. For more options check our list of Parks & Playgrounds here.


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