🎉 Don’t miss the best things to do in Albany and the Capital Region this weekend! From Troy to Schenectady and beyond, there’s always something fun happening — festivals, family outings, and local events you’ll love.
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We are beyond excited for the 2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series at various locations throughout Albany, starting on June 4th! Enjoy music from Jon B, We The Kings, B.o.B, You+Me & Afrobeats, FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong! These shows are FREE and family friendly thanks to our sponsors! Music starts at 5pm 🥳
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Qahwah House is getting ready to open in Latham—and this one is going to be special.
They’ll be roasting premium organic coffee right on site (yes, you’ll literally smell it the second you walk in 🤤), plus they’re building out an outdoor patio for those warm weather coffee dates.
Already obsessed… and they’re not even open yet. Stay tuned!
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Suwun Thai 🌶️ @suwunthaialbany
📍 Albany, NY
✨Part restaurant, part oasis. It was a wonderful experience at Suwun Thai. I’m not an expert in Thai cuisine but the staff was wonderful in explaining what certain things were and answering any questions I had. Our waitress also had the perfect mix of attentiveness and letting us enjoy our time which made for a very relaxing lunch.
✨The iced tea was sweet but with a nice warm spice. The dumplings were packed with filling. The noodles for the pad Thai were light and not greasy. I’ve had pad Thai other places that came in a pool of grease. My husband said the beef in his meal was very tender and well seasoned.
I would gladly make the drive here again and again. BONUS- there’s a parking lot in the back! 👏🏻
What we ordered:
🍹Thai Iced Tea
🥥Coconut Mojito
🥟 Kha Nom Jeeb Dumplings
🥩 Grilled Beef w/ spicy basil fried rice
🌽 Taro and Corn Fritters
🥢Bangkok Pad Thai w/ Chicken
🥭Mango Sticky Rice
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If you’re in the Capital Region and looking for your next go-to lunch spot, this is it.
Miranda’s Deli has had my heart for years and somehow it just keeps getting better every time I go. From the kindest family + staff to a menu where you truly can’t go wrong…this place just hits.
What I ordered:
🥖 Italian Stallion (THE Italian sub)
🥪 The Gabriella (chicken cutlet, pesto, fresh mozz 🤤)
🥗 Buffalo chicken salad (I’m obsessed)
🍲 Chicken soup (one of the best I’ve ever had)
🍝 Meatballs + pasta (come hungry…or bring backup)
🍕 Fresh pies daily—don’t skip the slice!
Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first visit, trust me…you’ll be thinking about your next order before you even leave.
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Opa! 🎉 The St. Sophia Greek Festival is back—and you could experience it ALL for free!
Win a Family 4 Pack loaded with tickets, authentic Greek food, drinks, and sweets for FOUR! 🍽️🇬🇷
Think gyros, loukoumades, pastries, and more… all in one unforgettable weekend.
👉 To enter comment "Win" below!
📅 Ends April 29 | 2 winners will be chosen!
Girls day with Mama Sauce = officially unlocked 💆♀️✨
Head Space in Latham just opened a second head spa treatment room and I totally get why. This is hands down one of the most relaxing experiences you can treat yourself to. From start to finish, it’s the kind of pampering you didn’t know you needed… but now won’t stop thinking about.
Shoutout to April and Valerie for taking the absolute best care of us 🤍
With Mother’s Day around the corner, this is such a perfect gift idea — or better yet, nominate a mom to win a 60-minute head spa treatment + blowout! You can enter through the link in @headspaceny bio ✨
Trust me… this is your sign to book it.
Capital Region! Join us on Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10th in Washington Park for the 78th annual Tulip Festival, presented by KeyBank
The Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event, featuring annual traditions rooted in the City’s rich Dutch heritage. The event includes more than 200+ vendors selling handmade crafts, food and art, a Kid Zone family destination presented by Price Chopper Supermarkets, four live entertainment stages and a newly expanded wellness area featuring 20+ vendors, free classes, and workshops. Visitors can experience more than 100,000 tulips in bloom throughout historic Washington Park, the 81-acre “crown jewel” of Albany.
Shout out to one of our media sponsors Albany.com for the support!
🌃 From historic buildings to modern towers, Albany’s skyline tells the story of a city that honors its past while looking toward the future. Every angle reveals a new perspective on New York’s capital city.
Huge shout out to @wgettys00 for sharing this amazing shot with us!
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🎈 A luxury balloon ride to the edge of space could be taking off from Albany! This proposed experience would send passengers 95,000 feet up for breathtaking views stretching from the Adirondacks to the NYC skyline—all from a glass-enclosed pod. 🌄
➡️ Head to the link in our bio to see how this sky-high journey would work and what to expect!
