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St. Sophia's 54th Greek Festival
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Join us as Albany Goes Greek for 3 days during the St. Sophia 2026 Greek Festival! This year's event is scheduled to run from May 15 - 17, 2026.
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St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208
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
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
Cinema Club
Barbie (2023)
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Read the Rainbow Book Club
Celebrate queer books! Join our first middle school Pride Book Club to connect over LGBTQ+ stories in a fun, inclusive space.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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BBQ Fundraiser
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St. Edwards Fr. Scott Council of the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a BBQ to raise funds for charities supported by our organization.
St. Edward the Confessor RC, 569 Clifton Park Center Road Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Estate sale with original 1970s furnishings
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Estate sale in authentic 1970s house
Clifton Park - Country Knolls South, 14 Rolling Brook Dr. Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Zakuro-Daiko: The Bold and the Beautiful
Union College Music Department's Japanese Drumming and Global Fusion Band, Zakuro-Daiko presents their Spring term concert.
Concerts (Live Music)
Emerson Auditorium - Taylor Music Center Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Nate Bargatze at MVP Arena
Nate Bargatze is set to bring all that you love about a great comedy show to MVP Arena in Albany, New York on Friday 15th May 2026.
Comedy
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12207 Albany, NY 12207
Albany Voices of Pride Presents: Pride Across America
America is made up of many voices, many stories, and many songs. This concert celebrates all of the voices that combine to create the music of America.
Concerts (Live Music)
The Massry Center for the Arts, 1002 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208
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Movies Under the Stars - Zootopia 2
Summer in Albany just got a little more magical. Love Albany is proud to present Movies Under the Stars, a free summer-long series bringing the big screen to your favorite parks! 🎬
Kids
Washington Park (Lake House), Washington Park Rd Albany, NY 12203
Maestro
Maestro: Improv Comedy Showdown
A comedy elimination showdown. Many competitors enter but only one will emerge as the "Maestro"
Theater
The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
Niska-Day in Schenectady
Niska-Day was created based on the mental health needs of those in the Niskayuna School District. They decided to come up with this family fun event that has grown each year!
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Craig Elementary School, 2566 Balltown Rd Schenectady, NY 12309
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40th Annual Waterford Canal Festival
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The 40th Annual Waterford Canal Festival celebrates the history, culture and community spirit of the Village of Waterford, as is one of the Capital Region's signature canal-based celebrations.
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Waterford Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Tugboat Alley Waterford, NY 12188
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2026 Tulip Dig and Sale in Washington Park
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Get your garden ready for next year at the 2026 Tulip Bulb and Dig Sale on May 16th and 17th, where you can dig your own bulbs at Moses Fountain or purchase remaining stock at the Lakehouse.
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Washington Park Albany, NY 12203
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Sunnyview In Motion-Walk/Roll/Run 5k or 1 mile wellness walk
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation's 5k or 1-mile wellness walk. Come join us and come see our patients lead out the event.
5Ks, Walks & Races
Central Park Schenectady (Pavilion), 500 Iroquois Path, Schenectady, NY Schenectady, NY 12309
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518 Day: A Celebration of the Capital Region in Albany, NY
Don't miss out on the inaugural 518 Day in downtown Albany, NY, on Saturday, May 16, 2026!
Festivals & Fairs5Ks, Walks & Races
Downtown Albany, Albany, NY 12207
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Wildflower Walk
Join us for this gentle walk in search of some of our favorite flowers.
Nature & Outdoors
Huyck Preserve's Eldridge Research Center, 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
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The New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House
St. Andrew's welcomes you in to explore our history and beautiful stained-glass windows during the "Sacred Sites" Open House
Free Events
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 10 N Main Ave Albany, NY 12203
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