summer

There is a series of free movies for kids that are happening on Wednesdays through August. It's another thing to do with the kids when they say they are bored this summer.

It's the first summer in over two decades without a cross-country Vans Warped Tour.  The end of an era for fans looking for pop punk, alt rock, metalcore, and more all in one with a lifestyle and festival vibe thrown in.  It's also the first summer featuring the Inaugural Rocksta…

Frontier Town has been a work in progress.  Just last year, we posted about ground being broken for Frontier Town.  Now?  It's officially opening for the season and camping this weekend.
According to the official Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) site, …

Okay, so I'm not a nudist.
I have nothing against people who are- I mean, hey, to each their own.  I have actually even had my own experience on a nudist beach out in Utah while camping along the Colorado River (unintentionally).  But I do happen to find comedy in puns...

From rock to alt rock to rap to pop and more, the final lineup for the New York State Fair is stacked- and has been announced in case you missed it.
With concerts from August 21st through September 2nd, there are ample opportunities to see some live music at the fair...

Is it happening? Not happening? It really depends on the week, and this week the festival back in play at a new venue.

Originally, after many renovations, the Troy pool was supposed to open on July 1st for the summer. But now there is a delay.

Father's Day is coming up this Sunday, and there is no shortage of events happening around the Capital Region.  Celebrating dad isn't always about the gift or what you spend, but about the experience.  So if you're looking for something fun to do, here's some ideas:

The …

The 'Saga' of the Woodstock Anniversary Celebration continues...
At this point, it seems like the road to Woodstock 50 is like a squiggly line on an Etch-A-Sketch. I honestly thought it was going to be cancelled all together.  Yet the most recent news is that the festival chugs on, loo…

Troy residents have been hoping that this is the summer they will get some relief from the heat. Good news! They will have relief coming in July.

We all travel a ton in the summer and this year it may be a little bit cheaper to take that trip. If you can wait a little bit, don't fill up your gas tank just yet. Gas is going to get cheaper just in time for summer travel.

Looking for something local to do for Father’s Day?  Well, aside from the 21st Annual Father’s Day Car Show in Scotia, you can also enjoy a special sports day in Troy.
Our Capital Region minor league baseball team, the Tri-City ValleyCats are h…