Upcoming Events in Albany, NY

Oct 1, 2015

You’ll never be bored when you’re in Albany, NY. Whether just visiting or a lifelong resident, there is something for everyone to do in Albany. With fall here, it’s the perfect time to get together with family and friends to chase away the end of summer blues. Here are just a few of the exciting upcoming events in Albany this fall:

Drink Albany

October 3 1pm-5pm

19 Quackenbush Square

Drink Albany is the launch celebration for Albany Craft Beverage Trail. This event highlights the great variety of one-of-a-kind craft beverages made by local producers, such as C.H Evans, Albany Distilling Co., Nine Pin cider and Druthers. Stop down and sample delicious local beverages and excellent food provided by the best downtown restaurants and food trucks Albany has to offer. There will even be live music throughout the event!

Mark Knopfler

October 11 8pm

Palace Performing Arts Center

19 Clinton Avenue

Visit the Palace Performing Arts Center on October 11 and experience the sounds of the legendary songwriter and musician, Mark Knopfler. This tour is to celebrate the release of his new album, Tracker. Multiple Grammy award winner, Knopfler rose to fame in the 1980’s as the lead singer for the band Dire Straits, and has released seven solo albums since. He has also worked on soundtracks for The Princess Bride and Local Hero as well as produced albums for himself and other well-known artists.

Monster Mash & Bash

October 24-25 11am-4pm

NYS Museum

Empire State Plaza

Come to the NYS Museum to celebrate Halloween fun with toddlers and children up to 10 years old. Kids will laugh and have a ball with the spooky characters as well as do crafts, listen to spooky storytelling, dancing with DJ mystery, the scary spider trail, face painting, kids’ costume parade and more!

Have a blast at one of Albany’s many upcoming events!