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2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Emo 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
Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St Albany, NY 12207
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Cobleskill Art In Action Festival & Auction
Join us at the Cobleskill Art In Action Festival & Auction for a fun day of live painting, crafts, and creativity in person! This is a FREE event.
Staff PicksFestivals & Fairs
Veterans Memorial Centre Park, 514 W Main St Cobleskill, NY 12043
Dad Fest 2026
2026 Dad Fest in Albany NY
Dad Fest is the City of Albany's celebration of all the fantastic fathers out there.
Festivals & FairsCar ShowsFree EventsStaff Picks
Washington Park, Washington Park Road 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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Clifton Park Carnival
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The Clifton Park Carnival brings 11 days of classic family entertainment to 22 Clifton County Road, running from May 28th through June 7th.
Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course
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The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival returns to Saratoga Springs, NY, from Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 7, 2026, bringing five days of premier thoroughbred racing to Saratoga Race Course.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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
mostly modern festival june 4 - 20
2026 Mostly Modern Festival
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10 Concerts. 16 Days. 1 Epic Festival - Join us at the 7th annual Mostly Modern Festival in Saratoga Springs, June 4th-20th: experience fresh and fun orchestral, vocal, and chamber music!
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Rummage Sale
Rummage Sale
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Large Rummage and Bake Sale at Christ Community Reformed Church in Clifton Park.
Christ Community Reformed Church, 1010 Rte. 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
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2026 Saint Basil Troy Greek Festival
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Experience the flavors and traditions of Greece at the 2026 Saint Basil Troy Greek Festival!
Festivals & FairsFree EventsFood & Drink Festivals
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 909 River Street Troy, NY 12180
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24th Annual Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival
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Featuring hot air balloon rides, live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities, people of all interests & ages have made attending this festival an annual tradition.
Cambridge Central School, 24 South Park Street Cambridge, NY 12816
Monsters
"Monsters of the American Cinema"
"Monsters of the American Cinema," May 28-June 7 at BridgeStreetTheatre.org. A grieving guardian and his teenage ward bond over horror movies until that connection begins to unravel in unsettling ways
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
Impro SK
Improvised Sketch Comedy Night Featuring: Slacker, Armando, Jukebox
Slacker! No, we aren't calling you names-- Slacker is a great long-form improv format we'll be bringing to life, along with an Armando and Jukebox!
Theater
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Belmont Pennant
2026 Belmont Stakes Giveaway Day - Pennant
Celebrate the historic final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course with a special keepsake!
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Albany Firebirds arena football team on the field at the line of scrimmage.
Albany Firebirds vs Beaumont Renegades
Proud member of Arena Football One (AF1), the Albany Firebirds is the Northeast's only pro arena football team.
Spectator Sports
MVP Arena, 51 South Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
Turning of the Tide
"A Turning of the Tide": An Immersive Experience
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Join us for this immersive, site-specific original play on the eve of the Battle of Saratoga!
Museums & Historic Sites
shaker heritage society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Monsters
"Monsters of the American Cinema"
"Monsters of the American Cinema," May 28-June 7 at BridgeStreetTheatre.org. A grieving guardian and his teenage ward bond over horror movies until that connection begins to unravel in unsettling ways
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
Opera Saratoga Presents: Festival Artist Portrait Concert
Opera Saratoga Presents: Festival Artist Portrait Concert
This series of hour-long concerts at Saratoga Arts features 20 rising opera stars singing the music that made them want to be singers. Come peek behind the music and learn what inspired the artists!
Performing Arts
Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Dash Victory team!
2026 LifeSong Dash 5K
The LifeSong Dash 5k is Saturday June 6 at Halfmoon Town Park. Join us for a championship road race plus food trucks, kids' events, a post-race concert and more! Register at lifesongdash.com!
Halfmoon Town Park, 1536 Crescent Road #10 Clifton Park, NY 12065
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National Trail Day: Volunteer Trail Work
Location To Be Determined. Lend a hand! This is a free event.
Nature & Outdoors
Huyck Preserve, 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
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