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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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Featured Events

2026 City of Albany Tree Lighting
The annual City of Albany Tree Lighting will be held at Academy Park on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Staff PicksFree EventsChristmas
Academy Park, 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Orphee Musique
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Orphee Musique will be playing three venues. St. Gregory's Episcopal Church Woodstock NY at 6pm, Doctorow Center for the Arts, Hunter NY 3pm, and Windham Civic & Performing Art Center, Windham NY
Concerts (Live Music)
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 2578 NY-212 Woodstock, NY 12498
Quick Response holiday lights display
Santa's Playland 2026 at Quick Response
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Santa's Playland will return to Quick Response for the holiday season! On select dates from November 14, 2026 - January 3, 2027, you can drive through our magical holiday lights display.
Staff PicksKidsFree EventsChristmas
Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
Artist Beth Brown's mixed media paintings
Second Saturday Open Studio
Beth Brown Art & Design Studio welcomes visitors on Second Saturdays 12:00-4:00 PM for Open Studio. Browse Beth's gallery of paintings, step inside her studio, and learn about the classes she offers.
Fine Arts & Galleries
Beth Brown Art & Design Studio, 160 Delaware Ave., Suite 4 Delmar, NY 12054
Darlin' by Michelle Carter
DARLIN' - A World Premiere at Bridge Street Theatre!
Mothers, daughters, family secrets, and a whole lot of unfinished business collide in Michelle Carter's wickedly funny, wildly imaginative new play, November 5-15, 2026, at Bridge Street Theatre.
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
HOOP shoot flyer 2026
Clifton Park Elks "Hoop Shoot" Free Throw Contest
The Clifton Park Elks Hoop Shoot, the national free throw shooting contest for children ages 8 thru 13, will be held at the Southern Saratoga Y, 1 Wall St., Clifton Park NY on Saturday, November 14.
Southern Saratoga Y, 1 Wall Street Clifton Park, NY 12065
Woven Ornaments
Woven Ornament Workshop
Make three woven ornaments, perfect for the holiday season!
Arts, Crafts & DIY Classes
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Calvin and Hobbes Explorers
Krazy Kat and Calvin & Hobbes: Classic Comics Family Day
Join us for a day of family fun as we celebrate the opening of two special exhibits featuring Krazy Kat and Calvin & Hobbes.
Free Events
Norman Rockwell Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd Stockbridge, MA 01262
2026 Wynantskill PTA Holiday Craft Fair & Maker's Market
Come browse local vendors and artisans offering handmade crafts, woodwork, jewelry, candles, holiday decor, baked goods, spices/rubs, and sweet treats!
Festivals & FairsFree Events
Gardner Dickinson School, 25 East Ave Troy, NY 12180
Norman Rockwell, Boy and Girl Gazing at Moon, 1926.
Norman Rockwell: The Human Touch
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The artworks in this exhibition highlight Rockwell's enduring commitment to portraying people not as heroes or villains, but as individuals rich with emotion and inner life.
Museums & Historic Sites
Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road Route 183 Stockbridge, MA 01262
Krazy Kat
George Herriman, Krazy Kat, and the Path to Calvin and Hobbes
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Museum Exhibit: November 14, 2026 thru May 31, 2027
Fine Arts & Galleries
Norman Rockwell Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd Stockbridge, MA 01262
Exploring with Calvin and Hobbes
Exploring Calvin and Hobbes
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Exploring Calvin and Hobbes revisits the beloved comic strip created by Bill Watterson from 1985 to 1995 and explores his mastery of the comic strip art form through engaging characters, thoughtful wr...
Fine Arts & Galleries
Norman Rockwell Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd Stockbridge, MA 01262
kids looks through octopus photo op
Via Aquarium's 10-Year Anniversary Party
Ten years of underwater adventures calls for a BIG celebration! Join Via Aquarium as they celebrate a decade of amazing memories, fascinating aquatic life, and family fun!
Staff PicksKids
Via Aquarium, 93 West Campbell Road Schenectady, NY 12306
image of Perry Ground speaking to an audience with text in the forefront reading: Stories from people of the Longhouse
Stories From the People of the Longhouse with Perry Ground
Join Perry Ground (Turtle Clan, Onondaga) as he shares Stories from the People of the Longhouse.
Museums & Historic Sites
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
Event Name
The Sugarplum Holiday Bazaar
Vendor Categories & Offerings The event highlights local vendors across several distinct categories:  Unique Vendors: Handmade items, crafts, art, home décor, and more. 
Christmas
Saint Rose Events & Athletic Center, 420 Western Ave Albany, NY 12208
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Cnys Tech Expo
(VENDORS BOOTHS AVAILABLE ) Connect, learn, innovate, and grow at the Capital of New York State Tech Expo! Join us for a powerful day of networking, cutting-edge innovation, and community development
Sales & Marketing Events
Saint Rose Events and Athletic Center, 420 Western Ave Albany, NY 12203
image of Perry Ground with text in the forefront reading: Rethinking Thanksgiving
Rethinking Thanksgiving
Join Perry Ground (Turtle Clan, Onondaga) to take a fresh look at a familiar holiday.
Museums & Historic Sites
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
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Tours of the State Education Building
Tours of the Education Building will be offered at 2 p.m. Each of the tours can accommodate 35 people and reservations are required.
Sightseeing & Tours
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
photo portrait of Professor Wim Klooster in the background with text reading: Dutch Smugglers & the American Revolution in the forefront
Dutch Smugglers and the American Revolution
Discover how Dutch bankers, merchants, and smugglers helped shape the American Revolution! This event is sponsored by Crailo State Historic Site and the Friends of Fort Crailo.
Museums & Historic Sites
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
chicken wings
Capital Region Wing Wars 21
Your favorite food competition is back! Come out for the Capital Region Wing Wars as area restaurants battle it out for title of King of Wings!
Staff PicksCharities & FundraisersFestivals & FairsFood & Drink Festivals
Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Avenue Troy, NY 12180
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