Downtown Albany Businesses Shine on “Best of the Capital Region 2026” List
The Times Union has released its “Best of the Capital Region 2026” list, and downtown Albany bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, and shops are proudly represented across multiple categories.
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Downtown Albany
Moms and mother-figures deserve celebrating this Mother’s Day, and downtown Albany has what you need to make sure they feel special.
First Friday in Downtown
Here's where you can experience First Friday events in Downtown Albany. Start making your Friday Night Plans in Downtown Albany.
518 Day Celebration to Feature Road Race, Vendors, Live Music, and Melba Madness Stroll
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to launch a new event celebrating the Capital Region and the people, places, and traditions that make this area of New York so unique. 518 Day will take place on Saturday, May 16, featuring a full day of family-friendly activities and entertainment in downtown Albany, including the 5.18K Road Race, a 518 Vendor Village, a Local Music Showcase by Metroland Now, a Melba Madness stroll, and more.
Call for BID Board nominations
The Downtown Albany BID is seeking nominations for candidates to join the Board of Directors beginning in the summer of 2026 and serve a three-year term, with the opportunity to serve a second term, if interested.
Downtown Albany BID to Host Annual Earth Day Cleanup, Provide Free Lunch to Volunteers
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) will host its annual Earth Day Cleanup on Wednesday, April 22, in celebration of Earth Day.
Four-Leaf Coaster Scavenger Hunt Planned for St. Patrick’s Day Parade Weekend
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) is creating its own luck this St. Patrick’s Day with a Four-Leaf Coaster Scavenger Hunt designed to draw parade-goers into Downtown bars and restaurants following the Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14.
Voting Open For Times Union 2026 'Best Of'
Voting is now open for the Times Union's 2026 'Best Of' The Capital Region competition. Help put downtown Albany businesses on the map!
Downtown Albany Strategy for $200M Investment Unveiled
Downtown Albany Strategy was unveiled today
Where to watch Super Bowl LX in Downtown
Whether you're in it to win it or just "here for the beer," there are plenty of bars and restaurants in downtown Albany where you can watch Super Bowl LIX.
