Next Week's Events For The Albany Region
Wondering what's happening next week in Albany? Find fun things to do with family and friends, from the area's top events to live music and nightlife to family-friendly fun.
Today until Sun, Mar 1
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Empire ''Skate'' Plaza
The tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany will be open to the public throughout the 2025-2026 winter season on select dates (Tuesday - Sunday).
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
Fri, Feb 20 until Sun, Feb 22
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Frozen Fairways Weekend
Don't miss the inaugural Frozen Fairways Weekend at The Fairways of Halfmoon!
The Fairways of Halfmoon, 17 Johnson Rd Mechanicville, NY 12118
Sat, Feb 21 until Sun, Feb 22
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Rock and Fossil Fun Fair
Mine for minerals, forage for fossils, experiment with a river replica, and more at the annual Rock and Fossil Fun Fair at the New York State Museum.
New York State Museum, 308 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12210
Sat, Feb 21 until Sun, Feb 22
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Wynter Thyme Fest at Colonie Center
Take advantage of excellent shopping opportunities at the Wynter Thyme Fest as well as Colonie Center's merchants.
Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Center Albany, NY 12205
Sat, Feb 21 until Thu, Feb 26
· 12:00 PM
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Inside the World of Picture Book Art
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Illustration Exhibit February 3-26, 2026 | William K. Sanford Library, Loudonville, NY
William K. Sanford Library, 629 Albany Shaker Road Loudonville, NY 12211
Sun, Feb 22
· 1:00 PM
Team Trivia at Stacks Espresso Bar on Lark Street. Free to play, family friendly, on the patio if the weather is nice. Bring your kids!
Stacks Espresso Bar, 275 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Sun, Feb 22
· 2:00 PM
Cheer on the Siena Men's Basketball Team at MVP Arena!
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207
Sun, Feb 22
· 2:00 PM
Great improv starts with paying attention.
The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
Sun, Feb 22
· 3:00 PM
A former Horizons Young Artist, Elliott has soloed with the Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and New York Philharmonic, among other leading orchestras.
Union College Memorial Chapel, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Mon, Feb 23 until Sun, Mar 1
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2026 Schenectady County Restaurant Week
Schenectady County Restaurant Week returns February 23 through March 1, bringing special fixed-price lunch and dinner menus to restaurants across the county.
Participating Schenectady Restaurants, Schenectady, NY 12305
Mon, Feb 23
· 8:00 PM
Team Trivia at The Larkin Hi-Fi Mondays at 8 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY Free to play! Bring a team! Win some prizes! And come back for more!! 21+
The Larkin Hi-Fi, 199 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Tue, Feb 24
· 2:00 PM
This week, Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch will discuss Smithson's Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Wed, Feb 25 until Thu, Mar 5
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Saratoga County Restaurant Week 2026: Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Restaurant Week from Wednesday, February 25th to Thursday, March 5th.
Saratoga County ,NY
Wed, Feb 25
· 6:30 PM
Team Trivia at Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream shop. Family friendly and free to play.
Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream, 366 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12209
Wed, Feb 25
· 7:00 PM
Open Mic Night- Feb 11th and Feb 25th, Bring your Instruments, your Band Mates, your thirst and appetite! Not into getting on stage? That's ok! Come support your local musicians!
Seven Dining & Catering, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
Wed, Feb 25
· 7:00 PM
Open Mic Night- Feb 25th, Bring your Instruments, your Band Mates, your thirst and appetite! Not into getting on stage? That's ok! Come support your local musicians!
Seven Dining & Catering, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
Wed, Feb 25
· 7:30 PM
Pianist Edward Simon joins bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Adam Cruz to play music from Simon's new album
Emerson Auditorium - Taylor Music Center Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Thu, Feb 26
· 8:00 PM
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
Thu, Feb 26
· 5:30 PM
Warmth of Winter, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany. We invite you to join us for this special wine and craft beer tasting event!
Tastings & Pairings
Fundraising and Community Food & Drink Events
Staff Picks
Charities & Fundraisers
Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd Albany, NY 12204
Thu, Feb 26
· 6:00 PM
Come talk about your favorite books and read quietly in a group setting.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065