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 of social justice and celebrate the human experience in all its dimensions. Enjoy full-length and short film screenings, special guests from the film industry, in-depth…

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.

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 craft demonstrations, enjoy the petting zoo, watch sheep shearing and taste delicious local treats all while listening to live music.,

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 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, 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 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 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 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,…

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 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…

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 us for an exploration of the rich and diverse history of Albany County by choosing your path to explore. There will be driving, walking, 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 100 authors and poets, stop by the festival and join book lovers from local authors to nationally-known and critically acclaimed writers.

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 – a street-wide yoga gathering. The festival, presented by the Downtown Albany BID, takes over N. Pearl Street a location lined with some of downtown’s…