Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: May 17-19
The weekend is almost here! From Amsterdam's Spring Fling to Troy River Fest to the Tri-City ValleyCats home opener, there are quite a few things happening on May 17, 18 and 19.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From Amsterdam's Spring Fling to Troy River Fest to the Tri-City ValleyCats home opener, there are quite a few things happening on May 17, 18 and 19.
Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.
Friday, May 17
- St. Sophia Greek Fest, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $5.
- Trekonderoga, The “Star Trek: The Original Series” Set Tour in Ticonderoga, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Trekonderoga website.
- Adirondack Thunder vs. Florida Everblades, Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Seat Geek website.
- Albany FireWolves Finals vs. Buffalo Bandits, MVP Arena in Albany, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.
- Tri-City ValleyCats vs. Washington Wild Things, Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, 6:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Tri-City ValleyCats website.
- “Play It Again, Sam,” Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Civic Players 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, May 18
- Spring Fling Festival, downtown Amsterdam, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Capital District Reptile Expo, Albany Capital Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Reptile Expo website.
- Waterford Canal Festival, along the canal in Waterford, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Pearl Side Presents The Great Kings and Queens of the Capital Region Royal Gala, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on theREP website.
- Trekonderoga, The “Star Trek: The Original Series” Set Tour in Ticonderoga, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Trekonderoga website.
- St. Sophia Greek Fest, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, noon to 10 p.m. Admission is $5.
- Root and Blooms Festival, The Apple Barn and Country Bake Shop in Bennington, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Annual Perennial Plant Sale, Shepard Park in Lake George, 9 a.m. to noon.
- Adirondack Thunder vs. Florida Everblades, Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, 7 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Seat Geek website.
- Tri-City ValleyCats vs. Washington Wild Things, Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, 6:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Tri-City ValleyCats website.
- History Fair, The Armory in Hoosick Falls, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- “Play It Again, Sam,” Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Civic Players 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, May 19
- Bill Maher, Palace Theatre in Albany, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.
- Troy River Fest, along River Street in Troy, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Community Carnival at Union College in Schenectady, Library Lawn outside Nott Memorial at Union, noon to 3 p.m.
- Saratoga Toy Show, Clifton Park Center Mall, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Trekonderoga, The “Star Trek: The Original Series” Set Tour in Ticonderoga, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Trekonderoga website.
- Waterford Canal Festival, along the canal in Waterford, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- St. Sophia Greek Fest, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, noon to 6 p.m. Admission is $5.
- Albany Firebirds vs. Southwest Kansas Storm, MVP Arena in Albany, 1 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.
- Tri-City ValleyCats vs. Washington Wild Things, Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, 5 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Tri-City ValleyCats website.
- Tessa Lark & Frank Vignola, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 3 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Troy Music Hall website.
- “Play It Again, Sam,” Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 2:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Civic Players 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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