The Altamont Fair will be a must-attend event this weekend! But, check out everything else going on as well – there’s a craft beer festival, a free live music performance, several outdoor events, two free movie showings, and more.
Fantastic Fairs & Festivals
through Sunday, August 19
Enjoy thrilling amusement rides, incredible animal exhibits, and the absolute best entertainment at The Altamont Fair! See The Refrigerators perform on Friday, Big Sky Country on Saturday, and the New York Players on Sunday. The Axe Women Loggers of Maine are doing performances Wednesday through Sunday, and so much more fun is to be had.
The Fair is running now through Sunday, so check out the details and plan to visit at least one of the days this weekend.
Friday, August 17
The second annual Amsterdam Craft Beer Festival is happening at Riverlink Park in Amsterdam on Friday evening. You can expect live music, great food, a gaming area, and of course, craft beer. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 the day of, and include unlimited craft beer samples.
Free Live Music
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Anthony Fallacaro
Saturday, August 18
The Freedom Park Summer Concert Series is still going on in Scotia, and you can check out Anthony Fallacaro this Saturday. His music has a mix of country, rock, and pop influences.
Theatrical Performances Worth Checking Out
Consortium Actors Present: Hairspray the Musical
Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 26
Relive one of your favorite musicals at Siena College! Hairspray is being performed until Sunday the 26th, so consider checking it out this weekend. General admission tickets are $25.
Othello Presented by Will Kempe’s Players
Sunday, August 19
Enjoy a performance of Othello at Cook Park in Colonie by Will Kempe’s Players, a local theater company. There is a suggested donation of $20.
Magnificent Movies & Family-Friendly Fun
Movies Under the Stars: The Last Jedi
Friday, August 17
Bring the whole family to say a free showing of The Last Jedi at Sage College of Albany. There will be live music and family activities before the film.
Saturday, August 18
The Schenectady JCC in Niskayuna is hosting a free Family Fun Night with swimming and a screening of the animated film Ferdinand.
Hikes, Walks, Plants & the Great Outdoors
Batty for Bats at the Pine Bush
Friday, August 17
Find out more about bats at this free event taking place at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. The group will be using technology to help detect the five species of bats that live in the preserve while on a one-mile hike.
Volunteer Conservation Day at the Pine Bush
Friday, August 17
If you have free time on Friday morning, consider volunteering at the Pine Bush ahead of the bats event. Projects include trail maintenance, invasive species removal, trash cleanup, and more.
Discover Downtown Schenectady Tour
Friday, August 17
Embark on a walking tour in Schenectady to learn all about the salacious stories and impressive architecture of the area.
Edible Plants in Your Backyard
Saturday, August 18
Attend a free event at Peebles Island State Park in Cohoes to learn how to find edible plants.
The Roller Derby in Action
Albany Brawl Stars VS Worcester Roller Derby
Saturday, August 18
See the exciting sport of roller derby in action at the Albany Capital Center when the Brawl Stars take on the Worcester Roller Derby. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of.
For the Parents
Saturday, August 18
The first 100 kids to stop by MetroPCS on Central Avenue receive a free backpack full of school supplies. You can’t beat this deal!
An Exciting Event Within an Hour of Albany
Friday, August 17 through Sunday, August 19
Gavinstock Weekend Festival takes place in Cornwallville, a little under an hour from Albany. This three-day festival has a full lineup of folk and Irish music performances all weekend long, including the Canny Brothers, Celtic Cross, and Jameson’s Revenge.
