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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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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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The Schoharie County Farmers Market
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The Schoharie County Farmers Market runs every Sunday 10am-1pm from May to October on the Cobleskill Fairgrounds in Schoharie County!
Staff PicksKidsFree EventsShopping & Store SalesFarmers Markets
The Cobleskill Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
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Palace Theatre Community Block Party
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for the annual Community Block Party!
Festivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Staff PicksKids
Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
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Performing Arts at the Common: "The Spongebob Musical, Youth Edition"
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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
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Performing Arts at the Common: "Seussical the Musical"
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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
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Red, White & BLUEberry Festival
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Join us on Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19 for a celebration of the Blueberry Harvest at Liberty Ridge Farm! Summer is just getting started.
Festivals & Fairs
Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Rd Schaghticoke, NY 12154
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PIPPIN: A Bridge Street Theatre Emerging Artists Production
A Bridge Street Theatre Emerging Artists Production, Pippin features performers ages 15-25 in the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Schwartz, running July 9-19, 2026. bridgest.org
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
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Rest & Relax: Quiet Hour at the Herb Garden
Rest and Relaxation at the Shaker Herb Garden
Free Events
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
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Needle Felted Moths & Butterflies Workshop
Learn how to needle felt a beautiful moth or butterfly with local fiber artist, Mallory Zondag!
Arts, Crafts & DIY Classes
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
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Albany Center Gallery's 3rd Annual Summer Art Fest
This immersive ALL AGES, FREE outdoor art festival has interactive activities, music, live art-making, pop-up gallery, a kids art corner, photo opps, artisan vendor market, and much more.
Festivals & Fairs
Quackenbush Square, 1 Quackenbush Square Albany, NY 12207
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Guided Tree Identification Hike with Ranger Aidan
Join Ranger Aidan for a guided hike to learn about the art of tree identification and hit the trails to do some identifying of your own!
Educational
Huyck Preserve, 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
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Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Reese Fulmer
Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Summer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: The Insolent Willies
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
Blue Violin Thunderstruck
Thunderstruck: A Classic Rock Tribute
"The Music of Queen, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin & More"​ From 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to 'Free Bird' - An Immersive Candlelit Journey Through Iconic Rock Anthems
Concerts (Live Music)
Troy Music Hall, 30 2nd St, Troy, NY 12180 Troy, NY 12180
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