Pinkster

Once a colonial Dutch holiday, Pinkster quickly developed into an African celebration of family, hope, and cultural identity in the 18th century. The celebration developed from cultural traditions brought to…

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The 76th Tulip Festival

Albany’s signature spring event returns for its 76th year. Attend the Tulip Fest in Washington Park this Mother’s Day weekend. Explore garden beds of more than 140,000 tulips in 150…

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Lupine Festival

Blue lupine flowers in a field

Celebrate the magic of Spring with Lupine Fest at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Fields of violet Lupine flowers and fluttering Karner Blue butterflies set the stage for visitors to explore the…

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Dutch Apple Cruises Opening Day

Boarding a Dutch Apple Cruise is a quintessential warm weather experience in Albany! The Dutch Apple sets sail for the 2024 season this April. Take it easy on this sightseeing…

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Albany Film Festival

The annual Albany Film Festival, presented by the NYS Writers Institute, is at the University at Albany. The festival features “bookish” events exploring the craft of diverse storytelling in cinema, foster a deeper understanding…

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