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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
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Sunday Worship
St. Andrew's is an inclusive community, affirming God's grace, with an open and growing heart, mind, and spirit - called to serve ALL in Jesus' name.
Religious & Spiritual
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 10 N Main Ave Albany, NY 12203
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Miles on the Mohawk 10M
ARE Event Productions is thrilled to welcome you to our 6th Annual Miles on the Mohawk!
Staff Picks5Ks, Walks & Races
Mabee Farm, 1100 Main St Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
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Rensselaer Memorial Day Parade
Rensselaer Parade, meet near Doane Stuart School parking lot (Forbes Ave. & Washington Ave. intersection) 1pm ceremony - parade step-off at 2pm.
Memorial DayStaff Picks
City of Rensselaer, Washington Avenue Rensselaer, NY 
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Early Music Ensemble
Early Music Ensemble Exquisite Baroque Pieces from France, Germany, and England
Concerts (Live Music)
Emerson Auditorium - Taylor Music Center Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
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2026 Albany Memorial Day Parade
The Albany Memorial Day Parade will be held on May 25 at 9:30 a.m.
KidsMemorial DayStaff Picks
Ontario St & Central Ave Albany, NY 12206
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Sand Lake Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Join us for the 2026 Sand Lake Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.
Memorial DayStaff Picks
Averill Avenue to Sand Lake Veteran's Memorial Park, Averill Avenue Sand Lake, NY 12018
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Watervliet Memorial Day Parade
The City of Watervliet and Mayor Charles Patricelli are hosting the 2026 Memorial Day Parade to honor fallen soldiers.
Festivals & FairsFree EventsMuseums & Historic SitesKidsMemorial DayStaff Picks
Watervliet High School, 1245 Hillside Drive Watervliet, NY 12189
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Hattie's 19th Annual Crawfish Festival
Join us for the party to kick off Summer at Hattie's Annual Crawfish Festival!
Hattie's Restaurant, 45 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
City of Troy Memorial Day Parade
The 2026 City of Troy Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Staff PicksMemorial Day
Lansingburgh High School, 320 7th Ave Troy, NY 12182
North Greenbush Memorial Day Parade
The North Greenbush Parade lineup begins at Town Hall, with the step off at 1:00 pm.
Memorial Day
North Greenbush Town Hall, 2 Douglass Street Wynantskill, NY 12198
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