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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Sat, Apr 25 until Sun, Apr 26
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Pass It On Spring/Summer Pop Up Retail Store
At Pass It On you will find clothing (sizes newborn to juniors), toys, books, videos, baby equipment (strollers, swings, etc.), sports equipment, children's furniture, and more!
Afrim's Sports, 4 NYSUT Drive Latham, NY 12110
Sat, Apr 25 until Sun, Apr 26
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Spring Fest 2026
Come make memories with us this Spring! Join us at Troy Botanical Garden for our annual Spring Festival on April 25th & 26th from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Troy Botanical Garden, 1004 Hoosick Road Troy, NY 12180
Sat, Apr 25
· 10:00 AM
Schenectady County Wide Flea Market and Farmer's Market at Via Port Rotterdam.
Viaport Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Rd Schenectady, NY 12306
Sat, Apr 25
· 9:00 AM
This event celebrated the end of the maple season. This event is a rain or shine event!
Cobleskill Sunshine Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
Sat, Apr 25
· 11:00 AM
Join us in Downtown Schenectady on Saturday, April 25 from 11am-3pm for the return of the TATER TROT!
Various Restaurants, Downtown Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
Sun, Apr 26
· 9:30 AM
Unleash your inner hero at the Hero 5K for Autism!
Mohawk Harbor, Harborside Drive Schenectady, NY 12305
Sun, Apr 26
· 10:00 AM
The Albany Record RIot RETURNS! It's a MASSIVE vinyl record POP-UP sale! Sun April 26th. 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
Sun, Apr 26
· 11:00 AM
A Big Gay Market is a designated intentional and affirmative space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies to join together in queer & gender expansive joy!
Washington Park - Knox Street Mall Road, Knox Street Mall - Washington Park Albany, NY 12207
Sun, Apr 26
· 2:00 PM
The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC) is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Touch a Truck Fundraiser Event, presented by M&T Bank.
Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12309
Sun, Apr 26
· 4:00 PM
U.S. Figure Skating returns from Milan with one of the most decorated American teams in Winter Olympic history - and now you can see them LIVE on the ice during the Stifel Stars on Ice 2026 tour!
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
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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