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Howlin’ at the Moon featuring Zan & The Winter Folk

Howlin' at the Moon is thrilled to feature Zan & the Winter Folk, who create anthems for the revivalists, lullabies for the lonely, and ballads for the hopeful. With a captivating sound and comedic banter, The Winter Folk reveal a unique and intimate performance wherever they play.

Schenectady Welcomes Lafayette!

Riverside Park Riverside Park, Schenectady, NY, United States

Join us for a full day of festivities in the Stockade that commemorates General Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Schenectady.

Wine and Walk: Revolutionary Schenectady

For the people who lived at this perilous time, what did it mean to be a Patriot? Join us for this evening walking tour of Schenectady's revolutionary past, and then choose to stick around for a drink at the historic Arthur’s Market.

Get Tickets $6.00 – $12.00

Night School: Are you smarter than a 4th grader?

Our hands-on Night School classes will include blacksmithing, barn building, colonial cooking and animal care -- for grown ups! Plus, test your smarts during our 4th-Grade Social Studies quiz. Complimentary adult beverages will be served, naturally.

Get Tickets Free – $12.00

Wine and Walk: Canal Days 200th Birthday

Once a sleepy farming town with an important harbor, Schenectady experienced a dramatic transformation of its own during the canal era. Would the canal be a blessing, a blight, or perhaps both?

Get Tickets $6.00 – $12.00