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Sat, Feb 7
· 11:00 AM
Saratoga's Annual Chowderfest is one of the area's most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun, and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors!
Downtown Saratoga Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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 6 until Sat, Feb 7
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2026 Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill on Round Lake
Join us for our 9th Annual Fire & Ice Bar! The Ice Bar will be open the first 3 Fridays and Saturdays in February.
The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 U.S. 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
Fri, Feb 6
· 5:00 PM
The 11th Annual Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest takes place on Friday, February 6 in Downtown Ballston Spa from 5-9pm.
Ballston Spa, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Fri, Feb 13 until Sat, Feb 14
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2026 Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill on Round Lake
Join us for our 9th Annual Fire & Ice Bar! The Ice Bar will be open the first 3 Fridays and Saturdays in February.
The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 U.S. 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
Fri, Feb 20 until Sat, Feb 21
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Bailey's Annual Ice Bar
Embrace the cold and join us at Bailey's Ice Bar on February 20-21, 2026!
Bailey's Saratoga, 37 Phila Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Fri, Feb 20 until Sat, Feb 21
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2026 Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill on Round Lake
Join us for our 9th Annual Fire & Ice Bar! The Ice Bar will be open the first 3 Fridays and Saturdays in February.
The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 U.S. 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
Sat, Feb 21
· 12:00 PM
Get ready to escape the winter chill and raise a glass at the Saratoga Beer Summit, returning to the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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
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
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!
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Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd Albany, NY 12204
Sat, Feb 28 until Sun, Mar 1
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2026 Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show
The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs Home & Lifestyle Show returns to the Saratoga Springs City Center with their 52nd show on February 28 & March 1, 2026. r
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sat, Mar 14
Mark your calendar for the return of the Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, 2026!
Albany, NY 12206
Fri, Mar 27 until Sun, Mar 29
· 10:00 AM
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37th Annual Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo
Expect large-scale gardens, floral-themed exhibits, over 190 garden centers & farmers market vendors, 18+ NYS wineries & distilleries, and 55+ hours of seminars. Benefits Wildwood.
McDonough Sports Complex at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180
Sat, May 9 until Sun, May 10
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2026 Albany Tulip Festival
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
Sat, May 30
· 9:00 AM
Join us for the 48th Delightful®Run for Women on May 30, 2026 at 9am!
Downtown Albany, Washington Avenue and Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Wed, Jun 3 until Sun, Jun 7
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2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course
The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival returns to Saratoga Springs, NY, from Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 7, 2026, bringing five days of premier thoroughbred racing to Saratoga Race Course.
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Fri, Jul 3 until Sun, Jul 5
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July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course
Typically held at Belmont Park, the 2026 July 4th Racing Festival is coming to Saratoga Race Course on Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5!
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sat, Sep 26
· 9:30 AM
Run, walk, and roll to support Saratoga Bridges on Saturday, September 26th at the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park. This family-friendly event features free snacks, costume contests, and more!
Columbia Pavilion Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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