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2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: R&B Night
The 2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series returns for its 37th year with a fresh "neighborhood-hopping" format, bringing six weeks of free, world-class music to iconic locations across Albany.
Free EventsSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Staff Picks
Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St Albany, NY 12207
Viaport Mall Rotterdam Carnival
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Get ready, the Rotterdam Carnival is BACK at Via Port Rotterdam from Thursday, May 14th, through Memorial Day, May 25th!
Festivals & FairsKids
ViaPort Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Road Schenectady, NY 12306
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The Outsiders at Proctors
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The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.
Staff PicksTheater
Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting
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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.
Health & Wellness
Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place Latham, NY 12110
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2026 Opera Saratoga Summer Festival
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Opera Saratoga presents the '26 Summer Festival - our 65th Anniversary Season! Join us from May 20-June 28, 2026 for opera that is stripped-down, up close, and unmistakably NOW.
Multiple Locations, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Hamlet
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The personal and political collide in this queer, feminist reimagining of Shakespeare's famous tragedy.
Theater
Yulman Theater - Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Henny Jenny
Seven Dining & Catering is featuring: Live Karaoke with Henny Jenny & the Rooster
What day is it? THURSDAY What are we? THIRSTY Where should we go? SEVEN DINING & CATERING What should we do? SING, SING, SING!!!
Seven Dining & Catering, 7 Northside Drive CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
HYBRID: Daytime Book Club
All are welcome to attend our new and popular fiction and nonfiction book club!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Saratoga Race Course Job Fair
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Interested in working at the Saratoga Race Course this summer? Then come check out the annual NYRA job fair to see your options!
1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Cohoes Annual Memorial Day Parade
The City of Cohoes is hosting its Memorial Day Parade to remember and honor those who served.
Staff PicksMemorial Day
Columbia Street Cohoes, NY 12047
2026 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge
This is the largest running event in the Capital District of New York, and is organized by, and serves as the major fundraiser for, the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC).
5Ks, Walks & RacesCharities & Fundraisers
Empire State Plaza, 279 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12242
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64th Annual Rotterdam Memorial Day Parade
The Town of Rotterdam in Schenectady County, New York, is hosting its 64th Annual Memorial Day Parade. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, with a step-off time at 6:30 PM.
Free EventsMemorial DayStaff Picks
Mohonasen High School, 2072 Curry Rd Schenectady, NY 12303
Science Symposium
Science Symposium
Curious about the science shaping the future of our region? Join us at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center for a special evening that brings research to life.
Nature & OutdoorsMuseums & Historic SitesVolunteer Activities
The Discovery Center at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, 195 New Karner Road, Suite 1 Albany, NY 12205
Memorial Day Weekend at Rocking Horse Ranch
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All-Inclusive Memorial Day Weekend at The Ranch: Fireworks, Accommodations, Meals & Activities Included!
Memorial Day
Rocking Horse Ranch, 600 State Route 44/55 Highland, NY 12528
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GottaGetGon Folk Festival
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The GottaGetGon is a family-friendly folk music festival put on by volunteers of the Pick-in' and Singin' Gatherin' every Memorial Day Weekend at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa.
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Stillwater Memorial Day Parade
The Town and Village of Stillwater invite the community to celebrate, honor, and remember those who served at this year's Memorial Day events on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Free EventsMemorial Day
Towpath Road Stillwater, NY 12866
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South Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade
The community is invited to join the festivities for the 2026 South Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Main Street and William Street South Glens Falls, NY 12803
Olivia K and The Parkers Live at Context Collective Friday, May 22 6-9pm. $25 at the door.
Olivia K & The Parkers LIVE at Context Collective
Olivia K & The Parkers bring their electrifying three-piece live show up from Brooklyn for an intimate night of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock. Fresh off NPR Tiny Desk Top Shelf!
Concerts (Live Music)
Context Collective, 94 4th Street Troy, NY 12180
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Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die film showing and presentation
From "Cyborgs" to AI Drones: The Evolution of The War in Ukraine 2014-2026. Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die film showing and presentation by Senior Lieutenant Mykola Melnyk
Film Screenings
UACC, 402 25th Street Watervliet, NY 12189
Schenectady County Wide Flea Market and More!
Schenectady County Wide Flea Market and Farmer's Market at Via Port Rotterdam.
Staff PicksShopping & Store Sales
Viaport Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Rd Schenectady, NY 12306
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