MVP Arena (Formerly Known as the Times Union Center)

Albany.com Events

• 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.
• Wednesday Team Trivia @ Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
  
  Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
  Team Trivia at Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream shop. Family friendly and free to play.
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at MVP Arena
  
  Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
  Rock out this holiday season with the return of Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
• Improv Performance Showcase
  
  Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
  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
• Mopco and Chill
  
  Friday, Dec 19, 2025
  Bring a buddy and settle in at 8 PM for an evening of your favorite formats!
• An Evening of Candlelight Shopping at Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts
  
  Friday, Dec 19, 2025
  A Festive Evening of Candlelight Shopping at Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts
• A Very FAIRy Christmas Village
  
  Friday, Dec 19, 2025 until Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
  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.