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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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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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Rock the Dock Music Festival
Rock the Dock Music Festival takes place at The Lake George Steamboat Company in Lake George, NY on July 11, 2026.
Staff PicksFestivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Lake George Steamboat Company, 57 Beach Road Lake George, NY 12845
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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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Morning Dance Classes at Jacob's Pillow
Come dance at Jacob's Pillow! On Wednesdays - Fridays, join us for a variety of dance and movement classes open to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+
Dance Classes
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 01223
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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 presented by Saratoga 250
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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
Schenectady County's 4th on the Third Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate America's Independence Day at Rotterdam Junction's historic Mabee Farm with live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly farm experiences.
FireworksBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) 4th of JulyFree Events
Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
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!
Fireworks4th of July
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
Bill Indy
Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos! #Actorvists
A patriotic event marking when Independence Day devolves (evolves?) into chaos!
Theater
The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
Town of Clifton Park July 4th Celebration
Bring your family, friends and neighbors as we mark the birth of our nation in small-town America style!
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Clifton Common, 16 Clifton Common Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065
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4th of July Sightseeing Cruises | Dutch Apple Cruises
Celebrate July 4th on the Hudson with Dutch Apple Cruises!
4th of JulySightseeing & ToursStaff Picks
Dutch Apple Cruises, 141 Broadway Albany, NY 12202
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Performing Arts at the Common: Live Music at July 4th!
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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New York State's 4th of July Celebration | Empire State Plaza
New York State's Fourth of July Celebration, presented by Market32/Price Chopper, is recognized as the biggest and best in Upstate New York!
4th of JulyFireworksBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Staff Picks
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
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