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Cobleskill Art In Action Festival & Auction
Sponsored
Sat, Jun 20 · 9:00 AM
Join us at the Cobleskill Art In Action Festival & Auction for a fun day of live painting, crafts, and creativity in person! This is a FREE event.
Veterans Memorial Centre Park, 514 W Main St Cobleskill, NY 12043
2026 Dad Fest in Albany NY
Sponsored
Sun, Jun 21 · 10:00 AM
Dad Fest is the City of Albany's celebration of all the fantastic fathers out there.
Washington Park, Washington Park Road Albany, NY 12203
Rock the Dock Music Festival
Sponsored
Sat, Jul 11
Rock the Dock Music Festival takes place at The Lake George Steamboat Company in Lake George, NY on July 11, 2026.
Lake George Steamboat Company, 57 Beach Road Lake George, NY 12845
2026 Opera Saratoga Summer Festival
Today until Sun, Jun 28
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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
2026 Mostly Modern Festival
Today until Sat, Jun 20
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10 Concerts. 16 Days. 1 Epic Festival - Join us at the 7th annual Mostly Modern Festival in Saratoga Springs, June 4th-20th: experience fresh and fun orchestral, vocal, and chamber music!
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Westgate Plaza Carnival
Today until Sun, Jun 21
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The Westgate Plaza Carnival is taking place in Albany, NY, from June 17th to June 21st, 2026, featuring exciting rides, classic fair food, and games.
Westgate Plaza, 911 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206
Brookside Craft & Antique Fair
Sat, Jun 20 · 10:00 AM
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair!
Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Curtis Lumber's 16th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day & Fair
Sat, Jun 20 · 10:00 AM
Curtis Lumber would like to invite you to join us for our annual PetAPalooza one-day pet adoption event at our flagship store in Ballston Spa!
Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
NY Capital District Renaissance Festival
Sat, Jun 20 until Sun, Jun 21 · 11:00 AM
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Join us for a weekend of music, magic, and wonder at the annual New York Capital District Renaissance Festival. The two-weekend event, set in the bucolic fields and orchards of Indian Ladder Farms.
Indian Ladder Farms, 342 Altamont Road Altamont, NY 12009
Shalom Food Pantry Battle of the BBQs
Sun, Jun 21 · 4:00 PM
Join the Shalom Food Pantry for the 9th annual Battle of the BBQS on Sunday, June 21st at the Albany JCC!
Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall road Albany, NY 12208
2026 Saratoga Jazz Festival presented by GE Vernova
Sat, Jun 27 until Sun, Jun 28 · 11:00 AM
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Experience 2 days, 2 stages and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to roots, funk, blues, soul, rock, indie, and beyond.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saratoga's 2026 All-American Celebration
Sat, Jul 4 · 7:00 PM
Celebrate summer and America's 250th Birthday in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs with a festive, family-friendly Fourth of July experience!
Downtown Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Schenectady County SummerNight
Fri, Jul 10 · 5:00 PM
It's the Capital Region's biggest summer block party! Schenectady County SummerNight transforms Downtown Schenectady into the summer place to be on July 10, 2026.
Downtown Schenectady, State St Schenectady, NY 12305
MVP Kids Day
Sat, Jul 11 · 11:00 AM
Families can gather at West Capitol Park on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for MVP Kids Day featuring free Bebefinn™ minishows, meet-and-greets, and kid-friendly activities.
West Capitol Park, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
2026 Saratoga County Fair
Tue, Jul 21 until Sun, Jul 26
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Experience summer's best at the Saratoga County Fair, July 21-26, 2026! Enjoy thrilling rides, live music, exciting demolition derbies, delicious fair food, and fun agricultural exhibits for all ages.
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
2026 Markets at Round Lake
Sat, Aug 8 until Sun, Aug 9
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Come and Celebrate the Makers Revolution and Sustainable Food Movement. August 8th & 9th, 2025 from Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm.
Village Green, 49 Burlington Avenue Round Lake, NY 12151
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Tue, Aug 11 until Sun, Aug 16
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Head to the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair for some classic fair food and fun!
Cobleskill Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
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