The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has been encouraging social distancing and asking the public to recreate locally and responsibly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the ongoing efforts to reduce density in popular areas, the DEC has announced the temporary closure of Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills. What You...
The Tulip Festival is a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in the City of Albany, and this year’s event was scheduled for May 8-10, 2020. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City has decided to postpone the 72nd Annual Albany Tulip Festival in order to ensure the health and safety of residents and the...
The list of Coronavirus-related temporary business closures continues to grow and two major Albany area institutions were recently added to it. Both Rivers Casino & Resort and Albany Public Library have announced temporary closures in an effort to protect public health and safety. Rivers Casino & Resort, including The Landing Hotel, will be temporarily...
Editor’s Note (3/13/2020): We are monitoring and updating cancellations as we receive them on our events calendar, where you can find the most current information. However, we are not notified of every cancellation. If you see something that has been cancelled and is still listed as an active event on our calendar, please send...
This morning Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan issued a statement that all permits for mass gatherings in Albany are suspended, which includes the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We’ve received another notice on upcoming events being cancelled. The Sports Foundation of the Capital Region Chairman Brian Akley and Discover Albany President and CEO Jill Delaney have...
Editor’s Note 03/12/20: The St. Patrick’s Day Parades are cancelled as per 10:15am on the Thursday the 12th. The upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parades this Saturday, March 14th, bring road closures and parking restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: North Albany Limerick Parade: 12pm to 1pm Parade Route Details: The North Albany Limerick...
Please Note: Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, many area events have been canceled or postponed for this weekend, including the 2020 Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This is a rapidly changing situation, and more events may be canceled over the next few days. However, if you’re still looking for things to do this...
“Many people, including me, believe that participation in the census is as important as voting,” Albany Public Library Executive Director Scott C. Jarzombek said in a statement. Here’s why it’s significant, what the library is doing to help, and how Albany residents can make sure they’re counted. Albany Public Library Cares About the Count...
The sun is shining here in Albany, and while there are a few weeks left of winter, it’s beginning to look and feel a lot like spring! When the flowers start to bloom, the City of Albany will prepare for their signature spring event – the Albany Tulip Festival. This highly anticipated festival attracts...
There’s a lot going on in the Albany, NY area this weekend, and we have all the details you need. Make plans to attend the Hannaford Kidz Expo, a golf expo, an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration, or another top event! Have Fun at an Exciting Expo or Festival 2020 Hannaford Kidz Expo |...