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2026 Albany Tulip Festival graphic
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2026 Albany Tulip Festival
The Tulip Festival is Albany's signature spring event! Enjoy this Mother's Day weekend tradition featuring vendors, music, beautiful tulips, and more in Washington Park.
Festivals & FairsFree EventsKidsStaff Picks
Washington Park, 1 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
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aerial adventure course
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Opening Weekend at WildPlay Thacher
Check out a Classic Course, an Extreme Course, a Kids Course, and the What's to Fear Jump at WildPlay Thacher. This aerial adventure park is a hidden gem in Thacher State Park near Albany, NY!
Staff PicksKidsNature & OutdoorsMother's Day
WildPlay Thacher, 524 Thacher Park Rd Albany, NY 12186
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Mountain Tubing during Spring Break
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Spring Break At Rocking Horse Ranch
All-Inclusive Spring Break at Rocking Horse Ranch: Meals, Accommodations, & Activities INCLUDED!
Easter
Rocking Horse Ranch, 600 State Route 44/55 Highland, NY 12528
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Country Folk Art Show & Artisan Market at Hudson Valley Community College
The Country Folk Art Show & Artisan Market features decorating themes such as Farmhouse Style, Repurposed Treasures, Upcycled Goods, Vintage, Shabby Chic, Cottage, Primitive Architectural and more.
Festivals & Fairs
McDonough Sports Complex, 80 Vandenburgh Ave Troy, NY 12180
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Lake George Wedding & Event Showcase Weekend
The Lake George Wedding & Event Showcase Weekend is scheduled for April 11 & 12!
Wedding
The Barn at French Mountain, 5 Mill Road Lake George, NY 12845
Logo for Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon
2026 Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon
The Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon is a full-scale "major event" in the Capital of New York.
5Ks, Walks & RacesStaff Picks
Jennings Landing (Amphitheater), 1 Quay St Albany, NY 12207
sustainability fair
Saratoga Sustainability Fair
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite you to join us for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 11, from 10am - 2pm at Skidmore's Center Intramural Gym.
Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
fossils
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Albany Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Come out to the Albany Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show!
Festivals & FairsKidsEducational
Polish Community Center, 235 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12205
Sinister Spring: A Mystery Author Event
Spend an afternoon with people who kill for fun! More than a dozen local mystery writers will join Murder She Wrote co-author Terrie Farley Moran for an afternoon talk.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
The words "April Crafting Workshop Designed for Children Age 10+" with a background photo showing art supplies
18th Century Crafting Workshop at Schuyler Mansion
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1pm-4pm, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will host an 18th century crafting workshop. This free event is geared for children ages ten and up.
Kids
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine Street Albany, NY 12202
wine sampling table.
Capital Wine Festival - Albany
Empire State Wine Events brings back the Capital Wine Festival in 2026! Sample wine, spirits, and food from over 40 vendors.
Staff PicksFestivals & FairsFood & Drink Festivals
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Six Renowned Artists Gallery Opening
Join Us for a wonderful art exhibit of 6 locally known artists showing new works available for purchase.
Fine Arts & Galleries
Valley Artisans Market, 25 East Main Street Cambridge, NY 12816-1006
Curriculum in Motion participants dance in a well lit studio
Jacob's Pillow Curriculum in Motion™ Institute Embodied Info Session
Curious about community building and enriching education through movement? Join us for an inspiring in-person workshop with artist Lynn Peterson to explore the Curriculum in Motion™ method
Educational
Berkshire Pulse, 420 Park St Housatonic, MA 01230
Stuffed Chicken Dinner/Waterford K of C
Stuffed Chicken Dinner
Stuffed Chicken Dinner at Waterford Knights of Columbus
Waterford Knights of Columbus Hall, 76 Grace Street Waterford, NY 12188
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Albany Firebirds vs. Minnesota Monsters
Don't miss the Albany Firebirds at MVP Arena during their 2026 season!
Spectator SportsStaff Picks
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
Drink Schenectady 2026
The Capital Craft Beverage Trail is thrilled to announce our annual Drink Schenectady, a pop-up New York State craft beverage market and tasting event.
Festivals & FairsStaff PicksTastings & Pairings
miSci, 15 Museum Dr Schenectady, NY 12308
Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman, even more hirsute than last time, is back to remind the fans of sawdust what a living, breathing mammal, unsullied by AI, looks like. With songs and notions inspired by his newest book.
ComedyStaff Picks
The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12207
theatresports
Theatresports! Final
The final for this seasons tournament! Theatresports is the fast, silly, high-stakes show where two teams of improvisers face off. Come cheer on your favorites and see if they advance to the final...
Theater
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Jan 22 flea market at Wilton Mall
April Flea Market at the Clifton Park Center Mall
Please join us for the next Indoor Flea Market at the Clifton Park Center Mall.
Staff PicksShopping & Store Sales
Clifton Park Center, 309 Clifton Park Center Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Drag brunch April 2026
CANCELLED- Drag Show Brunch- Seven Bistro SUNDAY FUNDAY
Due to unforeseen circumstances the event has been cancelled! We hope to see you at the next DRAG SHOW BRUNCH!
Seven Bistro, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
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