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Downtown's Shop & Savor smAlbany

Downtown Albany, Albany, NY

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O'Connell & Aronowitz presents Shop & Savor smAlbany, two weeks of promotions celebrating and showcasing downtown Albany's independent businesses this holiday season. This year, it's more important than ever to shop small. As an extension of the annual Small Business... Event Details

Dec

Fri

Virtual St. Peter's Cardiac & Vascular Center's 2020 Albany Last Run 5K

Albany, NY

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The City of Albany and St. Peter's Cardiac & Vascular Center present the 24th annual Albany Last Run 5K virtually this year! Runners can complete their run during the month of December and then submit their time. Awards for the... Event Details

Dec

Fri

2020 Saratoga Festival of Trees

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

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Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to unwrap the magic of the holiday season at their 25th annual fundraiser - The Festival of Trees - on Wednesday, December 2 through Sunday, December 6, at... Event Details

Dec

Fri

Rudolph's Movie Experience & Pyrotechnics Show

Ellms Family Farm, 468 Charlton Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Join Ellms Family Farm for a Rudolph Experience fit for all ages! Event Details

Dec

Fri

2020 Victorian Streetscapes in Saratoga Springs

Downtown Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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The Saratoga Springs DBA, who has presented the traditional Victorian Streetwalk for the past 33 years, in collaboration with Discover Saratoga, is bringing an enhanced holiday look to Broadway and the downtown area for a month-long celebration called Victorian Streetscapes. Event Details

Dec

Fri

Wintertime Wonderland - The Capital District's Largest Indoor Christmas Event

Wintertime Wonderland, 195 Troy Schenectady Rd. Latham, NY 12110

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Take your family and friends to an unforgettable experience at Wintertime Wonderland, the Capital District's largest indoor Christmas event! Event Details

Dec

Fri

24th Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park

Washington Park, Albany, NY 12203

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The 24th Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park drive-through runs from November 27, 2020 - January 3, 2021. Event Details

Dec

Fri

Tipsy Tree Small Wine Bottle Holder Countdown to Xmas!

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

Join us in our Studio or order as a take-home kit! Event Details

Dec

Fri

Princess Holiday Caroling Visits

Private Homes in the Capital Region, Albany, NY 12224

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Looking for a safe way to celebrate this holiday season? Bring the magic right to your home with a Holiday Caroling visit from FOUR of your favorite princesses! Characters from Hill City Ice Queen will be visiting homes in the... Event Details

Dec

Fri

Medicare 101

10:30 AM at Online via Zoom

Whether you are approaching your initial enrollment for Medicare or you are considering changing plans during open enrollment, this session will help educate you to the basics of Medicare, the options available, deadlines, and potential penalties when deadlines are missed.... Event Details

Dec

Fri

Princess Holiday Caroling Visits

Private Homes in the Capital Region, Clifton Park, NY 12065

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Dec

Fri

Pine Bush Perspectives Exhibit Opening

6:00 PM at Online

Join us for an online virtual unveiling of this year's juried photo exhibit, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. We'll virtually walk through this years' show and see some amazing photos all taken in the... Event Details

Dec

Fri

2020 Ballston Spa Tree Lighting + Neighborhood Parade

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wiswall Park, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association will present the 2020 Ballston Spa Tree Lighting + Neighborhood Parade on Friday, December 4, 2020. Event Details

Dec

Fri

37th Annual Dancing in the Woods Virtual Gala

7:00 PM at Online

Albany Med hosts our 37th annual Dancing in the Woods gala to benefit the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Med. To help Albany Med continue its important... Event Details

Dec

Sat

Cherry Valley Holiday Open House Weekend

Cherry Valley, NY 13320

Plan a visit to Cherry Valley NY for their traditional Holiday Open House Weekend on December 5-6, 2020. Event Details

Dec

Sat

Holiday Fun at Christmas Land

Christmas Land LLC, 3068 Furbeck Road Altamont, NY 12205

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Come join us for some old fashioned Christmas cheer at Christmas Land in Altamont! Event Details

Dec

Sat

SOLD OUT: Candy Cane Lane Adventure

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 Macelroy Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019

Please note, this event has been sold out. Event Details

Dec

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Annual Schenectady Festival of Trees

Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305

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

Dec

Sat

Guilderland Farmer's Winter Market

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Guilderland Farmer's Market, 2350 Western Ave. Guilderland, NY 12084

Please stop by & support local businesses & the community at the Guilderland Farmer's Winter Market on Saturdays from Nov. 21st - Dec. 19th. Event Details

Dec

Sat

VIRTUAL: The 15th Annual Santa Speedo Sprint

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Virtual Event

The Albany Society for the Advancement of Philanthropy (ASAP), in association with the Albany All-Stars and the Hellions of Troy, is pleased to present Santa Speedo Sprint 15! This year -- it's VIRTUAL! Event Details

Dec

Sat

Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House Events

11:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210

Ten Broeck Mansion will host timed walk-through tours from December 5th through December 20th on Saturdays and Sundays only. RESERVATIONS and PAYMENTS must be made in advance. Small groups will be welcomed with social distancing and masks required.... Event Details

Dec

Sun

2020 Troy Victorian Stroll Presented By the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Troy, Troy, NY 12180

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Celebrate the holidays at the 38th Annual Troy Victorian Stroll, which will be held on December 6 - 20, 2020, in downtown Troy. Event Details

Dec

Sun

Ujamaa Market

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area, 21 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12210

Clothing, accessories, face masks, cosmetics, handmade crafts, and more will be available for purchase. Event Details

Dec

Sun

Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House Events

11:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210

Dec

Mon

Genealogy: Breaking Down Brick Walls

12:00 PM at Online via Zoom

Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will help you overcome those inevitable obstacles in your genealogy research. This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed, and/or a... Event Details

Dec

Tue

Virtual St. Peter's Cardiac & Vascular Center's 2020 Albany Last Run 5K

Albany, NY

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Dec

Tue

Stained Glass Jewelry Box Workshop

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street Troy, NY 12180

This class has one session that will meet on 12/08/2020 Event Details

Dec

Tue

Online Workshop: Holiday Lettering

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Arts Center of the Capital Region

This is an online class that will meet on 12/08/2020 Event Details

Dec

Tue

Wire Wrapping Crash Course: Caged Wire Wrapped Pendant

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street Troy, NY 12180

This class has one session that will meet on 12/08/2020 Event Details

Dec

Tue

Spoon Carving

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street Troy, NY 12180

This class has 2 sessions that will meet on 12/08/2020 and 12/15/2020 Event Details

Dec

Tue

Virtual Evening Book Group

7:00 PM at Online via Zoom

Join us for a discussion of this bestseller by author Malcolm Gladwell. New participants are always welcome! This online program uses the Zoom live streaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed,... Event Details

Dec

Tue

Introduction to Antiracism Practice

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Online via Zoom

This virtual workshop provides a foundational understanding of antiracism, what it means to be antiracist, and guides participants to explore how they can sustainably practice antiracism in all areas of life. Event Details

Dec

Wed

Healthy Living and Virtual Activities for Seniors During COVID: In Partnership with Office for the Aging

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Virtual Event presented by the Alzheimer's Association of NENY

Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Event Details

Dec

Wed

Landscape Painting in Acrylic

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street Troy, NY 12180

This class has one session that will meet on 12/09/2020 Event Details

Dec

Wed

Interfaith Story Circle Small Miracles: Stories of Amazing Coincidences in Everyday Life

7:15 PM to 8:45 PM at

Some people call them "God Winks". Share your stories or come to listen to the stories of others. Event Details

Dec

Wed

Journey to Uganda with Jajjas Kids

7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at

Please join us for our year end fundraiser. Jajjas Kids provides a home, education, medical care and love to former street children living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. In 2019 we were able to build a permanent home for... Event Details

Dec

Thu

Rudolph's Movie Experience & Pyrotechnics Show

Ellms Family Farm, 468 Charlton Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Join Ellms Family Farm for a Rudolph Experience fit for all ages! Event Details

Dec

Thu

Grandma Ceramic Light Up Tree! Just $60! FREE Mamma's Mac!

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

A fun and festive traditional holiday event! Join us in our studio or order as take-home kit! Add Mac N' Cheese or Sangrias to your order!... Event Details

Dec

Thu

Wintertime Wonderland - The Capital District's Largest Indoor Christmas Event

Wintertime Wonderland, 195 Troy Schenectady Rd. Latham, NY 12110

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Take your family and friends to an unforgettable experience at Wintertime Wonderland, the Capital District's largest indoor Christmas event! Event Details

Dec

Thu

Intro to Glass Fused Jewelry

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street Troy, NY 12180

This class has one session that will meet on 12/10/2020 Event Details

Dec

Thu

Intro to Coding: HTML and CSS

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street Troy, NY 12180

This class has one session that will meet on 12/10/2020 Event Details

Dec

Fri

Rotterdam Christmas Market

ViaPort Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Road Schenectady, NY 12306

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A new event just in time for Christmas! This event will feature local vendors from the Capital Region. Showcasing the hottest items that will make perfect Christmas Gifts. Shop local and support all of our Capital Region vendors! Event Details

Dec

Fri

2020 Jingle Bell Run

Virtual 5K

Get your jingle on at the most fun and festive holiday fun-run around - all to battle the #1 cause of disability! Event Details

Dec

Fri

24th Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park

Washington Park, Albany, NY 12203

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The 24th Annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park drive-through runs from November 27, 2020 - January 3, 2021. Event Details

Dec

Fri

St. Sophia Holiday Drive-Thru Bake Sale

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Rd. Albany, NY 12208

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Order all your favorites Greek pastry like Baklava, Kourambethes, Almond Cookies and Spanakopita packaged in beautiful holiday gift boxes ready to make the perfect gift and addition to your holiday table. Place your order online and select your pick up... Event Details

Dec

Sat

Holiday Fun at Christmas Land

Christmas Land LLC, 3068 Furbeck Road Altamont, NY 12205

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Come join us for some old fashioned Christmas cheer at Christmas Land in Altamont! Event Details

Dec

Sat

Princess Holiday Caroling Visits

Private Homes in the Capital Region, Clifton Park, NY 12065

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Dec

Sat

Princess Holiday Caroling Visits

Private Homes in the Capital Region, Albany, NY 12224

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Dec

Sat

Guilderland Farmer's Winter Market

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Guilderland Farmer's Market, 2350 Western Ave. Guilderland, NY 12084

Please stop by & support local businesses & the community at the Guilderland Farmer's Winter Market on Saturdays from Nov. 21st - Dec. 19th. Event Details

Dec

Sat

Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House Events

11:30 AM to 3:15 PM at Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Place Albany, NY 12210

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