Don't Miss the Best Things to Do in Albany and the Capital Region This Weekend!
Are you ready to make the most of the upcoming weekend? Want to have fun with family or friends? View our picks for the best and most exciting things to do in Albany and the Capital Region this weekend, including Troy, Schenectady, Colonie, and more. These Capital Region events are not-to-be missed!
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2026 Albany Tulip Festival
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Sat, May 9 until Sun, May 10
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The Tulip Festival is Albany's signature spring event! Enjoy this Mother's Day weekend tradition featuring vendors, music, beautiful tulips, and more in Washington Park.
Washington Park, 1 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
Opening Weekend at WildPlay Thacher
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Sat, May 9 until Sun, May 10
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Check out a Classic Course, an Extreme Course, a Kids Course, and the What's to Fear Jump at WildPlay Thacher. This aerial adventure park is a hidden gem in Thacher State Park near Albany, NY!
WildPlay Thacher, 524 Thacher Park Rd Albany, NY 12186
2026 Albany Tulip Queen Luncheon
Fri, May 8 · 1:00 PM
Kick off the Tulip Festival events on May 8th at Hattie's Culinary Lab with a charitable luncheon honoring the 2025 Tulip Queen and supporting local educational programs.
Hattie’s Culinary Lab, 121 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12202
The Vintage Roundup - Spring 2026
Sat, May 9 · 11:00 AM
The Vintage Roundup has awoken from its winter slumber, to blossom on May 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time)- 5:00 PM.
946 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Hammer & Ales Craft Beverage & Food Festival to Benefit Habitat Schenectady
Sat, May 9 · 4:00 PM
Hammer & Ales will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Armory Studios NY in Schenectady, from 4pm to 7pm, with VIP admission beginning at 3pm. Hammer & Ales is a high-energy craft brew and bite festival
Armory Studios NY, 125 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Albany, NY
Sat, May 9 · 6:00 PM
Award-winning interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show in Albany
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
78th Annual Royal Tulip Ball
Sat, May 9 · 6:30 PM
Celebrate the crowning of Albany's new royalty at the 78th Annual Royal Tulip Ball, an elegant evening of dinner and dancing at the New York State Museum on Saturday, May 9th.
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12230
Albany Firebirds vs. Kentucky Barrels
Sat, May 9 · 7:00 PM
Don't miss the Albany Firebirds at MVP Arena!
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12207
About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.
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