The City of Albany is partnering with The Palace Theatre, Lodge’s Department Stores, and the Albany School District to collect cash donations to buy coats and other winter clothing items for Albany kids in need. There are numerous ways to donate, including while attending certain upcoming events at The Palace Theatre. About the Cash...
Find Fun at Fusion & 6 More Exciting Events in Albany This Weekend: Oct 20 – 22
If you haven’t made your weekend plans yet tickets are still available for Albany Barn’s Fusion – delicious food and fun entertainment for a great cause! See what else is happening in the Albany area with musical entertainment, festivals, and more. Attend an Anti-Gala Fusion – Albany Barn’s Annual Anti-Gala Friday, October 20 Albany...
ValleyCats Receive Home Field Advantage Award From Esurance and Minor League Baseball
If you’ve ever been to a Tri-City ValleyCats came at “The Joe,” you know just how popular the minor league baseball team is in our area. The seats are filled, the crowd is pumped, and there is always a special event going on. Now, the ValleyCats have officially been recognized as a team the...
Get Ready for Columbus Day Weekend in Albany With These 11 Exciting Events: Oct 6 – 9
Are you ready for the long weekend? There is plenty is going on in and around Albany, including a Chowderfest in Troy, a Wing Walk in Schenectady, and much more. Fall, Food & Harvest Festivals Troy Chowderfest Sunday, October 8 Troy Chowderfest is back for its 11th year! Try a variety of chowders from...
Block Party on October 6th to Launch New He(Art) of the Hill Initiative for North Swan Street
If you thought block parties were just reserved for the summer season think again! Albany Housing Authority and Albany Barn are hosting a block party soon that will kick off a major revitalization campaign for an up-and-coming Albany neighborhood. The block party will be taking place on Friday, October 6th, at the North Swan...
Venue for Ronald McDonald House’s Masquerade Announced
For several months The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region has been keeping a secret: the location of their annual fundraising event. All that was previously revealed was that it would be in Schenectady, but now we know exactly where The Masquerade will be taking place next month. The Masquerade in Schenectady...
8 Exciting Events You Won’t Want to Miss in the Albany Area: Sep 29 – Oct 1
Who’s ready for Oktoberfest beer, fall festivals, spooky attractions, and more? The weather is once again cooling down and fall has officially arrived in the Albany area, so see what’s going on this weekend, then get out and enjoy. Area Festivals North Albany Oktoberfest 2017 Saturday, September 30 North Albany’s Oktoberfest is happening at...
The Latest Apartment Transformation in Downtown Albany Celebrates With Official Ribbon Cutting
Downtown Albany is quickly becoming a place to work, play, eat – and yes, live. The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) has been working hard to transform downtown into even more of a thriving and vibrant community than it already is. 20 Park Residences is the largest completed residential project to date within this new...
Registration Now Open for Popular Albany Last Run 5K
Spots always fill up early for this 5K! Registration is now open for the Albany Last Run 5K happening in December, so hurry and reserve your space before it’s gone. The City of Albany and St. Peter’s Cardiac & Vascular Center’s 21st Annual Albany Last Run 5K is happening on Saturday, December 9th at 5pm. The...
LarkFest, Upper Madison Street Fair & 7 More Exciting Events Happening in the Albany Area: Sep 22 – 24
Fall is arguably the most popular season in the Albany area and not just because of the gorgeous foliage. Some of the best events of the entire year happen in the fall, and a few are happening this weekend! Excellent Festivals & Fairs Two of Albany’s most popular fall events are happening this weekend...