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Beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020, through today, many planned activities and events have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are processing event cancellations as received, but this is a rapidly changing situation involving hundreds of small businesses. We ask everyone for their patience and understanding, and urge everyone to check in with businesses before visiting. Please continue to support your local community in any way that you can, whether that be takeout, gift certificates, online shopping, charitable donations, etc.

Apr

Thu

Lark Street BID's Small Business Appreciation Month

Lark Street Business Improvement District Online

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Support local businesses during the Lark Street BID's Small Business Appreciation Month throughout April. There are many ways people can support small businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak and the BID has created a Small Business Support Hub that makes it... Event Details

Apr

Sat

CANCELED: 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Afrim's Sports

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Afrim's Sports, 636 Albany Shaker Rd. Albany, NY 12211

Please note, this year's Easter Egg Hunt has been canceled. Event Details

Apr

Wed

Lark Street BID's Small Business Appreciation Month

Lark Street Business Improvement District Website

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Apr

Wed

Lark Street BID's Small Business Appreciation Month

Lark Street Business Improvement District Website

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Apr

Fri

POSTPONED: 2020 Wine, Dine & Stein: International Masquerade

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Normanside Country Club, 150 Salisbury Road Delmar, NY 12054

Please note, the 2020 Wine, Dine & Stine has been postponed. Once the re-scheduled date has been decided, we'll post it on the calendar. Event Details

Apr

Sat

POSTPONED: 2020 Downtown Albany Restaurant Week

Downtown Albany Albany, NY 12207

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Due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, and the New York on PAUSE order from Governor Cuomo limiting non-essential gatherings, Downtown Albany Restaurant Week has been postponed. When it is safe to celebrate the world-class cuisine available in Downtown... Event Details

May

Thu

A Taste of Albany 2020

Please note, for A Taste of Albany 2020, there will be no physical event held. Instead, join us for an online auction! Event Details

May

Sat

POSTPONED: 2020 Albany Tulip Festival

Washington Park Albany, NY 12203

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The City of Albany has announced the postponement of the 72nd Annual Tulip Festival and all related events. The City's main priority is ensuring the health and safety of our residents and our community. Event Details

May

Sat

CANCELED: The Wesley Foundation Gala: Under The Big Top

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Lodge at Saratoga Casino Hotel, 1 Nelson Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel The Wesley Foundation Gala scheduled for May of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful to the many donors who have supported the gala this year to-date. Event Details

May

Fri

POSTPONED: St. Sophia 2020 Greek Festival

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road Albany, NY 12208

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The 2020 St. Sophia Greek Festival has been postponed. If it gets rescheduled, we will update this listing with the new date. Event Details

May

Sat

Virtual 5K - Annual Freihofer's Run For Women

Virtual Event, ,NY

Please note, the Freihofer's Run for Women has switched to a virtual 5k run for 2020. Event Details

May

Sat

Rescheduled - Adirondack Sports Summer Expo & Outdoor Fest

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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Please note, this event was rescheduled from March 21 & 22. The 15th annual Adirondack Sports Summer Expo at the Saratoga Springs City Center that was planned for March 21 & 22, 2020 has been canceled. They are tentatively planning... Event Details

Jun

Sun

13th Annual Cantina Kids Fun Run

8:00 AM at Congress Park, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The Cantina Kids Fun Run is held each year on the first Sunday in June. It's the only run in Saratoga that's designed especially for kids! Event Details

Jun

Sat

Art On Lark in Albany, NY

11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

Art on Lark is an annual summer street festival that celebrates local art and artisans in Albany, NY. One day each year in June, the city's historic Lark Street is shut down to traffic and transformed by artists' displays including... Event Details

Jun

Fri

The American Cancer Society's 2020 Red, White & Blue Party

7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Join the American Cancer Society for an All-American themed gourmet BBQ summer party under the tent at Saratoga National Golf Club. Event Details

Jun

Sat

2020 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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The 43rd annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the most celebrated and longest running jazz events in the world, will be held on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Event Details

Jun

Sat

Annual Double H Ranch Gala

5:00 PM to 11:30 PM at Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor, 89 Six Flags Drive Queensbury, NY 12804

Join the Double H Ranch for a remarkable gala evening! This family-friendly event promises fun for all ages at The Great Escape Resort. The evening kicks off with delicious appetizers, cocktails and a silent auction while you catch up with... Event Details

Jul

Sat

ParkFest 2020 at Gavin Park

11:00 AM to 9:30 PM at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Join the Town of Wilton on Saturday, July 11, 2020, for their annual ParkFest celebration! Event Details

Jul

Sat

Saratoga Bridges Annual Gala: "The White Party"

6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The White Party will be held on Saturday, July 11 at the majestic Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs. The White Party is our largest fundraiser which raised nearly $120,000 (NET) in 2019. These funds ensure that the myriad... Event Details

Jul

Thu

Saratoga Race Track Opening Day

11:00 AM at Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The highlight of summer in Saratoga is the summer racing meet, featuring world class thoroughbred horse racing! Saratoga Race Course Opening Day is Thursday, July 16, 2020 - so get ready for another thrilling season of racing in Saratoga Springs! Event Details

Jul

Sat

SPAC's New York City Ballet Gala

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

SPAC's New York City Ballet Gala, the finale to NYCB's 2020 residency, will draw inspiration from jazz with Robbins' In G Major incorporating the playful jazz accents of Ravel's Concerto in G and scenery and costumes by Erté; Balanchine's The... Event Details

Jul

Tue

179th Saratoga County Fair

Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Classic carnival fun is just around the bend in Saratoga County! The 179th Saratoga County Fair is sure to be a hit with every member of your family. From July 21 - 26, you can enjoy one of the country's... Event Details

Aug

Mon

2020 Washington County Fair

Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY 12834

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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

Sep

Wed

Saratoga Hospital's Golf Invitational Presented by AOW Associates, Inc.

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 aratoga National Golf Club with the opportunity to benefit a very worthy cause: our Nursing Scholarship Program. As a result, the Invitational... Event Details

Oct

Sat

Rescheduled - 10th Annual Winter Raptor Fest in Greenwich, NY

Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road Greenwich, NY 12834

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Please note, the 10th Annual Winter Raptor Fest was rescheduled from May 16-17, 2020. The event will now be held on October 3-4, 2020, at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich. Event Details

Oct

Sat

Saratoga DBA Fall Festival

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Downtown Saratoga, Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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

Nov

Fri

2020 Albany Auto Show

Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207

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The 2020 Albany Auto Show will feature more than 150 new vehicles (cars, trucks, minivans & SUVs) representing over 30 manufacturers. Exhibitor booths will offer auto-related products and services. Event Details

Mar

Fri

Capital District Garden & Flower Show

Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180

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

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