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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
Opening Weekend at WildPlay Thacher
Sponsored
Sat, May 9 until Sun, May 10
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Check out a Classic Course, an Extreme Course, a Kids Course, and the What's to Fear Jump at WildPlay Thacher. This aerial adventure park is a hidden gem in Thacher State Park near Albany, NY!
WildPlay Thacher, 524 Thacher Park Rd Albany, NY 12186
St. Sophia's 54th Greek Festival
Sponsored
Fri, May 15 until Sun, May 17
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Join us as Albany Goes Greek for 3 days during the St. Sophia 2026 Greek Festival! This year's event is scheduled to run from May 15 - 17, 2026.
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208
Capital Roots' Annual Spring Brunch
Today
· 10:00 AM
Indulge in delicious dishes from hundreds of the region's best restaurants and chefs, bid on unique gifts and experiences in our fabulous silent auction, and enjoy fun activities for all ages.
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, South Mall Arterial Albany, NY 12242
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
Kite Flying Day at Clifton Common
Today
· 1:00 PM
Join the community for the annual Kite Flying Day at Clifton Common! First 100 attendees get a free kite.
Clifton Common, Clifton Common Blvd Clifton Park, NY 12065
2026 Albany Tulip Queen Luncheon
Fri, May 8
· 1:00 PM
Kick off the Tulip Festival events on May 8th at Hattie's Culinary Lab with a charitable luncheon honoring the 2025 Tulip Queen and supporting local educational programs.
Hattie’s Culinary Lab, 121 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12202
2026 Spring Auto Show
Sat, May 9
· 9:00 AM
Join us for the Spring Auto Show on Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9 AM - 2 PM at Saratoga Spa State Park!
Saratoga Spa State Park, 110 Avenue Of The Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
2026 Malta Mile
Sat, May 9
· 10:00 AM
The 2026 Malta Mile is on May 9th at 10 AM prior to the Malta Veteran's Appreciation Day Parade.
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive Malta, NY 12020
The Vintage Roundup - Spring 2026
Sat, May 9
· 11:00 AM
The Vintage Roundup has awoken from its winter slumber, to blossom on May 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time)- 5:00 PM.
946 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Albany, NY
Sat, May 9
· 6:00 PM
Award-winning interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show in Albany
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
78th Annual Royal Tulip Ball
Sat, May 9
· 6:30 PM
Celebrate the crowning of Albany's new royalty at the 78th Annual Royal Tulip Ball, an elegant evening of dinner and dancing at the New York State Museum on Saturday, May 9th.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12230
Albany Firebirds vs. Kentucky Barrels
Sat, May 9
· 7:00 PM
Don't miss the Albany Firebirds at MVP Arena!
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
14th Annual Kelly's Angels Mother-Lovin' 5K Run/Walk
Sun, May 10
· 9:15 AM
The Mother-Lovin' 5K Run/Walk is Kelly's Angels' annual fundraiser.
Saratoga Spa State Park - Orenda Pavilion, 19 Roosevelt Dr Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Niska-Day in Schenectady
Sat, May 16
Niska-Day was created based on the mental health needs of those in the Niskayuna School District. They decided to come up with this family fun event that has grown each year!
Craig Elementary School, 2566 Balltown Rd Schenectady, NY 12309
2026 Tulip Dig and Sale in Washington Park
Sat, May 16 until Sun, May 17
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Get your garden ready for next year at the 2026 Tulip Bulb and Dig Sale on May 16th and 17th, where you can dig your own bulbs at Moses Fountain or purchase remaining stock at the Lakehouse.
Washington Park Albany, NY 12203
2026 Opera Saratoga Summer Festival
Wed, May 20 until Sun, Jun 28
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Opera Saratoga presents the '26 Summer Festival - our 65th Anniversary Season! Join us from May 20-June 28, 2026 for opera that is stripped-down, up close, and unmistakably NOW.
Multiple Locations, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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