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2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: R&B 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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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 Make Music Albany
Make Music Albany is a community event that aims to strengthen social and cultural ties, elevate the profile of our city internationally, and supports amateur and professional musicians.
Staff Picks
Albany, NY 12207
Viaport Mall Rotterdam Carnival
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Get ready, the Rotterdam Carnival is BACK at Via Port Rotterdam from Thursday, May 14th, through Memorial Day, May 25th!
Festivals & FairsKids
ViaPort Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Road Schenectady, NY 12306
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The Outsiders at Proctors
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The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.
Staff PicksTheater
Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting
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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.
Health & Wellness
Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place Latham, NY 12110
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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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Hamlet
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The personal and political collide in this queer, feminist reimagining of Shakespeare's famous tragedy.
Theater
Yulman Theater - Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Memorial Day Weekend at Rocking Horse Ranch
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All-Inclusive Memorial Day Weekend at The Ranch: Fireworks, Accommodations, Meals & Activities Included!
Memorial Day
Rocking Horse Ranch, 600 State Route 44/55 Highland, NY 12528
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GottaGetGon Folk Festival
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The GottaGetGon is a family-friendly folk music festival put on by volunteers of the Pick-in' and Singin' Gatherin' every Memorial Day Weekend at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa.
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Stillwater Memorial Day Parade
The Town and Village of Stillwater invite the community to celebrate, honor, and remember those who served at this year's Memorial Day events on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Free EventsMemorial Day
Towpath Road Stillwater, NY 12866
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South Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade
The community is invited to join the festivities for the 2026 South Glens Falls Memorial Day Parade on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Main Street and William Street South Glens Falls, NY 12803
Olivia K and The Parkers Live at Context Collective Friday, May 22 6-9pm. $25 at the door.
Olivia K & The Parkers LIVE at Context Collective
Olivia K & The Parkers bring their electrifying three-piece live show up from Brooklyn for an intimate night of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock. Fresh off NPR Tiny Desk Top Shelf!
Concerts (Live Music)
Context Collective, 94 4th Street Troy, NY 12180
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Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die film showing and presentation
From "Cyborgs" to AI Drones: The Evolution of The War in Ukraine 2014-2026. Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die film showing and presentation by Senior Lieutenant Mykola Melnyk
Film Screenings
UACC, 402 25th Street Watervliet, NY 12189
Schenectady County Wide Flea Market and More!
Schenectady County Wide Flea Market and Farmer's Market at Via Port Rotterdam.
Staff PicksShopping & Store Sales
Viaport Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Rd Schenectady, NY 12306
Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade
The Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade and Food Drive is scheduled for May 23. Parade kicks off at 9 am.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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Town of East Greenbush Memorial Day Parade
This year's parade will be held on May 23, 2026.
Memorial Day
East Greenbush Bowling Center, 570 Columbia Turnpike East Greenbush, NY 12061
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Voorheesville Memorial Day Parade & Celebration
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The Voorheesville American Legion Post 1493 is hosting the 77th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Service on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a prompt start time of 10:00 AM.
Memorial DayKids
Voorheesville, Scotch Pine Drive Voorheesville, NY 12186
Local Author Event Feat. Bill Loughrey
Local Author Event Feat. Bill Loughrey
Meet local author Bill Loughrey and learn more about his book, Charles Evans Hughes: Leadership at America's Crossroads.
MochaLisa's Caffe & Books, 22 Clifton Country Road, Suite 78 Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Pinkster Celebration at Schuyler Mansion
Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11am-4pm, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will host a Pinkster celebration. This free festival with musical performances, dancing, and mansion tours is for all ages.
Free Events
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine Street Albany, NY 12202
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