Albany Events Calendar

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2019 Saratoga Festival of Trees

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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From December 4-8, 2019, the city of Saratoga Springs will come together to celebrate the holiday season. The Saratoga Springs City Center will be transformed into a winter fantasy filled with the bright colors and twinkling lights we all adore. Event Details

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The 63rd Holiday Greens Show - Holidays Around the World!

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Hart Cluett Museum, 57 2nd St Troy, NY 12180

The Van Rensselaer Garden Club & the Hart Cluett Museum present: The 63rd Holiday Greens Show - Holidays Around the World! Event Details

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Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House Candle Light Tours

6:15 PM to 7:00 PM at Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Breock Place Albany, NY 12210

Enjoy candlelit tours of the stunning mansion and learn about the holiday traditions of the families that lived here and also about the Dutch influence in the Hudson Valley. There will be two tours on both nights : 12/5/19 and... Event Details

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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

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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

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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

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Live Music for First Friday

7:00 PM to 2:00 AM at The City Beer Hall, 42 Howard Street Albany, NY 12207

Join us at The City Beer Hall in Downtown Albany every 1st Friday of the month for live music! Event Details

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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

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Library Friends Play Time

9:10 AM at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Come make new friends! Children ages 12 to 36 months and their grown-ups are invited to the Library to play and interact with others while using age appropriate toys, books, and puzzles. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.... Event Details

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Refashioning Saratoga

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

Learn about the process of recreating a Victorian dress from a historical image. Librarian and historical costumer Caitlin Sheldon reveals the Victorian dress that she recreated from one of the historic images in the Saratoga Springs Public Library's archives, and... Event Details

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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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Environmental Speaker Seminar: Plastic & the Toxic Chemistry of a World on Fire

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at UAlbany School of Public Health, George Education Center Health Sciences Campus, Classroom 1, 1400 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12222

Renowned environmentalist Dr. Susan Shaw will open a discussion on the dangerous intersection of climate change and the plastic pollution crisis for "Plastic & the Toxic Chemistry of a World on Fire." Want to learn more about human health risks... Event Details

Dec

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The Art of New York: Art Show Reception and Awards Ceremony

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Blvd Canajoharie, NY 13317

The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show opens to the public on Friday, November 1 in the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library. Event Details

Dec

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Pine Bush Perspectives Exhibit Opening

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Suite 1 Albany, NY 12205

Join us for the unveiling of this year's juried photo exhibit, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Event Details

Dec

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Winter Art Exhibition Opening Reception at Pine Hills

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203

Join us on Albany's First Friday for the opening reception for our winter art exhibition, Rear View: Life Examined Event Details

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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

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Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Milton Avenue, Milton Avenue to Wiswall Park Ballston Spa, NY 12020

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association's annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place, Friday, December 6. The step off time is 6:30 pm, proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with... Event Details

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*Postponed* A December To Remember: Pre-Holiday Concert

7:00 PM at Washington Avenue Armory, 195 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210

Join us for A December To Remember at the Albany Armory on December 6th at 7:00pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Event Details

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Crossroads and Canals : A history of Clifton Park

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Historic Grooms Tavern, 290 Sugar Hill Road Rexford, NY 12148

Clifton Park Town Historian, John Scherer, will present a powerpoint program surveying Clifton Park's history. Event Details

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Paint Sip Eat! Free Mac N' Cheese Bar with Every Class!

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union St Schenectady, NY 12305

Paint, Sip EAT! Grab the gals for a night of crafty cocktails & creative Fun! Event Details

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Paint Sip Eat! Free Mac N' Cheese Bar with Every Class!

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Canvas Corks & Forks, 274 River St Troy, NY 12305

Paint Sip & EAT! Join the Fun! Grab your tickets and the gals for crafty cocktails, creativity & FREE Mac N' Cheese Bar! Event Details

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SingleCut Beersmiths 7th Anniversary Party

7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at SingleCut North & Side Stage Tap Room, 6 Fairchild Sq Clifton Park, NY 12065

SingleCut Beersmiths has grown and expanded so much in the past 7 years, and we couldn't have done it without you. We thank you, we love you, we want you to be there to celebrate with us! Event Details

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Christmas Madrigal Dinner

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road East Greenbush, NY 12061

The Lord and Lady of Greenbush Manor invite you as their honored guests for an evening of Merriment, Feasting and Song to lighten your hearts for the Christmas Season and year long. Join us in Our Great Hall at The... Event Details

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ESYO Youth Jazz Orchestra & Repertory Jazz Orchestra

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Farnsworth Middle School, 6072 State Farm Rd. Guilderland, NY 12084

Two incredible Jazz Orchestras, in one incredible night of music! Hear the ESYO Youth Jazz Orchestra and the ESYO Repertory Jazz Orchestra. Event Details

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36th Annual Dancing in the Woods Gala

8:30 PM at 195 Troy Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110

Friday, December 6, 2019, will mark the 36th annual celebration of Dancing in the Woods to benefit the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Med. Event Details

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The Nutcracker Ballet Presented By Marcus Rogers Dance Company

The Linda WAMCs Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206

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Marcus Rogers Dance Company MRDC will perform a brand new rendition of this traditional classic holiday tale Saturday, December 7, at 7:30 pm and December 8 at 2:00pm. Event Details

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Babes in Troyland Holiday Flea

Takk House, 55 3rd Street Troy, NY 12180

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Troy Flea's popular holiday-themed market, "Babes in Troyland," will return to the Takk House at 53 Third St. on Saturday, Dec. 7, from Noon to 6 p.m., and on Troy Victorian Stroll Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3... Event Details

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Santa's Workshop at the Saratoga Festival of Trees

8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

While you're walking through the trees or having a snack with Santa, stop by Santa's Workshop for holiday crafts, facepainting and more! Event Details

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Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Claus

8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Clifton Park Elks Club, 695 Macelroy Road Clifton Park, NY 12019

Enjoy pancakes, eggs and more as the kids visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and also take part in some arts and crafts. Event Details

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BHBL Spartan Boys Lacrosse Booster Club Holiday Vendor Fair

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Richard H ORourke Middle School, 173 Lake Hill Road Burnt Hills, NY 12027

The BHBL Spartan Boys Lacrosse Booster Club* will be hosting a Holiday Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 7th at the O'Rourke Middle School to support the Boys Modified, JV, and Varsity lax teams. Please join us for some holiday shopping,... Event Details

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Candy Houses

10:00 AM at Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Families with children ages 4-9 are invited to celebrate the season of sweet things with Diane Payette (aka Grama Tippy Toes). Enjoy a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, then make your own candy house to take home. Help... Event Details

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Help All-in-1 Realty Pack Our Moving Truck for Toys for Tots

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at All-in-1 Realty, 1741 Route 9, Suite 201 Clifton Park, NY 12065

Help All-in-1 Realty Services fill their moving truck with donations of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Event Details

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Christmas Market at the Irish American Heritage Museum

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Irish American Heritage Museum, 370 Broadway Albany, NY 12207

Our second annual Christmas market has all kinds of goodies, local crafts, beverages, jewelry, Irish soda bread, and books to help you get your Christmas shopping done. Event Details

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Annual Schenectady Festival of Trees

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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Pictures with Santa on His Fire Truck

10:30 AM to 12:00 AM at FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave. Hudson, NY 12534

Join Santa as he ushers in the holiday season at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. Event Details

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Downtown Schenectady's City Hall-iday

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at City Hall, 106 Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Join the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation for FREE and FUN activities for the entire family. Stop by Schenectady's City Hall and enjoy hands-on activities and kids holiday crafts, balloon art, face painting. Take a holiday hayride around City Hall, enjoy... Event Details

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Saratoga City Ballet 26th Anniversary Nutcracker

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at The Egg, 1 Empire State Plaze Albany, NY 12203

Get tickets for our 26th production of The Nutcracker! Shows are Saturday, December 7 at 1:30 pm & 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 8 at 1:30 pm at The Egg in Albany. Event Details

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Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House Helderberg Madrigals

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Breock Place Albany, NY 12210

Enjoy the Helderberg Madrigals sing traditional holiday melodies in the parlor. Stroll through the beautifully decorated rooms and enjoy light refreshments. Attending this annual concert is a tradition for many in the Capital District. Reservations are encouraged.... Event Details

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Zach Ferrara & Romario Ferreira Duo at Winter Walk "Spirit of the Holidays" Celebration, Hunter, NY

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Winter Walk "Spirit of the Holidays" Tree Lighting, Mountain Top Library, 5950 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485

The Zach Ferrara & Romário Ferreira Duo is an acoustic guitar instrumental group from the Hudson Valley Region. The two play exciting takes on classic tunes in the styles of Gypsy swing, Latin jazz, American jazz, and contemporary music. The... Event Details

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Valley Falls Village Christmas Party

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Valley Falls Fire Department, 9 Charles Street Valley Falls, NY 12185

An Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration. Event Details

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Paint Sip Eat! Free Mac N' Cheese Bar with Every Class!

4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Choose Either Grandma's Vintage Tree for $70! Or Vintage Wreath for $55! Event Details

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St. Peter's Cardiac & Vascular Center's 2019 Albany Last Run 5K

5:00 PM at Washington Park, Madison Avenue and Willett Street Albany, NY 12203

The City of Albany and St. Peter's Cardiac & Vascular Center present the 23rd annual Albany Last Run 5K on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 5:00pm. Event Details

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2019 Eastside Troy Christkindlmarket

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 310 Spring Avenue Troy, NY 12180

Come be immersed in the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of Christmas in our outdoor German-style Christmas Market. Food, crafts, vendors, gluwein, beer, brats, and pics with St. Nick. Event Details

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The River and The Wall

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13 Old Chatham, NY 12136

5 Environmentalists explore the Rio Grande border with Mexico by canoe, dirt bike and horse. Event Details

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Paint Sip Eat! Free Mac N' Cheese Bar with Every Class!

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Paint Sip EAT! Don't be a Grinch! Join us to paint one!! Add family name to ornament!! the craftiness is endless!... Event Details

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Dashin' and Dancin' featuring Music from The Refrigerators

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12407

Dashin' & Dancin' 2 will be the perfect Holiday Party to kick off this magical time of year. A huge dance floor, light food fare, cash bar, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and the Cohoes Music Hall, it doesn't get any... Event Details

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