Check Out a Free Event in the Capital District This November

Nov 2, 2015

You don’t have to beak the bank to get out and have a good time. There are plenty of free activities around if you know where to look. Check out these free events coming up this November around the Capital District. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy!

Arthur Forrest Pritchard Visits the Voorheesville Library

November 5, 7PM

Voorheesville Public Library

Come to the Voorheesville Library and meet Forrest Pritchard in person on his speaking tour to promote the new book, Growing Tomorrow. This bestselling New York Times author is a professional farmer with degrees in geology and English from College William & Mary. Pritchard’s Smith Meadows Farm was one of the first farms in the US that was “grass finished”. For 15 years, he has sold at the top farmers’ markets in Washington DC. Books will be available for purchase and Pritchard will be signing copies.

Schenectady Daily Gazette 2015 Holiday Parade

November 21, 5-8 PM

State Street, Schenectady

The 48^th Annual Daily Gazette Holiday Parade kicks off in downtown Schenectady on November 21, 2015. Sponsored by the Chamber of Schenectady County, 20,000-40,000 spectators will line State Street for the largest nighttime parade in the Northeast. Enjoy over 100 floats, characters, marchers, bands, troupes and decorated cars. The highlight of the event will be the Santa Claus float.

Karaoke Night

Thursdays in November

International Bar and Restaurant

90 Central Avenue, Albany

Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes at the International Bar and Restaurant on Central Avenue every Thursday night this November. Admission is free all night and doors open at 8 pm. Participate or watch the show while partaking in drink specials.

There are always plenty of free things to do in the Capital District! It’s just a matter of deciding what to do first!