NYS Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that children and their families are welcome to come meet Peppa Pig™ and join the adventure at the 2023 Kids Day Presented by MVP Health Care. This free, kid-centric, outdoor event will be held in West Capitol Park from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 15.

“On July 15, we will transform West Capitol Park into a children’s wonderland for our annual Kids Day event with fun activities and performances that are sure to put a smile on all kids’ faces,” Commissioner Moy said. “We are excited to be partnering once again with MVP Health Care and all our generous sponsors to present this wonderful event.” 

“We know that true wellness extends beyond physical health. By offering moments of togetherness and fun, we can contribute to the overall improvement of health and happiness within our community,” said Chris Del Vecchio, President & CEO of MVP Health Care. “We're excited to see you at 2023 Kids Day, where we'll continue our mission to create healthier communities, one event at a time!”

This year’s Kids Day will include opportunities for little ones to join Peppa Pig and her brother George in a fun-filled interactive mini-performance and meet & greet. Peppa and George celebrate their trip to America in a 20-minute show full of laughs, music, and of course, snorts. To capture the special day, kids will have an opportunity to take photos with Peppa Pig and George.

Kids Day will also feature: 

• Jackie the Magician Best & Brightest Magic Show
• Two by Two Zoo
• Ponies for Hire
• Fun Putt
• Touch a Truck presented by CDTA
• Train rides on the Roaming Railroad
• Bounce Around
• It’s Climb Time, rock wall
• Face Painting by Bon Bon and Miss Stacey’s Faces
• Balloon twisting with BTC Entertainment
• Food vendors to satisfy everyone’s tastes

Sponsors of Kids Day include MVP Health Care, CDTA, Renaissance Albany Hotel, 99.5 The River, Kiss 102.3, Times Union, and the Capital District YMCA.

Previously Announced 2023 Summer at the Plaza Events

Earlier this year, OGS announced it will host an exciting and entertaining lineup of festivals and concerts for the 2023 Summer at the Plaza season, which will kick off with New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration presented by Price Chopper/Market 32, featuring an Independence Day performance by Sheila E.

New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration Presented By Price Chopper/Market 32

Each year this event features an exciting program filled with incredible live music, great food and beverages, a naturalization ceremony for new citizens, and the best fireworks display in the region.

• Sheila E. with a performance by Jocelyn & Chris

2023 Capital Concert Series Presented by Miller Lite

The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite offers four Wednesday evening concerts with a list of award-winning and diverse artists scheduled to perform between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.

• July 12 – Spin Doctors and Cracker
• July 19 – Night Ranger with a performance by Aquanett
• July 26 – Eli Young Band with a performance by Big Sky Country
• August 2 – Big Daddy Kane with performances by Roxanne Shante and Black Sheep 

New York State Food Festival, Wednesday, August 16, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

New York State’s Food Festival pairs a wide variety of delicious food and beverages with an exciting lineup of activities and free entertainment, including this year’s featured performance by Robert Randolph & The Family Band with a performance by Flavour.

Hops & Harvest Festival, Wednesday, September 13, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Showcasing the highlights of upstate New York’s harvest season as well as the tasty beers crafted by several of the most innovative breweries New York State has to offer, the Hops & Harvest Festival was first held in 2018, and this year will feature a performance by the Yonder Mountain String Band, with performances by Sicard Hollow and Bees in the Barn.

Lunchtime at the Plaza Concert Series Presented by M&T Bank

Held in conjunction with the Empire State Plaza outdoor farmers market and food vendor programs, the free outdoor concert series provides live music from noon to 1:30 p.m. on 10 Wednesdays between June 7 and August 16.

• June 28 – George Boone Band, blues
• July 5 – No concert the week of July 4
• July 12 – Veteran Appreciation Day featuring the Gone Gray Band, classic rock
• July 19 – Flying Rob & Friends, rock
• July 26 – Carmen and Life’s Guilty Pleasures, jazz
• August 2 -- The Age, R&B / soul
• August 9 – The Dominant 5, brass ensemble
• August 16 – Legacy, R&B 

For event updates and additional information, visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov, @EmpireStatePlaza on Facebook, and @plazaevents on Twitter, or call (518) 474-4759.