New Location: 2022 Kids Day to be Held in East and West Capitol Parks 

New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that children and their families are invited to attend Kids Day Presented by MVP Health Care, where they will be entertained by characters from “Dino Ranch.” This free, kid-centric, outdoor event will be held at a new location this year — in the parks on the east and west side of the state Capitol — from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 16.

This year’s event will feature characters from the animated series “Dino Ranch.” 

It’s Veloci-time! Come meet Jon, the fast-talking, wide-eyed young cowboy, and his speedy raptor Blitz, the fastest dino on the ranch! Bold, brash, and full of swagger, Blitz and Jon are the perfect match. You don’t want to miss this dino-might meet and greet opportunity at Kids Day. Dino Ranchers Ride! 

Kids Day will also feature:

• Two by Two Zoo
• Ponies for Hire
• Fun Putt
• Bounce Around
• It’s Climb Time, rock wall
• Barbara Hammarstrom Face Painting
• Balloon Twisting and Magic Brushes Glitter Tattoos by Brice Bowery Company.
• Food vendors to satisfy everyone’s tastes 

In April, OGS announced it would be returning to a full lineup of festivals and concerts for the 2022 Summer at the Plaza season, which will kick off on Independence Day with New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration Presented by Price Chopper/Market 32.

OGS will continue to announce the lineup of events and performances for the 2022 Summer at the Plaza season in the coming weeks.

Previously Announced 2022 Summer at the Plaza Events

• Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas will headline New York State’s Fourth Of July Celebration Presented By Price Chopper/Market 32.
• will headline the first performance of the 2022 Summer at the Plaza’s Capital Concert Series Presented by Miller Lite and DeCrescente Distributing Company, beginning at 5:30 on Wednesday, July 6.
• Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will headline the July 13 performance of the 2022 Summer at the Plaza’s Capital Concert Series, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
• Inner Circle and The King Yellowman Show Featuring K’reema & The Sagittarius Band will perform at the 2022 Summer at the Plaza’s Capital Concert Series, beginning at 5:30 on Wednesday, July 20.
• Melle Mel & Scorpio of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five and the Sugarhill Gang will perform at the 2022 Summer at the Plaza’s Capital Concert Series, beginning at 5:30 on Wednesday, July 27.
• SWV will headline the Black Arts and Cultural Festival Presented by UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce, which is being held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 6.
• Eli Young Band will headline the NYS Food Festival, which is being held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17
• Charlie Cruz, Amarfis, & Fulanito will perform at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, which is being held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 24.

For event updates, visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov, @EmpireStatePlaza on Facebook, and @plazaevents on Twitter, or call (518) 474-4759. For additional information about Summer at the Plaza events, including directions and ground rules, visit www.empirestateplaza.ny.gov.