Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Downtown Albany

The Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade returns on Saturday March 16th! Dress from head-to-toe in green and head to downtown Albany with your family and friends for the celebration. The…

Free

Albany Film Festival

University at Albany 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY

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…

Event Series Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening

Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, United States

Don’t miss the Playhouse Stage Company’s performance of Spring Awakening this April at the Cohoes Music Hall. Winner of eight Tony Awards the musical “explores the tumultuous journey of adolescents…

Dutch Apple Cruises Opening Day

Dutch Apple Cruises 141 Broadway, Albany, NY, United States

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…

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

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…

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,…

Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival 2024

Jennings Landing 1 Quay St, Albany, New York

Jazz up your weekend at this mid-September festival and enjoy world-class music along the Hudson River. For 20 years, this all-day-event has brought jazz greats, local favorites, and critically acclaimed…

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…

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…