Upcoming Events in Troy and Schenectady, NY
Troy and Schenectady are two of the Capital Region’s largest cities, and each is a short drive from downtown Albany. Both cities have events all year: festivals, concerts, plays, fundraisers, food and drink events, and community celebrations.
Options range from touring Broadway shows at Proctors in Schenectady and concerts at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall to top annual events like Schenectady County Restaurant Week, with plenty of reasons to visit in every season. Use the calendar below to find upcoming events in Troy and Schenectady and plan your next outing.
The Government Inspector, Union College Theater and Dance Department
Today - Sun, Nov 8
· 7:30 PM
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A case of mistaken identity prompts a group of corrupt officials to confront questions of morality and political accountability in a fast paced satirical comedy.
Yulman Theater - Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Vulnerable Narratives Writing Workshop & Open Mic!
Fri, Nov 6
· 6:30 PM
Vulnerable Narratives is an interactive storytelling and community conversation experience centered on authenticity, reflection, and human connection.
Mt. Ida Preservation Hall, 548 Congress St Troy, NY 12180
Shannon Tehya, Julia Alsarraf, and Girl Love In Concert
Sat, Nov 7
· 7:00 PM
Three local artists come together for a night celebrating some of the 518's distinctive voices in original music, storytelling, and song.
Mt. Ida Preservation Hall, 548 Congress St Troy, NY 12180
50th Annual Stockade-athon 15K Road Race
Sun, Nov 8
· 8:30 AM
The Stockade-athon is one of the oldest 15K road races in the USA!
Veterans Park, 185 Lafayette Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Pride Center Presents: A Celebration of Life for Anne Nelson
Mon, Nov 9
· 7:00 PM
Pride Center, the longest continually operating LGBTQ+ Center in the country presents: A Celebration of Life for Anne Nelson
Franklin Plaza, 4 4th Street Troy, NY 12180
Schenectady JCC to Host Family-Friendly Comedy Magic Show on Veterans Day
Wed, Nov 11
· 11:00 AM
Families looking for a fun way to spend Veterans Day are invited to the Schenectady JCC for a special Comedy Magic Show featuring Mr. Twisty. This entertaining performance promises laughter!
Schenectady JCC, 2565 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12309
2026 Wynantskill PTA Holiday Craft Fair & Maker's Market
Sat, Nov 14
· 10:00 AM
Come browse local vendors and artisans offering handmade crafts, woodwork, jewelry, candles, holiday decor, baked goods, spices/rubs, and sweet treats!
Gardner Dickinson School, 25 East Ave Troy, NY 12180
Via Aquarium's 10-Year Anniversary Party
Sat, Nov 14
· 11:00 AM
Ten years of underwater adventures calls for a BIG celebration! Join Via Aquarium as they celebrate a decade of amazing memories, fascinating aquatic life, and family fun!
Via Aquarium, 93 West Campbell Road Schenectady, NY 12306
Capital Region Wing Wars 21
Sat, Nov 14
· 5:00 PM
Your favorite food competition is back! Come out for the Capital Region Wing Wars as area restaurants battle it out for title of King of Wings!
Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Avenue Troy, NY 12180
Power Unleashed: Hard Dance Ritual
Sat, Nov 14
· 7:00 PM
Slam City Audiovisual Enterprises presents an immersive night of heavy, dark electronic and dance music accompanied by psychedelic live visuals, taking place in one of Troy's sacred spaces.
Mt. Ida Preservation Hall, 548 Congress St Troy, NY 12180
Ginger Geezus Album Release Party
Sat, Nov 14
· 8:00 PM
Ginger Geezus brings their electrifying blues-rock sound to Rustic Barn Pub in Troy, NY on November 14 for a special album release party celebrating their original music!
Rustic Barn, 150 Speigletown Rd Troy, NY 12182
Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair
Sun, Nov 15
· 11:00 AM
Get ready to shop 'til you drop at our Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair - your one-stop shop for unique gifts and festive finds!
Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Ave Troy, NY 12180
Jupiter Ensemble & Lea Desandre, Mezzo
Sun, Nov 15
· 3:00 PM
The famed singer and one of the world's top early music ensembles, led by lutenist Thomas Dunford, return after their memorable 2023 debut for a program of Baroque arias and instrumental works.
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Humans Meeting Humans
Sun, Nov 15
· 5:00 PM
See a short show and meet new people - no extensive small talk required! Tickets: tinyurl.com/humansmeetinghumans
Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe, 501 Broadway Troy, NY 12180
There is Hope
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
· 7:00 PM
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An original play
Mt. Ida Preservation Hall, 548 Congress St Troy, NY 12180
Schenectady County's 57th Annual Holiday Parade
Sat, Nov 21
· 5:00 PM
Ring in the holiday season in Downtown Schenectady at the 57th Annual Holiday Parade presented by the County and City of Schenectady.
Schenectady, NY 12305
Raphaël Feuillâtre, Guitar
Sun, Nov 22
· 3:00 PM
This French artist's recordings are some of the most streamed guitar music in the world. Returning after his awe-inspiring debut at Mont Pleasant in 2024,
Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Luna Series: Nocturnne
Mon, Nov 23
· 7:00 PM
The Luna Series is a monthly live music series centered around the healing and releasing energies of the full moon.
Mt. Ida Preservation Hall, 548 Congress St Troy, NY 12180
2026 Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot
Thu, Nov 26
· 8:00 AM
The Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot is a premier road race featuring 5k and 10k distances, among other events.
Troy Atrium, 4 3rd St Troy, NY 12180
70th Annual Holiday Greens Show
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
· 12:00 PM
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Join the Van Rensselaer Garden Club and the Hart Cluett Museum for the 70th Annual Greens Show, Thursday, December 3rd - Sunday, December 6th, 2026.
Hart Cluett Museum, 57 2nd St Troy, NY 12180