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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The Schoharie County Farmers Market
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
Dinosaur Adventure at the Altamont Fairgrounds
Sat, Oct 3 until Sun, Oct 4
· 12:00 AM
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Dinosaur Adventure, a nationally touring family event, arrives at the Altamont Fairgrounds for one weekend only, October 3-4.
Altamont Fairgrounds, Route 146 at Arlington Street Altamont, NY 12009
Smokey Bear Day at the Pine Bush
Sat, Oct 3
· 10:00 AM
Smokey Bear will be visiting the Pine Bush Discovery Center to teach visitors about prescribed fire and wildfire prevention.
Albany Pine Bush Preserve, Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road #1 Albany, NY 12205
2026 Downtown Schenectady Wing Walk
Sat, Oct 3
· 10:30 AM
The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation is proud to host the 13th annual Wing Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10:30am - 3:30pm.
Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY 12305
Double M Haunted Hayrides: Little Monsters Day
Sat, Oct 3
· 11:00 AM
Join us for Little Monsters Day - a not-so-spooky celebration designed just for families and our youngest fans!
Double M Haunted Hayrides, 678 New York 67 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Troy's Oktoberfest at Ilium Brewing Co
Sat, Oct 3
· 2:00 PM
Oktoberfest Block Party at Ilium Bar & Brewing returns to Troy, NY on Friday, October 3, 2026, with doors opening at 2 PM and the celebration running until 8 PM.
Ilium Brewing Co, 410 Fulton Street Troy, NY 12180
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Sun, Oct 4
· 11:00 AM
The Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market takes over Empire Live on Sunday, October 4th from 11AM-5PM - and as always, admission is FREE!
Empire Live, 93 N Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207
Oktoberfest at Brown's Brewing Company
Sun, Oct 4
· 1:00 PM
Oktoberfest Returns to Troy!
Brown's Brewing Company, 417 River St Troy, NY 12180
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