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Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (July 2, 2025) – Saratoga Casino Hotel and Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association are excited to announce Sunset Saturdays – weekly summer events featuring live harness racing, food trucks, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The excitement kicks off July 5 and runs every Saturday through August 23 from 6pm-9pm.

Saratoga Springs, NY – On Sunday, July 6, at 10:30AM, join Debbie Studwell for a stroll around “Skidmore’s First Home.” In 1903, Lucy Skidmore Scribner purchased 82 Circular Street to establish the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which later became Skidmore College. Over time, Skidmore College acquired the grand houses on Union Avenue and surrounding streets to serve as dormitories, classrooms, and offices.

Albany, N.Y. (June 30, 2025) – “Once,” the Oscar, Tony, Grammy, and Olivier award-winning musical, comes to the MainStage at Capital Repertory Theatre from July 11 through Aug. 10. Book by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, “Once” is described as a heart‑stirring ode to the power of music. The show follows the chance encounter between a Dublin street musician and a Czech immigrant who forge a deep connection over a shared song. This production will also hold a place in history at theREP, as it will be the final show directed by Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, concluding a remarkable legacy leading the theatre.

Albany, NY — Summer has officially arrived in downtown Albany, bringing with it a variety of free, family-friendly events to enjoy this season. The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) has organized several activities throughout the next few months, including State Street Yoga, Downtown Albany BINGO, Tunesday, and Live Score Movie Nights. These events are open to the public at no cost and aim to promote exploration, tourism, community engagement, and interactive experiences in downtown Albany. …

Gansevoort, NY (June  16, 2025) — Dancing Grain Farm Brewery is proud to announce its first vibrant and family-friendly Pride Festival on Saturday, June 21 from 12 to 4 PM, inviting guests to celebrate love, inclusivity, and local craft in the heart of the farm fields.

Friday, June 27, 8 pm

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (June 17, 2025) — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces An Evening with Poets in a field of bloom and hum on Friday, June 27, at 8 pm. Presented in collaboration with the New York State Summer Writers Institute, the evening is curated by acclaimed poet Tom Healy and features Alex Dimitrov, Mark Doty, Megan Fernandes, and Pamela Sneed.

Presented by the Saratoga Automobile Museum

Saratoga Springs, NY – June 16, 2025 – One of Saratoga’s favorite summer events is back. The third annual Cars on Union rolls into town on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, transforming Union Avenue into a vibrant celebration of automotive style and culture, all in support of the Saratoga Automobile Museum.

Saratoga Springs, NY – Discover the rich history and architecture of Saratoga Springs with the Summer Sunday Strolls, a guided walking tour series presented by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation.