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- Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival
- NYS Writers Institute's Albany Film Festival
- Annual Albany Tulip Festival
- Lupine Fest
- Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
- Alive at Five
- Capital Pride Festival
- Dad Fest
- 4th of July Celebrations in Albany
- Albany Latin Fest
- Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
- PearlPalooza
- Art on Lark
- NYS Writers Institute's Albany Book Festival
- Old Songs Music Festival
- Capital District Scottish Games
- Hops & Harvest
- Free Summer Event Series
- Halloween & Haunted Events
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- Albany's All-Hallow E'en Festival
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Outdoor Adventures in Albany
Embark on an outdoor adventure in Albany County by land or by water. Hit the Hudson River aboard Dutch Apple Cruises, zip through the wilderness at WildPlay Elements Park, hike the trails at the Albany Pine Bush, kayak at Thompson Lake State Park, or go deep underground at Howe Caverns. Albany offers four seasons of outdoor fun.
Albany Pine Bush
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Rivers and Lakes
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