Schenectady Signature Events
Annual Events
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Schenectady Soup Stroll
January
Warm up with some local flavor at this fun foodie event.
Schenectady Restaurant Week
March
Participating Schenectady restaurants offering multi-course meals for the special price of $25
Electric City Trucks, Taps, Corks & Forks
May
Featuring food truck vendors, specialty vendors, craft brews & beverages!
Strawberry Festival
June
Live music, food vendors, kids activities & more
Kids’ Arts Festival
June
Free entertainment and art activities for kids!
Harbor Jam
June
Free outdoor concerts at Mohawk Harbor June-August
Freedom Park Concert Series
June
Free weekly concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region and beyond from June to August
Music Haven
June
Free outdoor concerts every Sunday June-August in Central Park
Jazz on Jay
June
Free outdoor weekly concerts June-September
Schenectady Pride Festival
June
Live music, vendors, food & more!
Schenectady County SummerNight
July
Free family friendly block party.
Canalfest
July
Free family activities to celebrate the Erie Canalway
St. George Greek Festival
September
Three-day event held in September, featuring live music, ethnic Greek food and folk dancing!
Little Italy Streetfest
September
The Annual Little Italy StreetFest is an event that happens every year after Labor Day to celebrate an old neighborhood in Schenectady. This event is brought you to by The Little Italy Business Association.
Schenectady County Fall Foliage Festival
October
Celebrate the change in season at Mabee Farm with live music, hay rides, hot cider, and plenty of activities and yummy fall foods for the whole family.
Schenectady Wing Walk
October
Explore Downtown Schenectady and feast on amazing wings from your favorite restaurants
Stockade-athon
November
Annual 15k road race in Downtown Schenectady!
Schenectady Holiday Parade
November
This annual parade is a Schenectady tradition and local favorite! Celebrate the holidays with a sparkling parade.
Chili Chowdown & Craft Brew Trail
December
Walk around downtown while sampling chili and craft beer!
Downtown Schenectady’s City Hall-iday
December
An afternoon of free family fun celebrating the Holiday season!
