Farming Man Fest Returns to Indian Ladder Farms. A celebration of New York’s breweries and the industry, and patrons get to drink, er, reap the benefits. from 2 to 11 p.m. at Indian Ladder Farms 342 Altamont Rd, Altamont, 12009,

Schenectady County Independence Day Celebration. The family festival will feature live music and fireworks! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 5 to 10 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Kayak Through History at Waterford. Kayak tour takes you from the modern Mohawk Harbor to the site of our city’s ancient port. Meet at Mohawk Harbor near Druthers Tickets cost $35 on July 6 at 6 p.m. at Waterford,  12188, 

The Stockade. Walk its storied streets, meet local characters, and learn its legends and lore with us this year. Tickets available at schenectadyhistorical.org/tickets. Cost $35. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at. Museum & Library 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, 12305

Kayak Through History at Schenectady. Kayak tour takes you from the modern Mohawk Harbor to the site of our city’s ancient port. Meet at Mohawk Harbor near Druthers Tickets cost $35 on July 13 at 6 p.m. and July 16 at 10 a.m.. at Harborsid Dr, Schenectady, 12305,

Annual Child Safety Seat. The Albany County Traffic Safety Program has been hosting free events for over 20 years to help parents and caregivers protect their kids in motor vehicles. 12 to 3 p.m. at Crossgates Mall Overflow Parking Lot 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, 12203,

Public Hearing. Albany County Redistricting Commission moves toward issuing final maps we are holding our third and possibly final joint hearing. Register to speak at albanycounty.com/acrc., In-Person, and via Zoom.  5 p.m at Cahill Room, Harold L. Joyce Albany County Office Building 112 State Street, Albany, 12207

Mark Rabbi Don Cashman's Retirement. Cashman led B’nai Sholom for 35 years, retiring in 2020. The brunch will feature a kosher dairy menu and remarks and tributes from distinguished community members. 11:30 a.m. at Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Road,

Butterflies of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. There are nearly 100 species of butterflies at the Preserve. Build observation and identification skills on a 0.9-mile guided hike over rolling dunes and explore these insects' role in this rare ecosystem. Reservations are required for every attendee. Sign up at www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events or 518-456-0655. 1 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, New Karner Rd, Albany, 12205

Kayak Through History at Schenectady. Kayak tour takes you from the modern Mohawk Harbor to the site of our city’s ancient port. Meet at Mohawk Harbor near Druthers Tickets cost $35 on June 29 at 6 p.m. and July 2 at 10 a.m. at Harborside Dr, Schenectady, 12305,