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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 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
Today until Sun, Dec 21
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"Shop Til You Drop" Holiday Gift Show
Take advantage of excellent shopping opportunities!
Colonie Center, 360 Colonie Center Albany, NY 12205
Today
· 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
Today
· 4:00 PM
A Festive Evening of Candlelight Shopping at Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts
Sharon Springs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts, 200 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Today 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
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
Sat, Dec 20
· 9:30 AM
On Saturday, December 20, the Saratoga Farmers' Market and Scene One Cinemas are teaming up to bring you a Holiday Market Spectacular! A visit from Santa, family activities, a holiday movie, and more!
Saratoga Farmers Market, Wilton Mall, 3065 Route 50 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sat, Dec 20
· 12:00 PM
Get ready, Schenectady - join us for the most wonderful holiday themed bar crawl - Santacon!
Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY 12305
Sat, Dec 20 until Sun, Dec 21
· 1:00 PM
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Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet proudly presents: The Nutcracker
Let the holiday magic begin as you join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on a snowy Christmas eve in the Stahlbaum house!
University at Albany Performing Arts Center, 1400 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12222
Sat, Dec 20
· 2:00 PM
Such a fun time!! Choose your project!
Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street, Schenectady 12305 Schenectady, NY 12305
Sat, Dec 20
· 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
Sat, Dec 20
· 4:00 PM
Join us for a special program designed for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one this Christmas season.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Avenue Delmar, NY 12054
Sat, Dec 20
· 6:00 PM
Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
Sat, Dec 20
· 8:00 PM
Join The Mopco for a festive, merry, improvised Christmas extravaganza filled with holiday cheer, music, and joy!
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
Sun, Dec 21
· 4:00 PM
Join us for a sensory-friendly Christmas service on December 21st at 4pm! This is open to people of all abilities.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Avenue Delmar, NY 12054
Mon, Dec 22
· 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
Mon, Dec 22
· 6:30 PM
Calling all Mission Accomplished Transition Services- curious people! We invite you to learn more about 2 internship opportunities: The Construction + Design and Fashion + Beauty Teen Institutes. Thes...
The Blake Annex, 1 Steuben St The Blake Annex Albany, NY 12207
Mon, Dec 22
· 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