The Troy Pig Out returns this weekend, along with a kid-friendly event at Empire State Plaza, a huge block party in Schenectady, and eight more worthwhile events. Get out and about in the Albany area this weekend!
Big Festivals & Fun
Saturday, July 14
Barbecue masters will be taking over Riverfront Park in Troy this Saturday for the annual Troy Pig Out. Chow down on a variety of barbecued food ranging from chicken to pork to beef brisket, enjoy live music performances all day long, and partake in fun activities like cornhole.
Saturday, July 14
A full day of kid-friendly fun is happening at The Plaza on Saturday. There will be singalong adventures, storytimes, and meet and greets with Thomas & Friends and Robin and Starfire of Teen Titans.
Friday, July 13
The ultimate summer block party returns to Schenectady on Friday night with live music performances, games, food, and kid-friendly activities. The Spin Doctors will be headlining!
Comedy Shows
Andy Borowitz: The Make America Not Embarrassing Tour
Friday, July 13
Comedian Andy Borowitz will be at Proctors on Friday for his Make America Not Embarrassing Tour. Tickets start at $50.25.
Miranda Sings Live…No Offense Tour
Friday, July 13
YouTube star Miranda Sings will be performing an all-ages show at The Egg. The creator of the character, Colleen Ballinger, will perform half the show as Miranda Sings and half the show as herself, for a fun two-in-one performance! Tickets start at $39.
An Animal-Themed Walking Tour
Saturday, July 14
The second of three Wild Tails of Albany Animals is happening on Saturday. This is a fun guided walking tour that explores creatures in carvings and statues hidden throughout Albany. Tickets are just $3 for adults and kids are free.
Local Sports
Wrestling Under the Stars Comes to “The Joe”
Saturday, July 14
Northeast Wrestling and the Tri-City ValleyCats are teaming up for this unique event at “The Joe” in Troy. You can see WWE Hall of Famers Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Booker T, and Glens Falls native Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Tickets start at $20.
Albany All Stars VS Roc City Roller Derby
Saturday, July 14
See the Albany All Stars face off against the Roc City Roller Derby at the Albany Capitol Center. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 the day of, and kids 10 and under are $5.
Albany Dutchmen VS Amsterdam Mohawks
Saturday, July 14
The Albany Dutchmen will be playing against the Amsterdam Mohawks at Siena College.
Albany Dutchmen VS Glens Falls Dragons
Sunday, July 15
The Albany Dutchmen take on the Glens Falls Dragons on Sunday.
A Vodka Tasting
Saturday, July 14
While you’re out and about this weekend stop by Empire Wine and Liquor on Central Avenue on Saturday for a free Pristine Vodka tasting.
