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The 2018 Washington County Fair

5:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY 12834

The Washington County Fair is home to over 1,800 exhibitors; more than 1,900 animals; over 30 free daily shows and entertainment; more than 40 carnival rides; hundreds of artisans, craftsmen, and historians; 50 food vendors all located on 120 acres... Event Details

Aug

Wed

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: SIRSY

7:00 PM at Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

Located across the street from Collins Park and right next to Jumpin' Jack's in Scotia, NY, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers FREE concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region and beyond. Event Details

Aug

Wed

Capitol Park After Dark: Vertigo

8:00 PM at West Capitol Park, Albany, NY

An ex-police officer who suffers from an intense fear of heights is hired to prevent an old friend's wife from committing suicide, but all is not as it seems. Hitchcock's haunting, compelling masterpiece is uniquely revelatory about the director's own... Event Details

Aug

Thu

Capital Concert Series Presented by Miller Lite: Blue Oyster Cult

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

This Capital Concert Series Performance Presented by Miller Lite at Empire State Plaza features Blue Oyster Cult with special guest Kristen Capolino Band! Event Details

Aug

Sat

The $1.25 Million Travers

11:35 AM at Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

This is Saratoga's biggest race, the one you don't want to miss: The 149th running of the $1.25 million Travers Stakes. This "Mid-Summer Derby" is for three-year-olds and is run at a mile and a quarter. Event Details

Aug

Sat

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Hot Club of Saratoga

7:00 PM at Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

Aug

Sun

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Annie & The Hedonists

7:00 PM at Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

Aug

Wed

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Grand Central Station

7:00 PM at Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

Aug

Wed

Capitol Park After Dark: West Side Story

8:00 PM at West Capitol Park, Albany, NY

A musical in which a modern day Romeo and Juliet are involved in New York street gangs. On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs battle for control of the turf. The situation becomes complicated when a... Event Details

Sep

Wed

Schenectady Job Fair

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Job seekers, you won't want to miss this! On September 5, 2018 Capital Job Development Group will host the Schenectady Job Fair, taking place at Proctors. Event Details

Sep

Thu

September in the City Art Fair in Albany

11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at DiNapoli Park (previously Maiden Lane Park), on Broadway, in between Maiden Lane and Pine Street Albany, NY 12207

Every Thursday during the month of September, head downtown for a spectacular fall lunchtime diversion. Event Details

Sep

Fri

Saratoga Wine & Food Festival

10:30 AM at Multiple Locations in the Saratoga Springs Area, , NY

Saratoga Performing Arts Center is pleased to present the 18th Annual Saratoga Wine & Food Festival on September 7-9, 2018. Event Details

Sep

Sat

2018 Insane Inflatable 5K Run

8:30 AM at Ellms Family Farm, 468 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa

Albany, NY here we come! Get ready to experience the most fun, wild and insane obstacle run in the world- Insane Inflatable 5K. Here's your chance to be a kid at heart, but insane by choice! Event Details

Sep

Sat

13th Annual Little Italy StreetFest

12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Little Italy, North Jay St., Schenectady NY

A taste of Italy right in the heart of Schenectady - introducing the 11th Annual Schenectady Little Italy Street Fest! Featuring some of Schenectady's most well-known Italian bakeries, restaurants, pastry and spumoni shops. Event Details

Sep

Sat

Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival 2018

1:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Jennings Landing, 1 Quay Street Albany, NY 12207

As summer comes to an end, let it go out with a cymbal crash and a trumpet blast. Don't miss the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival on September 8, 2018. The festival brings acclaimed musical guests, great food, vendors, and kids'... Event Details

Sep

Wed

Saratoga Hospital Foundation - Golf Invitational

6:30 AM to 8:00 PM at Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Saratoga Hospital’s Annual Golf Invitational combines a spectacular day of golf at the award-winning Saratoga National Golf Club with the opportunity to benefit a very worthy cause: our Nursing Scholarship Program. As a result, the Invitational typically sells out every... Event Details

Sep

Thu

September in the City Art Fair in Albany

11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at DiNapoli Park (previously Maiden Lane Park), on Broadway, in between Maiden Lane and Pine Street Albany, NY 12207

Every Thursday during the month of September, head downtown for a spectacular fall lunchtime diversion. Event Details

Sep

Sat

25th Annual Clifton Park Farm Fest

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Participating Farms, Clifton Park NY Area

Drive yourself to the many working farms in Clifton Park! Event Details

Sep

Sat

Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival: 26th Anniversary

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009

Visit the annual Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival at the Altamont Fairgrounds! Event Details

Sep

Sat

2018 Irish 2000 Festival

11:00 AM to 11:00 PM at Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020

The 22nd annual Irish 2000 Festival will once again offer a unique lineup of Irish music including everything from Celtic punk and jam music to traditional and everything in between. Event Details

Sep

Sat

9th Annual Pearl Palooza - Pearl Street Music Festival

11:00 AM at , Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207

Presented by Remarkable Liquids, downtown Albany's biggest free music festival is back for its 9th year! Join us on N. Pearl Street between Pine and Sheridan for live music on two stages. Event Details

Sep

Sat

Saratoga Showcase Of Homes Weekend 1

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Homes Throughout Saratoga County

The Saratoga Builders Association invites you to the 23rd annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes! For three consecutive weekends, the Saratoga Builders Association showcases and invites the public to tour the area's finest homes built by some of the Capital Region's... Event Details

Sep

Thu

September in the City Art Fair in Albany

11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at DiNapoli Park (previously Maiden Lane Park), on Broadway, in between Maiden Lane and Pine Street Albany, NY 12207

Every Thursday during the month of September, head downtown for a spectacular fall lunchtime diversion. Event Details

Sep

Sat

29th Annual Hudson Mohawk Antique Truck Show

8:00 AM at Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020

The 29th Annual Hudson Mohawk Antique Truck Show will be held September 22nd and 23rd 2018 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, NY. Each year, nearly 300 antique trucks are registered at our antique truck show. These trucks... Event Details

Sep

Sat

LarkFEST 2018 - New York's Largest One Day Street Festival

10:30 AM to 5:30 PM at Lark Street, Albany, NY

This year's 37th Annual LarkFest is Upstate New York's largest one day street festival! It is one of Albany's most anticipated events with 50,000 people expected to attend this year. Live music and entertainment including top national and regional bands,... Event Details

Sep

Thu

September in the City Art Fair in Albany

11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at DiNapoli Park (previously Maiden Lane Park), on Broadway, in between Maiden Lane and Pine Street Albany, NY 12207

Every Thursday during the month of September, head downtown for a spectacular fall lunchtime diversion. Event Details

Oct

Fri

FUSION - Albany Barn's Annual Anti-Gala

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Albany Barn, 56 Second Street Albany, NY 12210

Join Albany Barn, together with Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival, as we present the 7th annual FUSION anti-gala! Event Details

Oct

Sat

Running SCCCared 5K Family Run/Walk

9:30 AM at The Crossings of Colonie, 580 Albany Shaker Rd Loudonville, NY 12211

Join St. Catherine's Center for Children for the 5th Annual Running SCCCared Family 5K at The Crossings of Colonie! Event Details

Oct

Fri

2018 Pride Center Gala

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207

This special night benefits the Pride Center of the Capital Region and celebrates the important contributions of this year's honorees who work hard to empower the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community. Event Details

Oct

Fri

BOO-jolais Monster Ball

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207

The Alliance for Positive Health's signature event returns this year as the BOO-jolais Monster Ball on Friday, October 26! Event Details

Oct

Sat

2018 Saratoga DBA Fall Festival in Saratoga Springs, NY

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Downtown Saratoga Springs, NY

This unique Halloween celebration encourages families to have fun together, enjoying the hospitality of Saratoga Springs' businesses and the great spirit of the community. Event Details

Oct

Wed

Crossgates Mall-O-Ween

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Crossgates Mall, One Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203

It's the most Spook-Tacular time of the year with all the thrills, chills and fright filled fun at Crossgates' Mall-O-Ween on Wednesday, October 31st from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Event Details

Nov

Thu

The 102nd Annual Troy Turkey Trot

8:00 AM at City of Troy, Fourth and Fulton Streets

Register to run in the annual Troy Turkey Trot, or wake up early Thanksgiving morning to cheer from the sidelines! Event Details

Dec

Sun

2018 Troy Victorian Stroll

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Downtown Troy, New York

Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at the 36th Annual Troy Victorian Stroll, the Northeast’s largest free holiday festival with more than 100 live performances throughout the day! Event Details

Feb

Thu

2019 Saratoga Beer Week

at , Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The 2019 Saratoga Beer Week promises fun, food, and fantastic beer! With multiple beer-centered events, locals and visitors alike will enjoy top regional and national brews while seeing the best of what Saratoga has to offer, including restaurants, hops, and... Event Details

Mar

Fri

Capital District Garden & Flower Show

10:00 AM at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180

Renowned for its full-scale landscape exhibits and creatively designed gardens, the Capital District Garden & Flower Show, now in its 32nd year, brings together local landscape professionals to transform the McDonough Sports Complex at HVCC into a backyard environment complete... Event Details

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