GE’s Kids Day is this area’s “kid-centric” outdoor event. Nowhere else can children enjoy live music, theater, and dance, in addition to an array of favorites, such as face painting, bounce rides, puppet shows, arts and crafts, animals, and balloons all in one place. Get ready for a super-dee-duper time with Barney™ as he brings a celebration as big as your imagination. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur in a special interactive sing-along. The loveable, huggable T-rex invites children to explore exciting places as he encourages sharing, caring, imagining, dancing, and learning along the way.
This year’s fun will also include meet and greets with your favorite Nick Jr. stars Peppa Pig and her brother George, Arm of the Sea Theater, bounce rides, the Two by Two Zoo, the Hannaford Ice Cream Challenge, and more.
Due to Plaza construction, events will be held at the North end of the Plaza. Seating will not be available. Please bring a lawn chair.
Performance Line-up
Arm of the Sea Theatre:1:45pm
Barney Sing-a-Long: 12:30, 2:30, 4:15 pm
Barney Meet and Greet: 1:15, 3:15 pm
Peppa Pig and George (meet & greets): Noon, 1:30, 3:00, 4:00pm
Ground Rules
In order to maintain the public safety and security of State property, its occupants and visitors during OGS sponsored special events, as well as to enhance the efficient and orderly operation of the facilities, until further notice, we are establishing special ground rules for the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza (ESP), the Capitol, and all surrounding areas, including the Plaza Level of the ESP, West Capitol Park, East Capitol Park and Lafayette Park.
The following special grounds rules will be in effect during special events at the Empire State Plaza: No alcoholic beverages (other than those sold on site by authorized sellers), coolers (defined as rigid insulated containers), or glass containers of any kind; animals or pets (excludes ADA-defined service animals) will be allowed. Any type of recording of the performance or presentation is prohibited without prior written consent. All attendees should be prepared to present age identification at any time if they intend to consume alcohol. State Police or security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items.
Directions
I-87 south to I-90 east: 1-787 south to Empire State Plaza exit
I-87 south to exit 23: I-787 north to Empire State Plaza exit
I-90 west to I-787: south to Empire State Plaza exit
I-90 east to I-787: south to Empire State Plaza exit
Parking
Free parking is available in the East Garage. During the Food Festival and other weekday concerts, free parking begins at 5:00pm. The East Garage is located on the Corners of Madison Avenue, Eagle Street and Philip Street. Entrance to the East Garage is accessible through three entrances:
1. Taking the Empire State Plaza exit from I-787, tunnel under the Empire State Plaza and loop around. The East Garage entrance is on the right just after emerging from beneath the Plaza.
2. Philip Street Entrance – Turn from Madison Avenue or Grand Street onto Philip Street
3. Eagle Street Entrance – Turn from Madison Avenue onto Eagle Street
For information on other visitor parking lots, visit Visitor Parking on the OGS website.
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