Lupine Festival

Albany Pine Bush Preserve 195 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY, United States

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…

Event Series The 76th Tulip Festival

The 76th Tulip Festival

Washington Park 1 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

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…

Free
Event Series The 76th Tulip Festival

The 76th Tulip Festival

Washington Park 1 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

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…

Free

Dad Fest

Enjoy a sunny afternoon in Washington Park at the City of Albany’s Dad Fest designed to celebrate all fathers on their special day. Enjoy a Classic Car Show, live music,…

Pinkster

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY, United States

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…

New York State’s 4th of July Celebration

Empire State Plaza Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States

Celebrate Independence Day at one of the largest July 4th celebrations in upstate New York! Since our country's bicentennial in 1976, crowds of more than 20,000 people have gathered along…

Event Series 2024 Summer Craft Fair

2024 Summer Craft Fair

Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY, United States

At the site of America’s first Shaker settlement enjoy an outdoor craft fair to start your summer! Browse 60+ regional artists, participate in Shaker themed crafts, attend special tours and…

Event Series 2024 Summer Craft Fair

2024 Summer Craft Fair

Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY, United States

At the site of America’s first Shaker settlement enjoy an outdoor craft fair to start your summer! Browse 60+ regional artists, participate in Shaker themed crafts, attend special tours and…

Capital Pride Parade and Festival

Washington Park 1 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

Celebrate Pride in Albany! 🏳️‍🌈 Join the oldest continuously operating Pride Center in the nation, The Pride Center of the Capital Region for their 27th annual Capital Pride Parade and…

Beers, Bikes, and Barges: Albany

Common Roots Brewing Company 19 Quackenbush Sqaure, Albany, NY, United States

Join the Historic Albany Foundation, Discover Albany, and the Erie Canal Museum for this 90 minute cycling tour through Albany looking at the city’s Erie Canal and brewing history. See sites like the location…

Summer Art Fest 2024

Quackenbush Square

You won't want to miss this interactive, immersive ALL AGES arts festival in Downtown Albany coming THIS Summer. It is FREE and OPEN to the public, just show up! Pop-up Outdoor…

Black Arts & Culture Festival

Empire State Plaza Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States

This three-day celebration of Black arts and culture features live performances by chart-topping artists, art exhibitions, delicious food and more. With something for everyone, the festival features a Teen Night…

2024 Altamont Fair

Altamont Fairgrounds 129 Grand St,, Altamont, NY, United States

Nothing says summer in Albany County like the annual Altamont Fair. Back for its 131st year, explore the huge carnival midway, enjoy live entertainment including a circus and shark show,…

Capital District Scottish Games

Altamont Fairgrounds 129 Grand St,, Altamont, NY, United States

Capital District Scottish Games - One of the largest cultural festivals in New York State, this Celtic festival of arts is an annual Labor Day tradition. Grab your bagpipes and…

Path Through History 2024

Ten Broeck Mansion 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, NY, United States

Choose your path through history! Join the Albany County Historical Association | Ten Broeck Mansion in celebrating Path Through History on Saturday October 12 from 11 am -4 pm. Join…

Albany Book Festival 2024

University at Albany 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY

The annual Albany Book Festival presented by the NYS Writer’s Institute celebrates the literary arts with panel discussions, book vendors, book signings, writing workshops and more. Attended by more than…

PearlPalooza 2024

North Pearl Street Albany, NY, United States

Don’t miss Albany’s high-anticipated, all-ages music festival. The largest all-day music festival in downtown Albany, enjoy a series of musical performances, delicious food and drink vendors, and a morning YogaPalooza…

Albany’s All-Hallow E’en Festival

Albany County

In 1904 & 1905, the City of Albany transformed into an enchanted Halloween-Dreamland. The streets were illuminated with festive lighting, storefronts competed in friendly decorating contests, and celebrations were held…

Discover Albany’s All-Hallow E’en Festival

Albany County

In 1904 & 1905, the people of Albany celebrated Halloween with an All-Hallow E’en Carnival. The city was transformed into an enchanting Halloween dreamland. Discover Albany and partners have worked…