Free Things to Do in Albany, NY
No-cost events and activities in Albany — updated daily.
Sun, Sep 20 · 10:00 AM
The Special Needs & Disabilities Expo
Marriott Albany
Free
Mon, Sep 21 · 6:00 PM
MASK MANDATED: Queers Craft Here
140 Erie Blvd
Free
Mon, Sep 21 · 6:30 PM
Save A Life: Monthly Community Narcan Training
1 Taconic Pl
Free
Tue, Sep 22 · 10:00 AM
Family Child Care Orientation and Info Session- September 2026
Schenectady County Public Library: Central Library
Free
Tue, Sep 22 · 11:00 AM
Cartoon Self-Portraits
Artfully Unique Gallery
Free
Wed, Sep 23 · 6:00 PM
Protect What Matters Most: Estate Planning Essentials for Your Family
Yianni's Chatham House
Free
Wed, Sep 23 · 6:00 PM
Chalked Up(state) Queer Climbing: BIPOC Meetup 4th Wednesdays in Troy
Central Rock Gym
Free
Wed, Sep 23 · 7:00 PM
Video Game Dev Meet Up with IGDA
Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe
Free
Thu, Sep 24 · 12:00 PM
CRPAs in Specialized Recovery Environments
Hive of Hope
Free
Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM
Sister to Sister: Recognize the Signs Before You Commit — Let’s Tap the Tea
161 Washington Ave 2nd floor
Free
Sun, Sep 27 · 10:00 AM
Discover Tawasentha: Nature, History, & the Normans Kill
Tawasentha Park
Free
Mon, Sep 28 · 5:30 PM
Chalked Up(state) Queer Climbing: Last Mondays [mask required]
Albany's Indoor Rockgym
Free
Tue, Sep 29 · 6:00 PM
Daily Visual Schedule - September 2026
William Schwerd Facility
Free
Fri, Oct 2 · 12:00 PM
Pumpkin Art Contest
Historic Cherry Hill
Free
Fri, Oct 2 · 5:30 PM
FH VOLUNTEER - Tim Hawkins Tour / Albany, NY
Loudonville Community Church
Free
Sat, Oct 3 · 11:30 AM
Saturday Brunch | Spooky Season Kickoff Brunch
The City Beer Hall
Free
Sat, Oct 3 · 12:30 PM
Signed, Sealed, Healed.
Schenectady County Public Library: Hon Karen B. Johnson Main Library
Free
Sun, Oct 4 · 9:00 AM
2nd Annual ADHD Awareness Walk
Crossgates Mall
Free
Sun, Oct 4 · 11:00 AM
2026 Electric City Maker Faire
College Park Hall at Union College
Free
Tue, Oct 6 · 11:00 AM
Mural Design 101
Artfully Unique Gallery
Free
Wed, Oct 7 · 9:00 AM
Courtroom Simulation Training
Rensselaer County Courthouse- Ceremonial Courtroom
Free
Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM
Rocktoberfest - The Capital Region's gem, mineral, fossil show
Polonaise Ballroom at PCC
Free
Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM
Autumn Fest at Stuyvesant Plaza
Stuyvesant Plaza
Free
Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM
3rd Annual Collar City Pride Festival
William D. Chamberlain Riverfront Park
Free