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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Arts in the City
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Today until Wed, Sep 23
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Arts in the City is a free, family-friendly summer program happening every Wednesday from July-September that brings music, dance, wellness, poetry, and visual arts to unique locations across Albany.
Staff PicksConcerts (Live Music)Performing ArtsFine Arts & GalleriesBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Albany, NY 12207
The Schoharie County Farmers Market
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Today until Sun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM
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The Schoharie County Farmers Market runs every Sunday 10am-1pm from May to October on the Cobleskill Fairgrounds in Schoharie County!
The Cobleskill Fairgrounds, 113 Sunshine Drive Cobleskill, NY 12043
2026 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
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Today · 12:30 PM
For 24 years, the City of Albany Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats, critically acclaimed up-and-coming artists and local favorites at the area's most spectacular venues.
Jennings Landing, 1 Quay Street Albany, NY 12207
The Great Schaghticoke Fair
Today until Mon, Sep 7
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend in style at the Great Schaghticoke Fair! Running from Wednesday, September 2 through Monday, September 7, 2026.
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. Schaghticoke, NY 12154
2026 Columbia County Fair
Today until Mon, Sep 7
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend with six days of excitement at the charming Columbia County Fair!
Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037
2026 Fonda Fair
Today until Mon, Sep 7
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Excitement is in the air as we eagerly anticipate the return of the Fonda Fair in Fonda, NY, a cherished summer tradition that brings our community together in joyous celebration.
Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068
Run 4 the River Half Marathon
Today · 8:00 AM
Kick off your fall racing season on the fast and net downhill Empire Trail from Rotterdam to Schenectady, a post race party with live music, and more!
Mabee Farms, 1100 Main St Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
2026 Capital District Scottish Games
Today · 8:00 AM
Celebrate all things Scottish at this years Scottish Games! This year the games are scheduled for September 5, 2026 at the Altamont Fairgrounds.
Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009
Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Dust Bowl Faeries
Today · 6:00 PM
Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
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