Schenectady Signature Events
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Downtown Schenectady Soup Stroll
WINTER
Warm up with some local flavor at this fun foodie event. Stroll through Downtown Schenectady, sample soups from local restaurants, and vote for your favorite flavors! This annual event brought to you by Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation! Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Schenectady Restaurant Week
WINTER
Participating Schenectady restaurants offer multi-course meals for the special price of $25. This annual event is brought to you by Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation and the Capital Region Chamber! Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Electric City Trucks, Taps, Corks & Forks
SPRING
Featuring food truck vendors, specialty vendors, craft brews & beverages! Stayed tuned for 2022 event details!
Strawberry Festival
SPRING
Live music, food vendors, kids activities & more. This event is brought to you by Upper Union Street BID. Stay tuned for 2022 event details!
Kids’ Arts Festival
SPRING
Free entertainment and art activities for kids! This annual event is brought to you by Create Community Studios and Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation! Stay tuned for 2022 event details!
Harbor Jam
SUMMER
Harbor Jam Concert Series take place right in the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater adjacent to the casino! All shows are held on Saturdays throughout the summer and are free & open to the public for all ages. Every concert starts at 6PM and will go on, rain or shine! This concert series is brought to you by Rivers Casino & Resort! Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Freedom Park Concert Series
SUMMER
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers FREE concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region and beyond in Collins Park. Concerts from June to August! For a full schedule for 2021 concert series, visit their website.
Music Haven
SUMMER
Music Haven concert series offers free outdoor concerts every Sunday June-August in Central Park. Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Jazz on Jay
SUMMER
Free outdoor weekly concerts June-September in the Jay Street Marketplace. This annual event is brought to you by Downtown Schenectady Improvement, The City of Schenectady and SUNY Schenectady. For 2021 event details, visit their Facebook page!
Schenectady Pride Festival
SUMMER
Live music, vendors, food & more! Stay tuned for 2022 event details!
Schenectady County SummerNight
SUMMER
Free family friendly block party. This annual event is brought to you by Rivers Casino & Resort, Schenectady County, Times Union, and Saratoga Eagle in partnership with B95.5. Stay tuned for 2022 event details!
Canalfest
SUMMER
Free family activities to celebrate the Erie Canalway. Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
St. George Greek Festival
FALL
Three-day event held in September, featuring live music, ethnic Greek food and folk dancing! This event is brought to you by St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Stay tuned for 2022 event details!
Little Italy Streetfest
FALL
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. Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Schenectady County Fall Foliage Festival
FALL
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. This event is brought to you by Schenectady County Historical Society. Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Schenectady Wing Walk
FALL
Explore Downtown Schenectady and feast on amazing wings from your favorite restaurants. This annual event is brought to you by Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation. Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Stockade-athon
FALL
Annual 15k road race in Downtown Schenectady! This event is brought to you by MVP Health Care. Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Schenectady Holiday Parade
FALL/WINTER
This annual parade is a Schenectady tradition and local favorite! Celebrate the holidays with a sparkling parade. This event is brought to you by The Daily Gazette. Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Chili Chowdown & Craft Brew Trail
WINTER
Walk around downtown while sampling chili and craft beer! This annual event is brought to you by Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation. Stay tuned for 2021 event details!
Downtown Schenectady’s City Hall-iday
WINTER
An afternoon of free family fun celebrating the Holiday season! This annual event is brought to you by Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation. Stay tuned for 2021 event details!