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27th Annual Saratoga Chowderfest
Saratoga's Annual Chowderfest is one of the area's most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun, and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors!
Staff PicksFestivals & FairsFood & Drink Festivals
Downtown Saratoga Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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people ice skating outdoors
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Empire ''Skate'' Plaza
The tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany will be open to the public throughout the 2025-2026 winter season on select dates (Tuesday - Sunday).
Nature & OutdoorsKids EventsFree EventsStaff Picks
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
sports card show
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Schenectady Sports Card, Memorabilia & TCG Show
One of the Longest Running Shows in the Country - Operating since 1974!
Festivals & FairsShopping & Store Sales
Viaport Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Road Schenectady, NY 12306
The Albany Record Riot!
The Albany Record Riot!
The Record Riot RETURNS to Albany for more great vinyl digging! Over 60 dealer tables. LPs, CDs, 45s and more. TONS OF VINYL FUN, great music and Polish food too. Don't miss this classic Record Riot.
Shopping & Store SalesStaff Picks
Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12205
Bridge Street Academy
Teen Intro to Stage Acting (8-Week Class) - Bridge Street Academy
Eight-week theatre and improv class for ages 13-17 at Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill. Runs Saturdays Jan 31-Mar 21, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. $150.
Kids Events
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
Saratoga Clay Arts Chili Bowl Fundraiser
13th Chili Bowl Fundraiser - January 31st - Saratoga Springs City Center
Saratoga Clay Arts Center (SCAC) has announced the participating restaurants for its 13th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser, taking place Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
restaurant staff serving soup samples to customers
10th Annual Downtown Schenectady Soup Stroll
Mark your calendars… Soup Stroll is BACK in Downtown Schenectady!
Food & Drink FestivalsFestivals & FairsStaff Picks
Downtown Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
Pasta Dinner
Fr. Scott Council of the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Pasta Dinner to raise funds for charity.
St. Edward the Confessor RC, 569 Clifton Park Center Road Clifton Park, NY 12065
Cabin Fever Party
Music, good vibes, and winter party energy all night long!
Staff PicksThemed Food Events
Bootleggers On Broadway, 200 Broadway Troy, NY 12180
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts: Life Is A Highway Tour
Rascal Flatts return to MVP Arena with the Life Is A Highway Tour on Saturday, January 31 with special guests Chris Lane & Lauren Alaina!
Staff PicksConcerts (Live Music)
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
theatresports
Theatresports!
Theatresports is the fast, silly, high-stakes show where two teams of improvisers face off. Come cheer on your favorites and see if they advance to the finals. They can't do it without YOUR support!
Theater
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305
gold rings
The Capital Region's Premier Wedding Show
Get ready for the ultimate wedding planning experience in the Capital Region - with top vendors, stunning displays, and endless inspiration!
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Board Game Social
From party games to turn-based strategy, play a little bit of everything!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Terra Quartet
Terra Quartet
Winners of the 2025 Naumburg Competition and finishing their Yale Residency this spring, the Terras have impressed our Tannery audience the last two seasons.
Concerts (Live Music)
Union College Memorial Chapel, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
✨New✨ Team Trivia at The Larkin Hi-Fi Mondays at 7 Starting Memorial Day (May 26) 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY Free to play! Bring a team! Win some prizes! And come back for more!! 21+
Monday Team Trivia @ The Larkin Hi-Fi
Team Trivia at The Larkin Hi-Fi Mondays at 8 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY Free to play! Bring a team! Win some prizes! And come back for more!! 21+
Trivia, Karaoke and Game Nights
The Larkin Hi-Fi, 199 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Promotional Flyer for team trivia at Emack and bolio’s ice cream shop on wednesdays at 630 starting october 1st
Wednesday Team Trivia @ Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
Team Trivia at Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream shop. Family friendly and free to play.
Trivia, Karaoke and Game Nights
Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream, 366 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12209
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
Read With Pride Book Club
Join us at MochaLisa's each month for a discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles from LGBTQIA+ authors. All are welcome, including new participants!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
ZOOM: Virtual Author Talk with Vanessa Riley
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. This week, Vanessa Riley will discuss her book, Fire Sword & Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
ice bar
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2026 Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill on Round Lake
Join us for our 9th Annual Fire & Ice Bar! The Ice Bar will be open the first 3 Fridays and Saturdays in February.
NightlifeStaff PicksUnique & Notable
The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 U.S. 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
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