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2026 Albany Tulip Festival
Sponsored
Sat, May 9 until Sun, May 10
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The Tulip Festival is Albany's signature spring event! Enjoy this Mother's Day weekend tradition featuring vendors, music, beautiful tulips, and more in Washington Park.
Washington Park, 1 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
Annual Albany History Fair at Historic Cherry Hill
Today
· 12:00 PM
Historic Cherry Hill hosts one of its first free family events, Albany History Fair. This year's theme is Revolution 250, focusing on life in the Albany region during the 18th century.
Historic Cherry Hill, 523 1/2 South Pearl Street Albany, NY 12202
Inclusible Game Night
Thu, May 7
· 6:30 PM
Let's play! Inclusible Games is hosting a community game night. This event is for teens, adults, and families of school-aged children.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
40th Annual Waterford Canal Festival
Sat, May 16
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The 40th Annual Waterford Canal Festival celebrates the history, culture and community spirit of the Village of Waterford, as is one of the Capital Region's signature canal-based celebrations.
Waterford Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Tugboat Alley Waterford, NY 12188
Pinkster Celebration at Schuyler Mansion
Sat, May 23
· 11:00 AM
Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11am-4pm, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will host a Pinkster celebration. This free festival with musical performances, dancing, and mansion tours is for all ages.
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine Street Albany, NY 12202
Spring Antiques Festival & Flea Market
Sun, May 31
· 9:00 AM
Spring vendors will be offering antiques & collectibles, crafts, and flea market items. Food & beverages available for purchase.No admission and free parking.
Clifton Park Elks, 695 MacElroy Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Free Wedding Expo Mid Summer Night's Dream
Mon, Jun 1
· 5:00 PM
Free Mid Summer Night's Dream Wedding Expo Monday, June 1 5:00-8:00 Albany Marriott Hotel 189 Wolf Road Info: 518-390-9774
Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd Albany, NY 12205
GriefShare Support Group
Mon, Jun 1
· 6:30 PM
Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave Delmar, NY 12054
2026 Saint Basil Troy Greek Festival
Fri, Jun 5 until Sun, Jun 7
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Experience the flavors and traditions of Greece at the 2026 Saint Basil Troy Greek Festival!
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 909 River Street Troy, NY 12180
Support 518 Small Business Expo
Sun, Jun 14
· 12:00 PM
Support 518 Small Business Expo Sunday, June 14 12-5 Albany Marriott Free Admission
Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Rd Albany, NY 12205
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
2026 Dad Fest in Albany NY
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
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
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