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2026 Albany Tulip Festival
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The Tulip Festival is Albany's signature spring event! Enjoy this Mother's Day weekend tradition featuring vendors, music, beautiful tulips, and more in Washington Park.
Festivals & FairsFree EventsKidsStaff Picks
Washington Park, 1 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
aerial adventure course
Opening Weekend at WildPlay Thacher
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Check out a Classic Course, an Extreme Course, a Kids Course, and the What's to Fear Jump at WildPlay Thacher. This aerial adventure park is a hidden gem in Thacher State Park near Albany, NY!
Staff PicksKidsNature & OutdoorsMother's Day
WildPlay Thacher, 524 Thacher Park Rd Albany, NY 12186
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St. Sophia's 54th Greek Festival
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Join us as Albany Goes Greek for 3 days during the St. Sophia 2026 Greek Festival! This year's event is scheduled to run from May 15 - 17, 2026.
Festivals & FairsCharities & FundraisersKidsFood & Drink FestivalsStaff Picks
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208
Patrick White stars in A Distant Country Called Youth. Photo: Andrew Elder
Harbinger Theatre presents A Distant Country Called Youth By Steve Lawson
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Spanning the twenty-five years this one man show evokes the evolution of an American genius Tennessee Williams through his extraordinary correspondence with family, friends and other writers.
Theater
Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Car Wash
Knights Of Columbus Car Wash Fundraiser
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St. Edwards Knights of Columbus Council 11064 is conducting a charitable fundraising campaign in conjunction with the Hoffman Car Wash organization's Helping Hands program.
Hoffman Car Wash, 1672 Route 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065
sports card show
Schenectady Sports Card, Memorabilia & TCG Show
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One of the Longest Running Shows in the Country - Operating since 1974!
Festivals & FairsShopping & Store Sales
Viaport Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Road Schenectady, NY 12306
people dressed as superheroes at comic con
2026 Saratoga Comic Con
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Don't miss the largest pop culture event in Upstate NY!
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Albany Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Market
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Celebrate Mom at the Albany Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Market!
Festivals & FairsMother's Day
Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Center Albany, NY 12205
bird
Spring Birding Walk
This introductory birding event will cover birding essentials, binocular usage, and tips and tricks for spotting and identifying our area's birds.
Nature & Outdoors
Huyck Preserve's Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
omelet guys
Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station at Waterford K of C
Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station
Fundraising and Community Food & Drink Events
Waterford Knights of Columbus Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford, NY 12188, USA Waterford, NY 12188
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Sunday Worship
An inclusive community affirming God's Grace, open and growing heart, mind, and spirit, called to serve all in Jesus' name.
Religious & Spiritual
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 10 N Main Ave Albany, NY 12203
Capital Roots' Annual Spring Brunch
Indulge in delicious dishes from hundreds of the region's best restaurants and chefs, bid on unique gifts and experiences in our fabulous silent auction, and enjoy fun activities for all ages.
Staff PicksFundraising and Community Food & Drink Events
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, South Mall Arterial Albany, NY 12242
Car Show flyer
Bring Your Ride Car Show
Car Show
NAPA Auto Parts, 352 Rowland Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
a historic yellow home
Annual Albany History Fair at Historic Cherry Hill
Historic Cherry Hill hosts one of its first free family events, Albany History Fair. This year's theme is Revolution 250, focusing on life in the Albany region during the 18th century.
Festivals & FairsMuseums & Historic SitesStaff PicksFree Events
Historic Cherry Hill, 523 1/2 South Pearl Street Albany, NY 12202
kite flying
Kite Flying Day at Clifton Common
Join the community for the annual Kite Flying Day at Clifton Common! First 100 attendees get a free kite.
Clifton Common, Clifton Common Blvd Clifton Park, NY 12065
National Ride-A-Bike Day
Celebrate National Ride-a-Bike Day at the Library! Learn about safety, bikeable trails in our area, or try an e-bike. Join us for a family bike ride led by the town (details below). Rain or shine!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
red dairy barn
Preview of Hilton Barn
​​Join ART on the Rail Trail for a preview of the historic Hilton Barn plus a history talk with Voorheesville historian Dennis Sullivan. Part of the Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day.
Museums & Historic Sites
Hilton Barn, 14 Hilton Rd. Slingerlands, NY 12159
Preview of Hilton Barn
​​Join ART on the Rail Trail for a preview of the historic Hilton Barn plus a history talk with Voorheesville historian Dennis Sullivan. Part of the Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day.
Museums & Historic Sites
Hilton Barn, 14 Hilton Rd. Slingerlands, NY 12159
HYBRID: Banned Book Club
Red At the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
girl on a climbing rope
Youth Climbing Club
An evening for kids to meet up with other climbing enthusiasts and build strength and confidence in each other!
EducationalKids
Albany's Indoor Rockgym - Summer Climbing Clinics, 4C Vatrano Road Albany, NY 12205
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