Albany Events Calendar

Dec

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10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305

Celebrate the season as we fill our galleries with lighted fir trees! Decorated from classic to kooky Christmas styles, the trees glow with the enchantment of the holidays. Join us throughout December for a shimmering, festive season. Event Details

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Mon

23rd Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park

Washington Park, Albany, NY 12203

The 23rd Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park drive-through runs from November 29, 2019, until January 3, 2020. Event Details

Dec

Mon

Empire ''Skate'' Plaza - Part of Winter at the Plaza

11:00 AM at Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210

Now in its 9th year, the tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink is open daily and skating is free. Hours are M-F from 12-8 (closed for maintenance from 3:30-4:30) and Saturday & Sunday from 12-8 (closed for maintenance from... Event Details

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Mon

Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Proctors Theatre, 432 State St Schenectady, NY 12305

A brand new feature documentary from British band Gorillaz, the planet's Most Successful Virtual Act*. ''Gorillaz: Reject False Icons" documents life in the studio and on the road with Gorillaz co-founders Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. In his debut feature,... Event Details

Dec

Mon

Palace Movie Series: The Nightmare Before Christmas

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207

The Palace Movie Series presents The Nightmare Before Christmas on December 16th! Event Details

Dec

Mon

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:15 PM at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

A meeting of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, December 16 at 7:15 pm at the Library. The public is welcome to attend. Please call the Library at 518-371-8622 for more information. Event Details

Dec

Tue

Free Tours and Tastings at Riverside Maple Farms

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Riverside Maple Farms, 7152 Amsterdam Rd Glenville, NY 12302

Riverside Maple Farms welcomes you to visit us for a free tour. Drop in anyday (closed Tuesdays) from 10 am to 6 pm. Learn how maple syrup is made from tree to table, explore our maple products, try all four... Event Details

Dec

Tue

Trivia Night

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The City Beer Hall, 42 Howard Street Albany, NY 12207

Join us for Trivia night every Tuesday night! Event Details

Dec

Tue

Tinkering Tots Tuesdays

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at The Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

Children love to tinker and build. This program helps them to think like an engineer to solve problems and build creative solutions. No pre-registration required, activity included with museum admission. Suitable for all ages. Event Details

Dec

Tue

Friends of the APL Special Program - Holiday Concert

12:15 PM to 1:10 PM at Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210

The Albany High School Choir, directed by Brendan Hoffman, returns to perform a festive holiday concert in an annual favorite. Event Details

Dec

Tue

Breast Cancer Support Group

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center, 211 Church Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Join this monthly support group for women affected by breast cancer. Event Details

Dec

Tue

Holiday Bungee Fitness!

5:40 PM to 6:25 PM at Good Karma Studio, 12 Walker Way Albany, NY 12205

Baby It's Cold Outside, so come "Rock Around" the studio for a Holiday music inspired bungee class! Jingle Bell BOUNCE your way through a Winter Wonderland of a class! So Jingle All The Way over and Have Your Self A... Event Details

Dec

Tue

Knitting, Crocheting & More

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Interested in meeting other hand-crafters and having time to just sit down and knit? Crocheters, Quilters, and Needle workers are also welcome! We won't be instructing, but there's always someone to help you out of a difficult problem. Teens 14+... Event Details

Dec

Tue

The Illusionists at The Palace Theatre

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207

Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles... Event Details

Dec

Tue

Annie at The Cohoes Music Hall

Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12407

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Little Orphan Annie has been a musical family favorite for more than 40 years. Join us as our students bring this delightful show to the Cohoes Music Hall stage just in time for the Christmas holiday! Event Details

Dec

Wed

Free Tours and Tastings at Riverside Maple Farms

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Riverside Maple Farms, 7152 Amsterdam Rd Glenville, NY 12302

Dec

Wed

Open Interview Day for New College Grads with ZonesO365 in Albany, NY Area

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Zones, 431 Broadway, Suite C Menands, NY 12204

The Microsoft O365 Team in our Menands, NY location is growing and are having an Open Interview Day. Applicants can get a head start by completing the online application or visiting careers.zones.com and searching for Job ID 19034. Event Details

Dec

Wed

Mah Jongg: Free Play

10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Come with friends or join a group for a friendly game of Mah Jongg. If you own a Mah Jongg set please bring it along, if not there will be limited number of sets and 2019 score cards available. No... Event Details

Dec

Wed

Science Story Time Wednesdays

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at The Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

"Snow" is our December story time theme. During this time, join one of our Museum Educators for this science-based story time that includes a project-based activity! No pre-registration required, activity included with museum admission. Ages 2 - 6. Event Details

Dec

Wed

Quick Start Guide: Table Saw

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 Third St Troy, NY 12180

The table saw is an essential tool for cutting wood sheets. This 1-hour class will teach you the basics of table saw operation, including hands-on practice with cross cutting, rip cutting, and material holding accessories. 18+.... Event Details

Dec

Wed

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage at The Palace Theatre

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207

Everyone's favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new touring production A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they produce their own Christmas play and ultimately learn... Event Details

Dec

Thu

Sensory Play Thursdays

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at The Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

12/12 Maker Fun 12/19 Snowmen & Snowflakes... Event Details

Dec

Thu

Free Tours and Tastings at Riverside Maple Farms

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Riverside Maple Farms, 7152 Amsterdam Rd Glenville, NY 12302

Dec

Thu

Free Coworking Day

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Urban Co-Works, 433 State St. 4th floor Schenectady, NY 12305

On December 19th, we are holding a Free Coworking Day here at Urban Co-Works. Event Details

Dec

Thu

Daytime Book Discussion Group

2:00 PM at Clifton Park- Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Join us for a discussion of Winter Sisters written by Robin Oliveria. All are welcome, including new participants. New York, 1879: After an epic snow storm ravages the city of Albany, Dr. Mary Sutter, a former Civil War surgeon, begins... Event Details

Dec

Thu

Madison Theatre Reopening Block Party

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Madison Theater, 1036 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Block Party to celebrate the reopening of the Madison Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 19th from 4-8pm. Event Details

Dec

Thu

MakerSTEM: Sounds Good To Me!

4:15 PM at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Through simple experiments with a variety of instruments, children discover how sounds are produced, travel, and what makes each one unique. Use everyday materials to create music of your own. Presented by CMOST, Children's Museum of Science and Technology. No... Event Details

Dec

Thu

Third Thursday Teens: Craft Night!

6:30 PM at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Join us for a fun night of crafting. There will be snacks! Craft projects may require the use of hot glue guns, paper cutters, X-acto knives, super glue, and other supplies. Registration required; online, in-person or call the Library at... Event Details

Dec

Thu

Scrabble & Chess Night

6:30 PM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Come out for an evening of word-building fun playing Scrabble with friends and neighbors. If Scrabble isn't your thing, we'll have a chess board available too! Anyone (ages 17+) is welcome to come. Registration is requested. Event Details

Dec

Thu

CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas at Proctors

7:00 PM at Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY

Celebrating 40 years, the CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas is the Capital Region's premiere holiday extravaganza! Featuring the ESYO Symphony Orchestra and Youth Chorale with special guests The McKrell's, Grand Central Station, The Northeast Ballet and Orlando's School of Dance. Event Details

Dec

Thu

Rochmon Record Club | Pink Floyd "the Dark Side of The Moon" in 5.1

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206

Rochmon Record Club will converge to listen, learn and discuss the Pink Floyd album "The Dark Side of The Moon" Presented in 5.1 Surround. The Pink Floyd "The Dark Side of the Moon" Listening Party begins at 7:30 pm with... Event Details

Dec

Thu

Curtain Call Theatre presents Greetings by Tom Dudzick

Curtain Call Theatre, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane Latham, NY 12110

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Celebrate the holidays with this festive comedy about a young man who brings home his Jewish atheist fiancée to meet his very Catholic parents. When the inevitable family explosion comes, an out-of-left field miracle sends everyone on a hilarious journey... Event Details

Dec

Fri

23rd Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park

Washington Park, Albany, NY 12203

The 23rd Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park drive-through runs from November 29, 2019, until January 3, 2020. Event Details

Dec

Fri

Free Tours and Tastings at Riverside Maple Farms

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Riverside Maple Farms, 7152 Amsterdam Rd Glenville, NY 12302

Dec

Fri

Investigate the A in STEAM Fridays

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at The Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

Designed for all ages, children will have an opportunity to explore a different creative art activity each week. No pre-registration required, activity included with museum admission. Suitable for all ages. Event Details

Dec

Fri

Fresh Squeeze Fridays

11:00 PM to 2:00 AM at The City Beer Hall, 42 Howard Street Albany, NY 12207

Join us on the dance floor every Friday night! Event Details

Dec

Fri

Ugly Holiday Sweater Day

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Children's Museum of Science and Technology, 250 Jordan Road Troy, NY 12180

CMOST will be getting in the holiday spirit and decorating ugly holiday sweater cards and gift tags. Wear your own ugly sweater and get a free pass for a future visit to CMOST! Post your pictures on social media and... Event Details

Dec

Fri

Film: Monty Python's "And Now For Something Completely Different"

10:30 AM at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

A collection of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" skits and Terry Gilliam's animated sequences. Rated: PG, 89 minutes. All are welcome. Event Details

Dec

Fri

Music & Motion

10:30 AM at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Come and experience all the fun that music and motion brings! Program is appropriate for children ages 2-6 accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a variety of music, dancing, and other interactive movement activities to share with your child. No registration... Event Details

Dec

Fri

Free Wine Tasting at Capital Wine & Spirits Albany

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Capital Wine & Spirits Albany, 348 State Street Albany, NY 12210

Capital Wine & Spirits Albany hosts a free wine tasting every Friday evening from 6 to 9 pm, featuring several wines chosen by our own staff. Event Details

Dec

Fri

CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas at Proctors

7:00 PM at Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY

Dec

Fri

Palace Movie Series: It's A Wonderful Life

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207

The Palace Movie Series presents It's A Wonderful Life on December 20th! Event Details

Dec

Fri

Candlelight Festival of Carols ~ Burnt Hills Oratorio Society

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Saratoga Rd Glenville, NY 12302

Gather your family and friends to be a part of this 2nd annual community festival to herald the Holiday Season. Experience the excitement of lifting your voice with others, accompanied by brass, organ, and percussion. Free admission for children 12... Event Details

Dec

Fri

The Magic & Mentalism of Viktor Zenko

8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 N Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Master Magician & Mind-Blowing Mentalist Viktor Zenko is bringing his show of wonders to the Mopco Theatre on Friday, December 20th at 8:00 PM. Whether you're applauding wildly at Viktor Zenko's ability to manipulate playing cards, your left in gobsmacked... Event Details

Dec

Sat

Free Tours and Tastings at Riverside Maple Farms

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Riverside Maple Farms, 7152 Amsterdam Rd Glenville, NY 12302

Dec

Sat

Christmas Land LLC

11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Christmas Land LLC, 3068 Furbeck Road Altamont, NY 12205

Come celebrate the holiday season at Christmas Land LLC in Altamont, NY! Event Details

Dec

Sat

Maple-Beer Trail Open at Riverside Maple Farms and Wolf Hollow Brewing Company

12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Riverside Maple Farms, 7152 Amsterdam Rd Glenville, NY 12302

The much awaited Maple-Beer Trail is back! The trail is open Saturday and Sundays 12-6 pm dependent on weather and conditions. For updates on the Maple-Beer Trail, please check our Facebook page or call us. This trail is free and... Event Details

Dec

Sat

90s Night

11:00 PM to 2:30 AM at The City Beer Hall, 42 Howard Street Albany, NY 12207

Join us EVERY Saturday night for Albany's best 90's Night! Come crush the dance floor all night long while DJ Citrus Minute spins the hottest 90s tunes. Event Details

Dec

Sat

Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House Children's Story Hour with Crafts

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Breock Place Albany, NY 12210

Sinterklaas will tell holiday stories and the children will be able to decorate cookies during this free event. Please bring the children at 10:00 am, as we will seat them in the front rows so that they can see and... Event Details

Dec

Sat

Crafty Adults

10:30 AM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Join us for a morning of crafting. This month, we will be making retro string art in celebration of the Library's 50th Anniversary. Materials will be provided. Registration required; online, in-person, or call the Library at 518-371-8622. Event Details

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