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Saratoga Springs, NY – Join Executive Director Samantha Bosshart on Sunday, July 26 at 10:30AM as she leads the tour “Summer Cottages of North Broadway.” Following when the Saratoga and Washington Railroads came to Saratoga, Broadway, originally laid out by Gideon Putnam, the area north of the railroad became primarily residential while area to the south continued to develop as a thriving commercial area. Throughout this walking tour, Samantha will highlight the architecture and share entertaining stories of this area well known for beautiful large residences where some of the city’s most prominent people resided.

An Interactive Evening of Education and Performance

Albany, NY – On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will host an evening of history and theater inside the mansion, from 5:30pm-7:15pm. This event is free, but advance registration is required.

Saturday, July 25, from noon to 4 p.m.

New York, N.Y. – Break out your bell bottoms, floppy hats, and fringed vests! Flower Power Dress-Up Day at the New York Botanical Garden is your chance to show off your best hippie styles — and maybe even win some prizes.

Schenectady, N.Y. - The Schenectady County Historical Society is pleased to present the final three concerts in the 18th season of Howlin' at the Moon, an Americana music series held in the Barn at Mabee Farm Historic Site.

7^th Annual Roots, Rhythm, and Ale  - Friday, Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m.

Howes Cave, NY - Join us for the Iroquois Museum’s lively annual fundraiser featuring headliner zydeco group The Rubber Band, opening band North Slope, dancing, an artisan market, delicious food and beer for purchase, and a silent auction. Admission: $20 includes Museum admission, a commemorative cup, and a beer ticket; $10 includes Museum admission and concert only. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s education programs.

2026 edition of annual festival includes nearly a dozen concerts performed by established classical and contemporary musicians and rising stars

New York, N.Y. - The Village Trip, a massive celebration of culture and art in Greenwich Village, presents its annual festival September 25-October 4, 2026.

Cape Vincent, N.Y. – A day of live music along the St. Lawrence River will take place Saturday, July 25 as the Cape Vincent Arts Council presents the fifth annual Riverside Music Festival. The free event takes place from noon – 6 pm on the Cape Vincent Village Green, 357 Broadway Street, downtown Cape Vincent, featuring a variety of musicians performing original music throughout the day.

Courier NY, The ultimate Hudson Valley summer bucket list, July 10, 2026

Food and Wine, Learn to Build an Imu Oven for a Hawaiian Luau — and 5 More Immersive Food Tours to Try, July 15, 2026

Secret NYC, 90 minutes from NYC: A 28-room Hudson Valley boutique hotel with a therapeutic salt room just opened along the region’s iconic Wallkill River, July 15, 2026…

July 23–August 16 at AMT Theater in the Theater District

New York, N.Y. - The Broadway Bound Theatre Festival (BBTF) opens next week at AMT Theater in the heart of Manhattan's Theater District. Over the course of the month-long festival, two musicals and ten plays will receive their world premieres. The festival runs July 23–August 16 at AMT Theater.