This Weekend's Events For The Albany Region
Wondering what's happening this weekend 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.
The Great Give Back: Local First Responder Thank You Cards
Today - Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM
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Show your appreciation for our local first responders by creating a thank you card.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Navratri 2026 - Live Garba Night (Everyone Welcome!)
Today - Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
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Live Garba Night - Gujarat's joyful group dance with live music! Four nights, no experience needed - friendly dancers will show you the steps. Oct 9, 10, 16 & 17, 7 PM onwards. Everyone welcome!
North Albany Middle School, 570 N Pearl St Menands, NY 12204
Knights of Columbus Boscov's Fundraiser
Today - Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 AM
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Knights of Columbus Boscov's Fundraiser
St. Edward the Confessor RC, 569 Clifton Park Center Road Clifton Park, NY 12065
Seven Bistro Happy Hour
Today - Fri, Oct 16 · 11:00 AM
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Join us Week Days for HAPPY HOUR 2-7pm! Amazing cocktail creations, beer specials, small plate specials!
Seven Bistro, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065
TSA PreCheck Event
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16 · 9:00 AM
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OCTOBER 13-16 | 9AM-5PM each day | break for 1 hour lunch 12pm-1pm TSA PreCheck® gives trusted travelers a speedier security. Get five years of benefits for $85 or less.
AAA Northway, 220 Harborside Drive, Suite 200A Schenectady, NY 12305
2026 Shaker Holiday Market
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 22 · 10:00 AM
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Join us for our annual Holiday Market, featuring over 90 artisans and crafters. October 13 - December 18.
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Inktober at the New York State Museum
Fri, Oct 16 · 3:00 PM
Get creative at the New York State Museum! Friday afternoons in October, stop by Discovery Place to participate in Inktober, a month-long drawing challenge inspired by a new weekly prompt.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany County, NY 12230
Opening Night - Kick Off Comedy Event
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 AM
Join us for the 3rd annual Catskills Comedy Festival Opening Night Kick-Off comedy event. Ophira Eisenberg hosts Jocelyn Chia, and Raanan Hershberg on the MainStage of the Community Theatre.
Community Theater - Main Stage, 373 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414
The Great Giveback: New Crayons & Colored Pencils Drive
Fri, Oct 16 · 9:00 AM
Help us support our local first responders. Donate new crayons and colored pencils to be included in care packages first responders use when responding to calls involving children.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
The Ghost Army: New York State Connections
Fri, Oct 16 · 12:00 PM
Join Senior Historian of Military and Political History Aaron Noble as he explores the people and places connected to the U.S. Army's 23rd Headquarters Special Troops!
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue Albany/Capital Region, NY 12230
The Catskills Comedy Festival, 2026
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
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Downtown Catskill becomes one big comedy club during the third annual Catskills Comedy Festival, taking place October 16-18, 2026.
Village of Catskill (various locations), Main Street and surrounding areas Catskill, NY 12414
Manifestations: A Shaker Ghost Tour
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM
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Join us for this one-of-a-kind historical ghost tour!
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
FUSION 2026: A FUSION of ART and TECHNOLOGY
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PM
An Annual Anti-Gala Fundraiser for Albany Barn, Inc. (Albany Barn, Electric City Barn, & Artistry Studios).
Albany Barn, 56 Second Street Albany, NY 12210
Charcutuerie Board Resin Pour!
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:30 PM
Fun for ALL!
Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street, Schenectady 12305 Schenectady, NY 12305
Zombie Zips - Haunted Zipline & Terror Trail
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM
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Zombie Zips at NYzipline: brave a haunted terror trail, then zip through the forest in complete darkness. Fri-Sat in October. Ages 14+.
NY Zipline, 300 Weatherwax Rd. Schenectady, NY 12302
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute to Tim Curry
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17 · 8:30 PM
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Audacity's Cabaret presents its 3rd Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show live shadow cast at Mount Ida Preservation Hall, celebrating Tim Curry with an iconic night of cult classic fun!
Mt. Ida Preservation Hall, 548 Congress St Troy, NY 12180
Catskills Comedy Festival - An Evening with Sean Patton
Fri, Oct 16 · 9:15 PM
Sean Patton's show will be a verbal celebration of life. A deep exploration of the beauty of Human flaw. Specifically his own. Opening for Sean will be LizaBanks Campagna.
Community Theater - Upstairs, 373 Main Street Catskill, NY 12414
Ski-Toberfest Ski Fall Festival & Sale
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM
The annual Ski-Toberfest celebration at Alpin Haus is starting soon! Enjoy a fun-filled day at all of our ski shops on October 17th, with huge discounts, live music, food, drinks, giveaways and more!
Alpin Haus Ski Shop, 4850 NY-30 Amsterdam, NY 12010
Needle Felted Pumpkin Workshop
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Get into the Halloween spirit and felt your own pumpkin friend!
Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211
Early Technology Day
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Early Technology Day invites visitors to explore ancient skills and survival techniques through interactive demonstrations.
Iroquois Museum, 324 Caverns Rd Howes Cave, NY 12092