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 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…

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 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,…

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 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,…

Free

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 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…

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.,