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OGSpressoffice@ogs.ny.gov| 518-474-5987
February 29, 2024
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— MEDIA ADVISORY —NYS OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSIONER JEANETTE MOY ANNOUNCES THE 19th ANNUAL HANNAFORD KIDZ EXPO AT THE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA |
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Free, Family-Favorite Extravaganza to Take Place Saturday, March 2 and Feature the Wild World of Animals Starring Grant Kemmerer Wild World of Animals Showtimes at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. in The Egg’s Hart Theater
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 2
Where: Empire State Plaza Convention Center
What: The popular Hannaford Kidz Expo returns as a free, family-friendly event with something for everyone. Find activities galore, including character meet-and-greets, face painting, bounce rides, arts and crafts, mini-golf, and even a reptile room. Families will appreciate finding information on everything their kids need in one convenient location: summer camps, health care, sports clubs, amusement parks, dance studios, and more.
The Wild World of Animals featuring Grant Kemmerer is an exploration into the fascinating world of the wildlife we share with the planet, featuring live animals, including some of the most majestic, interesting, bizarre, and critically endangered species in the world. The fantastic animal lineup encompassing arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals are the real rock stars of the Wild World of Animals show. Direct from “Jack Hanna’s Adventures,” “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “Kelly and Ryan,” “Good Morning America,” and “Rachel Ray,” this is the gold standard by which all live animal stage shows should be assessed.
New this year to the Hannaford Kidz Expo:
Returning Favorites:
Sponsors include Hannaford Supermarkets, MVP Health Care, 107.7 GNA, I LOVE NY, Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, APEX Entertainment, Dick’s House of Sport, Albany Firebirds, and Capital District Family Now.
For more information about this year’s Hannaford Kidz Expo and other events at the Empire State Plaza, visit us online at empirestateplaza.ny.gov and follow @PlazaEvents on Twitter and @EmpireStatePlaza on Facebook, or call the OGS Convention & Cultural Events Office at (518) 474-4759.
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