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Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Discover Saratoga is proud to announce it has been recognized with three 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards from the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The awards recognize outstanding achievements in tourism marketing and destination stewardship across New York State and will be presented during a special ceremony on September 17 in Corning, New York.

New York, NY (July 13, 2026) — Frog & Peach Theatre Company, will bring its fun and known show Tinkerbell Live to The Amboy St Garden (208 Amboy St., Brooklyn) on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., for an afternoon of interactive family entertainment.

FREE Outdoor Evenings at Olana State Historic Site

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership will continue its FREE Third Thursday Outdoor Evenings series on July 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Olana State Historic Site.  Celebrate this special Frederic Church 200 anniversary year, Church’s global travels, and the beauty of the Hudson Valley with free house and landscape access, a special line up of outdoor music from around the world, and a movie on the East Lawn!…

Visitors can enjoy admission to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens for just $7.16 in honor of 716 Day. Admission to the popular Butterfly Experience is included with admission on this special discounted day.

Buffalo, NY—The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is offering a reduced admission price of just $7.16 in honor of the community-wide celebration of 716 Day on Thursday, July 16. The live Butterfly Experience is included with the reduced admission and will be open all day from from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Tickets for the Butterfly Experience are on sale now at buffalogardens.com. The Butterfly Experience is presented by M&T Bank. …

Music meets the Meadows

Saratoga Springs, NY - On Sunday, July 19 at 10:30AM, the “Historic West Side” tour, led by George Demers, highlights the settlement of this neighborhood, its rebirth as an arts district, and the rehabilitations that took place in the early 2000s. George will lead guests through the restored West Side to learn about Saratoga’s Irish and Italian immigrants as well as the black community who helped shape this unique district. In addition to highlighting the historic architecture of this area, George will discuss the history of its residents, restaurants, stores, and clubs as well as the impacts of Urban Renewal and revitalization efforts.

Saratoga Springs, NY — Bocage Champagne Bar will host The Special Club Social on Sunday, July 19, with two seatings available at 1 PM and 3 PM. The casual tasting event will focus entirely on Special Club Champagnes, giving guests the opportunity to explore some of the finest grower Champagnes from one of the region’s most distinctive classifications.

Running July 15–19, 2026, at The American Theatre of Actors, the annual Playwrighting for Social Change Festival tackles reparations, mental health, and the heavy toll of staying quiet.

New York, NY — HoneyVic Productions today announced the official lineup for its annual Acts of Breaking Silence Playwriting for Social Change Festival. Returning to New York City this July, the powerful theatrical event features a curated collection of original short plays designed to explore the profound courage required to confront hidden truths and the devastating, heavy toll of remaining quiet in the face of injustice.

Secret NYC, This historic, castle-dotted waterway nestled along the Upstate NY & Canada border is officially hailed as a top 3 ‘boating escape’ in the U.S. for July 4th festivities, July 1, 2026

Wine Enthusiast, The Great American Road Trip Is Alive and Well in These Wine Regions, July 1, 2026 

Walter Bibikow, National Geographic Travel, This upstate New York village feels straight out of Switzerland. , July 3, 2026…