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2026 Albany Tulip Festival
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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
aerial adventure course
Opening Weekend at WildPlay Thacher
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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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St. Sophia's 54th Greek Festival
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Join us as Albany Goes Greek for 3 days during the St. Sophia 2026 Greek Festival! This year's event is scheduled to run from May 15 - 17, 2026.
Festivals & FairsCharities & FundraisersKidsFood & Drink FestivalsStaff Picks
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208
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4th Annual Clifton Park Restaurant Week
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The Town of Clifton Park and Chamber of Southern Saratoga County are excited to announce our 4th Annual Clifton Park Restaurant Week! Enjoy our local restaurants, with each unique dining experience.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Explore the Reality of Your Spiritual Experiences! New York Soul Adventure Seminar
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Expand beyond perceived limitations and enter a new world of being. Join us for a weekend of spiritual exploration to awaken more of your true creative self. Talks, discussions, informative workshop.
SeminarsReligious & Spiritual
Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton County Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Patrick White stars in A Distant Country Called Youth. Photo: Andrew Elder
Harbinger Theatre presents A Distant Country Called Youth By Steve Lawson
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Spanning the twenty-five years this one man show evokes the evolution of an American genius Tennessee Williams through his extraordinary correspondence with family, friends and other writers.
Theater
Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Spring Fest 2026
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Come make memories with us this Spring! Join us at Troy Botanical Garden for our annual Spring Festival on April 25th & 26th from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Festivals & Fairs
Troy Botanical Garden, 1004 Hoosick Road Troy, NY 12180
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Pass It On Spring/Summer Pop Up Retail Store
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At Pass It On you will find clothing (sizes newborn to juniors), toys, books, videos, baby equipment (strollers, swings, etc.), sports equipment, children's furniture, and more!
Staff PicksShopping & Store Sales
Afrim's Sports, 4 NYSUT Drive Latham, NY 12110
Opening Weekend at NYzipline
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After months of preparation, upgrades, and getting everything just right, we're excited to invite you to opening weekend at NYzipline
Nature & Outdoors
NYzipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
Bakersfield Mist
Bakersfield Mist
A thrift-store painting. A possible masterpiece. And a woman who refuses to be told she's wrong.
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
Hero 5K for Autism - Autism Society Greater Hudson Region
Unleash your inner hero at the Hero 5K for Autism!
Staff Picks5Ks, Walks & Races
Mohawk Harbor, Harborside Drive Schenectady, NY 12305
The Albany Record Riot!
The Albany Record RIot RETURNS! It's a MASSIVE vinyl record POP-UP sale! Sun April 26th. Over 60 dealer tables in one room! Great music and family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. Door prizes too! Don't miss it
Club & Community MeetingsStaff Picks
Polonaise Ballroom at PCC, 225 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12205
A Big Gay Market - April
A Big Gay Market | April 🌈
A Big Gay Market is a designated intentional and affirmative space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies to join together in queer & gender expansive joy!
Staff PicksFree Events
Washington Park - Knox Street Mall Road, Knox Street Mall - Washington Park Albany, NY 12207
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Out of the Darkness Walk
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) signature student fundraising series. Help us make mental health and suicide prevention a national priority. Register online to join us!
Educational
University At Albany, 1400 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12222
Damien the University at Albany mascot holding a "out of the darkness" sign.
Out of the Darkness Walk at University at Albany
Join us for the UAlbany Out of the Darkness awareness walk and fundraiser for suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
Charities & Fundraisers
University at Albany, 1400 Washington Ave, Entry Plaza Albany, NY 12222-0100
lemon pie
Shaker Lemon Pie Tasting with Navona Catering
The Lost Art of the Lemon: A Shaker Culinary Journey
Unique & Notable
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
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"The Continuing Revolution: Two and a Half Centuries of Social Change in New York"
In this session, four historians will explore how the fight for freedom and equality didn't end with the American Revolution - it was just getting started.
Museums & Historic Sites
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12230
Touch a Truck event
Touch a Truck
The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC) is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Touch a Truck Fundraiser Event, presented by M&T Bank.
Staff PicksKids
Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12309
stars on ice
Stifel Stars on Ice
U.S. Figure Skating returns from Milan with one of the most decorated American teams in Winter Olympic history - and now you can see them LIVE on the ice during the Stifel Stars on Ice 2026 tour!
Staff PicksSpectator Sports
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
Roderick Williams, baritone
Roderick Williams, baritone
The revered British singer has had a long, respected career as an art song specialist, but it was his performance at King Charles III's coronation that brought him worldwide fame.
Concerts (Live Music)
Union College Memorial Chapel, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
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