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Fri
14
Aug
Friday, August 14, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us throughout August for a morning Kayak program every Friday at 9AM. Bring your Coffee and your sense of adventure! For only $10 per rental! Call to register, as we have limited kayaks: 518 279-1155. Meeting at the boathouse!
Registration: Required
Fri
14
Aug
Friday, August 14, 2026 08:15 PM - 09:15 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Calling all night owls! The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will have telescopes to give you a tour of the night sky during this free program held at the Deerfield Pavilion. No preregistration required. Enter via main entrance and follow signs to program-- first left off main entrance road. Please drive slowly in the park at night. No charge.
Registration: Not required
Sat
15
Aug
Saturday, August 15, 2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Are you up for the challenge? This month our Hiking Challenge Series will begin, where park educators and patrons will explore all the trails in the park. Our third hike will be the Little Johnny's Trail, which is ~4mil with 189ft of elevation gain. We will be meeting at the Welcome Center before departing. This program is free to attend but registration is required! Call 518-279-1155 to register & for any questions.
Registration: Required
Sun
16
Aug
Sunday, August 16, 2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join environmental educators to learn the impacts invasive plant species have on our local forests. You will learn how to identify and remove different species. These programs will involve being off trail and using different hand tools. Each field day begins at 9am and ends at noon, followed by an optional post-activity. Free admission into Grafton Lakes State Park is given day of volunteering. Please call 518-279-1155 or email graftonlakesvolunteers@parks.ny.gov to register. The best part of the project is you can choose which days and parks you'd like to volunteer! After signing up you will receive our 2026 schedule.
Registration: Required
Tue
18
Aug
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join our educators on a naturalist-filled hike! We'll look & listen for all sorts of interesting flora and fauna found on the Little Johnny & Water Tower trail. This program is free to attend but registration is required! Call 518-279-1155 to register & for any questions.
Registration: Required
Fri
21
Aug
Friday, August 21, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us throughout August for a morning Kayak program every Friday at 9AM. Bring your Coffee and your sense of adventure! For only $10 per rental! Call to register, as we have limited kayaks: 518 279-1155. Meeting at the boathouse!
Registration: Required
Sat
22
Aug
Saturday, August 22, 2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Are you up for the challenge? This month our Hiking Challenge Series will begin, where park educators and patrons will explore all the trails in the park. Our fourth hike will be the Dickinson Fire Tower trail, which is ~3.1mil with 386ft of elevation gain. We will be meeting at the northern Long Pond Parking area (near the boat launch) before departing at 2pm. This program is free to attend but registration is required! Call 518-279-1155 to register & for any questions.
Registration: Required
Sat
22
Aug
Saturday, August 22, 2026 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Join us for a free movie on Long Pond beach, weather permitting. Check out our 16' big screen under Grafton's big sky! This months theme will be a fantasy classic! This 1987 film features true love, sword fighting, and a lot of jokes! The movie is kid-friendly and PG-rated so bring the whole family!
Registration: Not required
Sun
23
Aug
Sunday, August 23, 2026 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join environmental educators to learn the impacts invasive plant species have on our local forests. You will learn how to identify and remove different species. These programs will involve being off trail and using different hand tools. Each field day begins at 9am and ends at noon, followed by an optional post-activity. Free admission into Grafton Lakes State Park is given day of volunteering. Please call 518-279-1155 or email graftonlakesvolunteers@parks.ny.gov to register. The best part of the project is you can choose which days and parks you'd like to volunteer! After signing up you will receive our 2026 schedule.
Registration: Required
Wed
26
Aug
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Enjoy a relaxing hour of Toddler Time at Grafton Lakes State Park. We will learn about Trees through exploration, art and storytime. This program will be completely outdoors and meets at our program tent at the beach. This program is intended for ages 2-6 and requires parental supervision at all times. This program is completely free and requires registration at 518-279-1155.
Registration: Required
Fri
28
Aug
Friday, August 28, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Join us throughout August for a morning Kayak program every Friday at 9AM. Bring your Coffee and your sense of adventure! For only $10 per rental! Call to register, as we have limited kayaks: 518 279-1155. Meeting at the boathouse!
Registration: Required
Fri
28
Aug
Friday, August 28, 2026 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
(518) 279-1155
Come experience the park in the dark! Join us on August 28th for a guided hike under the Pink Moon. We'll be meeting at the Grafton Lakes Welcome Center at 7:30pm and departing soon afterwards. Flashlights will be provided, but please make sure to bring warm clothes and shoes for the mud! Registration is mandatory, as we have limited spots to available to ensure a safe and positive experience. Registration is for ages 12+ and is $5 per person, please call 518-279-1155 to register.
Registration: Required