The family programming information below is from the 2026 festival. Family information for the 2027 Flurry, taking place February 12-14, will become available in late fall of 2026.
Activities for Kids and Families
Moving, Playing, and Singing with Joy!
The Flurry is a family-friendly festival, with programming for kids and teens running throughout the weekend. A special feature of the Flurry community is its intergenerational nature, with participants of all ages coming together for music and dance. Many current attendees have grown up at the Flurry, and now bring their own children to experience this magical event every year. From family dances, stories and concerts, to movement, singing, and instrumental workshops, to teen showcases, jams, and social activities, there are fun and inspiring activities for Flurrygoers of every age!
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| New! Connect with other families before or during the festival through our Flurry Families email group. Email admin@flurryfestival.org to request to be added to this private group, where you can discuss shared childcare arrangements, playtime meetups, group activities, tips for families, and more! You must have access to a google account to participate; click here for some options if you do not use one. |
2026 Saturday family sessions include:
- 9:15-10am Animal Songs for Children
- 10:15-11am Family Dance: Dance the World Around
- 11:15am-12pm Barnaby Bejeebers Interstellar Show
- 12:15-1pm The Storytelling Stone: Native American Lesson Stories
- 1:15-2pm Cooperative Movement Games for Kids (Ages 8+)
- 2:15-3:15pm Crankie Family Workshop
- 3:30-4:45pm So Many Stories, So Little Time
- 4:30-5:45pm Barn Dance Social
2026 Sunday family sessions include:
- 9:00-9:45am Creative Music & Movement Games For Children 4-7
- 10:00-11am World Dance for Families
- 11:15am-12pm Sing, Play, Move
- 12:15-1pm Stories of Helping
- 1:00-2:00pm Moving Stories
- 1:30-2:15pm Nordic: Family Dance
View/download the full 2026 Flurry Schedule here:
Descriptions of family-labeled sessions can be found here.
Free Family Programming on Saturday (no ticket required)
On Saturday February 14, the Flurry will once again hold family sessions free to the public at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. There is no need to preregister, and families can drop in for any or all sessions throughout the day.
9:15-10am Animal Songs for Children
Mary Alice and Stefan Amidon
Largely taken from the Ruth Crawford Seeger book with the same title, a presentation of songs about squirrels, groundhogs, frogs, kangaroos and more! Singing along is encouraged!
10:15-11am Family Dance: Dance the World Around
Paul Rosenberg and Tamarak.
Fun – and some silly – American and world dances and singing games especially suitable for children (ages 3 to 10) and their parental units to dance together. Teens are welcome too!
11:15am-12pm Barnaby Bejeebers Interstellar Show
You will be singing, dancing and creating art with this Children Museum at Saratoga workshop! Barnaby Bejeebers will bring energetic live performance packed with sing-along songs, playful dancing, and hands-on activities! Barnaby invites children of all ages to jump in, laugh, and explore. With plenty of audience participation and Barnaby’s signature curiosity-sparling style. Whether you’re discovering Barnaby for the first time or already part of his imaginative universe, this joyful, high-energy session you won’t want to miss.
12:15-1pm The Storytelling Stone: Native American Lesson Stories
Jim and Joe Bruchac
Stories from Wabanaki and Haudenosaunee traditions of how things came to be such as “Turtle’s Race with Beaver.” (Feel free to bring lunch along for this storytelling hour!)
1:15-2pm Cooperative Movement Games for Kids (Ages 8+)
Lili Loveday
Come and play: Box Box Secret Box, Mirror Mirror, MYO Game, Lost Goat, Golden Gate, and Shark! We will explore instruments and use props for movement games. Enjoy a take-home activity prop!
2:15-3:15pm Crankie Family Workshop
Lindsay McCaw and Hannah Lewis
“Crankies” or scrolling picture shows are fun and entertaining for all ages! Come and learn about crankies and make your own crankie to present to your pals! This is a demonstration and hands-on workshop for all ages (5 and up).
Library Directions and Parking
Please note: The parking lot at the library is for permit holders only. If you don’t have a permit, there is a good chance you will be ticketed. There is plenty of free parking on side streets and in nearby city lots.
- There is free on-street parking in the vicinity of the library, particularly on Henry Street and the blocks to the east, but also on Broadway and some streets between Broadway and Putnam Street. Please be mindful of posted regulations, such as those regarding time limits and/or alternate side parking rules.
- There is also free parking off-season at two City-owned municipal parking lots across the street from each other, within a block of the Library: one at Spring Street with entrances from Henry and Putnam Streets; and one at Spring Street, with a lower level entrance on Putnam Street, and an upper level entrance on Phila Street.
For more parking information, visit our Arrival and Parking page.
Here are a few videos from our past family performers:
Dance Around the World Showcase: Images from past years (click to expand)
Photos from past Flurries
