You may feel like summer is over, but free and frugal weekends are here to stay throughout the year.
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Author: Victala Blackmon
Victala Blackmon is a 2018 summer intern for Discover Albany. She grew up in Albany, NY and is a sophomore studying Communications at The College of Saint Rose.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018 1:00 PM by Victala Blackmon
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Have you noticed Discover Albany at some of the city's biggest events including the Empire State
Free & Frugal: August 10 - August 12
Friday, August 10, 2018 9:00 AM by Victala Blackmon
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Get out with your family this weekend to enjoy some free & frugal events! It’s Family Saturday at
Free & Frugal: August 3 - August 5
Friday, August 3, 2018 9:00 AM by Victala Blackmon
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Let’s not even think about back to school yet. Enjoy these free and frugal weekends of the summer
Free & Frugal: July 27 - July 29
Friday, July 27, 2018 10:00 AM by Victala Blackmon
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Don’t have any plans this weekend? Friday evening, head over to Capital Hills Golf Course to enjoy
Free & Frugal: July 20 - July 22
Friday, July 20, 2018 10:00 AM by Victala Blackmon
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Searching for free & frugal fun in Albany County this weekend? Explore Albany's wild side at the
Free & Frugal: July 13 - July 15
Thursday, July 12, 2018 2:00 PM by Victala Blackmon
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This weekend’s free & fugal events are filled with fun and exciting activities for the entire family
Free & Frugal: July 6 - 8
Friday, July 6, 2018 9:00 AM by Victala Blackmon
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This year is flying by, enjoy every minute with free & frugal events each weekend. This weekend’s
Free & Frugal: June 29 - July 1
Friday, June 29, 2018 9:00 AM by Victala Blackmon
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It’s summer and the weather hasn’t been to nice to us lately. Nice weather might not always come
Free & Frugal: June 22 – June 24
Friday, June 22, 2018 9:00 AM by Victala Blackmon
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Yesterday was Summer Solstice, so let this weekend shine with free & frugal events in Albany County!