There are so many great choices of events to check out this weekend! Three major summer events are taking place, including the Troy Pig Out. You can also look forward to a slew of free summer concert performances happening, and a fun kids movie will be shown at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library.
Major Capital Region Events
Saturday, July 14
Pig out on exceptional barbecue fare at the Troy Pig Out! Barbecue masters will be duking it out for the top prize in a variety of categories, there will be live music performances all day, and there will also be a hot dog eating contest and a cornhole tournament.
Schenectady County SummerNight
Friday, July 13
The family-friendly summer block party, Schenectady County SummerNight, is happening on Friday. There will be live music performances (including the Spin Doctors!), games, food, and kid-friendly activities.
Saturday, July 14
Bring the kids to the Empire State Plaza on Saturday for tons of fun with Thomas & Friends and Robin and Starfire of Teen Titans. Kids can partake in various activities, singalongs, meet and greets, and storytimes.
A Popular Band at SPAC
Friday, July 13 to Saturday, July 14
Dave Matthews Band returns to SPAC this weekend! Tickets start at $45.50.
Free Summer Concert & Performance Series
Performing Arts at the Common: Thoroughly Modern Millie
Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15
Thoroughly Modern Millie will be performed by the Clifton Park Not So Common Players at Clifton Common all weekend long. Don’t miss out on a free showing of this musical romantic comedy!
Harbor Jam Concert Series: Unforgettable Fire
Saturday, July 14
The new Harbor Jam concert series at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady will host the U2 tribute band Unforgettable Fire on Saturday.
Powers Park Concert Series: Back 40 Band
Saturday, July 14
The Powers Park concert series in Troy will be presenting the Back 40 Band on Saturday. They play country music.
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Praise in the Park
Saturday, July 14
The Freedom Park summer concert series in Scotia will be hosting Praise in the Park.
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: The Route Fifty 5
Sunday, July 15
The brass quintet The Route Fifty 5 will be performing at Freedom Park on Sunday.
A Family-Friendly Film at the Library
Friday, July 13
You can see the animated film Ferdinand, about a bull who escapes from a training camp in Spain, at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library. Popcorn and a beverage will be served.
