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Joseph Brill 518-474-5987 | joseph.brill@ogs.ny.gov
March 09, 2021
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HANNAFORD KIDZ EXPO GOES VIRTUAL!FEATURING FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT MARCH |
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Free Online Events to Begin Tuesday, March 9 New York State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the 16th annual Hannaford Kidz Expo will be presented as a virtual event on the Empire State Plaza website and social media channels. Virtual programming for this popular, family-friendly event will begin on Tuesday, March 9, and will continue throughout March.
“I am pleased my team at OGS has found a creative way to keep the Kidz Expo tradition going strong during this challenging time with a virtual experience offering children and their families fun and educational activities throughout the month of March,” Commissioner Destito said. “For more than 15 years, OGS has partnered with Hannaford Supermarkets to provide wonderful entertainment to New York State families and an opportunity for kids to learn and grow. I want to thank Hannaford for making this year’s Virtual Kidz Expo possible.”
“Hannaford is excited to once again partner with the New York State Office of General Services to continue this tradition of family-friendly fun in a virtual setting,” said Hannaford Supermarkets Regional Marketing Specialist Olhae Cosh. “We encourage families to check back throughout the month for new activities and educational entertainment designed for kids of all ages, including health and wellness tips from the Hannaford Snack Pals.”
The Virtual Hannaford Kidz Expo will feature video content, information, and activities focused on education, healthy eating, and an active lifestyle. Approximately three videos will be posted each week for families to enjoy. Several Kidz Expo community partners are contributing to this year’s program, including the New York State Police, Albany Public Library, Whispering Willow Wild Care, and more.
Families are encouraged to follow Empire State Plaza Events channels @EmpireStatePlaza on Facebook, and @PlazaEvents on Twitter and Instagram, to experience all the event has to offer together.
The 2021 Virtual Hannaford Kidz Expo will feature special appearances from the Hannaford Snack Pals. Designed for children ages 5 to 10, Hannaford Snack Pals centers around a world of colorful fruit and vegetable characters, including Alicia Apple; Carlos Carrot; and Stanley Strawberry. Each character’s personality is based on the nutritional benefits associated with its fruit or vegetable moniker.
HannafordSnackPals.com is a kid-friendly website featuring interactive games, activities, videos, and recipes for the whole family. The Hannaford Snack Pals mobile app also includes a virtual scavenger hunt designed to introduce children to healthy eating habits in a fun and engaging manner. The New York State Police will present videos featuring a Dodge Charger police car, Sunny the K-9, and drone technologies.
Curious young minds will enjoy presentations by scientists from the New York State Museum. State Paleontologist Dr. Lisa Amati will focus on invertebrates and modern arthropods, while Curator of Geology Dr. Marian Lupulescu will explore the NYS Museum’s collection of minerals, featuring Herkimer Diamonds and the fluorescents.
Other highlights of the 2021 Virtual Hannaford Kidz Expo include:
To follow along with this year’s Virtual Hannaford Kidz Expo and other events at the Empire State Plaza follow @EmpireStatePlaza on Facebook, @PlazaEvents on Twitter and Instagram or call the OGS Convention & Cultural Events Office at (518) 474-4759. An archive of Virtual Kidz Expo content will be posted online at empirestateplaza.ny.gov.
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