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Today until Sun, Jan 4
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Santa's Playland 2025 at Quick Response Santa's Playland will return to Quick Response for the holiday season! On select dates from November 15, 2025 - January 4, 2026, you can drive through our magical holiday lights display.
Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151

Today until Sat, Dec 27
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Schenectady Festival of Trees The 19th Annual Festival of Trees is the celebration of the season! During the festival, we welcome 3,000+ visitors to our historic house to enjoy decorated displays of shimmering fir trees.
Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305
Today · 5:00 PM
Music and movement classes for families with children from birth to age 5.
Sonatina Music Studio, 963 Main Street Clifton Park, NY 12065

Today · 8:00 PM
Team Trivia at The Larkin Hi-Fi Mondays at 8 199 Lark Street, Albany, NY Free to play! Bring a team! Win some prizes! And come back for more!! 21+
The Larkin Hi-Fi, 199 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Today · 6:00 PM
Interested in practicing a language? Join other language enthusiasts for an hour of conversation. Pair up with a partner who is proficient in your target language and get practicing.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065

Today · 7:00 PM
Join us in December for some of our favorite holiday classics on our Big Screen in the M&T Bank Holiday Movie Series.
The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
Tue, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate awesome animals in children's literature! This month we will be reading books about bears, having snacks, and making a craft.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Tue, Dec 16 · 6:30 PM
Because You'll Never Meet Me- Leah Thomas
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065

Wed, Dec 17 · 6:30 PM
Team Trivia at Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream shop. Family friendly and free to play.
Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream, 366 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12209

Wed, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
Rock out this holiday season with the return of Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207

Wed, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
Tomorrow's stars today!
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305

Thu, Dec 18 until Sun, Dec 21
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CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas is returning to the mainstage at Proctors!
Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Thu, Dec 18 · 5:15 PM
West Coast Swing is versatile partner dance, danced to a wide range of popular music from blues to pop, slow swing and R&B. A cousin of traditional swing dances like the Lindy Hop & East Coast Swing.
Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Thu, Dec 18 · 2:00 PM
Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065

Thu, Dec 18 · 5:00 PM
City of Albany Commission on Monuments and Public Art Inaugural Community Educational Event
Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210
Thu, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Come talk about your favorite books and read quietly in a group setting. Bring your own book, borrow one from the Library, or purchase one from MochaLisa's.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Thu, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM
Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065

Fri, Dec 19 · 8:00 PM
Bring a buddy and settle in at 8 PM for an evening of your favorite formats!
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305

Fri, Dec 19 · 4:00 PM
A Festive Evening of Candlelight Shopping at Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts
Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts, 200 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459

Fri, Dec 19 until Sat, Dec 20 · 5:00 PM
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A Very FAIRy Christmas Village Celebrate the magic of the season at the first annual A Very FAIRy Christmas Village, a festive holiday experience held over three weekends in December at the Altamont Fairgrounds.
Altamont Fairgrounds, Arlington at Rt 146 Altamont, NY 12009