Stuyvesant Plaza Sidewalk Sale. Merchants will bring their goods outdoors during the plaza’s first sale of the season. Plaza will open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY.

The Saddlemire Homestead, home of the Knox Historical Society, will be open during the Knox Pucker Street Fair. Browse the collection and check out the driving tours compiled by the Society. From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Saddlemire Homestead, 2192 Berne Altamont Road, Knox, NY.

"Light & Color everywhere" Exhibition. North Country Arts has a series of truly spectacular art exhibits lined up at our main gallery. Reception is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the NCA Main Gallery, 71 Lawrence St. Suite #114 Glens Falls, NY. Event runs until August 3.

"Becoming More Visible". Meet the four fearless transgender young people defy societal norms to become their true selves. Hosted by the Pride Center, Rocks, and the Albany Damien Center. From 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Rocks, 77 Central Ave., Albany, NY.

Open Mic. All musical genres, spoken word, and performance art welcome. Equipment provided. Sign up at 7 p.m. Performances 7:30 p.m. Conkling Hall, 8 Methodist Hill Rd. Rensselaerville, NY 12147.

Sun Celebration! at Thacher Nature Center. Drop in to learn about the summer solstice, create sun-themed crafts, make summery treats and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Thacher Nature Center. From 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at  87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, NY 12186

Hilltowns Alive Presents: Historic Rensselaerville Tour. Join local resident, historic preservationist and Helderberg Brewery Bartender, Gerritt Platel on a walking tour of Rensselaerville’s Historic Main Street. Cost: $5/person by email at

Taste of Little Italy Tour. Che Bello! Come explore Schenectady’s Little Italy in the best way possible- through its foods! Registration fee is $15. Event starts at 2:00 p.m also on Wednesday, July 10, at Municipal Lot on Warren Street Schenectady, NY.

People and Trees Hike. Join author and arborist, Bill Logan, for a hike at the Preserve following a reading of his latest book, Sprout Lands: Tending the Endless Gift of Trees, at the Rensselaerville Library. Registration required:

Hilltowns Alive Presents: Historic Rensselaerville Walking Tour. Meet at 2:00 p.m at the Helderberg Brewery Taproom, 26 County Route 353 Rensselaerville, NY . The walk will end back at Helderberg brewery Taproom for a well-deserved beverage!