# Albany Littles: things to do with little kids in Albany, NY this weekend

> Halloween lands on a Saturday, so the big day is packed. The State Museum’s Spooktacular runs in the morning, Crossgates has Malloween, and the Palace Theatre runs Trick or Treat from 4. Library storytimes fill Friday and Saturday mornings. This week has 18 outings, 16 of them free and 16 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 18 outings at 15 places; 16 free; 16 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–1pm) at New York State Museum, 4th Floor Terrace, 222 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12230. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Creepy art projects, games, spooky science specimens and a dance floor, ending with a children’s costume parade at 1pm. There’s no candy here. Source: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/halloween-spooktacular Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/halloween-spooktacular-at-the-new-york-state-museum/
- **Malloween at Crossgates** (Sat, Oct 31 · See the mall’s event page for times) at Crossgates, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., Albany, NY 12203. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Halloween at the mall, a warm and dry spot for little trick-or-treaters. Check the mall’s page for the schedule. Source: https://www.shopcrossgates.com/events/malloween/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/malloween-at-crossgates/
- **Trick or Treat at the Palace** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–7pm) at Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. The theater fills up with free candy, a DJ, balloon twisters and a few spooks. Stop in while you’re out trick-or-treating. Source: https://www.palacealbany.org/education/trick-or-treat-at-the-palace Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-palace-theatre/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum, New York State Museum, 4th Floor Terrace. 10am–1pm. Cost: Free. https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/halloween-spooktacular
2. **After nap**: Trick or Treat at the Palace, Palace Theatre. 4–7pm. Cost: Free. https://www.palacealbany.org/education/trick-or-treat-at-the-palace

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Friday, Oct 30**: Bilingual Storytime (North Albany) (free); Toddler Storytime & Play (Washington Ave.) (free); Halloween Photo Booth (Delaware Branch) (free); Library Trick or Treat (Bethlehem Public Library) (free); Halloween Music and Movement (Guilderland) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Growing Readers Stories and Play (Pine Hills) (free); Growing Readers Storytime and Play (Washington Ave.) (free); Growing Readers Stories and Play (Howe) (free); Heroic Horizons comic book pop-up (Washington Ave.) (free); Saturday Story Time (Bethlehem) (free); Seasonal Family Story Time (Schenectady) (free); Drop-In Halloween Fun (Scotia Branch) (free); Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum (free); Malloween at Crossgates (free); Trick or Treat at the Palace (free); Light Up the Night at Macedonia Baptist Church (free); Weekend planetarium shows at miSci; Albany Institute of History & Art
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Weekend planetarium shows at miSci; Albany Institute of History & Art

## All outings this week

- **Bilingual Storytime (North Albany)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at North Albany Branch, Albany Public Library, 616 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12204. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Stories and songs in English and Spanish, with playtime after. Everyone is welcome. Source: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/bilingual-storytime-73594 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/bilingual-storytime-north-albany-branch/
- **Toddler Storytime & Play (Washington Ave.)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at Washington Ave. Branch, Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210. Cost: Free. Ages 1–4. Indoor. Stories, fingerplays, songs and rhymes for ages 1 to 4 with a grown-up, then free play. Source: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-play-washington-ave-branch-75031 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/toddler-storytime-and-play-washington-ave-branch/
- **Halloween Photo Booth (Delaware Branch)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30–4:30pm) at Delaware Branch, Albany Public Library, 331 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY 12209. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Come in costume for a photo at the Halloween booth. The library prints it and kids decorate a frame to take home. Source: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/halloween-photo-booth-and-picture-frames-75270 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/halloween-photo-booth-delaware-branch/
- **Growing Readers Stories and Play (Pine Hills)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11:30am) at Pine Hills Branch, Albany Public Library, 517 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Saturday stories, songs and movement for ages 0 to 5, with play time after. Source: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/growing-readers-stories-and-play-pine-hills-branch-75636 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/growing-readers-stories-and-play-pine-hills-branch/
- **Growing Readers Storytime and Play (Washington Ave.)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11:30am) at Washington Ave. Branch, Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Saturday storytime with songs and movement for ages 0 to 5. Bring the whole family. Source: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/growing-readers-storytime-and-play-washington-ave-branch-75944 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/growing-readers-storytime-and-play-washington-ave-branch/
- **Growing Readers Stories and Play (Howe)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30am–12pm) at Howe Branch, Albany Public Library, 105 Schuyler St., Albany, NY 12202. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A half-hour of Saturday stories, songs and movement for ages 0 to 5. Source: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/growing-readers-stories-and-play-howe-branch-58373 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/growing-readers-stories-and-play-howe-branch/
- **Heroic Horizons comic book pop-up (Washington Ave.)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–4pm) at Washington Ave. Branch, Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210. Cost: Free. Ages 5+. Indoor. A comic book pop-up for ages 5 to 10 that celebrates reading like a hero. Best for kindergartners and big siblings. Source: https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/heroic-horizons-project-launch-day-75998 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/heroic-horizons-comic-book-pop-up-washington-ave-branch/
- **Library Trick or Treat (Bethlehem Public Library)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10–11am) at Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Trick-or-treat in the library’s Children’s Place, safe and dry. Costumes are optional and treat bags are provided. Source: https://bethlehem.librarycalendar.com/event/library-trick-or-treat-35750 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/library-trick-or-treat-bethlehem-public-library/
- **Saturday Story Time (Bethlehem)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11–11:30am) at Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Stories and songs for ages 0 to 6 with a caregiver. Source: https://bethlehem.librarycalendar.com/event/saturday-story-time-35573 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/saturday-story-time-bethlehem-public-library/
- **Halloween Music and Movement (Guilderland)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland, NY 12084. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. A high-energy half-hour of songs, dancing and movement for young kids. Source: https://guilderland.librarycalendar.com/event/music-and-movement-58480 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/halloween-music-and-movement-guilderland-public-library/
- **Seasonal Family Story Time (Schenectady)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30–11am) at Schenectady County Public Library, Main Library, 99 Clinton St., Schenectady, NY 12305. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Autumn and Halloween stories for families with kids from birth to 5. Costumes are encouraged. Source: https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/event/family-story-time-34354 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/seasonal-family-story-time-schenectady-county-public-library/
- **Drop-In Halloween Fun (Scotia Branch)** (Sat, Oct 31 · During library hours) at Scotia Branch Library, 14 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, NY 12302. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Drop in any time to find six hidden pumpkins for a prize and decorate a Day of the Dead sugar skull to take home. Source: https://schenectady.librarycalendar.com/event/drop-halloween-fun-scotia-37260 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/drop-in-halloween-fun-scotia-branch-library/
- **Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am–1pm) at New York State Museum, 4th Floor Terrace, 222 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12230. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Creepy art projects, games, spooky science specimens and a dance floor, ending with a children’s costume parade at 1pm. There’s no candy here. Source: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/halloween-spooktacular Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/halloween-spooktacular-at-the-new-york-state-museum/
- **Malloween at Crossgates** (Sat, Oct 31 · See the mall’s event page for times) at Crossgates, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd., Albany, NY 12203. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Halloween at the mall, a warm and dry spot for little trick-or-treaters. Check the mall’s page for the schedule. Source: https://www.shopcrossgates.com/events/malloween/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/malloween-at-crossgates/
- **Trick or Treat at the Palace** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–7pm) at Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY 12207. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. The theater fills up with free candy, a DJ, balloon twisters and a few spooks. Stop in while you’re out trick-or-treating. Source: https://www.palacealbany.org/education/trick-or-treat-at-the-palace Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-palace-theatre/
- **Light Up the Night at Macedonia Baptist Church** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–7pm) at Macedonia Baptist Church, 26 Wilson Ave., Albany, NY 12205. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Games, music, dancing and lots of candy. It’s peanut-free and held entirely outside, so dress warmly. Source: https://www.macedoniaofalbany.org/event-details/light-up-the-night-2026 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/light-up-the-night-at-macedonia-baptist-church/
- **Weekend planetarium shows at miSci** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 11am–5pm; planetarium at noon, 1 and 3pm) at miSci, Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Museum Dr., Schenectady, NY 12308. Cost: $10 kids, $15 adults, free for 2 and under. Ages 2+. Indoor. Schenectady’s science museum is open to the public on weekends, with hands-on exhibits and planetarium shows through the day. Source: https://www.misci.org/visit/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/weekend-planetarium-shows-at-misci/
- **Albany Institute of History & Art** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm) at Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210. Cost: Kids under 6 free; adults $12. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Art and Albany history downtown. Kids under 6 get in free. Source: https://www.albanyinstitute.org/visit.html Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/albany-institute-of-history-and-art/

## Holiday season in Albany

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/december/index.md): Things to do all month
- [Ice skating](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/ice-skating/index.md): Holiday rinks and skate aids

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Albany in November](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Albany in December](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/december/index.md)
- [Santa visits in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/santa/index.md)
- [Ice skating with kids in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/ice-skating/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [Christmas train rides near Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/christmas-trains/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/free/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/storytime/index.md)

## About this list
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Albany?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/halloween-spooktacular-at-the-new-york-state-museum/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Malloween at Crossgates](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/malloween-at-crossgates/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Trick or Treat at the Palace](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-palace-theatre/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Albany Institute of History & Art](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/albany-institute-of-history-and-art/) (Sat, Oct 31 and Sun, Nov 1). That’s four of 18 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Albany this weekend?
This week we found 18 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum, Malloween at Crossgates, Trick or Treat at the Palace. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Albany this week?
7 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Halloween Spooktacular at the New York State Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/halloween-spooktacular-at-the-new-york-state-museum/), [Malloween at Crossgates](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/malloween-at-crossgates/), [Trick or Treat at the Palace](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-palace-theatre/) and [Halloween Photo Booth (Delaware Branch)](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/halloween-photo-booth-delaware-branch/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Albany this week?
Yes, 16 of this week’s 18 picks are free, including library storytimes and Halloween Photo Booth (Delaware Branch). Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/free/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Albany when it rains?
16 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/#all).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Albany this week?
5 storytimes are on this week’s list, including [Bilingual Storytime (North Albany)](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/bilingual-storytime-north-albany-branch/) (Fri 10:30–11:30am), [Toddler Storytime & Play (Washington Ave.)](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/toddler-storytime-and-play-washington-ave-branch/) (Fri 10:30–11:30am), [Growing Readers Storytime and Play (Washington Ave.)](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/growing-readers-storytime-and-play-washington-ave-branch/) (Sat 10:30–11:30am) and [Saturday Story Time (Bethlehem)](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/events/saturday-story-time-bethlehem-public-library/) (Sat 11–11:30am). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Albany](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Albany this week?
One of this week’s picks is a baby or toddler program or made for ages 3 and under: Toddler Storytime & Play (Washington Ave.). It’s free and indoors. [See it in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/albany-ny/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Albany list?
We go through Albany’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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