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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.
Staff PicksFestivals & FairsKidsFree Events
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.
Staff PicksCharities & FundraisersFestivals & FairsKidsFood & Drink Festivals
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208
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
Car Wash
Knights Of Columbus Car Wash Fundraiser
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St. Edwards Knights of Columbus Council 11064 is conducting a charitable fundraising campaign in conjunction with the Hoffman Car Wash organization's Helping Hands program.
Hoffman Car Wash, 1672 Route 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Captain Senior Resource Fair
Captain Interactive Senior Resource Fair
Resource Fair for Seniors
Clifton Park Center, 22 Clifton Country Road Clifton Park, NY 12065
Passing the Time in Victorian Saratoga County
Join the Saratoga County History Center for a historical program on the Victorian Era in Saratoga County.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Photo collage of artworks shown at Americana/ble exhibition
Americana/ble: The Big Group Show at Kiddie Pool
Kiddie Pool, a residential project space for art and literature in downtown Albany, hosts opening night for its largest show yet, "Americana/ble: The Big Group Show."
Fine Arts & Galleries
Kiddie Pool, 128 Grand St Albany, NY 12202
sports card show
Schenectady Sports Card, Memorabilia & TCG Show
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One of the Longest Running Shows in the Country - Operating since 1974!
Festivals & FairsShopping & Store Sales
Viaport Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Road Schenectady, NY 12306
people dressed as superheroes at comic con
2026 Saratoga Comic Con
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Don't miss the largest pop culture event in Upstate NY!
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Big Bethlehem Yard Sale 2026
On Saturday, May 2, 2026 get ready for the Big Bethlehem Yard Sale from 8am-12pm. Visit bethlehemyardsale.com to learn more!
Charities & Fundraisers
Town of Bethlehem, 900 Delaware Ave Delmar, NY 12054
recycled plastic items
2026 Center Square & Hudson/Park NA Spring Cleanup and Picnic
Meet at Hudson-Jay Park at 9 a.m. to sign up and start cleaning the neighborhood (or start picking up trash, etc. on your block). There will be tools, gloves and bags at the park, thanks to DGS.
Volunteer Activities
Hudson-Jay Park Albany, NY 12210
bacon hill bonanza runners
2026 Bacon Hill Bonanza 5K/10K Road Race
Come join us for a 5K or 10K run through the beautiful countryside of Bacon Hill.
Bacon Hill Reformed Church, 560 New York 32 Schuylerville, NY 12871
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School of Ukrainian Embroidery
We will be learning technique Yavorivka. Both Novice and experienced embroiders are welcome.
Arts, Crafts & DIY Classes
UACC, 402 25th Street Watervliet, NY 12189
touch a truck
Touch-A-Truck Day
Save the date for this fun event sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake on Saturday, May 2nd from 10am to 2pm!
Staff PicksKids
Butler Park, 107 Gettle Rd Averill Park, NY 12018
4-H Spring Festival
Join Us for the Saratoga County 4-H Spring Festival!
4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Rd Ballston Spa, NY 12020
margarita with lime
2026 Saratoga Margarita & Mimosa Fest
Get ready for the annual Saratoga Margarita & Mimosa Fest during Kentucky Derby Weekend.
Downtown Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Friend Speed Dating
It can be a challenge to meet new people and make lasting friendships in your 20s, 30s, and 40s! Friend Speed Dating is a low-key social event designed to help adults make new friends.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
horses racing
Kentucky Derby Party at Wheatfields Clifton Park
It's "The fastest 2 minutes in sports" and our official kick off to racing season!
Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar, 54 Crossings Boulevard Clifton Park, NY 12065
The excitement of Derby Day is around the corner!
Kentucky Derby Party at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Join us for our annual Derby Party fundraiser at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame!
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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