Don't Miss the Best Things to Do in Albany and the Capital Region This Weekend!
Are you ready to make the most of the upcoming weekend? Want to have fun with family or friends? View our picks for the best and most exciting things to do in Albany and the Capital Region this weekend, including Troy, Schenectady, Colonie, and more. These Capital Region events are not-to-be missed!
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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
Thu, Jan 22 until Sat, Jan 24
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The 2026 Albany Chefs' Food and Wine Festival The Albany Chefs' Food and Wine Festival: Wine and Dine for the Arts returns for its 2026 season from January 22 to January 24.
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Today · 12:00 PM
Enjoy A Day Full of Pickleball to Benefit the Alzheimer's Association
Picklers Pickleball Club, 90 Broadway Menands, NY 12204
Today · 4:00 PM
The 11th Annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival - Albany takes place on Saturday January 24th, at the Desmond Hotel (Crowne Plaza) in Albany, New York.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road Albany, NY 12211
Today · 6:00 PM
Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware!
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
Sun, Jan 25 · 10:00 AM
The Albany Record RIot RETURNS! It's a MASSIVE vinyl record POP-UP sale! Sun Jan 25th. Over 60 dealer tables in one room! Great music and family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. Door prizes too! Don't miss it!
Polonaise Ballroom at PCC, 225 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12205
About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.
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