Free events in Troy, NY

Music BLINGO is a bingo-style music game where knowing your playlist pays off. Identify the songs, mark your card, and play for prizes. The session lasts three hours, and participants can drop in at any point during that window. It is free and open to everyone, and it takes place on the third Sunday of each month.

This lunchtime series brings free, public concerts by local musicians to Tricentennial Park in downtown Albany. Performers include Joanne's Driving the Bus, the Jillian Smith Trio, musicians with Albany Symphony, the Bronte Roman Quartet, the Downtown Classical Trio, The MacS Trio, and Michael T & Wee B3. The concerts are supported by a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund and are organized by the Albany Musician's Association, Local 14 of the American Federation of Musicians.

This free community yoga in Albany welcomes beginners and anyone looking to de-stress, stretch, and reconnect. Sessions focus on gentle movement, mindful breathing, and relaxation, and no prior experience is required. Sponsored by the YMCA, with off-street parking available. Attendees can bring a yoga mat or borrow one on site, and bringing water is recommended. Updates about future classes, workshops, and wellness events are shared by Ms. Noir Wellness Studio.

Enjoy a free screening of The Lego Movie, the 2014 release rated PG with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. Doors open beforehand for activities, followed by the movie. Children 12 and under get complimentary popcorn. The story centers on an ordinary LEGO construction worker who is mistaken for the Special and recruited to help stop a tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into permanent stasis. Groups of twenty or more can reserve seats by calling 518-465-3335 ext. 127 or emailing info@palacealbany.org.

Part of a free summer event series from Love Albany, this event features a screening of Hoppers at Ridgefield Park.

The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market fills Monument Square and the nearby streets with an open air marketplace that spans multiple blocks. Visitors can explore farm fresh produce, meats, seafood, prepared dishes, and handmade goods from a large roster of vendors, with new additions featured this season. The Makers Market returns, live music sets the tone, and there are expanded seating options and community tables for gathering. Well behaved dogs are welcome within the market area. It all happens outdoors in all weather and can draw sizable crowds, with peak days reaching up to 15,000 visitors. Tents, sidewalk tables, and music stages animate Monument Square and extend along River and 2nd Street as families, students, neighbors, and out of town guests mingle. Many choose to linger and check out nearby shops and restaurants. Later in the year, the market moves indoors. The market has earned frequent regional recognition, including American Farmland Trust’s 2019 People’s Choice award as the nation’s top farmers market.

Presented by New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church in collaboration with the CDPHP Healthy Neighborhood event series, the Dr. Pamela J. Harper Community Block Party marks its 23rd year. This free, rain-or-shine celebration features health screenings, more than 40 local vendors, games and inflatables, plus food, giveaways, and school supplies. Free food and giveaways are available while supplies last. The event takes place at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church.

Weber’s Brand and Sahlen’s team up at Market 32 South Colonie for a complimentary tasting of their classic summertime pairing. Enjoy a free sample and get a quick flavor of this iconic duo. This stop is part of a broader sampling series with more dates and locations to come.