March 28-30
The Great Upstate Boat Show
Afrim’s Sports, Queensbury
The largest boat sales show between New York City and Montreal is heading back to Queensbury for the 17th year in a row. The Great Upstate Boat Show is a boating enthusiast tradition that displays more than 175 boats from 60-plus boat brands and 20 of the top dealers. There’ll be something for everyone, from bowriders, deck boats, and pontoons to jet boats, cruisers, and classic wooden watercraft. thegreatupstateboatshow.com
April 12
Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon
Wallace Park, Slingerlands
Get your run on (or come out to support the athletes!) at the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon coming to the Capital Region in April. The fast-surface, point-to-point downhill course starts at Wallace Park in Slingerlands and ends at Jennings Landing in Albany. areeventproductions.com
April 12
Capital Wine Festival
Albany Capital Center
This April, local wine, spirits, cider, and specialty food vendors will come together for the annual Capital Wine Festival, an afternoon/evening of sampling, dancing, board games and more. Choose from one of two sessions (1-4pm and 6-9pm) or go all in on a VIP ticket, which gets you into the second session an hour early. empirestatewineevents.com
April 18-19
Paw Patrol Live
MVP Arena
Get ready to paw-ty with friends, family, and the mighty pups from the hit TV show PAW Patrol. Witness Chase, Marshall, and Skye’s super-charged powers as they try to save Adventure City. The live show will be filled with action, tunes, and doggone fun. mvparena.com
April 26
Glens Falls Wing Fest
Glens Falls
Fancy yourself a chicken wing aficionado? Get your taste buds ready and join the city of Glens Falls for its annual Wing Fest, at which local restaurants go head to head to compete for the title of best wing. glensfallscollaborative.com
April 26
Pro Musica on Broadway
The Egg
To close out its 2024-2025 season, Albany Pro Musica will perform a tribute to Broadway featuring some all-time favorite showtunes. The classical event will be held at the Hart Theatre at The Egg; supporters are invited to join Albany Pro Musica before the concert for the choral ensemble’s signature spring gala. theegg.org
May 10-11
Albany Tulip Festival
Washington Park
Now in its 77th year, the Albany Tulip Festival will return to Washington Park for two days this Mother’s Day weekend. The signature spring event features 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, plus nearly 100 vendors selling handmade crafts and food, an art show, a kids zone, and multiple stages with live entertainment. albanyevents.org
May 15
Kane Brown
MVP Arena
Award-winning entertainer and “One Thing Right” singer Kane Brown is sure to make you “Lose It” during his High Road Tour at MVP Arena. The concert, named for the country star’s brand-new album, will feature special guests Mitchell Tenpenny & Ashley Cooke. mvparena.com
May 16
The Great Gatsby
Palace Theatre
Witness a brand-new ballet from World Ballet Company at the Palace Theatre this spring. The world premiere of The Great Gatsby, which follows the tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel, will feature 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, and lavish hand-crafted costumes and sets—in other words, all the glitz, glam, and jazz of the Roaring Twenties. palacealbany.org
May 17
Sara Evans
Universal Preservation Hall
Speaking of country, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Sara Evans will take the stage at Universal Preservation Hall this May. Don’t know the name? You probably know her music: expect to hear No. 1 singles “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket,” and “A Little Bit Stronger” at the performance. atuph.org
