Free things to do this weekend in Albany and the Capital District

Albany and the Capital District's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 31, 2026 to Sunday, August 2, 2026

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• Hangout at Hicks for Fridays at 5 - Hicks Orchard - Hicks Orchard, 18 Hicks Road, Granville, NY 12832, United States, Friday, July 31, 2026, 5 pm - 8 pm
• Drop-In Visit Days at Simon’s Rock at Bard College and Bard Academy - Bard College at Simon’s Rock - 30 Seminary Drive, Barrytown, NY 12507, USA, Friday, July 31, 2026, 12:00PM
• Then & Now: Costume Jewelry and Creative Crafting - New York State Museum - New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States, Friday, July 31, 2026, 12:00PM
• Summer Snacks: Funfetti Dip - Castleton Public Library - Castleton Public Library - Castleton Public Library, 85 South Main Street, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033, United States, Friday, July 31, 2026, 11 am - 2 pm
• Knee High Naturalists - Peebles Island State Park - Peebles Island State Park, Delaware Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047, United States, Friday, July 31, 2026, 10:00-11:00AM
• Peebles Pebblers - Peebles Island State Park - Peebles Island State Park, Delaware Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047, United States, Friday, July 31, 2026, 11:30AM-12:30PM
• VBS 2026- Illumination Station! - Immanuel Church - Immanuel Church, Friday, July 31, 2026, 5:30- 8 PM
• Summer Hike-a-thon Scavenger Hunt - Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy - ALL MHLC Preserves, Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:00AM -8:00PM
• Mystic Pizza at theREP - Capital Repertory Theatre - 111 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, United States, Friday, July 31, 2026 to Sunday, August 2, 2026, times vary; click link
• Free Riverlink Concerts in Amsterdam 2026 - Riverlink Park - Riverlink Park, Front St, Amsterdam, NY, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, See website for details
• Living History: Free Family Art, Garden & History Programs at Ten Broeck - Albany County Historical Association - Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, NY 12210, United States, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• 2026 Ballston Spa Farmers' Market - Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association - Wiswall Park, Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9 am-1 pm
• Farmers Market in Menands - Menands Farmers Market - Menands Market Pavilion, Broadway, Menands, NY, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm
• Music At The Market - Delmar Farmers Market - Delmar Farmers Market - Bethlehem Central Middle School, Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9 am - 1 pm
• Kinderhook Farmers Market - Kinderhook Farmers Market - Village Square, Kinderhook, NY 12106, United States, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Saratoga Outdoor Markets at High Rock Park - Saratoga Farmers' Market - Saratoga Farmers' Market, High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, See website for details
• Troy Waterfront Market - Troy Waterfront Farmers Market - Riverfront Park/Monument Square in Troy, 2nd Street and River Street, Troy, NY 12180, United States, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9 am to 2 pm
• Jr. Ranger Day - Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site - Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site - Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
• 1st Saturday for Families: A Musical Morning with the Albany Symphony Orchestra - Albany Symphony Orchestra - Albany Public Library, Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• State Street Yoga - Downtown Albany - Downtown Albany Business Improvement District - SUNY Plaza Park, Broadway, Albany, NY, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10 am - 11 am
• Bead Bracelet Bonanza - Castleton Public Library - Castleton Public Library - Castleton Public Library, 85 South Main Street, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033, United States, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11 am - 3 pm
• Bilingual Story Time - Peebles Island State Park - Peebles Island State Park, Delaware Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047, United States, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:00-11:00AM
• Fun With Fossils - Rensselaer Public Library - Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144, United States, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1 PM
• Saturday Storytime - Rensselaer Public Library - Rensselaer Public Library, East Street, Rensselaer, NY, USA, Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11 AM
• Performing Arts at the Common - Town of Clifton Park - Clifton commons, Clifton Common Boulevard, Clifton Park, NY, USA, Sunday, August 2, 2026, 7 pm
• Spa City Farmers' Market - Spa City Farmers' Market - The Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA, Sunday, August 2, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm
• Schenectady Green Market - Schenectady Greenmarket - Schenectady City Hall, Jay Street, Schenectady, NY, USA, Sunday, August 2, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm
• Touch a Truck and School Supply Drive - Columbia County Fair Grounds - Columbia County Fair Grounds, Hudson Avenue, Chatham, Columbia County, NY, USA, Sunday, August 2, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Outdoor Nature Watercolor Painting - Castleton Public Library - Castleton Public Library - Castleton Public Library, 85 South Main Street, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033, United States, Sunday, August 2, 2026, 12 pm - 3 pm
• We Are the Dinosaurs! - New York State Museum - New York State Museum, Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, USA, Sunday, August 2, 2026, 10:30 AM