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Tri-City ValleyCats: 2026 Season
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See the Tri-City ValleyCats compete at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY, during their 2026 season!
Spectator SportsStaff Picks
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave Troy, NY 12180
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2026 Summer In The City Free Movie Series
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Each week in July & August, get out of the heat and step inside the cool Palace Theatre for an afternoon of fun activities and a FREE family-friendly movie!
Staff PicksFilm ScreeningsKidsFree Events
Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12207
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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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2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Classic Rock 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
Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Rd Albany, NY 12203
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Rock the Dock Music Festival
Rock the Dock Music Festival takes place at The Lake George Steamboat Company in Lake George, NY on July 11, 2026.
Staff PicksFestivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Lake George Steamboat Company, 57 Beach Road Lake George, NY 12845
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Morning Dance Classes at Jacob's Pillow
Come dance at Jacob's Pillow! On Wednesdays - Fridays, join us for a variety of dance and movement classes open to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+
Dance Classes
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 01223
Henny Jenny
Seven Dining & Catering is featuring: Live Karaoke with Henny Jenny & the Rooster
What day is it? THURSDAY What are we? THIRSTY Where should we go? SEVEN DINING & CATERING What should we do? SING, SING, SING!!!
Seven Dining & Catering, 7 Northside Drive CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
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2026 Jazz on Jay: Shiri Zorn Band
Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!
Free EventsSummer Concert Series (Live Music)
Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Grand Opening
Town of New Scotland Community Barn Grand Opening Celebration
Join the Town of New Scotland as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Scotland Community Barn!
Free Events
Town of New Scotland Community Barn, 14 Hilton Road Slingerlands, NY 12046
MochaLisa's Book Club Reading The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
MochaLisa's Book Club
Join us to talk about The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
MochaLisa's Caffe & Books, 22 Clifton Country Road, Suite 78 Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Rock the Block Concert Series: Unforgettable Fire (U2 Tribute)
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!
Summer Concert Series (Live Music)Staff Picks
Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047
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July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course
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Celebrate Opening Weekend at the 2026 July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course with three consecutive days of world-class stakes racing.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Group of dancers stand with arms stretched upward.
Morning Dance Classes at Jacob's Pillow
Come dance at Jacob's Pillow! On Wednesdays - Fridays, join us for a variety of dance and movement classes open to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+
Dance Classes
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd Becket, MA 01223
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2026 Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course
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Don't miss out on Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Saratoga Race Course Giveaway Day - Saratoga Tumbler presented by Saratoga 250
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Giveaway days return to Saratoga Race Track for the 2026 summer meet! Fans can score free promotional items with paid admission on select dates-while supplies last.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Family Bingo - Celebrate America's 250th
Join us for some rousing rounds of Bingo!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Schenectady County's 4th on the Third Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate America's Independence Day at Rotterdam Junction's historic Mabee Farm with live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly farm experiences.
FireworksBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) 4th of JulyFree Events
Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
The Wheel July 3rd Celebration
Grateful Dead Night with The Wheel
Celebrate July 3 with a live Grateful Dead tribute by The Wheel plus a buffet included with admission.
Mixed Breed Brewing at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Saratoga Lake Fireworks Display 2026
The Town of Stillwater's annual fireworks display at Brown's Beach will be on July 3, 2026!
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Brown's Beach, 511 NY-9P Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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