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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: Funk & Jam 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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Paranormal Cirque II
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Get ready, Clifton Park!  Paranormal Cirque: Specter is going to transport you into the shadowy, sinister and sensual spirit world where the line between the living and the dead is razor thin.
Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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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
PIPPIN
PIPPIN: A Bridge Street Theatre Emerging Artists Production
A Bridge Street Theatre Emerging Artists Production, Pippin features performers ages 15-25 in the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Schwartz, running July 9-19, 2026. bridgest.org
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
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Floral Embroidery Workshop
Join local fiber artist Mallory Zondag in this beginner friendly floral embroidery workshop!
Arts, Crafts & DIY Classes
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
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Open House at Freedom Boat Club at Reets Boatworks & Marina
Discover a carefree boating life on the beautiful Great Sacandaga Lake. Join Freedom Boat Club at Reets Boatworks & Marina for a summer Open House with free food, boat tours, and premium fleet views!
Staff PicksNature & OutdoorsFree Events
Freedom Boat Club at Reets Boatworks & Marina, 275 Lakeside Drive Mayfield, NY 12117
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MVP Kids Day Featuring Bebefinn™
Families can gather at West Capitol Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for MVP Kids Day featuring free Bebefinn™ minishows, meet-and-greets, and kid-friendly activities.
Festivals & FairsKidsStaff PicksFree Events
West Capitol Park, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
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49th Annual Mechanicville Family Day in the Park
Celebrate Family Day with all your family and friends!
Festivals & FairsFireworksKids
Tallmadge Park, 704 Park Place Mechanicville, NY 12118
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Second Saturday Open Studio
Beth Brown Art & Design Studio welcomes visitors on Second Saturdays 12:00-4:00 PM for Open Studio. Browse Beth's gallery of paintings, step inside her studio, and learn about the classes she offers.
Fine Arts & Galleries
Beth Brown Art & Design Studio, 160 Delaware Ave, Suite 4 Delmar, NY 12054
Quick Response First Responders Freedom Fest & Family Picnic
FREE family event honoring first responders, veterans & military! Join us July 11, 12-4 PM at Quick Response in Round Lake for food, live music, games & more. RSVP today!
Quick Response, 2077 Rt 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
Pretty Pink Golden Gals!
Golden Girls Craft & Trivia Brunch! Cheesecake Martini Special! FREE Mac N' Cheese Bar!
Grab your Golden Gals!
Trivia, Karaoke and Game Nights
Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Mark and Jill
Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Summer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
The Dinner Detective - Albany
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Albany, NY
Award-winning interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show in Albany
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Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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