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Summer 2026 Open Call Show

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · Ballston Spa, NY

The 2026 Summer Open Call show in the Jan Rutland Memorial Artists’ Space at the National Bottle Museum features over 125 works of art from over 40 local and…

Supercars in the Park

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Get ready to rev your engines at Supercars in the Park, a one-of-a-kind automotive showcase hosted by the Saratoga Automobile Museum — set in the stunning…

Animal Activities and Farm Tours

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · West Sand Lake, NY

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Some our popular tours include: Highland Cow Brushing Cabin Tours Photography Tours Whether you are a cabin guest, or are a local…

Working the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson River 1800s

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—6:00 PM · Albany, NY

Our Black Experience Exhibit Series features stories that illuminate Black history in the Capital Region and beyond. Designed to travel, the pop-up exhibits…

3D Origami Workshop

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Albany, NY

Welcome to our 3D Origami Workshop taught by the talented origami artist Itoko Kobayashi! Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn the art of creating…

Kids Slime Club

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Mechanicville, NY

We\'re saying goodbye to summer with a special batch of sunshine slime! Stop by at 10:00 a.m. for the final slime time of the season. See you there! Sign Up…

Currents of Knowledge Book Club

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Waterford, NY

Join us for our new book club! Meets the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Whether you’re a devoted nonfiction reader or simply curious to…

WATER MUSIC NEW YORK: TONAWANDA AND NORTH TONAWANDA

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 11:00 AM—10:00 PM · Albany, NY

MUSIC - ART - FOOD - COMMUNITY - DRONE LIGHT SHOWFREE COMMUNITY EVENT!Day time activities, food vendors, live music, and more! 2:30pm - Daytime…

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WATER MUSIC NEW YORK: TONAWANDA AND NORTH TONAWANDA

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 11:00 AM—10:00 PM · Albany, NY

MUSIC - ART - FOOD - COMMUNITY - DRONE LIGHT SHOWFREE COMMUNITY EVENT!Day time activities, food vendors, live music, and more! 2:30pm - Daytime…

Kisstory: Kiss Tribute w/ Untaymed, Chris Sanders & The Better Days, Modern Day

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:00 PM—11:59 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:15pm Ages: 18+ Tickets: $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show ** Click Here to Purchase Tickets ** Kisstory- the one and only KISS replica…

Smile Empty Soul & Revis: Spin The Bottle Tour w/ Fiction Parade

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—5:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 1:00pm Show: 1:15pm Ages: 21+ Tickets: $35 ** Click Here to Purchase Tickets ** Smile Empty Soul is a hard rock band that originated in Los Angeles, CA…

Latin Night w/ Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra ft: BoyBoy

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 7:00 PM — Mon, Aug 17, 2026 1:00 AM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 7:00pm Ages: 21+ Admission: FREE! Join us for Latin Night every Sunday at Putnam Place this Summer and dance the night away to live, high-energy, Latin…

Family Tree

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 8:00 PM—9:30 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm Ages: 21+ Admission: “Pay What You Want” Come join Family Tree every Monday from 8:00pm – 9:30pm for their Eddies Award-winning…

BBQ & Blues Jam Hosted by Sly Fox & George Boone

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm Ages: 21+ Tickets: Pay What You Want Come join us every Tuesday this Summer during July & August for our weekly BBQ & Blues Jam…

Justin Friello

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Schenectady, NY

Justin Friello is no stranger to the spotlight. Since 2005, he’s been performing professionally as a solo artist and as the lead in various bands in New York’s…

Back In Black: AC/DC Tribute w/ Ginger Geezus

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 8:00 PM—11:30 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Ages: 18+ Tickets: $20 Advance / $25 Day of Show ** Click Here to Purchase Tickets ** For more than three decades, Back In Black has…

Mirk w/ Jason LRX & Sad Assassins

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 8:00 PM—11:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 8:00pm Show: 9:00pm Ages: 21+ Tickets: “Pay What You Want” Mirk is an American musical group from Albany, New York, founded in 2009. Their music has…

Latin Night w/ Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra ft: BoyBoy

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 7:00 PM — Mon, Aug 24, 2026 1:00 AM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 7:00pm Ages: 21+ Admission: FREE! Join us for Latin Night every Sunday at Putnam Place this Summer and dance the night away to live, high-energy, Latin…

Family Tree

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 • 8:00 PM—9:30 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm Ages: 21+ Admission: “Pay What You Want” Come join Family Tree every Monday from 8:00pm – 9:30pm for their Eddies Award-winning…

BBQ & Blues Jam Hosted by Sly Fox & George Boone

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm Ages: 21+ Tickets: Pay What You Want Come join us every Tuesday this Summer during July & August for our weekly BBQ & Blues Jam…

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Monet’s Bridge over Lillies

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Join us for this relaxing, customizable painting, grab a mocktail, and get lost in the Zen of painting. Beginners welcome!

Shine Bright Sunflower

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Customizable blending techniques and our step-by-step guidance make this a perfect painting for anyone, new or seasoned painters alike. Beginners welcome!

Monday Funday – 25% Off – Hang Time

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Enjoy 25% off and a relaxing paint & drip experience as you create this charming scene. We’ll guide you step-by-step, making it a perfect class for beginners…

Revolutionary Entertainment: A Magic Lantern Show

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Gansevoort, NY

RSVP’s are not required. They are greatly appreciated, as they assist us with staffing and setup.

Ink & Drink

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Join us and let out your inner artist with this fun octopus scene. Grab a mocktail, an apron, and escape the busy world with paintbrush in hand. Fun for the…

Mermaid Wishes

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Customizable blending techniques and our step-by-step guidance make this a perfect painting for anyone, new or seasoned painters alike. Beginners welcome!

Monday Funday – 25% Off – Lucky Horseshoe

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Enjoy 25% off and a relaxing paint & drip experience as you create this charming scene. We’ll guide you step-by-step, making it a perfect class for beginners…

Monday Funday – 25% Off – Lilac Vase

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Enjoy 25% off and a relaxing paint & drip experience as you create this charming scene. We’ll guide you step-by-step, making it a perfect class for beginners…

Paint & Sing: Be Flamazing!

Wed, Aug 26, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Enjoy FREE karaoke with your Paint & Sing ticket! Welcoming karaoke amateurs and pros alike – whether you nail every note or bomb every line, we want you to…

Horse Dreams – 20% Off

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Let out your inner artist with this fun, customizable painting. Beginners welcome!

Paris Dreams

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Join us and let out your inner Van Gogh with this cool scene. Grab a mocktail, an apron, and escape the busy world with paintbrush in hand. Beginners welcome!

Ladybug Love

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Join us and let out your inner artist with this cool scene. Grab a mocktail, an apron, and escape the busy world with paintbrush in hand. Beginners welcome!

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Supercars in the Park

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Get ready to rev your engines at Supercars in the Park, a one-of-a-kind automotive showcase hosted by the Saratoga Automobile Museum — set in the stunning…

Weekly Storytime

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Waterford, NY

Join us for stories, crafts, and playtime every Friday at 10:30. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages welcome! No registration required.

Ink & Drink

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Join us and let out your inner artist with this fun octopus scene. Grab a mocktail, an apron, and escape the busy world with paintbrush in hand. Fun for the…

Six-Mile Sundown

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · Schenectady, NY

Six Mile Sundown is a local four piece cover band that plays chill rock classics with harmonizing vocals. The music is easy to listen to, appeals to everyone…

Bunny Buns

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Join us and let out your inner artist with this cool scene. Grab a mocktail, an apron, and escape the busy world with paintbrush in hand. Fun for the whole…

Sunset Graze

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Join us and let out your inner artist with this cool scene. Grab a mocktail, an apron, and escape the busy world with paintbrush in hand. Fun for the whole…

Witchy Wednesday! Crushed Glass Raven & Skull Resin Pour! Just $45!

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM · Schenectady, NY

These are pure beauties!! Resin poured and ready for catching the sun in your window or placing a candle behind them to glimmer!

StoryHarvest with Arm-of-the-Sea Theater

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Troy, NY

@ Join us for StoryHarvest, our annual food justice celebration featuring activities, games, music, and food– all FREE! This year we are excited to bring…

Trunk or Treat

Wed, Oct 28, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Saratoga Springs, NY

Truck or Treat at the Saratoga Automobile Museum Get dressed up in your Halloween costume and come enjoy some family fun at our Trunk or Treat family event.…

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Working the Waters: Black Mariners on the Hudson River 1800s

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—6:00 PM · Albany, NY

Our Black Experience Exhibit Series features stories that illuminate Black history in the Capital Region and beyond. Designed to travel, the pop-up exhibits…

August Third Thursday: “MFA nor NYC: Alternative Ways of Becoming a Writer”

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Albany, NY

While the institutional support provided by MFA programs and the creative access of NYC remain beneficial, they are hardly the only avenues to becoming a…

September Third Thursday: “Writing the Future”

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Albany, NY

More details to come!

November 2026 Write-in Access Pass

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Albany, NY

Every November, we bring our writing time and our writing community together for dedicated writing meet-ups throughout the month. Join us for ten virtual…

November Third Thursday: “Mining the Personal in Fiction & Nonfiction “

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Albany, NY

More details to come!

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3D Origami Workshop

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Albany, NY

Welcome to our 3D Origami Workshop taught by the talented origami artist Itoko Kobayashi! Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn the art of creating…

Shaker Box Workshop

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Albany, NY

Join Chuck Thorne, featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine in a 2-day woodworking class resulting in your very own stack of oval Shaker boxes. This hands-on…

Be The Media! workshop with Edward George

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 5:00 PM—6:00 PM · Troy, NY

@ as part of EMPAC’s TOPOS Festival Join us to learn directly from Edward George, who has harnessed the power of media to examine and deconstruct the Black…

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Footloose

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:00 PM—7:30 PM · Cohoes, NY

Cut loose this summer! FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL brings the smash 1984 film to life with high-octane choreography, electrifying 80's anthems (“Let’s Hear It for…

StoryHarvest with Arm-of-the-Sea Theater

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Troy, NY

@ Join us for StoryHarvest, our annual food justice celebration featuring activities, games, music, and food– all FREE! This year we are excited to bring…

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I BIRD NY Challenge Ending Soon

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Mechanicville, NY

All entries are to be postmarked by November 18th, 2026. There is still time to find 10 birds in New York State and log them for rewards! For more information,…

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Vanguard: Jazz Brunch at June Farms

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—2:00 PM · Albany, NY

Join Vanguard at this remarkable venue for fantastic jazz by Joe Barna, amazing food by Chef Will Brown, and a beautiful fall setting. Save the date: more…