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27th Annual Saratoga Chowderfest
Saratoga's Annual Chowderfest is one of the area's most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun, and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors!
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Downtown Saratoga Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Empire ''Skate'' Plaza
The tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany will be open to the public throughout the 2025-2026 winter season on select dates (Tuesday - Sunday).
Nature & OutdoorsKids EventsFree EventsStaff Picks
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
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The 2026 Albany Chefs' Food and Wine Festival
The Albany Chefs' Food and Wine Festival: Wine and Dine for the Arts returns for its 2026 season from January 22 to January 24.
Food & Drink FestivalsFestivals & FairsStaff Picks
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Movie Panel Discussion
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Saratoga Film Showcase
The Saratoga Film Showcase is a weekend-long exhibition of the newest generation of filmmakers, and a celebration of their work in our region and beyond.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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2026 Radiothon
Join us Jan. 23-24, 2026, for the 25th anniversary Radiothon-raising $100K+ annually to support children and families through powerful stories and generous giving!
Charities & Fundraisers
Crossgates Mall & RMHC-CR, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd Albany, NY 12203
1-24-26 Empower Hour
Empower Hour Peer Advocacy
Enjoy FREE coffee and snacks and learn how to become a peer advocate!!
Free Events
Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary, 145 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12205
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Starburst Barn Quilt Workshop
Join us at Shaker for a create your own Barn Quilt workshop, taught by Darcy Leigh of The Creative Jam!
Arts, Crafts & DIY Classes
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Picklers Go Purple to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, January 24th
Picklers Go Purple To End Alzheimer's
Enjoy A Day Full of Pickleball to Benefit the Alzheimer's Association
Charities & FundraisersStaff Picks
Picklers Pickleball Club, 90 Broadway Menands, NY 12204
winter
Winter Woods Walk
Take a winter walk with the Preserve's new Stewardship Coordinator, Abigail Higgins.
Educational
Huyck Preserve, 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Chowderfest at VFW Post 358 - Ballston Spa
SAY WHAT?! It's time for Chowderfest! Whether you just love chowder or want to show off your cooking skills, we have the event for you!
VFW Post 358 - Ballston Spa, 68 E. North Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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11th Annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival - Albany
The 11th Annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival - Albany takes place on Saturday January 24th, at the Desmond Hotel (Crowne Plaza) in Albany, New York.
Food & Drink FestivalsFestivals & Fairs
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road Albany, NY 12211
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Albany, NY
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Albany, NY
Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware!
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Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
theatresports
Theatresports!
Theatresports is the fast, silly, high-stakes show where two teams of improvisers face off. Come cheer on your favorites and see if they advance to the finals. They can't do it without YOUR support!
Theater
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Promotional flyer for sunday team trivia at stacks espresso bar on lark street
Sunday Family Team Trivia @ Stacks Espresso on Lark
Team Trivia at Stacks Espresso Bar on Lark Street. Free to play, family friendly, on the patio if the weather is nice. Bring your kids!
Trivia, Karaoke and Game Nights
Stacks Espresso Bar, 275 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
49th Annual Antique & Artisan Show
49 Years of a Club donating to Community Service by fundraising & to Give Back to their Community!
Shenendehowa High School East, 970 Rt. 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
The Albany Record Riot! 15,000 vinyl records in one room! Sun January 25th @Polish Community Center
The Albany Record Riot! 15,000 vinyl records in one room! Sun January 25th @Polish Community Center
The Albany Record RIot RETURNS! It's a MASSIVE vinyl record POP-UP sale! Sun Jan 25th. Over 60 dealer tables in one room! Great music and family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. Door prizes too! Don't miss it!
Volunteer ActivitiesStaff Picks
Polonaise Ballroom at PCC, 225 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12205
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Variety Open Mic (POSTPONED)
POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Performing Arts
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
1/25/26 2pm Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman) @Guilderland Public Library, Guilderland, NY
Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman) at Guilderland Public Library
Sunday, January 25, 2026 2:00 pm (FREE to Attend) Guilderland Public Library Presents: Lost Radio Rounders 2228 Western Avenue Guilderland, New York 12084 (518) 456-2400
Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Avenue Guilderland, NY 12084
✨New✨ Team Trivia at The Larkin Hi-Fi Mondays at 7 Starting Memorial Day (May 26) 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY Free to play! Bring a team! Win some prizes! And come back for more!! 21+
Monday Team Trivia @ The Larkin Hi-Fi
Team Trivia at The Larkin Hi-Fi Mondays at 8 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY Free to play! Bring a team! Win some prizes! And come back for more!! 21+
Trivia, Karaoke and Game Nights
The Larkin Hi-Fi, 199 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Useless Information-Fascinating True Stories From the Flip Side of History
Come join author Steve Silverman, host of the popular Useless Information Podcast, as he shares a selection of his favorite stories including hard to believe true stories featuring local people.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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