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Albany Holiday Tree Lighting Promo
2025 City of Albany Tree Lighting
The annual City of Albany Tree Lighting will be held at Academy Park on December 5, 2025.
Free EventsStaff PicksChristmas
Academy Park, 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
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FREE photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops
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Free photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops in Clifton Park
FREE photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops in Clifton Park during Santa's Wonderland
Bass Pro Shops - Clifton Park, 400 Clifton Park Center Road Clifton Park, NY 12065
hand crafted scarf
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Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild 47th Annual Show & Sale
Join us in person for one of the Capital Region's most popular handicraft exhibitions.
Fine Arts & GalleriesStaff PicksShopping & Store Sales
Pat's Barn, 110 Defreest Drive Troy, NY 12180
A mature couple sits side by side on a weathered dock overlooking a still lake, bathed in golden light. The image evokes love, memory, and reflection—an image from Bridge Street Theatre’s production of “On Golden Pond.”
On Golden Pond
Bridge Street Theatre presents On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson, Nov 13-23 in Catskill. A heartwarming, humorous portrait of family, aging, and the enduring power of love.
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
Dows Dunham
Curator Talk: Dows Dunham and the Archaeology of Egypt and Sudan
This lecture is organized in conjunction with the exhibition From the Hudson to the Nile: Dows Dunham and the archaeology of Egypt and Sudan.
Museums & Historic Sites
Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210
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An Artful Evenin
Join the Albany Institute of HIstory & Art for An Artful Evening, a fabulous and festive cocktail party on Friday, November 14 at the museum.
Fine Arts & Galleries
Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210
Impro SK
Improvised Sketch Comedy Night Featuring: Slacker, Armando, Jukebox
Slacker! No, we aren't calling you names-- Slacker is a great long-form improv format we'll be bringing to life, along with an Armando and Jukebox!
Theater
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Quick Response holiday lights display
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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.
Free EventsKids EventsStaff PicksChristmas
Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
A mature couple sits side by side on a weathered dock overlooking a still lake, bathed in golden light. The image evokes love, memory, and reflection—an image from Bridge Street Theatre’s production of “On Golden Pond.”
On Golden Pond
Bridge Street Theatre presents On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson, Nov 13-23 in Catskill. A heartwarming, humorous portrait of family, aging, and the enduring power of love.
Theater
Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street Catskill, NY 12414
theatresports
Theatresports!
Theatresports is the fast, silly, high-stakes show where two teams of improvisers face off. Come cheer on your favorites and see if they advance to the finals. They can't do it without YOUR support!
Theater
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Attic Treasures
Attic Treasures Sale
Indoor yard sale.
Garage Sales
Bethany Reformed Church, 760 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
Christ Child Society of Albany Holiday Extravaganza
Holiday Extravaganza to benefit the Christ Child Society of Albany, Saturday, November 15, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm held at St. Madeleine Sophie Church Parish Center, 3500 Carman Road in Schenectady
Charities & Fundraisers
St. Madeleine Sophie Church Parish Center, 3500 Carman Road Schenectady, NY 12303
Holly Fair Flyer
Unity Lutheran Holly Fair
Join us for our First Annual Holly Fair! Kick off the holiday season with festive fun, handmade crafts, baked goods, raffles, and more. Bring your family and friends!
Christmas
Unity Lutheran Albany Church, 1500 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203
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3rd Annual Sip & Shop Handmade Arts, Crafts & Vendor Fair
Shop small, Shop Local, Support you community in need
Park Manor Hotel, 7 Northside Dr. Clifton Park, NY 12065
CNYS BLACK EXPO
Cnys Black Expo
Join us for the 7th Annual CNYS Black Expo on Saturday, November 15th, from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York!
Free Events
Empire State Plaza Convention Center,, 279 Madison ave Albany, NY 12242
The History of Aviation
Come learn about the fascinating history of aviation as we trace the evolution of aircraft from the Wright Brothers to modern day flight!
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Lessons in Solidarity from Ukraine
Vermont State Senator Tanya Vyhovsky will share insights from her recent trip to Ukraine.
Free Events
Howe Library, 105 Schuyler St Albany, NY 12203
Octavo Singers Fall Concert Mass in Troubled Times
Octavo Singers to Present Fall Concert
Octavo Singers to Present Fall Concert
Concerts (Live Music)
First Reformed Church Schenectady, 8 North Church Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Poster
Regal: Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 - The Boy and The Heron
Studio Ghibli Fest 2025: The Boy and The Heron
Regal Clifton Park Stadium 10 & RPX, 22 Clifton Country Road Clifton Park, NY 12065
chicken wings
Capital Region Wing Wars 20
Your favorite food competition is back! Come out for the Capital Region Wing Wars as area restaurants battle it out for title of King of Wings!
Staff PicksFestivals & FairsCharities & FundraisersFood & Drink Festivals
Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Avenue Troy, NY 12180
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