It’s shaping up to be a great Father’s Day weekened in Albany! In addition to Dad Fest, there are three other festivals happening, the Juneteenth celebration, a garden tour, three historical tours, three local sports games, and a movie in the park. How will you be making the most of the weekend?
Major Festivals & Fun
Sunday, June 17
Dad Fest is the ultimate Father’s Day weekend event to attend with your dad – although this event is for the whole family! You can expect an exciting lineup of live music, a number of fun activities, and a car show.
Saturday, June 16
Troy River Fest returns this weekend with an open-air bazaar consisting of handmade goods and local cuisine for sale, along with a lineup of live music and other entertainment.
Saturday, June 16
The African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region is hosting their annual Juneteenth Celebration this weekend. This is a full street festival featuring music, entertainment, activities, vendors, and nonprofits.
Celebrate Strawberry Season
Strawberry Festival at Altamont Fairgrounds
Saturday, June 16
The second annual Strawberry Festival at Altamont Fairgrounds is happening this weekend with strawberry shortcake, wine and cider tastings, cooking demonstrations, food vendors, live music, and tons of fun for kids.
Upper Union Street BID Strawberry Fest & Art Show
Saturday, June 16
The Upper Union Street BID is putting on their annual Strawberry Festival and Art Show, with a number of vendors, a farmers market, live music, and kids activities.
Hikes, Tours & The Outdoors
Saturday, June 16
The annual Soroptimist Garden Tour is happening in Schenectady this weekend. Guests will get to explore eight private gardens in Schenectady County for $20, with proceeds going towards local community organizations.
Historic Trolley Tour of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Saturday, June 16
You might have attended a guided hike at the Pine Bush, but this weekend the preserve is putting on a different kind of event: a two-hour history trolley ride where you can hear all about the people, places, and stories that once filled this area. Admission is just $3.
Hike Through History at Peebles Island State Park
Saturday, June 16
Peebles Island State Park is hosting two free history hikes on Saturday, where the groups will be learning about the geological and glacial formation of the island and more historical facts about the area.
Women’s History Walking Tour at Albany Rural Cemetery
Saturday, June 16
This historical walking tour through Albany Rural Cemetery is limited to 25 people and these tours typically sell out fast, so register as soon as you can if you plan to attend! The cost is $15, and the tour is focusing on historic women buried in the cemetery.
An Outdoor Movie
Movies Under the Stars: Black Panther
Friday, June 15
The Christ’s Church Albany’s Movies Under the Stars series returns for the summer starting this Friday with the renowned film Black Panther. There will be live music and family activities before the movie, which will be shown in Washington Park.
Local Sports Games
Tri-City ValleyCats VS Vermont Lake Monsters: Opening Night
Friday, June 15
It’s Opening Night for the ValleyCats! Come cheer on your favorite baseball team at “the Joe” as they play against the Lake Monsters. This game will feature a magnet giveaway and post-game fireworks.
Tri-City ValleyCats VS Vermont Lake Monsters: Pirates and Princesses Night
Sunday, June 17
Watch the ValleyCats face off against the Lake Monsters during Pirates and Princesses Night, when little lads and lasses are encouraged to dress in their favorite pirate and princess gear.
Albany Empire VS Philadelphia Soul
Saturday, June 16
Come out to the Times Union Center to support the Empire as they take on the Philadelphia Soul. Tickets start at $15.
