Looking for a unique idea for a party or a night out? Far Shot Recreation opened in October on N. Pearl Street, bringing a safe and fun venue for axe throwing, knife throwing, and archery to the capital city. The venue includes 10 targets for axe throwing, knife throwing, and archery, as well as...
Albany’s historic Madison Theatre is reopening this Thursday, December 19, and in honor of the special occasion, a portion of Madison Avenue will be closed for a celebratory Block Party. Read on to get the details about the road closure, parking restrictions, and Madison Theatre’s renovations. The Albany Police Department has announced that Madison...
Planning to visit Crossgates Mall to do a little holiday shopping? You’ll want to set aside a couple of hours to check out the mall’s latest family-friendly venue, Apex Entertainment! The new entertainment center opened today, Wednesday, December 18, and is set to become one of the Albany area’s most exciting new hotspots, just...
If you enjoy hiking, biking, birding, skiing, or snowshoeing in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, you’ll be excited to hear that it’s expanding! The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission (APBPC) recently announced the addition of more than 28 acres of land, bringing their total number of fully protected acres to 3,350. In accordance with...
The return of baseball season is still months away, but that doesn’t mean the Tri-City ValleyCats aren’t already planning for 2020. The local minor league team has opened applications for their 2020 youth field renovations and has announced their Spanish name for the MiLB’s 2020 Copa de la Diversión. Read on to learn more!...
If you’re searching for a new and unique way to celebrate Halloween this year, look no further than Fall into Steampunk: The Haunted Hedley. For the past several years, The Enchanted City, a popular steampunk festival, has transformed the streets of Troy, but they’re trying something a little different this year. On Friday, October...
Fall is in full swing, and with it has come dropping temperatures. If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community this season, consider donating to the 2019 Cash for Coats Drive. The City of Albany has partnered with The Palace Theatre, Albany School District, and Lodge’s Department Store to once again...
Catamount Mountain is officially opening a new, thrilling attraction this weekend, October 5 and 6! Be among the first adventurers to fly over the Berkshire and Taconic Mountains’ stunning fall foliage on Catamount ZipTour, which has now claimed the title of the longest zipline in the contiguous United States. Your journey will begin with...
We’re still hanging on to the last few days of summer, but it’s not too early to register for the St. Peter’s Cardiac & Vascular Center Albany Last Run 5K! The 23rd running of the popular race is Saturday, December 7 at 5 pm. Not familiar with the event? The all-ages 5K sends runners...
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Well, we’ve got your plans for tomorrow, Saturday September 14, right here: the 10th annual PearlPalooza, which returns to the streets of Albany with a fantastic lineup of alternative bands, fun activities, and local vendors. Don’t worry about having to get tickets this close to the...