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• Santa's Playland 2025 at Quick Response
  
  Today until Sunday, Jan 4, 2026
  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.
• Schenectady Festival of Trees
  
  Today until Saturday, Dec 27, 2025
  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.
• Cozy Christmas! FREE Mac N' Cheese Bar!
  
  Today
  Christmas Fun for ALL!
• Wednesday Team Trivia @ Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
  
  Today
  Team Trivia at Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream shop. Family friendly and free to play.
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at MVP Arena
  
  Today
  Rock out this holiday season with the return of Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
• Improv Performance Showcase
  
  Today
  Tomorrow's stars today!
• CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas
  
  Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 until Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
  CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas is returning to the mainstage at Proctors!
• City of Albany Commission on Monuments and Public Art: Inaugural Community Educational Event
  
  Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
  City of Albany Commission on Monuments and Public Art Inaugural Community Educational Event
• "Shop Til You Drop" Holiday Gift Show
  
  Friday, Dec 19, 2025 until Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
  Take advantage of excellent shopping opportunities!
• Mopco and Chill
  
  Friday, Dec 19, 2025
  Bring a buddy and settle in at 8 PM for an evening of your favorite formats!