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38 Free Events, Activities, Concerts, and More

Whether you’re into health and wellness, history and art, music and culture, or any old free event – we have a list for you! Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany is at the core of dozens of free events this summer, and this list is just the beginning. We will update it as we learn of other free events in the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ neighborhood and surrounding areas.ÌýÌý

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FITNESS

Cap City Community Group Run/WalkÌý
Where: Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ AlbanyÌý
When: Every Thursday at 6:45 PM & every Saturday at 7:00 AMÌý
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Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany BID: State Street Yoga SeriesÌý
Where: SUNY PlazaÌý
When: June & July, Saturdays at 10:00 AMÌý
Details: Bring a mat, sunscreen, and water, our certified instructors will bring the flow. Register here.Ìý

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Fitness PlazaÌý
Where: Empire State PlazaÌý
When: June 4-August 29,ÌýTuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 PM
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Free Community WorkoutÌý
Where: Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Nutrition Albany (27 N. Pearl Street)
When: June 27 at 6:00 PMÌý
Details: All fitness levels welcome! Bring a yoga mat & water. DM to register: (Instagram) (Facebook).ÌýÌý

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Omni Fitness Center Complimentary Free Pass (One day only)Ìý
Where: Omni Fitness Center (54 State Street)Ìý
When: Monday–Thursday: 6:30 AM- 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM, and 4:00 PM-6:30 PM, and Friday from 7:00 AM-2:00 PMÌý
Details: One-time free pass. Details here: Ìý

WELLNESS

Albany County Farmers MarketÌý
Where: Outside MVP Arena, (51 S Pearl Street)Ìý
When: July 14-September 29,ÌýSundays from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Details: A vibrant, open-air market series that provides our neighbors with fresh, high-quality food and artisan goods sourced from local farmers and producers. Learn more here.Ìý

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Empire State Plaza Farmers MarketÌý
Where: Empire State PlazaÌý
When: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PMÌý
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EDUCATIONAL

1776 and the Irish
Where:ÌýIrish American Historical MuseumÌý
When: Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 PM
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Irish American Historical MuseumÌý
Where: 21 Quackenbush SquareÌý
When: Wednesday - Sunday from 11:00 AM-4:00 PMÌý
Details: Free for visitors. Ìý
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New York State MuseumÌý
Where: 222 Madison Avenue Ìý
When: Open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 AM-5:00 PMÌý
Details: Free for visitors. Donations encouraged. Ìý
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The Redemption of the Lion of Manhattan
Where:ÌýIrish American Historical MuseumÌý
When: Tuesday, July 9 at 6:00 PM
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Van Ostrande-Radliff House ToursÌý
Where: Historic Albany Foundation (48 Hudson Avenue)
When: First Fridays of the month. Tours start at 5:30 PM & 6:00 PM.Ìý
Details: Registration Required. Learn more.Ìý
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Walkabout WednesdaysÌý
Where:ÌýHistoric Albany Foundation (89 Lexington Avenue)Ìý
When: Third Wednesday of every month from May to September from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Details: An ever-popular monthly architecture tour around Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany. These events fill up quickly. Call 518.465.0876 ext. 110, or email [email protected] to book your place. ÌýÌýÌý

MUSIC

2000s Hip Hop Nite and Night ShiftÌý
Where: The City Beer Hall (42 Howard Street)
When: Select Fridays and Saturdays, at 11:00 PMÌý
Details: Music at Charlie’s Loft. RSVP for free entrance. Ìý

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Alive at FiveÌý
Where: Jennings LandingÌý
When: June 6 - August 1 (excluding July 4), Thursdays from 4:30 PM-8:00 PM
Details: A Free Summer Concert Series with performances by Vannessa Carlton, Upstate Reggae Possie, DJ Show, and more.Ìý Learn more here.Ìý

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Blues JamÌý
Where: McGeary’s Irish Pub (4 Clinton Square)
When: Sunday NightsÌý
Details: Blues Jam (downtownalbany.org)Ìý
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Live PerformancesÌý
Where: 677 Prime (677 Broadway)
When: Select Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 6:00 PM-9:00 PM.Ìý
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Live JazzÌý
Where: Sushi by BouÌý(42 Howard Street)
When: Thursday from 7:00 PM-10:00 PM.Ìý Ìý
Details: Live jazz (downtownalbany.org)Ìý

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Lunchtime at the PlazaÌý
Where: Empire State PlazaÌý
When: June 5-August 21 from 12:00 PM-1:30 PMÌý
Details: 11 weeks of fun featuring the popular Empire State Plaza Farmer’s Market, the adjacent Plaza food truck program and lunchtime performances that cross all genres.ÌýNo performances on June 19 or July 3. Ìý

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Summer Music at the MuseumÌý
Where: The Albany Institute of History & Art (125 Washington Ave)Ìý
When: Select Wednesdays from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM this Summer:Ìý
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Traditional Irish SessionÌý
Where: The Olde English Pub & Pantry (683 Broadway)
When: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 PMÌý
Details: Traditional Irish Session (downtownalbany.org)Ìý

Tunesday: A Free Lunchtime Music SeriesÌý
Where: Jim Dinapoli ParkÌý
When: July 9-August 27 at 12:00 PMÌý
Details:Ìý Grab a bite from your favorite neighborhood spot and enjoy Tunesday in Jim DiNapoli Park at Broadway and Pine St every Tuesday, July 9 through August 27. Performances start at Noon. Learn more here.Ìý

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ENTERTAINMENTÌý

Community Block PartyÌý
Where: Palace Theatre (19 Clinton Ave.)
When: August 10, 12:00 PM-4:00 PM. Ìý
Details: Community Block Party (downtownalbany.org)Ìý

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DJ TriviaÌý
Where: The Excelsior Pub (54 Phillip Street)
When: Every Thursday, 6:00-9:00 PMÌý
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KaraokeÌý
Where: The War Room (40 Eagle Street)
When: Tuesdays from 9:00 PM-12:00 AMÌý
Details: Karaoke (downtownalbany.org)Ìý

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Karaoke NightÌý
Where: Ophelias (388 Broadway)
When: Every Wednesday, 8:00 PMÌý
Details: Karaoke Night (downtownalbany.org)Ìý
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Music BingoÌý
Where: The City Beer Hall (42 Howard Street)
When: Every Thursday, the game starts at 7:00 PMÌý
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MVP Kids Day Featuring My Little PonyÌý
Where: West Capitol ParkÌý
When: July 13, 2024, 11:00 AM-4:00 PMÌý
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New York State Fourth of July CelebrationÌý
Where: Empire PlazaÌý
When: July 4, 2024Ìý
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Punk Rock Flea MarketÌý
Where: Empire Live (93 N Pearl St)
When: August 25 from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Details: Punk Rock Flea Market (downtownalbany.org)Ìý

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Sing Along SaturdayÌý
Where: The Excelsior PubÌý(54 Phillip Street)
When: Every Saturday, 8:00 PM-10:00 PMÌý
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Summer in the City: Free Family MoviesÌý
Where: Palace Theatre (19 Clinton Ave.)Ìý
When: Noon on Tuesdays in July and August (except for 8/28, which is a Wednesday)Ìý
Details: Get out of the heat and step inside the Palace Theatre for a cool family-friendly movie on our Big Screen. Free tickets are available at the Palace Theatre Box Office. Ìý

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The Egg Presents: Open HouseÌý
Where: The Egg (6 Empire State Plaza)Ìý
When: August 2, 6:00 PM-8:30 PMÌý
Details: Featuring Ghost-Note, DJ set by Intell Hayesfield, projections by B.A. Miale, and a screening of Black Panther. Check out The Egg and all it has to offer. Ìý

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Trivia NightÌý
Where: The City Beer Hall (42 Howard Street)
When: Every Wednesday, game starts at 7:00 PMÌý
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Twilight MarketÌý
Where: Quackenbush SquareÌý
When: Saturday, July 13, August 10, and September 14Ìý
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ARTÌý

Bank of America Museums on Us this weekend*Ìý
Where: Albany Institute of Art (125 Washington Ave.)
When: First full weekend of every monthÌý
Details: For the past 25 years, Bank of America has offered cardholders free general admission. Ìý
*For Bank of America customers onlyÌý

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PiecedTogether.Ìý
Where: Albany Center Gallery (488 Broadway)
When: June 11-July 13, open Tuesday-Saturday: 12:00 PM-5:00 PMÌý
Details: PiecedTogether. (downtownalbany.org)Ìý

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Summer Art FestÌý
Where: Albany Center GalleryÌý (488 Broadway)
When: Saturday, July 27 from 2:00 PM-7:00 PMÌý
Details: You won't want to miss thisÌýinteractive, immersive all-ages arts festival in Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany coming this Summer. Learn more here Ìý

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