Empire State Plaza Events

Misterwives & lovelytheband will be INSIDE the Empire State Plaza Convention Center tonight at 5:30p presented by Miller Lite!

5:00 PM | Dj Mr.CEO.( PARTY Rocker
5:30 PM | lovelytheband
6:45 PM | DJ Mr. CEO
7:15 PM | MisterWives

👜 Please note: the following bag policy will be in effect:
✅ CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" will be allowed.
✅ Small clutch bags no larger than 6" x 9" will be allowed and do NOT need to be clear.
✅ For patrons with young children in attendance, diaper bags are allowed and subject to search.
There is no storage or check-in for prohibited bags.

For emergency notifications during this event, please text ESPCC3 to 888777. Message and data rates may apply.

Event Details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/capital-concert-series-featuring-misterwives-and-lovelytheband

Stop by the M&T Bank table on the South Concourse! Visit with representatives from the Westgate branch and grab some giveaways!

Thank you M&T Bank for presenting the FREE Lunchtime at the Plaza music series! 😊

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for Lunchtime at the Plaza! We will be INDOORS today on the South Concourse! Enjoy a lunchtime performance at noon by Veena and Devesh featuring traditional East Indian music presented by M&T Bank! 🎶

Plus:
🍓 10a-2p | Farmers Market
🥪 11a-2p | Lunchtime food vendors (plus more food trucks outside!)

Get all the details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/lunchtime-plaza

“Decide to be Happy” and join us for Misterwives and lovelytheband at the tomorrow at 5:30p! The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite is FREE, so “Sail Away” down to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center for a night of catchy beats and meaningful lyrics 🎸

👜 Please note: the following bag policy will be in effect:
✅ CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" will be allowed.
✅ Small clutch bags no larger than 6" x 9" will be allowed and do NOT need to be clear.
✅ For patrons with young children in attendance, diaper bags are allowed and subject to search.
✖️ Larger and other types of bags will not be allowed in. There is no storage or check-in for prohibited bags.

For emergency notifications during this event, please text ESPCC3 to 888777. Message and data rates may apply.

Event Details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/capital-concert-series-featuring-misterwives-and-lovelytheband

From Capitol Tours and Capital Concerts to a ride on the State Museum's 110-year-old carousel, capitalize on all the good vibes this week ! 🏛️ 🎶 🎠
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MONDAY, 7/22
🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Free Capitol Tours: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
🥚 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
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TUESDAY, 7/23
🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Free Capitol Tours: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
🐚 11 am → Summer at the New York State Museum: on.ny.gov/satm723
🥚 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🧘‍♂️ 5 pm → Pilates Fusion with The Hot Yoga Spot: on.ny.gov/FATP
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WEDNESDAY, 7/24
Shop local and catch live music during Lunchtime !
🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
🫐 10 am → Farmers Market: on.ny.gov/FarmersMarket ​
🚚 11 am → Food Trucks: on.ny.gov/3Jky5HK
🎼 12 pm → Lunchtime Music Series presented by M&T Bank: on.ny.gov/LMS
🥚 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🎤 5:30 pm → Capital Concert Series, featuring Misterwives and lovelytheband
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THURSDAY, 7/25
🎄 It’s still in July at the Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop!
↳ Deck the halls with 25% off select ornaments: on.ny.gov/3Lk10w1
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🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
🎠 11 am → Celebrate National Carousel Day at the New York State Military Museum: bit.ly/3WshUis
🥚 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🪩 5 pm → Zumba with Anzala: on.ny.gov/FATP
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FRIDAY, 7/26
🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
🥚 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🏛️️ 5:30 pm → Friday Evening Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
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"Can't-miss" moments when you Visit the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza:
🏙️ The Corning Tower Observation Deck: on.ny.gov/ctobd
👩‍⚖️ Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Capitol: on.ny.gov/CapitolRBG
🏰 Labyrinth, a “can’t-miss” Empire State Plaza Art Collection sculpture: on.ny.gov/Stahly

Don’t miss the talented Sheila E. INSIDE the Convention Center tonight! Avoid the storms and enjoy “The Glamorous Life” with us ⛈️

👜 Please note: the following bag policy will be in effect:
✅ CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" will be allowed.
✅ Small clutch bags no larger than 6" x 9" will be allowed and do NOT need to be clear.
✅ For patrons with young children in attendance, diaper bags are allowed and subject to search.
✖️ Larger and other types of bags will not be allowed in. There is no storage or check-in for prohibited bags.

For emergency notifications during this event, please text ESPCC2 to 888777. Message and data rates may apply.

Event Details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/capital-concert-series-featuring-sheila-e

The Empire State Plaza ❤️’s summer campers!
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We’re excited to invite your camp group to and ! Visit the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza and create some new summer memories!
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🥪 Pack a lunch to eat by the reflecting pools
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🏛️ Tour the State Capitol (FREE! Group reservation required)
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👀 Enjoy the on the Corning Tower Observation Deck
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📷 Take a selfie at the I LOVE NEW YORK sign (tag for a share!)
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🎨 Feast your eyes on the art in the Plaza Art Collection – try standing beneath George Rickey’s rotating “Two Lines Oblique” for a thrill!
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🌦️ Rain or shine, the Plaza is the perfect place to be!
🔗 Plan a visit for your campers today → on.ny.gov/ESPHome

Lunchtime at the Plaza is INDOORS today on the South Concourse! Stay cool, dry, and entertained with a lunchtime performance by Hammerhead Horns presented by M&T Bank! 🎺

Plus:
🫐 10a-2p | Farmers Market
🥪 11a-2p | Lunchtime food vendors (plus more food trucks outside!)

Get all the details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/lunchtime-plaza

The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite continues tomorrow night with Sheila E.! ➡️ we are INSIDE the Convention Center! Join us for performances by Sheila E. “The Queen of Percussion,” Wurliday, and DJ Reminice!

The following bag policy will be in effect:
✅ CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" will be allowed.
✅ Small clutch bags no larger than 6" x 9" will be allowed and do NOT need to be clear.
✅ For patrons with young children in attendance, diaper bags are allowed and subject to search.
✖️ Larger and other types of bags will not be allowed in. There is no storage or check-in for prohibited bags.

For emergency notifications during this event, please text ESPCC2 to 888777. Message and data rates may apply.

Event Details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/capital-concert-series-featuring-sheila-e

This week, and see what’s happening ! 📵
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TUESDAY, 7/16
🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Free Capitol Tours: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
🔸 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🧘‍♀️️ 5 pm → Pilates Fusion with The Hot Yoga Spot: on.ny.gov/FATP
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WEDNESDAY, 7/17
Join us for Lunchtime !
🤝 Look for the OGS table to meet and talk to the HR Team
🥬 10 am → Farmers Market: on.ny.gov/FarmersMarket
🚚 11 am → Food Trucks: on.ny.gov/3Jky5HK
🎼 12 pm → Lunchtime Music Series presented by M&T Bank: on.ny.gov/LMS
🔸 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🎤 5 pm → Capital Concert Series featuring Sheila E.: on.ny.gov/3Y0fQPH
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THURSDAY, 7/18
🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Free Capitol Tours: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
🔸 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🪩 5 pm → Zumba with Anzala: on.ny.gov/FATP
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FRIDAY, 7/19
🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Free Capitol Tours: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
🔸 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🏛️ 5:30 pm → Friday Evening Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
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Visitors can always:
🥳 Celebrate 100 years of NY State Parks & Historic Sites with the “100 Years: We’ll ” exhibit, on view in the State Street Tunnel: on.ny.gov/Parks100
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🎖️ Visit the Vietnam Memorial Gallery and see the “Military Medicine” exhibit on view: on.ny.gov/vmgmm
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👩‍⚖️ Visit the New York State Capitol to see Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: on.ny.gov/CapitolRBG

The talented Sheila E. is coming to the ! The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite continues Wednesday from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.!

5:00 p.m. | DJ Reminice
5:30 p.m. | Wurliday
6:45 p.m. | DJ Reminice
7:15 p.m. | Sheila E.

For emergency event notifications for this concert including weather related event changes, please text ESPCC2 to 888777. Message and data rates may apply.

Details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/capital-concert-series-featuring-sheila-e

Kids Day is underway in West Capitol Park! Don’t miss the fun today until 4p!

From a dump truck and bobcat to the Zamboni and a firetruck, Touch a Truck is always a hit! Special thanks to Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA for presenting this free activity!

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? Stop by West Capitol Park on Saturday, July 13 for tons of FREE activities at MVP Health Care Kids Day!

🐴 Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
🖌️ Face Painting
🏠 Bounce Houses
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🧗 Rock Wall & More!

Details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/mvp-kids-day-featuring-my-little-ponytm

The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite kicks off TONIGHT with Maxi Priest!

➡️ we are INSIDE the Convention Center! Come down for a ‘Wild World’ of music, food, and good vibes!

5:00p | DJ Selecta Buzz
5:30p | Sista Nickey McMullen & The One Drops
6:45p | DJ Selecta Buzz
7:15p | Maxi Priest

The weather won’t stop us! Lunchtime at the Plaza is INDOORS today on the South Concourse!

🚜 10a-2p | Farmers Market
🎶 12p | Lunchtime Music with The Old Time Dance Band presented by M&T Bank
🌮 11a-2p | Lunchtime food and vendors (plus SUNY Schenectady and THORN + ROOTS food trucks are outside!)

Get all the details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/lunchtime-plaza

The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite kicks off this week with superstar Maxi Priest! Did you know British-born singer, Maxi Priest, was the first reggae artist to have a #1 hit worldwide?! Don’t miss the “man with the fun” FREE at the Empire State Plaza 🎶

‼️ LOCATION UPDATE ➡️ Concert has been moved INDOORS to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center

🗓️ Wednesday, July 10 from 5:30-8:30 pm

Get the details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/capital-concert-series-featuring-maxi-priest-0

You can ‘tour’ it up every day this week ! The week peaks with Night on Wednesday at the first Capital Concert Series featuring Maxi Priest of the season, but is all about the ! (no, really, it’s MVP Kids Day!)
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TUESDAY, 7/9
☀️ NEW Plaza Tour at 1 pm: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🏛️ FREE Capitol Tours at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
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😅 Free Fitness at 5 PM → indoors at Cornerstone
↳ Pilates Fusion with The Hot Yoga Spot
🔗 Register: on.ny.gov/FATP
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WEDNESDAY, 7/10
🌧️ With rain in the forecast, everything will be inside on the South Concourse!
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🏛️ FREE Capitol Tours at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
🎼 Lunchtime Music Series: on.ny.gov/LMS
↳ feat. The The Old Time Dance Band
🫐 Plaza Farmers Market: on.ny.gov/FarmersMarket
🚚 Food Trucks: on.ny.gov/3Jky5HK
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🌇 Capital Concert Series featuring Maxi Priest: on.ny.gov/3RQWUiL
↳ Feat. Maxi Priest, with Sista Nickey McMullen & The One Drops
📍 Empire State Plaza Convention Center | 5:30 – 8:30 pm
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THURSDAY, 7/11
🏛️ FREE Capitol Tours at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
☀️ NEW Plaza Tour at 1 PM: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
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😅 Free Fitness at 5 PM → indoors at Cornerstone
↳ Zumba with Anzala
🔗 Register: on.ny.gov/FATP
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FRIDAY, 7/12
☀️ NEW Plaza Tour | 1 PM: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours
🏛️ Summer Evening Tour at the Capitol | 5:30 PM: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours
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SATURDAY, 7/13
🎉 MVP Kids Day Featuring My Little Pony: on.ny.gov/3zEDtTL
🕚 11 am – 4 pm
📍 West Capitol Park
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🆓 FREE fun for the whole family!
🔗 Grab the full schedule and plan your day: on.ny.gov/3zEDtTL
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Visitors are always invited to:
🏖️ Spend the “Afternoon at Rocky Point” in the Hall of New York: on.ny.gov/HoNY
🤝 Visit Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Capitol: on.ny.gov/CapitolRBG

Parking Advisory:
Beginning Monday, July 8, the entrance to P2 North Parking at the Empire State Plaza will be closed through the end of the year for maintenance.
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P2 North Permit holders will be rerouted to the P2 South parking entrance and can access P-2 North parking by following the posted detour signs.
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Parkers should anticipate delays during morning and evening commutes.
Map and directions: https://ogs.ny.gov/parking

At MVP Health Care Kids Day, it's all about the KIDS! Enjoy a day packed with FREE fun-filled activities ! From pony rides to a petting zoo, face painting and bounce rides, the sky's the limit on the fun (literally! There's a rock wall).

Hold your horses because the 'mane' event is a magical performance and a meet-and-greet with My Little Pony's very own Izzy and Sunny! ✨

Don't let this magical day trot by! Saddle up and join us at MVP Kids Day because when it comes to creating unforgettable moments for your little ones, we're not horsing around! 🎠✨

🗓 Saturday, July 13
🕚 11 am – 4 pm
📍 West Capitol Park

Time to find the best view! The fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. 🎆

Can’t you see? The music is just starting! Orleans On stage now ☺️🎶🎹

We are honored to welcome 16 new American Citizens! Thank you for being part of New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration presented by Market 32 and congratulations! 🗽🇺🇸

Today we Independence Day at the Empire State Plaza! Join us for FIREWORKS, music by Orleans, a naturalization ceremony, a military flyover, vendors, and more! 🆓 🇺🇸

📍 Empire State Plaza
⏰ 5-10 pm

Before the sparks fly, let's ensure it's fun and safe for everyone! 🎉 Review the complete Ground Rules for Events at the Empire State Plaza here: on.ny.gov/GroundRules

For emergency event notifications during today’s event, please text ESPJ4 to 888777. Message and data rates may apply.

Event Schedule & Details: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/new-york-states-fourth-july-celebration

New York State’s Fourth of July Celebration presented by Price Chopper Supermarkets Market 32 is TOMORROW! 🇺🇸

5:00 p.m. | Naturalization Ceremony
6:15 p.m. | Soul Session, the band
7:30 p.m. | Sponsor remarks and Military flyover
8:00 p.m. | Orleans
9:15 p.m. | Fireworks

Get the scoop on FREE parking, emergency notifications, and more: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/new-york-states-fourth-july-celebration

Get ready to “stir it up” because the Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite kicks off Wednesday, July 10, with Reggae Night with Maxi Priest and Sista Nickey McMullen & The One Drops making a “Housecall” 🤙

It may be a “Wild World” out there, but grab "That Girl” and join us for an evening of love, rhythm, and harmony where you’ll want to “stay just a little bit longer.” 🎶