Albany County
Spring Awakening
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, United StatesDon’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 discovering the complexities of life, love, and sexuality in a repressive society.”
Spring Awakening
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, United StatesDon’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 discovering the complexities of life, love, and sexuality in a repressive society.”
Spring Awakening
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, United StatesDon’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 discovering the complexities of life, love, and sexuality in a repressive society.”
Spring Awakening
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, United StatesDon’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 discovering the complexities of life, love, and sexuality in a repressive society.”
Lupine Festival
Albany Pine Bush Preserve 195 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY, United StatesCelebrate 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 unique preserve. The month-long festival showcases the beauty of the Pine Bush through nature walks, hands on activities, live music, games, craft vendors, food, and…
The 76th Tulip Festival
Washington Park 1 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NYAlbany’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 different varieties, shop nearly one hundred artisans selling handmade crafts, enjoy a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone, the crowning of the Tulip Queen,…
The 76th Tulip Festival
Washington Park 1 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NYAlbany’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 different varieties, shop nearly one hundred artisans selling handmade crafts, enjoy a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone, the crowning of the Tulip Queen,…
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, delicious food, and many "dad-centric" retail vendors.
Pinkster
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY, United StatesOnce 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 the Hudson River Valley by individuals from West and Central Africa who were enslaved by the Dutch colonists. Pinkster became a spring celebration where enslaved…
New York State’s 4th of July Celebration
Empire State Plaza Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United StatesCelebrate 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 Empire State Plaza each year to celebrate America's birthday. Festivities include special musical performances, delicious food vendors, a flyover by the 109AW New York Air…
2024 Summer Craft Fair
Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY, United StatesAt 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 craft demonstrations, enjoy the petting zoo, watch sheep shearing and taste delicious local treats all while listening to live music.,
2024 Summer Craft Fair
Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY, United StatesAt 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 craft demonstrations, enjoy the petting zoo, watch sheep shearing and taste delicious local treats all while listening to live music.,
Capital Pride Parade and Festival
Washington Park 1 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NYCelebrate 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 Festival. Known as the largest Pride celebration in the state outside of New York City, watch (or join) the marchers and floats take State Street,…
Beers, Bikes, and Barges: Albany
Common Roots Brewing Company 19 Quackenbush Sqaure, Albany, NY, United StatesJoin 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 of the enormous John Taylor and Sons Brewery and Lock #1 on the Old Erie. The ride begins and ends at Common Roots Brewing Company,…
Legally Blonde the Musical at Cohoes Music Hall
Cohoes Music Hall 58 Remsen St, Cohoes, NY, United StatesDon't judge a musical by its hair color! Join the Cohoes Music Hall for a pink powerhouse performance of Legally Blonde the Musical, based on the film of the same name.
Summer Art Fest 2024
Quackenbush SquareYou 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 Gallery presented by ParkAlbany Live Artists - painting moveable murals, hosting immersive creative activities, & more Kids Art Corner - interactive, hands-on crafts and art-making Community Partners and Vendors…
Black Arts & Culture Festival
Empire State Plaza Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United StatesThis 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 with live music, a Gospel Night with regional performers, instructor-led yoga at the Health & Wellness Fair, and a Concert Finale with a headlining artist.
2024 Altamont Fair
Altamont Fairgrounds 129 Grand St,, Altamont, NY, United StatesNothing 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, see farm animals up close, and learn more about agriculture in New York State.
Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival 2024
Jennings Landing 1 Quay St, Albany, New YorkJazz 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 up-and-coming-artists to Jennings Landing. Stick around for the fireworks display at the end of the night.
Capital District Scottish Games
Altamont Fairgrounds 129 Grand St,, Altamont, NY, United StatesCapital 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 head to the Altamont Fairgrounds for Highland Dancing, a Scottish Breed Dog Show, Pipe Bands, Highland Athletics, vendors, kids activities and more.