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Fri, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
The annual City of Albany Tree Lighting will be held at Academy Park on December 5, 2025.
Academy Park, 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Today until Sun, Jan 4
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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.
Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
Today until Sun, Dec 7
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2025 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 30th annual fundraiser - the Festival of Trees!
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Today · 6:30 AM
Choose your project!
Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Fri, Dec 5 until Sat, Dec 6 · 5:00 PM
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A Very FAIRy Christmas Village Celebrate the magic of the season at the first annual A Very FAIRy Christmas Village, a festive holiday experience held over three weekends in December at the Altamont Fairgrounds.
Altamont Fairgrounds, Arlington at Rt 146 Altamont, NY 12009
Sat, Dec 6 until Sat, Dec 27
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Schenectady Festival of Trees The 19th Annual Festival of Trees is the celebration of the season! During the festival, we welcome 3,000+ visitors to our historic house to enjoy decorated displays of shimmering fir trees.
Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305
Sat, Dec 6 · 8:30 AM
Always a fun time, there will be a full breakfast including eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and French toast plus fun activities for the kids includng, of course, a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus!
Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 Macelroy Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Sat, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM
Come out for the Annual Holiday Fair & Cookie Walk, sponsored by St. Gabriel's Women's Club!
St. Gabriel's School Hall, 3040 Hamburg Street Rotterdam, NY 12303
Sat, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM
Tis the Season to Holiday! You're warmly invited to our Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 22, from 10 AM - 6 PM!
Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts, 200 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Sat, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM
Hey, Troy party-goers! Get ready to don your Santa hats and jingle all the way because Troy SantaCon is back, and it's bigger and better than ever!
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Bootlegger's on Broadway, 200 Broadway Troy, NY 12180
Sat, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM
Last year's Christmas Marketfest was a HUGE success - and this year is going to be even bigger and better!
Faith Baptist Church, 11 Glenridge Road Rexford, NY 12148
Sat, Dec 6 · 11:30 PM
Fun for ALL!!
Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street, Schenectady 12305 Schenectady, NY 12305
Sun, Dec 7 · 12:00 PM
Save the date for the New York State Holiday Tree Lighting!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
Sun, Dec 7 · 1:00 PM
Make Your Wreath!
Canvas Corks & Forks, 402 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Sun, Dec 7 · 5:00 PM
Join us as our youth take us on a journey to Bethlehem as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Avenue Delmar, NY 12054
Fri, Dec 12 until Sat, Dec 13 · 5:00 PM
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A Very FAIRy Christmas Village Celebrate the magic of the season at the first annual A Very FAIRy Christmas Village, a festive holiday experience held over three weekends in December at the Altamont Fairgrounds.
Altamont Fairgrounds, Arlington at Rt 146 Altamont, NY 12009
Fri, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Halfmoon Celebrations presents An Evening With Mrs. Claus on Friday, December 12, 2025.
Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plz Clifton Park, NY 12065
Sat, Dec 13 · 10:00 AM
Join us at Sharon Sprigs for a festive Holiday Sip & Shop event designed to make gift giving easy, joyful, and fun!
Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts, 200 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Sat, Dec 13 · 10:30 AM
The Princesses can't wait to celebrate the season with you at this year's Princess Breakfast with Santa at our new venue--Shaker Ridge Country Club in Colonie NY
Shaker Ridge Country Club, 802 Albany Shaker Rd Albany, NY 12211
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