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Sun, Dec 31
· 10:00 PM
Party and countdown to 2024 with The Refrigerators! On top of that, memorialize the night's festivities with unlimited use of our NYE photo booth by Silly Snaps, Complimentary Party Favors...
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, 1 Rush Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Today until Sat, Dec 9
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Séance: Photographs by Shannon Taggart Comes to Opalka Gallery
Opalka Gallery and The Women's Institute at Russell Sage College together present Séance: Photographs by Shannon Taggart. The exhibition will be on view October 31 through December 9, 2023.
Opalka Gallery, 140 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208

Today until Fri, Dec 1
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Book Signing with Author Pamela McColl
Pamela will be at the Book House at Stuyvesant signing her book on the art and history of Twas The Night Before Christmas. Also available will be a special bicentennial...
Book House of Stuyvesant, 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 Albany, NY 12203

Today until Sun, Dec 3
· 8:00 PM
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Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Capital Repertory Theatre, 251 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207

Today until Sun, Dec 3
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2023 Saratoga Festival of Trees
Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to unwrap the magic of the holiday season at their 28th annual fundraiser - The Festival of Trees!
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Today until Sun, Dec 3
· 12:00 PM
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The 67th Annual Holiday Greens Show
The 67th Annual Holiday Greens Show is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," first published in the Troy Sentinel, December 23rd, 1823.
Hart Cluett Museum, 57 2nd St Troy, NY 12180

Today until Sun, Dec 3
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A Christmas Carol
Prepare to be transported to the eerie and enchanting world of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol, as Troy Foundry Theatre proudly presents this spine-tingling one-man production.
Troy Foundry Theatre, 19 3rd St, Franklin Alley Entrance Troy, NY 12180

Today
· 8:00 PM
The Water's FINE! gives everyone in the audience the chance to be as actively involved as they want: they can simply sit back and enjoy the show, or jump in...
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N Jay St Schenectady, NY 12305

Today until Sun, Dec 10
· 12:00 AM
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To Love A Child announces Annual December Angel Match $10,000 Challenge
To Love A Child, Inc., a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization announces its Annual Angel Match $10,000 Challenge. This event kicks off December 1st and will extend thru the month of...
virtual, virtual Clifton Park, NY 12065

Today
· 12:00 PM
The Empire Skate Plaza Ice Rink is the Capital Region's premier outdoor skating rink! Enjoy the fresh ice on opening day featuring a Rock-N-Skate with DJ Mr CEO from 6pm-8pm!
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210

Today
· 5:00 PM
Join us for this visual tribute to light up the night on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2023.
The Albany Damien Center, 728 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Today
· 5:00 PM
The annual City of Albany Tree Lighting will be held at Academy Park on December 1, 2023. The event starts at 5:00pm and all are encouraged to attend.
Academy Park, 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207

Today
· 5:30 PM
Eat, drink, and shop local this Holiday Season at River Street Market, Fridays starting December 1st - December 22nd.
River Street Market, 433 River Street Troy, NY 12180

Today
· 6:00 PM
Join us for the unveiling of this year's juried photo exhibit, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Browse this years' show and see some amazing...
The Discovery Center at Albany Pine Bush Preserve, 195 New Karner Road, Suite 1 Albany, NY 12205

Today
· 6:00 PM
Opening Reception: Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 | 6-7:30 pm | View the exhibition and enjoy light refreshments and live music by the Albany High School Jazz Band.
Pine Hills Branch, Albany Public Library, 517 Western Ave Albany, NY 12203

Today
· 6:00 PM
Get your holiday gifts on Lark Street! Shop local artists and makers at Lark Street's Makers Market! Shop 6pm -9pm at 200 Washington Avenue in Albany. Vendors email firstfriday@larkstreet.org for...
200 Washington Ave, 200 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210

Today
· 6:00 PM
Shop Lark Street finest artisans and crafter, makers and collectors at Lark Street's First Friday Makers Market.
Lark Street Corridor, 200 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210

Today
· 6:30 PM
The Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting is on December 1, 2023. The parade begins promptly at 6:30pm and starts from the intersection of South Street and Milton Ave.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Today
· 7:00 PM
An evening of holiday fun! Bring the Family!
Canvas, Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street, Schenectady 12305 Schenectady, NY 12305

Sat, Dec 2 until Sun, Dec 3
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Empire ''Skate'' Plaza
The tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany will be open to the public throughout the 2023-2024 winter season.
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210