Free events in Albany
There are 51 free events in Albany in the next 30 days (16 Oct – 15 Nov). The next one is Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Sat 17 Oct, 11:00 AM at Capital District LATINOS - Cultural Empowerment & Community Engagement Center. Most of them: workshops and talks (4), theatre and arts (4), conferences and expos (3). Entry is free; some events ask you to register on the organiser's page.
Tomorrow17
Saturday, 17 October
3 events
17OctEvent · SatHispanic Heritage Month Celebration11:00 AM · Capital District LATINOS - Cultural Empowerment & Community Engagement CenterFree
17OctEvent · SatIOOV Presents In Our Own Words Using Journaling To Heal From Trauma1:00 PM · 247 Lark StFree
17OctEvent · SatHappy Hour with Midnight Snacks at The Eleven6:00 PM · The ElevenFree
Sunday18
Sunday, 18 October
2 events
18OctConcerts & Music · SunSongs of Change A Protest Music Benefit12:00 PM · The ElevenFree
18OctEvent · SunHerbal Foot Care w/ Melissa Rivera6:00 PM · Teaching Kitchen @ Honest Weight Food Co-opFree
Monday19
Monday, 19 October
2 events
19OctConferences & Expos · MonLow Vision Fair12:30 PM · Marriott AlbanyFree
19OctEvent · MonThe Humane League Advocacy Potluck6:00 PM · Community Room @ Honest Weight Food Co-opFree
Tuesday20
Tuesday, 20 October
2 events
20OctEvent · TueGolden Years Readiness6:00 PM · 1 Northwestern BlvdFree
20OctEvent · Tue6 Classy Appetizers for Entertaining w Chef David Stein6:00 PM · Teaching Kitchen @ Honest Weight Food Co-opFree
Wednesday21
Wednesday, 21 October
1 event21OctEvent · WedCelebrating Courage in Journalism Honoring Julie K. Brown6:30 PM · Hearst Media CenterFree
Thursday22
Thursday, 22 October
4 events22OctEvent · ThuJuliette Gordon Low Happy Hour Sponsored by NBT Bank5:00 PM · J T MaxiesFree
22OctWorkshops & Talks · Thu901 Voter Education Series Understanding Albanys Mayoral Budget Proposal5:30 PM · The Argus Hotel and Cocktail BarFree
22OctEvent · ThuMindfulness for Everyday Life Understanding your Nervous System6:00 PM · Community Room @ Honest Weight Food Co-opFree
22OctEvent · ThuKevin McKrell at The Eleven6:00 PM · The ElevenFree
Friday23
Friday, 23 October
3 events23OctEvent · FriCelebrate Día de los MuertosDay of the Dead with CRLC5:00 PM · Capital Region Language CenterFree
23OctEvent · FriYin & Reiki w Candice6:00 PM · Community Room at Honest Weight Food Co-opFree
23OctEvent · FriBoo Bash and Splash7:15 PM · 145 Wolf RdFree
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
6 events24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatRooted. Resilient. Reimaging Education.8:00 AM · KIPP Capital High SchoolFree
24OctFood & Drink · SatAlbany Spooktacular Craft and Vendor Market10:00 AM · 131 Colonie CenterFree
24OctEvent · SatHalloween Scavenger Hunt at the Ten Broeck Mansion11:00 AM · Albany County Historical AssociationFree
24OctEvent · SatThe Storefront Blueprint11:00 AM · 51 Watervliet AveFree
24OctEvent · SatTaylor Swift Halloween Dinner Bash4:00 PM · The Gateway DinerFree
24OctEvent · SatHappy Hour at The Eleven with Monkey & The Crowbar6:00 PM · Lark HallFree
Sunday25
Sunday, 25 October
4 events25OctEvent · SunRaise The Barre with Jessica9:30 AM · Teaching Kitchen @ Honest Weight Food Co-opFree
25OctEvent · SunNo Fear Just Fierce Self-Defense 10111:00 AM · In Our Own Voices, Inc.Free
25OctTheatre & Arts · SunOctober Adult Art Class w. Selena1:00 PM · Community Room @ Honest Weight Food Co-opFree
25OctEvent · SunSTORIES FOR THE SEASON: “The Thinning of the Veil” Samhain Celebration2:00 PM · Irish American Heritage MuseumFree
Tuesday27
Tuesday, 27 October
1 event
27OctTech & AI · TueA Conversational Session AI-Powered Agentic Solutions for Government8:30 AM · Renaissance Albany HotelFree
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
3 events
29OctWorkshops & Talks · ThuTransformation Talks Advancing Human Health The Vital Future of Research4:00 PM · Huyck Auditorium | Albany Medical CenterFree
29OctEvent · ThuAlbany Law Fright Night5:30 PM · Albany Law SchoolFree
29OctEvent · ThuMindfulness for Everyday Life Emotional Literacy6:00 PM · Community Room @ Honest Weight Food Co-opFree
Friday30
Friday, 30 October
2 events30OctEvent · FriMischief Night Fun3:00 PM · State of Mind Albany DispensaryFree
30OctEvent · FriChess Social Night at Honest Weight6:00 PM · Community Room @ Honest Weight Food Co-opFree
Saturday31
Saturday, 31 October
2 events
31OctEvent · SatCoraline Craft & Movie11:00 AM · Artfully Unique GalleryFree
31OctConcerts & Music · SatHalloween Happy Hour with The Ky McClinton Band6:00 PM · Lark HallFree
Wednesday4
Wednesday, 4 November
2 events
4NovTheatre & Arts · WedFREE IRISH GENEALOGY SESSION at the Irish American Heritage Museum5:00 PM · Irish American Heritage MuseumFree
4NovTech & AI · WedCapital Cleantech Get Together5:30 PM · The City Beer HallFree
Thursday5
Thursday, 5 November
3 events5NovTheatre & Arts · ThuDIY Pixel Art5:00 PM · Artfully Unique GalleryFree
5NovWorkshops & Talks · ThuTen Broeck Mansion Gala 2026 Raise the Roof for Education5:30 PM · Wolferts Roost Country ClubFree
5NovEvent · ThuOpen Mic6:00 PM · The ElevenFree
Friday6
Friday, 6 November
2 events6NovEvent · FriWolfjam 202610:00 AM · UAlbany ETEC BuildingFree
6NovEvent · FriFirst Friday Open Mic7:00 PM · 135 S Pearl StFree
Saturday7
Saturday, 7 November
4 events
7NovConferences & Expos · SatAlbany Job Fair Saturday Nov 7 2026 at the Empire State Plaza from 9a-1p9:00 AM · Empire State PlazaFree
7NovFood & Drink · SatSaturday Brunch Sips N Ciders Fall Brunch11:30 AM · The City Beer HallFree
7NovEvent · Sat2026 Fall Taste of Korea12:00 PM · 63 Mountain View AveFree
7NovEvent · SatUnhinged Speed Dating in Albany NY4:00 PM · Common Roots Albany OutpostFree
Sunday8
Sunday, 8 November
1 event
8NovEvent · SunBIG VINYL DIG CDs and tapes The Albany Record Riot Sunday November 8th10:00 AM · Polonaise Ballroom at PCCFree
Tuesday10
Tuesday, 10 November
1 event
10NovBusiness · TueReal Estate Investor Networking Albany | Property Deal Network PDN7:00 PM · The Loft @205Free
Thursday12
Thursday, 12 November
1 event12NovTheatre & Arts · ThuRepeating Pattern Art Workshop5:00 PM · Artfully Unique GalleryFree
Saturday14
Saturday, 14 November
2 events14NovEvent · SatThe Sugarplum Holiday Bazaar11:00 AM · Saint Rose Events and Athletic CenterFree
14NovConferences & Expos · SatCNYS TECH EXPO11:00 AM · Saint Rose Events and Athletic CenterFree
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