Enjoy amazing Greek food at the St. Sophia Greek Festival, happening all weekend long! Two other fun festivals are also happening in the Capital Region this weekend, along with seven other exciting events.
Find an Awesome Festival
Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21
The St. Sophia Greek Festival is back with three continuous days of Greek-filled fun! See authentic Greek dancers, hear live Greek music, eat delicious Greek food, and check out jewelry, kids activities, and more.
Saturday, May 20
Check out live animal shows, wildlife workshops, and nature walks at Lupine Fest at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Lupine is the primary food of the Karner blue butterfly that the Pine Bush works so hard to protect – see this fascinating plant on a guided hike at the festival.
Village of Waterford Canal Festival
Saturday, May 20
New and returning vendors will be at the Village of Waterford Canal Festival. Enjoy live music, dance performances, activities for kids, kayaking, walks, presentations, and more.
Electric City Trucks, Taps, Corks & Forks
Saturday, May 20
You won’t want to miss out on Electric City Trucks, Taps, Corks & Forks in Schenectady! There will be food trucks, specialty vendors, craft beer and other beverages, live music, and kids activities.
Fun Trucks for Kids
Saturday, May 20
The Touch-a-Truck event is back at Crossgates Mall. There is free admission with a suggested donation for Veterans Count NY, which provides critical financial assistance and other services for veterans and their families. Kids will get to touch larger-than-life trucks, partake in giveaways, and enjoy family fun.
Catch a Thrilling Movie
Black Swan at the Madison Theater
Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21
The psychological-thriller Black Swan with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis is playing at The Madison Theater this weekend. You’ll have several chances to see the flick, and tickets are just $5.
Participate in the Tulip Dig
Saturday, May 20 to Sunday, May 21
Join Washington Park Conservancy volunteers on Saturday as the group digs up tulips at the Moses statue in Washington Park. Limited quantities of tulips will be available for volunteers. On Sunday, the tulips are made available for sale to the public for $5 for a bag of 30 or so bulbs.
Support Your Local High School
High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors
Saturday, May 20
Educators, industry professionals, and theater experts have reviewed musicals at local high schools and awards will be presented Tony Award-style at Proctors. Did your high school make the list? Read more about these awards here >>
Walk/Run for a Great Cause
Saturday, May 20
Great Strides is happening at The Crossings in Loudonville. This is a fun, family-oriented event with a 5K walk, kids activities, food, and more. Proceeds are going towards the Northeastern New York chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Danceable Live Music
Friday, May 19
The River Street Pub is hosting Raging on the River with the Whether You Like It or Not Tour. See ill.Gates, Levitation Jones, Evac Protocol, and Ludge – these groups all play exciting electronic dance music. Tickets start at $15, but tickets for the first two tiers are sold out – Tier 3 and VIP Meet & Greet tickets are still available.
