The College Experience

2025 Albany’s Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
2025-10-25 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
2025 Albany’s Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K

Where: Washington Park (1 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12207)

When: Saturday, Oct 25 2025; race start ~3:45pm (fun run ~4:30pm)

Cost:Free to attend and watch! No need to run!

Details: Walk over to Washington Park to encourage runners and enjoy the entainment! I hear a few alumni will be participating!

Halloween-themed 5K run/walk with costume encouragement, pre-party entertainment, vendors, DJ, prizes.

Good for a fun group outing. https://www.albany.org/event/2025-albanys-trick-or-trot-pumpkin-run-5k/53508/?utm_source=chat

Sammie, Gillian and Grace's Halloween Party!
2025-10-26 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday, October 26, 11-12 pm
Where: 6 South Main
Cost: Free to attend
Details: Join Sammie, Gillian, and Grace to celebrate Halloween! They will have treats! Bring a treat or drink to share.

Halloween Movie and Crafts at Freddie's
2025-10-26 16:00 - 18:00
When: Sunday, October 26, 4 pm-6 pm
Where: Freddie’s Lounge at the Albany Campus
Cost: Free
Details: https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D191982329

Bard and Baker Sunday Trivia
2025-10-26 18:00 - 21:00
When: Sundays 6 pm-8 pm
Where: Bard and Baker 501 Broadway Suite 105, Troy Ny
Cost: Free to attend
Travel: Discuss in class
Details:
Join us at Bard & Baker every Sunday night 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for trivia night! Each week will be general pub style trivia with a wide range of subjects — while the last Sunday of the month will be themed trivia (the theme changes each month and is generally nerdy, so stay tuned to socials to find out what Andrew of Cromulent Comics is running!).
Trivia typically books up each week so reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made by giving our team a call at 518-948-6693 to reserve a table for your team. Hope to see you there!

Morning Yoga at Kahl!
2025-10-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-10 08:00 - 09:00
When: Morning Yoga 8 am -9 am Monday Mornings 10/20; 10/27; 11/3; 11/10; 11/17
Where: Kahl Campus Center Rm 224
Cost: Free
Details: Morning Yoga before classes. Please register to attend.

Lunch Time Gaming Gators at Kahl
2025-10-27 12:15 - 12:45, 2025-10-30 12:15 - 12:45
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 12:15-12:45 pm
Where: Freddie’s Lounge
Cost: free!
Details: Come hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy video games with other RS Gators!

DIY Lollipop Ghosts
2025-10-27 14:00 - 16:00

Old School Halloween Party at Kahl
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00
https://www.sage.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D191279507

MALL-O-WEEN at Crossgates Mall
2025-10-31 15:00 - 18:00
When: Friday October 31 3pm-6pm
Where: Crossgates Mall
Cost: Free to attend
Travel 910 114
Details: https://www.shopcrossgates.com/event/malloween-2025/

Boo Bash at Crossgates! (Dave and Busters)
2025-10-31 16:00 - 19:00
When: Friday October 31 4pm – 7pm
Where: Crossgates Mall- Dave and Busters
Cost: $14.99
Travel 910 114
Details: https://www.shopcrossgates.com/event/boo-bash/

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Night
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Night at the Troy Campus

When: Friday, October 31, 2025, 6 – 8pm
Where: Mckinstry Student Center at Russell Sage Troy Campus
Cost: Free
Travel: Discuss in class
Details: Come join the Recreation and Fitness team this Halloween from 6pm-8pm in the Troy McKinstry Student Center! Games include Mario Kart World, Switch Sports, and Super Smash Bros!

Ghostly Gathering at Apex Crossgates Mall
2025-10-31 19:00 - 21:00
When: Friday October 31 7pm -9pm
Where: Crossgates Mall- Dave and Busters
Cost: Free to participate
Travel 910 114
Details:https://www.shopcrossgates.com/event/ghostly-gathering-3/

Troy Farmers Market
2025-11-01 09:00 - 14:00
WHEN: Every Saturday, 9am – 2pm
WHERE: Nov- April Inside the Troy Atrium. May- Oct, the market is all along River St and around Monument Square, flowing onto 1st, 2nd, and Broadway. You can use Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180 as your destination on Google Maps.
COST: Free to attend, but bring $10 – $20 to purchase anything
BUS: take bus #10 downtown to catch bus #22, #922, or #923
Bus Stop to get off at: 4th and Fulton St. in Troy
First week of the Market Indoors at the Troy Atrium!
Many stay to socialize and explore the charming shops and vibrant eateries in one of the most perfectly preserved 19th-century downtowns in the United States.
Today, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market routinely receives “Best of” accolades by regional media and in reader polls. In 2019, the market earned the American Farmland Trust’s People’s Choice award for Number 1 farmers market in the nation.
We now have more than 100 local, producer-only vendors. Check out our Vendors page to find out more or Contact Us if you’re looking for a specific item!

Festival Of Nations at Empire Plaza
2025-11-02 11:30 - 17:00
When: Sunday Nov. 2 11:30 am -5:00pm
Where: Empire State Plaza; 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY 12242
Cost: $5
Travel: Discuss in class
Details: https://www.festivalofnationsalbany.org/index.html

Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab
2025-11-04 15:00 - 18:00
WHEN: Tuesdays 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
WHERE: Washington Avenue, Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210

COST: FREE
BUS: #10, 910
Calling all Artists, Musicians, Crafters, Makers and Menders! Stop by the self-directed open Makerspace and start (or finish) something! The Albany Made Creative Lab is full of the equipment, materials, and technology for any project: art supplies, graphics software, digital cameras, a color printer, keyboard and guitars, video and music editing equipment, sewing machines, fiber arts materials, hand & power tools, 3D printers–even a bike repair kit. For more information: 518-427-4300 ext. 0303 or albanymade@albanypubliclibrary.org.
See Link to learn more: Makers @ the Albany Made Creative Lab

Yoga Fitness at the Troy Campus
2025-11-04 17:00 - 18:30
When: Tuesday November 4, 5:15-6:15pm
Where: McKinstry Student Center at the Russell Sage Troy Campus
Cost: Free
Travel: 106 922 or 923 / Russell Sage Shuttle
Details:

Cozy Craft Night at Freddie's Lounge
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00
When: Tuesday November 4, 6-8pm
Where: Freddie’s Lounge
Cost: Free
Details:

Join a cozy crafting session where you can knit, crochet, or create felt art! All skill levels welcome. Bring your own project or try something new. Supplies provided!

Albany Auto Show at the MVP
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09
When: Friday, November 7 to Saturday, November 9
Friday 3 pm
Saturday 10 am
Sunday 10 pm
Where: MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207
Cost: $10 (adults); Free (children under 12 with paid adult) – at box office
Travel: 100 910 114
Details: New car show featuring more than 25 automotive brands and models from all, showcasing the latest safety features, options and styling! Additional exhibitor booths featuring auto-related products and services.
https://www.mvparena.com/events/detail/albany-auto-show-2025

Reception for 46th PhotoRegional Exhibition
2025-11-07 17:30 - 19:30
Reception for 46th PhotoRegional Exhibition

Where: Opalka Gallery (same location as above)

When: Friday, Nov 7, 2025, 5:30–7:30 pm Trumba+1

Cost: Free

Details: Opening reception for the “46th PhotoRegional: Seeking New Landscapes” exhibition; music from the Alan Thomson Jazz Trio. A more laid-back arts event ideal for a quieter evening outing or student group. Russell Sage College events calendar

Women's Basketball Russell Sage vs Bard
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00
When: Saturday November 8at 2pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center, Albany Russell Sage Campus
Cost: Free
Details: Come cheer on the Russell Sage Women’s Basketball Team!!

Sammie and Ella Disney Trivia Event
2025-11-10 16:30 - 17:30
When: Monday November 10 4:30 pm – 5:30pm
Where: 6 South Main
Cost: Free- bring a treat to share if you would like
Travel: Walk or take the bus
Details: Join Sammie and Ella to hang with friends and test your knowledge of Disney Trivia!

Junk Food Bingo
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00

Tuesday Trivia at Dave and Busters!
2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30
When: Tuesday November 11, 2025 7:30pm
Where: Dave and Buster’s Trivia Night
Cost: Free to play!
Travel: 910 or 114
Detail: https://www.prekindle.com/promo/id/-2852852648629982492
Welcome to Trivia Tuesdays at D&B, a can’t-miss experience for you & your whole crew! Put your pop culture knowledge to the test EVERY Tuesday and enjoy a special themed trivia night on the last Tuesday of every month. Don’t miss out!

Men Basketball Jersey Night
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30
When: Wednesday, November 12, 6 pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center
Cost: Free
Travel: 114 100
Details: Men’s Sage Basketball VS Elms at Kahl! Come cheer on Sage and sport your favorite jersey (not required!)
Schedule

PechaKucha Night at Opalka Gallery
2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:00
PechaKucha Night at Opalka Gallery

Where: Opalka Gallery at Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208

When: Friday, Nov 14, 2025 at 6:30 pm (snacks) with talks beginning 7:00 pm. Opalka Gallery+1

Cost: Free (or no cost indicated) — typical gallery event open to public and students.

Details: “PechaKucha” format — quick-fire talks/slides by different speakers, snacks provided by local food co-ops. Good for networking, meeting people, creative inspiration.

Link: Opalka Gallery Programs & Events Opalka Gallery+1

7th Annual CNYS Black Expo
2025-11-15 11:00 - 16:00
7th Annual CNYS Black Expo

Where: Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, NY 12242

When: Sat, Nov 15 2025, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

Cost: Free to attend

Details: Community expo, culture, vendors, and live performances. Good for networking, culture, food, and socializing! https://cnysblackexpo.com/#about

Sammie's Build a Bear Event
2025-11-15 11:15 - 12:30
When: Saturday November 15, 11:15 am-12:25 pm
Where: Crossgates Mall- Build A Bear Store
Cost: Free to go prices vary to build your own bear $$
Travel: 910 114
We will meet at my dorm at 11:00 and take the 114 bus there
Details:
“I Wanted host this event is because i love going to Build a Bear & i have so many bear from there and i wanted to go to Build a Bear and have some fun with my friends and everyone one so come and join all your friends.”
