Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: September 6-8
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From Italian festivals to concerts to the Tugboat Roundup in Waterford, there are quite a few things happening on September 6, 7, and 8.
Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.
Friday, September 6
- Goose, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website.
- St. George's Greek Festival, 510 Liberty Street in Schenectady, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Summer Send-Off Concert, Gateway Plaza in Schenectady, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Autumn Glow Lantern Festival, Mabee Farm in Rotterdam Junction, admission times from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Autumn Glow Festival website.
- Tugboat Parade, from Albany to Waterford, starts at 3:30 p.m.
- Adirondack Nationals Car Show, Fort William Henry Hotel, opens at 7 a.m.
- The Taylor Party: Cruel Summer Tour, Empire Live in Albany, 9 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.
- Apartment 3A, Cohoes Music Hall, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Cohoes Music Hall website.
- James Hood’s Mesmerica, miSci in Schenectady, various showings. You can buy tickets on the Mesmerica website.
- Dinos Alive Immersive Experience, Armory Studios in Schenectady, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit the Fever website to get tickets.
Saturday, September 7
- Goose, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website.
- Pet Connection Tailgate Party, Tailgate Tavern in Guilderland, noon to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25.
- Little Italy StreetFest, North Jay Street in Schenectady, noon to 9 p.m.
- Amsterdam ItaliaFest, Bridge Street in Amsterdam, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Armenian Festival, Holy Cross Armenian Church in Troy, noon to 7 p.m.
- St. George Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival, 510 Liberty Street in Schenectady, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Tugboat Roundup, Waterford Harbor, starts at 10 a.m.
- Food Fight Fest, Fulton Montgomery Community College, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
- Club 90's Presents: Chappel Roan Night, Empire Live in Albany, 9 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.
- Adirondack Nationals Car Show, Fort William Henry Hotel, opens at 7 a.m.
- Washington County Bounty Tour, around Washington County, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saratoga County R.A.C.E.S Ham Radio Festival, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, opens at 7 a.m.
- Apartment 3A, Cohoes Music Hall, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Cohoes Music Hall website.
- Ryan Leddick, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall courtyard, 6 p.m. Free.
- James Hood’s Mesmerica, miSci in Schenectady, various showings. You can buy tickets on the Mesmerica website.
- Dinos Alive Immersive Experience, Armory Studios in Schenectady, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit the Fever website to get tickets.
Sunday, September 8
- Pitbull and T-Pain, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Live Nation website.
- Curtis Lumber Car & Truck Show, 885 Route 67 in Ballston Spa, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free for spectators.
- Old Fashioned Sunday, Pruyn House in Colonie, noon to 4 p.m.
- St. George Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival, 510 Liberty Street in Schenectady, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Armenian Festival, Holy Cross Armenian Church in Troy, noon to 4 p.m.
- Tugboat Roundup, Waterford Harbor, starts at 8:30 a.m.
- Washington County Bounty Tour, around Washington County, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Albany County Farmers Market, MVP Arena in Albany, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Apartment 3A, Cohoes Music Hall, 2 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Cohoes Music Hall website.
- Dinos Alive Immersive Experience, Armory Studios in Schenectady, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can visit the Fever website to get tickets.
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