Pine Hills Neighborhood Association’s Annual Events
Recent Events:
Pine Hills Yard Sale - Saturday, April 25, 2026
Pine Hills Clean Up - Saturday, April 25, 2026
Monday Night Music Summer Concert Series - Mondays from July 20 to August 24, 2026
Movie Under the Stars - Friday, August 21, 2026
Meet, Munch, & More - Scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026 but Cancelled due to weather
Upper Madison Street Fair - Sunday, September 27, 2026
See here for information about upcoming PHNA Meetings
Upper Madison Street Fair
At the Upper Madison Street Fair, Madison Avenue comes alive with music, art, dance and more. Kids and kids at heart will love all the FREE activities in the Kids Zone. Adults love FREE opportunities to make art, dance, play chess and ping pong and generally celebrate “City Living at Its Best”! The street is full of an eclectic mix of vendors and activities specifically chosen to delight attendees! More details here
Meet, Munch, & More
Sadly, Meet, Munch, & More 2026 has been CANCELLED due to weather. Many thanks to all those who have helped to plan Meet, Munch, & More, including our sponsors (listed below). See our Facebook page for a complete list. Thank you all!
For the first time since 2023, the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association in partner with University of Albany, Albany Community Land Trust's Gun Violence Prevention Program, City of Albany Dept of Neighborhood & Community Services, and Albany Police Dept., will host Meet Munch & More at Madison Park!
The event is free to bring students & neighbors together at the start of the school year. There will be refreshments, entertainment, face painting, an art table and the chance to learn about other resources available in the community.
Many thanks to our sponsors:
Midtown Pine Hills Booster: Jankow Companies
Midtown Pine Hills Supporter: Paesan Pizza & Restaurant, Councilmember Owusu Anane
Midtown Pine Hills Buddies: Blooms by Marie, Guy Criscone Esq, Viva Cinco de Mayo, and MVP
Get details and updates on the Midtown Pine Hills Facebook Page
Movie Under the Stars in Pine Hills: Hoppers
Join us for the FREE Love Albany Movie Under the Stars in Pine Hills!
Preshow events include free popcorn, games, and nonprofit booths. Movie starts at sunset
Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and favorite people.
For more information visit www.LoveAlbany.org
Pine Hills Clean Up with Assemblymember Gabriella Romero
Join Assemblymember Gabriella Romero and Councilman Owusu Anane along with the University at Albany, the Department of General Services, and of course PHNA at Madison Park (Madison Ave & Ontario St) to help clean up Pine Hills! NOTE the LOCATION CHANGE from previous clean ups
Pine Hills Yard Sale
Dates: April 25. Rain date: April 26. 9-2 Registration is now open!
New this year, a limited number of free spaces at The Promenade in front of Upper Madison Price Chopper.
Please spread the word. We'd like a large turnout to show off our wonderful neighborhood and recycle unwanted items. One person's trash is another's treasure.
NOVEMBER MEETING! Pot Luck!
Who’s Invited: All are welcome
Pot Luck! Please bring something to share!
Cash Bar Available!
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Presentation and Small Group Discussion
Get Involved and Share YOUR INPUT! with the planning community.
COMMUNITY ENGANEMENT
Reimagine Saint Rose Open House on
Thursday, September 25 from 4-7pm at Lally Education Building (1009 Madison Ave in Albany).
This is an opportunity to drop in anytime and participate, share thoughts and ideas, and hear what they are learning about the existing building conditions on the campus and a market analysis that will inform reuse of the campus.
You can also share your thoughts and ideas on the project website at www.ReimagineSaintRose.com. Make sure to take the Community Survey, share thoughts by email, and attend other upcoming outreach events. Add your thoughts about specific buildings on the Interactive Map Survey.
Don't forget to sign and share the Our Community Re-Imagines Saint Rose petition. We are asking the Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority to hold off on all property sales until after the planning process is complete and the report submitted. We need to get to 500 signatures by October 5th.
Finally, save the date for the Upper Madison Street Fair on Sunday, September 28th from 12-5pm on Madison Ave between West Lawrence and South Allen Streets. Both PHNA and the Reimagine Saint Rose Planning Team will have tables at the Fair.
SEPTEMBER Monthly Meeting
Cafe Madison (1100 Madison Ave) @7pm
The Pine Hills Neighborhood Association general meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month (excluding December, July and August.) at 7:00pm.
COMMUNITY ENGANEMENT
Presentation and Small Group Discussion
Get Involved and Share YOUR INPUT! with the planning community.
South Allen
Pine Hills duo featuring Sean Madden and Mike Strich performing classic and alternative rock covers and originals.
As IZ
Izzy Singer (As Iz) is a musician/songwriter based in Upstate, NY. He has been composing since the mid 1980’s and performs folk/rock originals and covers as a “One Man Band.”
Swing Docs
Cure the blues or whatever’s ailing you with music from The Swing Docs These talented musicians have the prescription for entertainment as they deliver a dose of big band, swing, Latin, and rock. Make no bones about it — this group has thrilled audiences at some of the Capital District’s top venues and events. This concert will be held in the Elks ballroom. Dancing is encouraged – beginners, kids, and non-dancers welcome!
Bear Bones Project
Local Grateful Dead style jam band with deep roots in American rock.
July 21 Gadjo
Gypsy/Swing band playing tunes from the American Songbook of the 1930’s 40’s and 50’s in the infectious style of Django Reinhardt, and Stephane Grappelli. Songs by Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, George Shearing, Harold Arlen, Sidney Bechet, and many others, will provide a glimpse into the musical tastes of previous generations, while inspiring modern listeners of all ages to dance, sing, smile, tap their feet, and clap their hands.