# Free-events Events | List Of All Upcoming Free-events Events In Schenectady - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming free-events events in Schenectady, find information & tickets for upcoming free-events events happening in Schenectady. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming free-events events in Schenectady, find information & tickets for upcoming free-events events happening in Schenectady. ## Events in Schenectady - **Event Name**: 2026 Electric City Maker Faire - **Description**: Join us for a celebration of maker culture in the Capital District and beyond!About this EventThe Electric City Maker Faire will return to Union College’s beautiful campus on October 4 - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/2026-electric-city-maker-faire/100001988450023548 - **Venue**: College Park Hall at Union College - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iZmNlNTJjNjdkY2I2ZGM5YTI4NWIzMTYxN2FhZTY3NDIzOGM5ZTE1NTZlMDJiNjg0NWVkYmEwOGJmYTBmZjUyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZlZmVmZS1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3Nzc2NDYyMzI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, food-drinks - **Event Name**: THE PEOPLES JOINT 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - **Description**: Join The People’s Joint for a day of celebration, vendors, giveaways, contests & more surprises! RSVP Tickets for Rolling Content onlyAgenda🕑: 01:20 PMRAFFLE #1 ANN - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/the-peoples-joint-2-year-anniversary-celebration/100001997898206317 - **Venue**: The People’s Joint Cannabis Dispensary - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kN2I4OWJmMWY0MTMzNDkzMWMwMTE0ZDJlODkxYWJhN2E0OGQ1ZjJhZjA2OGVmMTMyZGM4ODg3NDM1ZGNjZTViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY2OTY1NzI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Sports, Entertainment, Music - **Event Name**: Schenectady One80° Open Mic! (Limited Seating) - **Description**: Free live music, poetry, & comedy in downtown Schenectady. Strictly limited space—register online to ensure availability!About this EventSchenectady One80° Open Mic!Join us for an exciting - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/schenectady-one80°-open-mic-limited-seating/100001997848500646 - **Venue**: The Potters House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lNDQyOWZlZDQyYjJmNWFlOTgwYTk0MTk3ZDgwNzVkODliYjU3YjUzMDJhZjllZjg5ZThmYWI4MjZmYjgwZDU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzA4MTgyOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY2OTc3Njc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: open-mic, music, entertainment, performances, live-music, art, literary-art, comedy - **Event Name**: BIPOC Picnic - **Description**: For the gays, the theys, and every homo in between. Come celebrate as we wrap up summer together with a cute picnic in the rose garden.About this EventBring your own blanket, chair, or any means for you to get comfortable - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/bipoc-picnic/100001993624406266 - **Venue**: Central Park Rose Gardens - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80NTgwZTIxZGVhZmY4NzU0MjI4MWY2Yzg1MTU1ODZmMDkzMjMxNDNhZTg5MzE1ZDAyZGVlMzM2Zjg4MmU0MTI5LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmOGVkZDItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgzNzc3Mjcw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Commercial Real Estate Moderated Marketing & Networking 2026 - **Description**: Join commercial real estate professionals from across the Capital Region for a dynamic morning of networking & moderated mktg presentations - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed Aug 26 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/commercial-real-estate-moderated-marketing-and-networking-2026/100001992030205970 - **Venue**: Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady -Scotia - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yYTZkZWQ3OGRlOWE2YmQxNjcwNDlhZjc2ZmVjZmQ2N2ZkMTQwOTJjNTFhNWY5NjFhZTdmYzAxOTExNGQyMjgyLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNTMzLWRjZWVlY2YxLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MTY1ODA5Mw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Schenectady Workshop: Learn about Civil Service Careers and NY HELPS - **Description**: This workshop will cover the NYS Civil Service Merit System, Civil Service exams, the NY HELPS program.About this EventThe Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York S - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/schenectady-workshop-learn-about-civil-service-careers-and-ny-helps/100001996664284624 - **Venue**: Schenectady County Public Library: - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81Yjc0MWMwZjRkNjA5MzhiMDc0NTYxY2RhNjczOTFiNDQ5M2FkZjY3MTViYTI2ZThhMTdmOWZkNDRmMzFkMmJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcwNS1kYzI4NDg3OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU5NTEwNzM.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Go BANANAS for Schaffer Heights - **Description**: Go BANANAS at Schaffer Heights! Enjoy banana splits, check out our renovated apartments, and mingle with our residents!About this EventJoin us on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM for - **Date**: Tue Aug 25 2026 at 01:00 pm – Tue Aug 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/go-bananas-for-schaffer-heights/100001994697950265 - **Venue**: Schaffer Heights - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Go+BANANAS+for+Schaffer+Heights&date=Tue+Aug+25+2026+at+01%3A00+pm&bg=1 - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Queer Stitch 'n Bitch: Masked Edition - **Description**: This is a mask required event! Come gather with your local queer community to craft, create, and grow! - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/queer-stitch-n-bitch-masked-edition/100001988703924974 - **Venue**: C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iYmRlYmU0YjI1OWY0ODQ5NTJiNzNmYTA2MTM2ZWQ5N2VhMjhmYWU5NDZkZGUwMDUxNzlmOTgzZmY3MThkMmMxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmN2Y2ZWYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc4Mzg0MTM5.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Positive Guidance- December 2026 - **Description**: positive guidanceAbout this EventPositive guidance is a proactive approach that helps children develop self-regulation, social skills, and emotional competence in a safe and respectful environment. This training will supp - **Date**: Wed Dec 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Dec 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/positive-guidance-december-2026/100001996103594585 - **Venue**: SCAP Early Learning Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yODcwMTI1YzBlMzU5MmMyODk5Y2QyMzQ2NGY1ZDZlZDRlNThjN2JlZjZhMzIzZTY4ZWNkYjNiYWNiODEwMmUyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU1NzQxNjg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Event Name**: Trevis Wyche August Competitive Camp ($200) - **Description**: Competitive drills leading into live action!! Compete! Compete! Compete! - **Date**: Mon Aug 24 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Aug 27 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/trevis-wyche-august-competitive-camp-$200/100001992583163882 - **Venue**: Armory Studios NY - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYzU3N2IwYzdiMGMxZjhiOWFmZjU0M2U5YjdiYWM0OTZiZmM3NzA0ODViOTEyNzk2NWVhODEwYTRiMWUyNWQ3ZC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg5OTQtZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgyNDI1ODM3.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Queer Movie Afternoon: "Maurice" - **Description**: Set in pre-World War I England, this Merchant-Ivory drama is a coming of age of two young college men who meet at Cambridge and fall in loveAbout this Event"Maurice" (1987)Romantic/Drama - RA British romantic - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/queer-movie-afternoon-maurice/100001993588563058 - **Venue**: Schenectady County Public Library: Hon Karen B. Johnson Main Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iZjMxNTQ4MmU3ZWJhYzBlMTEwNzAxMmYzNzBhMGMxMjNjMTk0ODFjYzEzNDY4MThkNGRhNDI1MzgzZWI2MTIyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q3ZDdiZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODM1ODIyODU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, Theatre, performances - **Event Name**: Certified Peer Development Program (CRPA-P) - **Description**: Join our in-person class to use your experience to advocate for community members seeking or sustaining recovery!About this EventCertified Peer Development Program for CRPA-PSUNY S - **Date**: Mon Nov 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/certified-peer-development-program-crpa-p/100001994607782571 - **Venue**: SUNY Schenectady Workforce Development and Community Education - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zZmJlZmIxODA3ZWFmYWU2YzM2Y2NiNTJjZmMzZTYxNDcwMDhmYzk2MWUwY2FlNGE2MDJhOTQxMzhkOTkwNzEwLXJpbWctdzExNjYtaDU3OC1kYzA4NDg5OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU5NDM5ODg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Trevis Wyche Skills Class - **Description**: Come get better weekly with this skills class! Build your confidence. $100 Venmo/ Cash/check made out to Trevis H Wyche - **Date**: Mon Aug 31 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon Aug 31 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/trevis-wyche-skills-class/100001990860449196 - **Venue**: Armory Studios NY - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kMjViN2Q1MzkwNWNkZTg4ODFkZDZjNmFjZjk4YTBjZGUxOTU0OTAzYjRlNDk4YzU3NzEzMzc1MWQyODVhN2Q0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGMxNTE0MTQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgwNTczNjE3.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Easter on the hill 2027 - **Description**: Join us for Easter on the Hill 2027 – good vibes, fun games, and awesome egg hunts in the fresh air!About this EventWelcome to Easter on the hill 2027!The hunt starts at 4pm!!! Get ready for a fun-filled day - **Date**: Sun Mar 28 2027 at 03:00 pm – Sun Mar 28 2027 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/easter-on-the-hill-2027/100001991885760931 - **Venue**: Jerry Burrell Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85NTUwZmQ4ZDVmZTM1MzQ0NGNlNTNjOWQxZmY5NTFkMWEwNTQzYzE4YzBkY2E0MDhhNmRjNDc5Zjk4MmE1MjM1LXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNjQwLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MTU0NTcwMw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness ## Trending Events in Schenectady - **Event Name**: Mamma Mia! at Proctors Theatre - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/df81a660-950f-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h900-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1786403292 - **Event Name**: Wicked - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening as we experience the magic of "Wicked"! This critically acclaimed Broadway musical tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, providing a captivating and thought-provoking twist on the familiar tale. With its stunnin - **Venue**: Proctor's Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0052921c21a8850554df2e9763408b336dbd976165da6bd60a444b14acd42c41-rimg-w1200-h664-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786417152 - **Event Name**: The Wiz - **Description**: Everybody look around! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Schenectady. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhous - **Venue**: Proctors - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7f69048b77df6a57fae52c889c7b528d55c5105518bf8bff3aba67b8e9a6aa20-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1786374632 - **Event Name**: Pat Metheny Tickets - **Description**: Pat Metheny weaves stunning guitar artistry with rich jazz innovation 🎸✨ An immersive night of soaring melodies, intricate rhythms, and pure musical mastery. #PatMetheny #JazzGuitar #JazzFusion #LiveMusic #GuitarLegend #MusicLovers - **Venue**: Albany NY - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d27bdb373252d0eda6ce699373549725438136fb3680b4fdd1149746b23aab53-rimg-w840-h540-dc080808-gmir?v=1786640661 - **Event Name**: The Phantom Of The Opera - ASL Performance - Schenectady - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Proctors Theatre 🏠 Address: 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 🌆 City: Schenectady 📍 Location: 42.8124, -73.9418🌟 Step into a world of wonder at The Phantom Of The Opera - ASL Performance - Schenectady, where extraordinary - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4e8e6560-93b3-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w1200-h507-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786253535 - **Event Name**: Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsSkillet has 32 upcoming events. - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/703ceea8fd269e10ac729d1911331c766135891a85b06b121b43868ff4fb38cb-rimg-w1024-h576-dce7eceb-gmir.jpg?v=1784978120 - **Event Name**: Brian Regan - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/876441a0-9856-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786763292 - **Event Name**: RuPaul's Drag Race at Proctors Theatre - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre - **Event Name**: The Wiz - ASL Performance - Schenectady - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Proctors Theatre 🏠 Address: 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 🌆 City: Schenectady 📍 Location: 42.8124, -73.9418🌟 Be part of history at The Wiz - ASL Performance - Schenectady, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate - **Venue**: Proctors Theatre ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Schenectady? - **A:** 2026 Electric City Maker Faire (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 11:00 am at College Park Hall at Union College), THE PEOPLES JOINT 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at The People’s Joint Cannabis Dispensary), Schenectady One80° Open Mic! (Limited Seating) (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Potters House), BIPOC Picnic (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 01:00 pm at Central Park Rose Gardens), Commercial Real Estate Moderated Marketing & Networking 2026 (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 09:00 am at Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady -Scotia). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Schenectady? - **A:** 2026 Electric City Maker Faire (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 11:00 am at College Park Hall at Union College), THE PEOPLES JOINT 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at The People’s Joint Cannabis Dispensary), Schenectady One80° Open Mic! (Limited Seating) (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Potters House), BIPOC Picnic (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 01:00 pm at Central Park Rose Gardens), Commercial Real Estate Moderated Marketing & Networking 2026 (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 09:00 am at Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady -Scotia). - **Q**: What events are happening in Schenectady today August 17, 2026? - **A:** Queer Stitch 'n Bitch: Masked Edition (Mon Aug 17 2026 at C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios). - **Q**: What events are happening in Schenectady this weekend August 21–23, 2026? - **A:** THE PEOPLES JOINT 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at The People’s Joint Cannabis Dispensary). - **Q**: What events are happening in Schenectady in August 2026? - **A:** THE PEOPLES JOINT 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at The People’s Joint Cannabis Dispensary), Schenectady One80° Open Mic! (Limited Seating) (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Potters House), BIPOC Picnic (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 01:00 pm at Central Park Rose Gardens), Commercial Real Estate Moderated Marketing & Networking 2026 (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 09:00 am at Comfort Inn & Suites Schenectady -Scotia), Go BANANAS for Schaffer Heights (Tue Aug 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at Schaffer Heights). - **Q**: How can I find events in Schenectady? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Schenectady on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Schenectady? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Schenectady? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Schenectady include College Park Hall at Union College, The People’s Joint Cannabis Dispensary, The Potters House. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Schenectady? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Schenectady include Union College Maker Web, The Peoples Joint, The Potters House Schenectady CFM. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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