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Albany's best events calendar! Find events, festivals, and free things to do in Albany, NY and across the Capital Region, including Troy, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Cohoes, Latham, Scotia, and Glenville. New listings are added to the Albany.com Events Calendar regularly, so check back often for the latest happenings across the area.

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2026 City of Albany Tree Lighting
The annual City of Albany Tree Lighting will be held at Academy Park on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Free EventsStaff PicksChristmas
Academy Park, 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
ALBANY AFRO KONPA KIZOMBA FESTIVAL 2026
Albany Afro Konpa Kizomba Festival 2026 Edition
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Join us at the ALBANY AFRO KONPA KIZOMBA FESTIVAL 2026 (AK)²F for a weekend of dancing, music, and cultural celebration!
Dance Classes
ALBANY AIRPORT INN HOTEL, 200 WOLF RD ALBANY, NY 12205
Seven Bistro Happy Hour weekly
Seven Bistro Happy Hour
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Join us Week Days for HAPPY HOUR 2-7pm! Amazing cocktail creations, beer specials, small plate specials!
Seven Bistro, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Pride Center Presents: A Celebration of Life for Anne Nelson
Pride Center, the longest continually operating LGBTQ+ Center in the country presents: A Celebration of Life for Anne Nelson
Charities & FundraisersStaff PicksGalas
Franklin Plaza, 4 4th Street Troy, NY 12180
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting
Are You Having Trouble Controlling the Way You Eat? Are you underweight? Overweight? Obsessed with food, weight, or dieting? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution--FA.
Health & Wellness
Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place Latham, NY 12110
Virtual Author Talk
Enjoy talks from bestselling authors. This week, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith will discuss their new book, A City on Mars.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Guided Gallery Tour: Fort Orange
Join a museum educator for an engaging gallery tour of "A Small Fort, Which Our People Call Fort Orange," and uncover the story of New Netherland's first permanent Dutch settlement.
Sightseeing & Tours
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
Groovy Game Night
All ages are welcome as we celebrate International Games Month. We will be playing games from the 60s and 70s. Light refreshments will be served.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Free Fishing Days in NY State
Free fishing days!
Nature & Outdoors
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Wednesday Night Trivia
Wednesday Night Trivia at The Clubhouse
It's Trivia Night at The Clubhouse Restaurant + Bar! Bring your quizzical crew and compete for the $50 gift card grand prize!
The Clubhouse Restaurant + Bar, 1519 Crescent Road Halfmoon, NY 12065
Mr Twisty Comedy Magic Show at the Schenectady JCC
Schenectady JCC to Host Family-Friendly Comedy Magic Show on Veterans Day
Families looking for a fun way to spend Veterans Day are invited to the Schenectady JCC for a special Comedy Magic Show featuring Mr. Twisty. This entertaining performance promises laughter!
Veterans Day
Schenectady JCC, 2565 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12309
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The City of Albany's Veterans Day Parade
The annual Veterans Day Parade will take place in the City of Albany at 11:00 a.m. on November 11th.
Staff PicksVeterans Day
Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206
Virtual Author Talk
Enjoy talks from bestselling authors/thought leaders. This week, Paul Vigna will discuss his book The Almightier: How Money Became God. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Open Mic Night at Seven Bistro
Open Mic Night with Alex Riddell Every Wednesday at Seven Bistro
Every Wednesday from 7-10pm Alex Riddell will be hosting Open Mic Night at Seven Bistro!
Seven Bistro, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
Happy Hour
It's Happy Hour at The Clubhouse! From 5-7PM on Thursdays, save $2 on all Cans and Draughts!
The Clubhouse Restaurant + Bar, 1519 Crescent Road Halfmoon, NY 12065
Darlin' by Michelle Carter
DARLIN' - A World Premiere at Bridge Street Theatre!
Mothers, daughters, family secrets, and a whole lot of unfinished business collide in Michelle Carter's wickedly funny, wildly imaginative new play, November 5-15, 2026, at Bridge Street Theatre.
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
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
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Mabel & Geffrey's Musical Comedy Show
Mabel & Geffrey's Music And Family Interest Affair is an interactive musical comedy program featuring improvised songs, character-driven humor, and audience participation.
Comedy
William K. Sanford Library, 629 Albany Shaker Road Loudonville, NY 12211
Read the Rainbow Book Club
Celebrate queer books! Join our middle school Pride Book Club to connect over LGBTQ+ stories in a fun, inclusive space. Everyone chooses their own book to read and shares about it with the group.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Hideaway Comedy: Nore Davis, Matt Hyams & Alejandro Morales
Join us at the Avalon Lounge for a special night of comedy! Headlining is Nore Davis, as seen on Conan and Jimmy Fallon, Boardwalk Empire, Succession. Featuring Matt Hyams. Hosted by Alejandro Morales
Comedy
Avalon Lounge, 29 Church St NY, NY 12414
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