The 42nd Annual Photography Regional Select Exhibition. No opening reception instead; the gallery has presented the award announcements as a pre-recorded video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ISfit0Sf0&feature=youtu.be. Tuesday to Saturday from Sep 18 to October 2, 12 to 5 p.m. at Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway #107, Albany, 12207.

‘The Hollowed Harvest’. Will feature 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life displays. Show dates and tickets are available at HollowedHarvest.com. Scheduled to open on September 25 at 6 p.m. at the The Altamont Fairgrounds 129 Grand St Altamont, 12009.

"Chalk the Walk”. Art on the Rail Trail (ART) annual chalk art contest. 10 a.m. to  3 p.m. to be held on the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, beginning at the pocket park near Stewart’s Shop at 309 Delaware Avenue and spanning the Rail Trail to the intersection at Adams Street.

Colonial Schenectady. Travel back with us to a time when our city was simply the "Place Beyond the Pines," a tiny trade post where diverse cultures and languages met. $10. 10 a.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society, Museum & Library, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305

Revolutionary Schenectady. Journey with us to Colonial America as we discuss how Schenectady fought for America's independence in the 18th century. $10; free for members. 6 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society Museum & Library 32 Washington Ave Schenectady, 12305

The Photo Regional Salon Show. Pre-register online by August 28 or register in-gallery with your piece(s) on August 29 or September 1 at the times listed. Event starts 12 p.m. at 488 Broadway #107, Albany, 12207

Annual Photo Regional Salon Show Opening Reception. The show will run from Sep 4 to 18. Awardees to be announced during the reception. 5 to 8 p.m. at Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway #107, Albany, 12207

Caring for Unique Records in the Geologic Open File, New York State Museum. Kathleen Bonk will explore the importance of the geology-related archival records and how she makes the materials in her care available to researchers onsite and remotely. 1 p.m. via  www.facebook.com/nysmuseum and 5 p.m. on www.youtube.com/nysmuseum.

Mabee Farm Craft Market. We’re bringing together the very best of the Capital Region’s handcrafted goods! Fee: $5. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Schenectady County Historical Society Mabee Farm, 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Body. An experiential and immersive art installation that explores the sacred connection between the body and the soul that exists in each individual. 2 to 4 p.m. at Albany Center Gallery 488 Broadway #107, Albany, 12207