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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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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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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!
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Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave Troy, NY 12180
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Scotia-Glenville America 250 Fireworks Celebration Featuring Roxy and the Rollers
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 EventsFireworks
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Annual Jumpin' Jacks Fireworks and Water Ski Show
We are so excited to host our annual fireworks show on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 9:20pm.
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Jumpin' Jacks, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Open House at Freedom Boat Club at Reets Boatworks & Marina
Discover a carefree boating life on the beautiful Great Sacandaga Lake. Join Freedom Boat Club at Reets Boatworks & Marina for a summer Open House with free food, boat tours, and premium fleet views!
Staff PicksNature & OutdoorsFree Events
Freedom Boat Club at Reets Boatworks & Marina, 275 Lakeside Drive Mayfield, NY 12117
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2026 Saratoga Jazz Festival presented by GE Vernova
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Experience 2 days, 2 stages and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to roots, funk, blues, soul, rock, indie, and beyond.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Music Company Orchestra
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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Performing Arts at the Common: Community Chorus
Head to the Clifton Common Stage for the 2026 Performing Arts at the Common Series!
Clifton Common Stage, 7 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065
Game Night at MochaLisa's
MochaLisa's Game Night
Head to MochaLisa's Caffe & Books for an evening of games, drinks, and food!
MochaLisa's Caffe & Books, 22 Clifton Country Road, Suite 78 Clifton Park, NY 12065
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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
MochaLisa's Book Club Reading The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
MochaLisa's Book Club
Join us to talk about The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
MochaLisa's Caffe & Books, 22 Clifton Country Road, Suite 78 Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Rock the Block Concert Series: Unforgettable Fire (U2 Tribute)
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!
Summer Concert Series (Live Music)Staff Picks
Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047
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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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2026 Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course
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Don't miss out on Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Saratoga Race Course Giveaway Day - Saratoga Tumbler
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Giveaway days return to Saratoga Race Track for the 2026 summer meet! Fans can score free promotional items with paid admission on select dates-while supplies last.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Family Bingo - Celebrate America's 250th
Join us for some rousing rounds of Bingo!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
The Wheel July 3rd Celebration
Grateful Dead Night with The Wheel
Celebrate July 3 with a live Grateful Dead tribute by The Wheel plus a buffet included with admission.
Mixed Breed Brewing at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Saratoga Lake Fireworks Display 2026
The Town of Stillwater's annual fireworks display at Brown's Beach will be on July 3, 2026!
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Brown's Beach, 511 NY-9P Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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6th Clifton Park Freedom Mile
The Clifton Park Freedom Mile is a 1 mile road race on the Clifton Park parade route!
Shenendehowa Campus Entrance, 970 NY-146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
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