Albany Events Calendar

Oct

Wed

1:00 PM at New York State Capitol, State Street and Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12224

Come to the New York State Capitol for a special tour that explores legends connected with this historic building. Free but limited space, reservations required. Event Details

Oct

Thu

Science Lecture Series: Biological Soil Crusts in the Northeast

6:30 PM at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road #1 Albany, NY 12205

Biological soil crusts are diverse communities of lichens, mosses, cyanobacteria, and algae that bind together surface soil particles. Though these ecologically important communities are best-known and most-studied in arid and semi-arid climates such as the desert southwest, crusts can be... Event Details

Oct

Fri

IL FARO's 3rd Year Anniversary Party

5:00 PM to 12:00 AM at IL FARO , 698 N Pearl St Albany , NY 12204

Join us in celebrating our 3rd Anniversary - We couldn't be celebrating without you! Event Details

Oct

Fri

CL Jack Whiskey Tasting Event

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at City Line Bar & Grill, 1200 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203

Stop in on Friday, October 19th and meet CL Jack, our very own hand-selected small-batch Jack Daniels Whiskey! Enjoy tastings, drink specials, and CL and Jack Daniels Giveaways from 6-9pm. Event Details

Oct

Sat

Third Annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Doane Stuart School, 199 Washington Ave Rennselaer , NY 12144

This is a one-stop shopping event for information and products about renewable energy and living a more sustainable life. Event Details

Oct

Sat

Allergen & Gluten Free Expo

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Crossgates Mall, 1 Crossgates Mall Road, Lower Level Albany, NY 12207

A free educational expo for families dealing with allergy and gluten-related issues including vendors, cooking demos, an ask the doctor booth and more. Event Details

Oct

Sat

National Chemistry Day at the New York State Museum

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12230

Learning chemistry helps us better understand the world around us and is critical to human, animal, plant and overall Earth health and sustainability. On National Chemistry Day at the Museum, children and families will have the chance to take part... Event Details

Oct

Sat

2018 Hands On Halloween

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Arts Center of The Capital Region, 265 River St Troy, NY 12180

Join us for a day of activities designed to turn anyone into a trick or treater. Event Details

Oct

Sat

Geek Comedy Hour: The All Hallows' Eve Version

8:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Hudson River Coffee House, 227 Quail Street Albany , NY 12203

Geek Comedy Hour returns with an all-sci fi/comic book/horror movie theme for Halloween. Comedians Ed Smyth, Chris O'Leary, Ryan Andersons, and host Jerry Dymond each put their silly twist on comic book heroes, atomic mutant monsters, horror movies, and more. Event Details

Oct

Sun

Discover the Pine Bush

1:00 PM at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road #1 Albany, NY 12205

An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush - a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens. Event Details

Oct

Mon

Capitol Hauntings

1:00 PM at New York State Capitol, State Street and Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12224

Come to the New York State Capitol for a special tour that explores legends connected with this historic building. Free but limited space, reservations required. Event Details

Oct

Tue

Impacting Our Communities!

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at CAPTAIN Community Human Services, 5 Municipal Plaza, Suite 3 Clifton Park, NY 12065

Inspired Stories of Who and How We Serve. Featured Presentation: Creative Philanthropy. Event Details

Oct

Wed

University at Albany Department of Africana Studies: Eleventh Annual Research Symposium

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at University at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Campus Center Boardroom (Room 192) Albany, NY 12222

The faculty will present their research in the morning session, and the graduate students will present their research in the afternoon session. Event Details

Oct

Wed

Klein Art Gallery and Coffee House Grand Opening

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Klein Art Gallery and Coffee House, 146 State Street Albany, NY 12207

Klein Art Gallery and Coffee House will open Oct 24th 2018 @ 146 State St in Albany NY. The premises will also host The Cafe @ Klein Art Gallery and Green Tree Boutiques @ Klein Art Gallery. Event Details

Oct

Wed

CLE: Business Formation 102 - Limited Liability Companies

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Tully Rinckey PLLC, 441 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205

Join us on Wednesday, October 24 as Tully Rinckey PLLC Associate Michael Boyle presents a free continuing legal education (CLE) course. Event Details

Oct

Thu

Daytime Book Discussion Group

2:00 PM at Clifton Park- Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Join us for a discussion on The Crazyladies of Pearl Street by Trevanian. All are welcome to this drop-in program.... Event Details

Oct

Thu

Fall Adult Book & Media Sale

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way East Greenbush, NY 12061

Fall Book & Media Sale. HUGE selection of PRE-SORTED books and media for ADULTS & TEENS being sold at BARGAIN PRICES - cash/check only. For questions, contact the Friends at [email protected] or the library at (518) 477-7476. Event Details

Oct

Thu

2-Tone, Reggae & Dance Hall With DJ Neo NY at Pauly's Hotel

8:30 PM to 11:00 PM at Pauly's Hotel, 337 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206

See 2-Tone, Reggae & Dance Hall With DJ Neo NY perform at Pauly's Hotel. Event Details

Oct

Fri

Fall Adult Book & Media Sale

9:00 AM to 8:30 PM at East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way East Greenbush, NY 12061

Oct

Fri

Harvest Faire

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Ave Colonie, NY 12205

Pine Grove United Methodist Church will hold a Harvest Faire on Fri., Oct. 26, and Sat., Oct. 27. This year's booths include: jewelry, quilted & knitted items, toys, books, baked goods, and more!... Event Details

Oct

Fri

Albany Lantern Parade: Workshop at Fort Orange General Store

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Fort Orange General Store, 412 Broadway Albany, NY 12207

Join us at Fort Orange General Store for a fun night of creating handmade lanterns in preparation for the 3rd Albany Lantern Parade. Participation is free and open to all, and materials will be provided. Just bring your friends and creativity! For... Event Details

Oct

Fri

Guest Speaker: NY Times Bestselling Author Jessica Lahey

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Saint Gregory's School , 121 Old Niskayuna Road Albany, NY 12211

Jessica Lahey will speak to Saint Gregory's parents and the wider community about the nature of intrinsic motivation and explain how parents and teachers can help students to become resilient and confident adults. Event Details

Oct

Fri

Cocktails & Carving

8:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Albany Distilling Company Bar and Bottle Shop, 75 Livingston Avenue Albany, NY 12207

Show off your carving skills and win a $150 gift card to the bar! Free to enter! Limited spots! Event Details

Oct

Sat

Fall Adult Book & Media Sale

10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way East Greenbush, NY 12061

Oct

Sat

Dr. Elkins: Explorer, Inventor, and Healer

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence , 194 Livingston Ave Albany , NY 12210

What ails you? What is the cure? Come and learn about 19th Century Medicine and Dr. Thomas Elkins, an esteemed African American doctor from Albany. Event Details

Oct

Sat

Cunning Coyotes for Adults

11:00 AM at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road #1 Albany, NY 12205

Did you ever hear a coyote howl? Do you wonder where they are going or what they might be doing? Come find answers to these questions and more at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center. We will start inside with... Event Details

Oct

Sat

Trick-or-Treat in The Fields Sculpture Park

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Art Omi: Benenson Center, 1405 CR 22 Ghent, NY 12075

Join us at Art Omi for a free afternoon of Halloween fun! We'll provide art-making, hayrides, and a candy hunt amongst the sculptures. Event Details

Oct

Sat

Elephant Story and Craft Hour at Ten Thousand Villages in Albany

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Ten Thousand Villages, 1475 Western Ave., Ten Thousand Villages Albany, NY 12203-3520

Join us for an afternoon of elephants, stories, crafts and food tastings! Event Details

Oct

Sat

Albany Lantern Parade: Workshop at Honest Weight

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Honest Weight Co-op, 100 Watervliet Avenue Albany, NY 12206

Join us at Honest Weight Food Co-op for an afternoon of creating handmade lanterns in preparation for the 3rd Annual Albany Lantern Parade. Participation is free and open to all, and materials will be provided. Just bring your friends, family, and... Event Details

Oct

Sat

Halloween Party at Jonesville Fire Department

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Jonesville Fire Department, 953 Main Street Clifton Park, NY 12065

The Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting their annual Halloween Party and Open House on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Station 1, 953 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Event Details

Oct

Sat

City Fear Hall at The City Beer Hall

11:00 PM at The City Beer Hall, 42 Howard Street Albany, NY 12207

Alright all you ghouls and gals, it's that frighteningly fantastic time of the year again when The City Beer Hall transforms into the spookiest dance hall around. Join us for a haunted Beer Hall experience on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Event Details

Oct

Sun

Halloween Spooktacular at NYSM

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor Terrace Albany, NY 12230

Join the New York State Museum for the new Halloween Spooktacular filled with tricks and treats for everyone! This event will feature crafts, games, dancing, story-telling, and spooky science. Event Details

Oct

Sun

Fall Adult Book & Media Sale (Bag Sale)

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way East Greenbush, NY 12061

Oct

Sun

Albany Lantern Parade: Workshop at Hannaford

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Hannaford Supermarket, 900 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206

Join CLYNK at Hannaford to create handmade lanterns using recylced bottles in preparation for the 3rd Annual Albany Lantern Parade. Workshop will be held in the Hannaford Community Room. Event Details

Oct

Sun

9th Annual Hudson Halloween Parade

2:00 PM at , 7th St. and Warren St. Hudson, NY

Hudson hosts its 9th Annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 28! Trick or treating starts at 2:00PM, and the parade kicks off at 4:05PM. Event Details

Oct

Mon

Capitol Hauntings

1:00 PM at New York State Capitol, State Street and Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12224

Come to the New York State Capitol for a special tour that explores legends connected with this historic building. Free but limited space, reservations required. Event Details

Oct

Tue

Albany Lantern Parade: Workshop at CoLab/ACG/Arcade

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at CoLab, 488 Broadway Albany, NY 12207

Join us at the Arcade building with CoLab and Albany Center Gallery to create handmade lanterns in preparation for the 3rd Annual Albany Lantern Parade! Event Details

Oct

Tue

Benefit Book Launch and Signing

6:30 PM at Cohoes Music Hall Visitors Center, 58 Remsen Street Cohoes , NY 12047

Benefit for music hall kids program and Choose Cohoes for Art. Event Details

Oct

Wed

Phi Alpha Delta Presents 8th Annual Trick or Treat Street

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Albany Law School Gym, 80 New Scotland Avenue Albany , NY 12208

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity presents their 8th Annual Trick or Treat Street, providing a safe and fun environment for community children to trick or treat!! Event Details

Nov

Fri

Capital Region's 1st Annual Military Awareness Day

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Crossgates Mall, 1 Crossgates Mall Road Albany, NY 12203

All the leaders in our Military Community to sponsor an event to honor and provide information to our Military community, veterans, and military families in the Capital Region. This event will touch all those in our Past, Present and Future... Event Details

Nov

Fri

Morning Meander at the Pine Bush

10:00 AM at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road #1 Albany, NY 12205

Start your day outdoors and join us for a 1.4-mile hike along the trails of the Blueberry Hill West trailhead (#5). Event Details

Nov

Fri

Albany Lantern Parade: Workshop at 3Fish

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 3Fish Coffee, 466 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Join us at 3Fish Coffee for a fun night of creating handmade lanterns in preparation for the 3rd Annual Albany Lantern Parade. Event Details

Nov

Sat

Discover the Pine Bush

10:30 AM at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road #1 Albany, NY 12205

An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush - a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens. Event Details

Nov

Sat

23rd Annual Adoption Fair

10:30 AM to 12:45 PM at Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Avenue Guilderland, NY 12084

Thinking about building your family through adoption? Not sure where to start? Consider joining the Adoptive Families of the Capital Region (AFCR) for the 23rd Annual Adoption Fair.... Event Details

Nov

Sat

Schuyler Sisters: Picturing Women in Their Early American Landscape

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Canajoharie Library and Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd. Canajoharie, NY 13317

The Broadway show "Hamilton: An American Musical" introduced the world to three of the five daughters of Philip and Catharine Van Rensselaer Schuyler. Join PhD student and New York State Museum Fellow Danielle Funiciello as she reintroduces and reconsiders all... Event Details

Nov

Sun

Albany Lantern Parade

4:45 PM to 6:30 PM at Washington Park Conservancy, Washington Park Albany, NY 12203

Join neighbors for a sunset parade of home-made lanterns around Washington Park Lake to bring warmth and light as we welcome Eastern Standard Time. Event Details

Nov

Mon

ESYO Percussion Ensembles at Shaker Jr. High School

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Shaker High School, 475 Watervliet Shaker Rd. Latham, NY 12110

It is a rare treat to see so many talented, young percussion players in one rousing night of music. Join us at Shaker Jr. High School to hear all three of our ESYO Percussion Ensembles. Event Details

Nov

Mon

Remembering Buck Malen: Blue Monday Blues Jam

8:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Pauly's Hotel, 337 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206

Come out to Pauly's Hotel for a special edition of Blue Monday Blues Jam - Remembering Buck Malen. Event Details

Nov

Tue

Healing Service at Knights of Columbus

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Knights Of Columbus, 328 Troy Schenectady Rd Latham, NY 12110

William M. Champine will conduct a Healing Service on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 1:00-3:00 PM, at Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy- Schenectady Rd., Latham, NY. Event Details

Nov

Wed

ESYO Youth Orchestra Concert for Seniors

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Proctors Theatre, 432 State St. Schenectady, NY 12305

This annual concert at Proctors reaches into the heart of the community to share the joys of classical music with hundreds of Capital Region seniors. The concert is sponsored by CDPHP. Event Details

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