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Albany's best events calendar! Find events, festivals, and free things to do in Albany, NY and across the Capital Region, including Troy, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Cohoes, Latham, Scotia, and Glenville. New listings are added to the Albany.com Events Calendar regularly, so check back often for the latest happenings across the area.

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Arts in the City
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Arts in the City is a free, family-friendly summer program happening every Wednesday from July-September that brings music, dance, wellness, poetry, and visual arts to unique locations across Albany.
Staff PicksConcerts (Live Music)Performing ArtsFine Arts & GalleriesBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Albany, NY 12207
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The Schoharie County Farmers Market
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The Schoharie County Farmers Market runs every Sunday 10am-1pm from May to October on the Cobleskill Fairgrounds in Schoharie County!
Staff PicksKidsFree EventsShopping & Store SalesFarmers Markets
The Cobleskill Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
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Fan Appreciation Week at Saratoga Race Course
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NYRA will thank its fans with special offers on tickets, food and beverage, and hospitality during the final week of the season at Saratoga Race Course.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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2026 Fonda Fair
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Excitement is in the air as we eagerly anticipate the return of the Fonda Fair in Fonda, NY, a cherished summer tradition that brings our community together in joyous celebration.
FireworksBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Festivals & Fairs
Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068
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2026 Columbia County Fair
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend with six days of excitement at the charming Columbia County Fair!
Festivals & FairsStaff PicksBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037
The fair's midway features rides for the whole family like the Wacky Worm rollercoaster.
The Great Schaghticoke Fair
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend in style at the Great Schaghticoke Fair! Running from Wednesday, September 2 through Monday, September 7, 2026.
Festivals & Fairs
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. Schaghticoke, NY 12154
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Closing Week at the Track
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Celebrate the final week of the 2026 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course from September 2 - 7.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Seven Bistro Happy Hour
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Join us Week Days for HAPPY HOUR 2-7pm! Amazing cocktail creations, beer specials, small plate specials!
Seven Bistro, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Saratoga Race Course Giveaway Day - Saratoga Flannel Shirt
Giveaway days return to Saratoga Race Track for the 2026 summer meet! Fans can score free promotional items with paid admission on select dates-while supplies last.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting
Are You Having Trouble Controlling the Way You Eat? Are you underweight? Overweight? Obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution--FA.
Health & Wellness
Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place Latham, NY 12110
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Dinosaur Tuesdays
Join us select Tuesdays in September for a special dinosaur documentary screening series.
Museums & Historic Sites
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
Celebrate America's 250th: Loyalists in New York State:
Despite popular perception, not all Colonists favored independence from the "mother country" Great Britain. Learn about who remained loyal to the Crown and what motivated them.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Virtual Author Talk
Enjoy talks from bestselling authors. This week, Daniel Kraus will discuss the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Museum Storytime Adventures
Join the New York State Library for a fun and interactive storytime adventure at the New York State Museum! Enjoy engaging stories, interactive readings, and a chance to spark your child's love for bo...
Kids
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
Sept. 9th, 2026
Albany Job Fair
Join us at the Albany Job Fair on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and meet 40+ employers from leading national, regional, and local companies that are hiring now. 📍 Holiday Inn Express & Conference Cen...
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Albany Job Fair: September 9,2026 | 1p-2p Veterans' Hour | 1p-5p Open to Public | Holiday Inn Latham NY, 400 Old Loudon Road, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Latham Latham, NY 12110
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New York State Hops & Harvest Festival
Don't miss the 2026 Hops & Harvest Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany!
Festivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Food & Drink Festivals
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
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Witness to 9/11: An Evening with Photojournalists Todd Maisel and David Handschuh
Join the New York State Museum for a special evening exploring the stories behind Witness to 9/11, the Museum's newest exhibition.
Museums & Historic Sites
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
Inclusible Game Night
Let's play! Inclusible Games is hosting a community game night. This event is for teens, adults, and families of school-aged children.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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