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Albany's best events calendar! Find events, festivals, and free things to do in Albany, NY and across the Capital Region, including Troy, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Cohoes, Latham, Scotia, and Glenville. New listings are added to the Albany.com Events Calendar regularly, so check back often for the latest happenings across the area.

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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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The Schoharie County Farmers Market
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The Schoharie County Farmers Market runs every Sunday 10am-1pm from May to October on the Cobleskill Fairgrounds in Schoharie County!
Staff PicksKidsFree EventsShopping & Store SalesFarmers Markets
The Cobleskill Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
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2026 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
For 24 years, the City of Albany Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats, critically acclaimed up-and-coming artists and local favorites at the area's most spectacular venues.
FireworksStaff PicksFestivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Jennings Landing, 1 Quay Street Albany, NY 12207
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Fan Appreciation Week at Saratoga Race Course
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NYRA will thank its fans with special offers on tickets, food and beverage, and hospitality during the final week of the season at Saratoga Race Course.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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2026 Fonda Fair
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Excitement is in the air as we eagerly anticipate the return of the Fonda Fair in Fonda, NY, a cherished summer tradition that brings our community together in joyous celebration.
FireworksBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Festivals & Fairs
Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068
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2026 Columbia County Fair
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend with six days of excitement at the charming Columbia County Fair!
Festivals & FairsStaff PicksBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037
The fair's midway features rides for the whole family like the Wacky Worm rollercoaster.
The Great Schaghticoke Fair
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend in style at the Great Schaghticoke Fair! Running from Wednesday, September 2 through Monday, September 7, 2026.
Festivals & Fairs
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. Schaghticoke, NY 12154
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Closing Week at the Track
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Celebrate the final week of the 2026 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course from September 2 - 7.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Roxanne Fay
Samuel Beckett's "Happy Days" at Bridge Street Theatre
Buried first to her waist and later to her neck, Winnie remains determined to call it a happy day in Samuel Beckett's hauntingly comic masterpiece.
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
Run 4 the River Half Marathon
Kick off your fall racing season on the fast and net downhill Empire Trail from Rotterdam to Schenectady, a post race party with live music, and more!
5Ks, Walks & RacesStaff Picks
Mabee Farms, 1100 Main St Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
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Silks & Satins 5K
We look forward to welcoming back fans of the popular Silks & Satins 5K race!
Near Fasig-Tipton Auction House, 153 George Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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2026 Capital District Scottish Games
Celebrate all things Scottish at this years Scottish Games! This year the games are scheduled for September 5, 2026 at the Altamont Fairgrounds.
Festivals & FairsKidsStaff Picks
Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009
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Pressed Flowers Workshop
Get creative and make a beautiful keepsake using pressed flowers in this hands-on workshop.
Arts, Crafts & DIY Classes
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Jazz Concert
Free Jazz Concert brought to you by Bethlehem Neighbors & featuring the Linda Brown Jazz Project
Free Jazz Concert brought to you by Bethlehem Neighbors & featuring the Linda Brown Jazz Project
Concerts (Live Music)
Bethlehem YMCA Outdoor Pavilion, 900 Delaware Ave Delmar, NY 12054
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Gallery Talk: "Blue & Gray Water": The Port of New York in the American Civil War
Step into the bustling world of Civil War-era New York Harbor during this gallery talk with museum educator Tyler Warman, where commerce, industry, politics, and war collided.
Museums & Historic Sites
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
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Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Dust Bowl Faeries
Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
Roxanne Fay
Samuel Beckett's "Happy Days" at Bridge Street Theatre
Buried first to her waist and later to her neck, Winnie remains determined to call it a happy day in Samuel Beckett's hauntingly comic masterpiece.
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
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