Capital Affairs

Get lost in time at the New York State Museum. The museum welcomes 750,000 visitors to see national and international acclaimed exhibits making it one of the largest cultural attractions in the New York state. The state's past, present and future are showcased in exhibits, traveling installations and unique museum events.

Stay up late laughing your buns off at Comedy Works. This comedic hot spot hosts national and up-and-coming comedy acts that’ll leave you in stitches. Think you’ve got what it takes to be a comedian? Then sign up for one of the Comedy Works Classes! This is a place for hysterical laughs, great food and tons of nightlife fun.

Alright it’s time for the Altamont Fair! This three-county annual 6-day festival goes round and round with kid-friendly attractions like the Disc-Connected K.9’s, a group of Frisbee catching dogs, racing pigs, a Two by Two Zoo, Ferris Wheel rides and hours of music, food and fun for the whole family.

Twinkle, twinkle little star! The Park Playhouse is an outdoor summer theater that has produced free plays for more than 23 years in Albany’s Washington Park. Bring out lawn chairs for a night of entertainment under the stars to see acclaimed musicals like Cabaret and Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!