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Capital District ANNUAL EVENTS One thing is for sure, there is never a dull moment in the Capital District! Circle your favorite events and head out this summer with the gang! JUNE 19th Annual Kids' Arts Festival (Free/A). June 1 (12-4pm). The festival is back with 2 entertainment stages, fun-filled performances and over 25 FREE, hands-on arts activities for preschool and young school age children to enjoy! Your kids are sure to love the live entertainment, including puppets, music, dancing and wandering street performers throughout the day. Jay Street Outside of Schenectady City Hall, (Rain Location: Inside City Hall). 518-382-3884 ext. 114. albany.com Alive at Five (Free/A). Every Thursday from June 6 - Aug. 8, except July 4 (5pm-8pm). The stage comes alive with music from national, regional and local artists; each night plays host to a different genre of music. Concessions and vendors will be there with all the family fun of a hometown block party. Albany River Front Park at the Corning Preserve. 518-434-5411. albanyevents.org 9th Annual Juneteeth Celebration ($/A). June 15 (126pm). Juneteenth is a community 30 Hudson Valley Parent June 2013 event focused on looking back, reflecting and celebrating the future. It is a family-friendly event with music, entertainment, educational information, refreshments, giveaways and more. Lark Street (between Second & Third Sts., Albany). 518-434-2032. albanyevents.org River Street Festival ($/A). June 15 (10am-5pm). Enjoy live music on two stages, local artisans and food vendors from Greek to Cajun on this free community day. Kids will love the pony rides, minipetting zoo, games and activities. River Street, Troy. 518-279-7997. albany.com Strawberry Fest & Art Show (Free/A). June 15 (10am-3pm). Discover music, food, art, children's activities, gourmet marketplace, farmers' market, wine tasting, strolling fashion show, and strawberries galore along six short blocks of Union Street from Garner Ave. to Van Antwerp Rd. Preceded by a family fun 5K Run at 9am. Get your sneakers on and go! Upper Union Street, Schenectady. 518-370-0662. albany.com Albany Father's Day Concert (Free/A). June 16, (6:30-9:30pm). Albany's annual Father's Day celebration hosts a musical performance and spectacular fireworks at Albany's premiere outdoor concert venue. Albany Riverfront Park Amphitheatre. Corning Preserve, downtown Albany. 518-434-2032. albanyevents.org Eagle Mills Fathers Day Flapjack Frenzy ($$/A). June 16 (8am-12pm). Old fashioned pancake breakfast. Pancakes, French toast, bacon, eggs, sausage, home fries, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, cider donuts, juice and coffee. Half Price Admission to our Family Fun Park with Breakfast Purchase: $9.25/adult, $6/child (2-12), Under 2/free. Eagle Mills Rd. (off Rte. 29), Broadalbin. 518-883-8700. eaglemillsfun.com Hidden City House & Garden Tour ($$$$/A). June 27, (58pm). Tour the uniquely decorated private homes in Albany's historic Center Square. Admission is $20 (advanced tickets before June 20th are $15). 518-465-0876. historic-albany.org