Have you ever thought about celebrating Groundhog Day? It’s this Friday, and there two Groundhog Day-themed events happening in the Albany area! If that’s not your cup of tea there are also two food-themed events happening, a casino-style event for a great cause, a pub crawl at a local mall, and two more worthwhile...
10 Terrific Events Worth Checking Out In & Around Albany This Weekend: Jan 26 – 28
You have a chance to really embrace the season in Albany this weekend with two winter festivals going on! If that doesn’t sound appealing, there are also three live music performances, a magic show, a dance, and three more worthwhile events going on. Wintry Fun Grafton Lakes Winter Fest Saturday, January 27 Grafton Lakes...
Cool Hikes, Comedy, & Crazy Fun in the Albany Area This Weekend: Jan 19 – 21
Looking for things to do this weekend in Albany? You could try snowshoeing at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, learn about animal tracks at another spot in the Albany area, and if the cold isn’t your forte, there are a number of fun things going on indoors as well. Outdoor Fun Snowshoe Adventure at...
A Food & Wine Festival, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations & More Weekend Fun in Albany: Jan 12 – 14
The Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival returns this weekend! Check out the events and competitions you can enjoy with the festival, and see what else is happening this weekend with Maritn Luther King, Jr. events, a Winter Ball for charity, an exciting event at the Times Union Center, and more. The Ultimate Food...
10 Events to Enjoy In & Around Albany This Weekend: Jan 5 – 7
Shake off the winter blues by getting out and enjoying what the Albany area has to offer this weekend! Two exciting live music events are taking place along with a Ladies Night-themed improv comedy show, a Broadway musical, and more to check out. Music, Comedy & Theater Shows SoDown With Wax Future at The...
Ring in the New Year Right in the Albany Area: Dec 29 – Jan 1
Editor’s Note 12/29/17: The New Year Hike at Peebles Island has been postponed from January 1st and thus removed from this roundup. The new date is Sunday, January 7th. Have you made your New Year’s Eve plans yet? There are so many great events happening in the area, including some kid-friendly celebrations. Check out...
7 Ways to Enjoy Wintertime Fun in the Albany Area This Weekend: Dec 22 – 26
Christmas is almost here! Make sure you take some time this weekend to escape the hustle and bustle of the cooking, presents, and more going on at home. Get the family together and head out ice skating at the Plaza, drive through Washington Park to see the amazing lights, or otherwise make sure to...
Lark Street Celebrates the Holidays This Weekend & More Fun Abounds in Albany: Dec 15 – 17
Have you ever been to the Santa Speedo Sprint on Lark Street? Get the details on this awesome event happening this weekend, along with more holiday fun on Lark Street. You’ll also be able to check out holiday-themed performances in the area, Christmas movies being shown, and more. Holiday Fun on Lark Street Santa...
A Festive 5K, Holiday Markets & More in Albany This Weekend: Dec 8 – 10
The holiday fun continues in the Albany area! Happening this weekend: a holiday-themed 5K going through the lights in Washington Park, several holiday markets to get your shopping completed, and two more holiday events. A 5K and Holiday Lights Albany’s Last Run 5K Saturday, December 9 The wildly popular Last Run 5K to benefit...
Christmas Trees & More Holiday Fun in the Albany Area This Weekend: Dec 1 – 3
If you’re not in a holiday mood yet, you will be after this weekend! There’s an annual tree lighting happening in Albany, a festival of trees taking place in Schenectady, a Victorian- and holiday-themed event going on in Troy, and much more. O Christmas Tree Empire State Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival...