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Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission and parking are free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., April 16 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.

Visit the website for pre-sale ride ticket savings and discount coupons for rides and food.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+. Please check the website for event updates before attending.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/jefferson-valley-mall-carnival/

Guided birding with Nancy Allen on the MTHS campus, a DEC designated birding site, Sunday, April 26th 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. This group will meet again Sunday, May 31st, 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM. To register, email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-589-6657. 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls, NY. 

Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the electrifying midway with exciting rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.

Admission and parking are free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., April 16 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.

Visit the website for pre-sale ride ticket savings and discount coupons for rides and food.

Midway hours: 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+. Please check the website for event updates before attending.

More information: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com
https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/jefferson-valley-mall-carnival/

🎶 Monday Night Trivia at Larkin Hi-Fi
📍 Location: Larkin Hi-Fi, 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY
🕖 Time: Every Monday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 Entry: Free to play

Beginning Memorial Day, May 26.

Start your week with a harmonious blend of knowledge and nostalgia at Larkin Hi-Fi's Monday Night Trivia! Situated in the heart of Albany's vibrant Lark Street, this unique venue combines the charm of vintage vinyl with the thrill of trivia competition.

Gather your team and challenge your wits across a variety of engaging categories. Whether you're a trivia novice or a seasoned quizmaster, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the eclectic ambiance as you vie for bragging rights and prizes.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, giving you ample time to settle in and soak up the retro vibes before the trivia action begins at 7:00 PM. It's the perfect way to make your Mondays memorable!

Follow Larkin Hi-Fi and DeepSandwich Events on Instagram for the latest updates:

@Deep.Sandwich
@TheLarkinHiFi

Join us for a rich conversation about the art of podcasting, and “The Writers Institute” podcast and radio hour, a program that follows writers on adventures into the ultimate literary treasure vault: the audio archives of the New York State Writers Institute.

With podcasters Adam Colman, writer and radio producer of the “The Writers Institute” show, and Andrew Leland, writer and podcaster of McSweeney's “Organist.”

On this show, Jonathan Franzen listens to archival tape of Don DeLillo's 2009 Writers Institute event, and Susan Choi hears Grace Paley's voice for the first time– and that's just some of what you'll find in the first season. For season two in 2026, the show joins writers listening to the archival sound of Toni Morrison, Lorrie Moore, Francis Ford Coppola, and much more.

7:30 p.m. Monday, April 27
University at Albany
Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany NY 12222

https://www.nyswritersinstitute.org/writersinstitutepodcast-26

Deep Sandwich Trivia at Emack & Bolio’s

Wednesday’s from 630pm to 830pm
Beginning October 1st

Deep Sandwich Trivia delivers a fresh take on the classic pub quiz, mixing original question sets, quirky bonus rounds, and plenty of laughs. At Emack & Bolio’s, the all-ages game pairs perfectly with ice cream, making it a fun, welcoming event for families, friends, and anyone looking for a challenge.

About the Host

Samantha Mabee, a Navy veteran and STEM educator, created Deep Sandwich Trivia to bring people together through curiosity and play. With her mix of structure, creativity, and humor, she turns every trivia night into a shared experience that’s as memorable as it is competitive.

Please visit www.DeepSandwich.xyz for more information about other DeepSandwich trivia events in Albany.

New York City’s biggest sake celebration, The Joy of Sake returns on April 30th with 492 different sakes from throughout Japan and the U.S. available for tasting along with sake-themed appetizers from top New York restaurants. The event of the year for sake enthusiasts as well as those curious about sake. Tickets include appetizers from participating restaurants and unlimited samplings of sake.

Celebrating the ancient art of sake-brewing, The Joy of Sake is a walkaround tasting where attendees are able to taste the full spectrum of sake styles in the premium daiginjo, ginjo and junmai categories from every sake-brewing region in Japan, including over 293 sakes not otherwise available in the U.S. Sakes are grouped by style so attendees can explore each style in depth, including recipients of silver and gold awards from the U.S. National Sake Appraisal, a rigorous blind tasting conducted by 10 judges from the U.S. and Japan that takes place prior to the public event. This is an opportunity to sample bottles of the actual competition entries in excellent condition.

🎶 Monday Night Trivia at Larkin Hi-Fi
📍 Location: Larkin Hi-Fi, 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY
🕖 Time: Every Monday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 Entry: Free to play

Beginning Memorial Day, May 26.

Start your week with a harmonious blend of knowledge and nostalgia at Larkin Hi-Fi's Monday Night Trivia! Situated in the heart of Albany's vibrant Lark Street, this unique venue combines the charm of vintage vinyl with the thrill of trivia competition.

Gather your team and challenge your wits across a variety of engaging categories. Whether you're a trivia novice or a seasoned quizmaster, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the eclectic ambiance as you vie for bragging rights and prizes.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, giving you ample time to settle in and soak up the retro vibes before the trivia action begins at 7:00 PM. It's the perfect way to make your Mondays memorable!

Follow Larkin Hi-Fi and DeepSandwich Events on Instagram for the latest updates:

@Deep.Sandwich
@TheLarkinHiFi

Deep Sandwich Trivia at Emack & Bolio’s

Wednesday’s from 630pm to 830pm
Beginning October 1st

Deep Sandwich Trivia delivers a fresh take on the classic pub quiz, mixing original question sets, quirky bonus rounds, and plenty of laughs. At Emack & Bolio’s, the all-ages game pairs perfectly with ice cream, making it a fun, welcoming event for families, friends, and anyone looking for a challenge.

About the Host

Samantha Mabee, a Navy veteran and STEM educator, created Deep Sandwich Trivia to bring people together through curiosity and play. With her mix of structure, creativity, and humor, she turns every trivia night into a shared experience that’s as memorable as it is competitive.

Please visit www.DeepSandwich.xyz for more information about other DeepSandwich trivia events in Albany.

🎶 Monday Night Trivia at Larkin Hi-Fi
📍 Location: Larkin Hi-Fi, 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY
🕖 Time: Every Monday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 Entry: Free to play

Beginning Memorial Day, May 26.

Start your week with a harmonious blend of knowledge and nostalgia at Larkin Hi-Fi's Monday Night Trivia! Situated in the heart of Albany's vibrant Lark Street, this unique venue combines the charm of vintage vinyl with the thrill of trivia competition.

Gather your team and challenge your wits across a variety of engaging categories. Whether you're a trivia novice or a seasoned quizmaster, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the eclectic ambiance as you vie for bragging rights and prizes.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, giving you ample time to settle in and soak up the retro vibes before the trivia action begins at 7:00 PM. It's the perfect way to make your Mondays memorable!

Follow Larkin Hi-Fi and DeepSandwich Events on Instagram for the latest updates:

@Deep.Sandwich
@TheLarkinHiFi