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Tri-City ValleyCats: 2026 Season
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See the Tri-City ValleyCats compete at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY, during their 2026 season!
Spectator SportsStaff Picks
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave Troy, NY 12180
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2026 Summer In The City Free Movie Series
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Each week in July & August, get out of the heat and step inside the cool Palace Theatre for an afternoon of fun activities and a FREE family-friendly movie!
Staff PicksFilm ScreeningsKidsFree Events
Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12207
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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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2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Classic Rock 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
Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Rd Albany, NY 12203
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Rock the Dock Music Festival
Rock the Dock Music Festival takes place at The Lake George Steamboat Company in Lake George, NY on July 11, 2026.
Staff PicksFestivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Lake George Steamboat Company, 57 Beach Road Lake George, NY 12845
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July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course
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Celebrate Opening Weekend at the 2026 July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course with three consecutive days of world-class stakes racing.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Jacob's Pillow Workshops with Festival Artists
Every Sunday, Workshops with Festival Artists offer movers the opportunity to experience repertory, genres, and techniques from some of today's leading dance artists.
Dance Classes
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA 01223 Becket, MA 01223
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The Schoharie County Farmers Market
The Schoharie County Farmers Market runs every Sunday 10-1pm from May to October on the Cobleskill Fairgrounds in Schoharie County!
Farmers Markets
The Cobleskill Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
Waterford Car Show
Save the date, Car Lovers! The 2nd Annual Waterford Car Show is officially rolling up to Sugarloaf Pond on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Staff PicksCar Shows
Sugarloaf Pond, Belanger Ave Waterford, NY 12188
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Family Dance Series at Jacob's Pillow
Join us for a family-friendly dance class at Jacob's Pillow!
Dance Classes
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 01223
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Cake n Sip - Watermelon Whimsy
Sip, decorate, and dive into summer! Join us for Watermelon Whimsy - a playful guided cake class. No skill needed, just good vibes and a love of color.
NightlifeThemed Food EventsFood & Drink Classes
Gateway Diner - Albany, 899 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206
HYBRID: Banned Book Club
All are welcome at this book club where we will read, learn, and discuss why each title has been challenged or banned.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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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Morning Dance Classes at Jacob's Pillow
Come dance at Jacob's Pillow! On Wednesdays - Fridays, join us for a variety of dance and movement classes open to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+
Dance Classes
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 01223
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Capital Concert Series Featuring Ding Dong
The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite is back!
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Free Events
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: The Refrigerators
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Morning Dance Classes at Jacob's Pillow
Come dance at Jacob's Pillow! On Wednesdays - Fridays, join us for a variety of dance and movement classes open to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+
Dance Classes
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 01223
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