Editor’s Note 06/01/18: The Park and Play Movie Night at St. Mary’s Hospital has been postponed due to inclement weather, and has therefore been removed from this article. The event is now happening on June 8th. Looking for a festival to check out? You’ll certainly have your pick this weekend in and around Albany!...
Top Memorial Day Weekend Events Happening In & Around Albany: May 25 – 28
Have you made your Memorial Day Weekend plans in Albany yet? See where parades and services are happening, and find out what else is going on over the three-day weekend! Honor Those Who Have Served Memorial Day events are happening now through Monday! Here are some going on over the weekend: Albany Memorial Day...
Brand New Harbor Jam Series Bringing 8 Free Shows To Rivers Casino
Grab some blankets and chairs and bring your family to the Mohawk River Amphitheater in Schenectady for the first-ever Harbor Jam Concert Series this summer! Rivers Casino & Resort has announced an exciting line-up of musicians, and each performance is free to the public and open to all ages. Harbor Jam begins on Saturday,...
Top 11 Events Happening in the Albany Area This Weekend Including Greek Fest & More: May 18 – 20
Editor’s Note 05/18/18: Rollin’ on the River has been postponed to May 28th and removed from this article. The fun never stops in the Albany area, especially as the weather gets nicer! There are two festivals happening this weekend, including the St. Sophia Greek Festival, which is a full three days of incredible Greek-filled...
Tulip Festival & More Albany Area Mother’s Day Weekend Fun: May 11 – 13
It’s a tradition every year on Mother’s Day weekend: Tulip Festival! You can’t let this amazing festival pass without stopping by, but see what else is slated for this weekend with another area festival, Mother’s Day-centric events, hilarious comedians at Proctors, an exciting tribute band at Rivers Casino, and a unique food tour. Make...
Meet The Finalists: Albany’s Tulip Queen
The 70th annual Albany Tulip Festival takes place this Mother’s Day weekend. Festival goers will stroll through a colorful landscape of over 100,000 blooming tulips in Washington Park while enjoying live music, food vendors, local crafts, Dutch traditions, and more. At the heart of this Capital Region tradition is the crowning of the Tulip Queen,...
Roundup of Capital Region Garden Tours for 2018
Nothing says “spring is in bloom” like a gorgeous, lush garden! You may have heard of a couple of official garden tours that are happening in the upcoming months throughout the Capital Region – we’ve rounded up the tours taking place that you’ll want to check out, and we have a few bonus gardens...
Albany Makes the List! U.S. News Ranks the City a Top 40 Place to Live in the USA
The City of Albany is at the heart of New York’s Capital Region and features a vibrant metropolitan atmosphere. There are a wide range of excellent restaurants, cultural hotspots, and more located throughout the area, so it’s no surprise the city has been named one of the top 40 places to live in the...
I Love My Park Day, Derby Day, Cinco de Mayo & More Albany Area Weekend Fun: May 4 – 6
I Love My Park Day, Derby Day, and Cinco de Mayo all fall on the same Saturday this year! Make the most of the weekend in the Albany area by finding celebratory holiday-themed events. There is also a gaming festival, a history fair, and more worthwhile events going on. Have Fun Outside at a Park...