Albany Events Calendar

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Jul

Thu

Funplex Funpark Opening for 2020 Season

10:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Funplex Funpark, 589 Columbia Turnpike East Greenbush, NY 12061

Funplex Funpark in East Greenbush, NY, is opening for the 2020 season! The safety of our customers and employees is our priority. Visit our website for special coupons and more information. You can also call 518-477-2651 with any questions. Event Details

Jul

Thu

Talking to Kids about Race & Equality

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Online at your Home

In this two-part free live session series, INSIGHTS Intervention responds to the tough questions that children are asking regarding racial injustice. Event Details

Jul

Thu

The Peach Brothers Tour: Buy Fresh Peaches

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Hewitt's Garden Centers East Greenbush, Corner Rt 4 and I-90 East Greenbush, NY 12061

The Peach Brothers tour covers more than 50 different locations across 8 states and at each location they sell farm-fresh peaches by the 25-pound box. They also offer mouth-watering pecans in 10 oz bags. Event Details

Jul

Thu

Jazz on Jay: Keith Pray Ortet

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts every week throughout the summer. Exceptional singers and instrumentalists from across the region bring their bands to the corner of State Street and Jay Street in Schenectady for mesmerizing performances each... Event Details

Jul

Thu

Baseball and Softball (Free Workshop Ages 6-12)

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Online at your home

The purpose of this FREE Baseball and Soccer workshop is to help kids develop awesome social skills during this time of social distancing. Event Details

Jul

Thu

CANCELLED: "Drive-In Bingo" at the Clifton Park Elks

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019

‘Drive-in Bingo’ scheduled for Thursday, July 9, is cancelled due to forecasted the Heat Advisory. We apologize for having to cancel this event but we are doing so out of concern for the health and safety of our players. Thank... Event Details

Jul

Thu

Evening Concert: Triskele

7:00 PM at Online via Zoom

Triskele is an all-female Celtic band out of Albany, NY. They are known for their stunning harmonies, singing the Gaelic language, and for their Irish wit. This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to... Event Details

Jul

Fri

St. Sophia Drive-Thru Greek Feast

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Parking Lot, 440 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208

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St Sophia is ready to "Go Greek", with a "NEW" Drive Thru Greek Feast starting Friday, July 10th - Sunday, July 12th. Order food online and pick up at drive thru pick stations in the St. Sophia parking lot. There... Event Details

Jul

Fri

Drive-Thru Fair Food Fest

Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 A Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009

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So many people have been talking about how much they will miss the food at the Altamont Fair this year, so organizers decided to host a Drive-Thru Fair Food Fest. Event Details

Jul

Fri

Fun Dance Fitness Free Online Class (Ages 0 and up)

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Online at your home

The purpose of this FREE Dance class is to help kids develop awesome social skills during this time of social distancing. See the full schedule and detailed descriptions of kids online classes on ActivityHero. We offer different types of classes... Event Details

Jul

Sat

Bike Tour of the Saratoga Spa State Park

10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is pleased to offer its popular bike tour of the historic Saratoga Spa State Park on three occasions this summer. Join Linda Harvey-Opiteck on Saturday, July 11th, Saturday, August 22nd, or Sunday, September 27th for... Event Details

Jul

Sat

Children's Songs & Stories with Roger Tincknell

11:00 AM at Online via Zoom

This interactive family concert includes a variety of traditional, multicultural, contemporary, and original children's songs designed to inspire singing, clapping, moving, and dancing! This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile... Event Details

Jul

Sat

CANCELED: ParkFest 2020 at Gavin Park

11:00 AM to 9:30 PM at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Please Note: In April 2020, the Town of Wilton announced that ParkFest 2020 on July 11 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Event Details

Jul

Sat

Freedom Park Quarantune Series: Rusticator

7:00 PM at Online

This year's Freedom Park Summer Concert Series has been transformed into the Freedom Park Quarantune Series! Enjoy free live-streamed concerts featuring some of your favorite artists. Event Details

Jul

Sun

CANCELED: Mechanicville Family Day in the Park

9:00 AM at Tallmadge Park, 704 Park Place Mechanicville, NY 12118

Please Note (7/2/2020): The 2020 Mechanicville Family Day in the Park on July 12 has been canceled. Event Details

Jul

Mon

Understanding Your Ancestry DNA Test

12:00 PM at Online via Zoom

Join professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty for an information session that will guide you through the fundamentals of DNA tests. This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom... Event Details

Jul

Tue

Consumer Reports

10:00 AM at Online via Zoom

Learn how to access this useful database from home! This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed, and/or a phone for audio-only access. Please provide... Event Details

Jul

Tue

Virtual Evening Book Group

7:00 PM at Online via Zoom

Join us for a casual conversation about what you've been reading at home. New participants welcome! Note: The August book club will discuss the originally scheduled title, There There by Tommy Orange. This online program uses the Zoom live streaming... Event Details

Jul

Wed

Technology Buzzwords

11:30 AM at Online via Zoom

Have you seen the latest meme? Let me find a bitmoji before I answer that! Explore the latest technology lingo of the online world. This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to a computer,... Event Details

Jul

Wed

Sacandaga Series: Sacandaga Soiree - Tides & Tourism

6:30 PM at Online via WebEx

Join Samantha Hall-Saladino from the Fulton County Historical Society in an exploration of the tourism boom on the Great Sacandaga Lake in the 1940s and 50s. Learn how the area changed after the creation of the Sacandaga Reservoir and how... Event Details

Jul

Wed

Freedom Park Quarantune Series: Erin Harkes

7:00 PM at Online

This year's Freedom Park Summer Concert Series has been transformed into the Freedom Park Quarantune Series! Enjoy free live-streamed concerts featuring some of your favorite artists. Event Details

Jul

Thu

Reference USA: Career Search Strategies

10:00 AM at Online via Zoom

This program will assist job seekers in identifying a wealth of information using the Library's free database. This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed,... Event Details

Jul

Thu

Saratoga Race Track Opening Day

11:00 AM at Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The highlight of summer in Saratoga is the summer racing meet, featuring world class thoroughbred horse racing! Saratoga Race Course Opening Day is Thursday, July 16, 2020 - so get ready for another thrilling season of racing in Saratoga Springs! Event Details

Jul

Thu

Virtual Scavenger Hunt - Free Class (Ages 6-10)

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Online at your home

The purpose of this FREE Scavenger Hunt activity is to help kids develop awesome social skills during this time of social distancing. See the full schedule and detailed descriptions of kids online classes on ActivityHero. We offer different types of... Event Details

Jul

Thu

Virtual Daytime Book Group

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Online via Zoom

Join us for a conversation about what you've been reading at home. All are welcome including new participants. This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app... Event Details

Jul

Thu

Chicken Barbecue

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Parking Lot of Catricals' Funeral Home, 1597 Route 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065

Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser: Giffy's Bar-B-Q provides the food, proceeds go to the charitable projects of Twin Bridges Rotary Club. Event Details

Jul

Thu

Diggers: Special Drive-In Screening with Director Q&A

7:30 PM to 11:00 PM at Greenville Drive-In, 10700 NY-32 Greenville, NY 12083

Join the Woodstock Film Festival for a special summer drive-in screening of Katherine Dieckmann's 2006 film DIGGERS including an in-depth Q&A session with the filmmaker. Event Details

Jul

Fri

Drive-Thru Fair Food Fest

Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 A Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009

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So many people have been talking about how much they will miss the food at the Altamont Fair this year, so organizers decided to host a Drive-Thru Fair Food Fest. Event Details

Jul

Fri

Chair Yoga

10:30 AM at Online via Zoom

A kind, gentle yoga practice for all skill levels. This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed, and/or a phone for audio-only access. Please provide... Event Details

Jul

Fri

CD's Art Studio - Free Online Drawing Class (Ages 5-15)

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Online at your home

The purpose of this FREE Online Drawing class is to help kids develop awesome social skills during this time of social distancing. Event Details

Jul

Fri

Brooks Chicken and Rib BBQ

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Bethany Reformed Church, 760 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208

Brooks Chicken and Rib BBQ. Drive thru! Pre-order and/or pre-pay - call 518-384-1756 by July 16. Event Details

Jul

Sat

Family Concert with Dave Ruch

11:00 AM at Online via YouTube

Songs to entertain and get the whole family moving! Enjoy a variety of traditional instruments including the washboard, banjo, spoons, and more! This online presentation uses a private YouTube platform. Please register for an invite to join this program. Event Details

Jul

Sat

Freedom Park Quarantune Series: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra

7:00 PM at Online

This year's Freedom Park Summer Concert Series has been transformed into the Freedom Park Quarantune Series! Enjoy free live-streamed concerts featuring some of your favorite artists. Event Details

Jul

Sat

CANCELED: SPAC's New York City Ballet Gala

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Please note, in recognition of the continued threat to health and safety caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been canceled. Event Details

Jul

Tue

CANCELED: 179th Saratoga County Fair

Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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After careful consideration, the Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 179th Saratoga County Fair. Since 1841 we have only canceled the Fair once, during the Civil War. The Fair will resume as scheduled July 20-25,... Event Details

Jul

Tue

Fabulous Flamingos Lit Wine Bottle - Not Your Average Paint n Sip - Artist Jennfier Claire

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Mocha Lisa's Caffe, 22 Clifton Country Rd, Clifton Park Center Clifton Park, NY 12065

Discover your inner artist! Relax and enjoy a drink as local artist Jennifer Claire Hockford gives step by step instructions! All supplies are provided; just bring your creative spirit. Event Details

Jul

Wed

Albany Job Fair 2020

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 400 Old Loudon Road Latham, NY 12110

Be ready to interview and start work right away! Many companies hiring on the spot! Event Details

Jul

Wed

Freedom Park Quarantune Series: Get Up Jack

7:00 PM at Online

This year's Freedom Park Summer Concert Series has been transformed into the Freedom Park Quarantune Series! Enjoy free live-streamed concerts featuring some of your favorite artists. Event Details

Jul

Fri

Drive-Thru Fair Food Fest

Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 A Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009

See Event Details For Dates & Times

So many people have been talking about how much they will miss the food at the Altamont Fair this year, so organizers decided to host a Drive-Thru Fair Food Fest. Event Details

Jul

Sat

Freedom Park Quarantune Series: Legendary Characters

7:00 PM at Online

This year's Freedom Park Summer Concert Series has been transformed into the Freedom Park Quarantune Series! Enjoy free live-streamed concerts featuring some of your favorite artists. Event Details

Jul

Sat

Billy Joel by "River of Dreams"

8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at The EGG, Capital Plaza, Swyer Hall Albany, NY 12212

The Catalog of The American Music Icon "Billy Joel" , 6 Piece Band w/ Grand Piano . Playing all the Hits , in The Style you Remember. This is a Show . Stand Up and Sing Along . To All... Event Details

Jul

Tue

Bariatric Surgery Online Informational Seminar

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Online

Our informational seminars make it easy to learn everything you need to know, from our team's qualifications to what to expect, and how to get started on your weight-loss journey. These sessions offer the perfect opportunity for you to ask... Event Details

Jul

Tue

Outback with a Heart - Tailgate Edition!

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Outback Steakhouse, 145 Wolf Road Colonie, NY 12205

Enjoy an amazing dinner by Outback Steakhouse, served tailgate-style in the parking lot to maintain social distance. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society's programs for individuals with autism and their families in the Capital Region. Event Details

Jul

Wed

Freedom Park Quarantune Series: Skeeter Creek

7:00 PM at Online

This year's Freedom Park Summer Concert Series has been transformed into the Freedom Park Quarantune Series! Enjoy free live-streamed concerts featuring some of your favorite artists. Event Details

Jul

Thu

Godspell

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage, 83 East Main Street Stockbridge, MA 01201

In this timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love, a group of eccentric disciples help Jesus teach a variety of parables through interactive games and a heaping dose of humor. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features... Event Details

Jul

Fri

Bang on a Can LOUD Weekend at MASS MoCA

9:00 AM to 11:00 PM at MASS MoCA, 1040 Mass MoCA Way North Adams, MA 01247

More than 30 concerts over 3 days with a fully loaded eclectic super-mix of minimal, experimental and electronic music. Event Details

Jul

Fri

WWAARC 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

11:00 AM at Pinehaven Country Club, 1151 Siver Road Guilderland, NY 12084

Join us for what is sure to be a great afternoon on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Pinehaven Country Club! Proceeds will support the programs and services that WWAARC offers to nearly 1,000 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities,... Event Details

Aug

Sat

Washington Park Farmer's Market

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Washington Park - Knox Street Mall, Albany, NY 12210

The Washington Park Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday in August and September from 10:00am - 2:00pm. We are committed to bringing local farmers, Mom and Pop businesses, and healthy living to a centralized area. Not are you only buying... Event Details

Aug

Sat

Freedom Park Quarantune Series: Heard

7:00 PM at Online

This year's Freedom Park Summer Concert Series has been transformed into the Freedom Park Quarantune Series! Enjoy free live-streamed concerts featuring some of your favorite artists. Event Details

Aug

Wed

CANCELED: Saratoga Hospital Foundation's 38th Annual Summer Gala

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Polo Meadow at Saratoga Casino Hotel, 342 Jefferson Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Please note, this event has been canceled. According to a statement on the gala organizers' website, "No pep rally, virtual event, or online auction will take place. Instead, we invite you to be a Saratoga Hospital MVP with a gift... Event Details

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