This weekend in the Capital Region is filled with a fun Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, Black Friday events, opportunities to shop small, and holiday festivities. Troy Turkey Trot November 24 Spend your Thanksgiving morning at one of the oldest and largest turkey trots in the US! The Troy Turkey Trot has 5k and 10k options,...
There’s a new, innovative way to support local in downtown Albany. Check out this new digital gift card program from the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID), and find out how you can get bonus “Downtown Dollars” to spend between now and the end of April. Give the Gift of Downtown The Downtown Albany...
Now more than ever, it’s important to shop and support local, and that’s why Make It Up State has partnered with the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market to launch The Marketplace, a new Sunday marketplace showcasing local handmade goods and food. This weekend, The Marketplace will spread the love with a Valentine’s Day-themed market on...
Whether you call it Valentine’s Day Weekend or Presidents’ Day Weekend, there is a lot to look forward to in the Capital Region. Below we have details on two upcoming shopping events, news from the local restaurant scene, info about New York’s Free Fishing Weekend, and more. Shop for Local Gifts & Products This...
Whether you’re looking forward to a delicious dinner or some well-deserved R&R, there are plenty of ways you can spend the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Albany. Check out some top events happening this weekend, as well as more announcements from around the area. It’s Time to Get Into the Holiday Spirit Drive Through...
About two weeks ago, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market announced the opening of their new virtual market called Troy Waterfront Farmers Market Online. This online ordering system features items from over 50 local vendors, making it a great way to support the community and get all of your favorite products while the traditional in-person...
The holidays are finally here, and for many of us, the weekend after Thanksgiving is a fantastic time to relax, visit with family, and do a little shopping too. Wondering what’s going on in the Albany area? Here are 7 of the best holiday events worth checking out on November 29 – December 1,...
Love visiting the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on Saturdays and browsing for delicious locally-grown produce and great locally-made products? You’ll now be able to shop during the week. Starting today, September 4, the farmers market will be open every Wednesday through the holiday season. The new Wednesday farmers market will be set up on...
Shoppers visiting Crossgates Mall on Saturday, August 10 can be among the first to see the new Macy’s Backstage, a store-within-a-store located on the first floor of Macy’s, where shoppers can pursue the perfect deal on name brands they already know and love, at the low prices they’ve come to expect from off-price retailers. This...
Craft beer, wine, and spirits? Chili, chowder, and soup? Count us in! Check out all the delicious details on the two festivals happening this weekend at Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park. And, get a rundown on our other picks for weekend events in the Albany area, ranging from a grilled...