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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
Sat, Nov 15 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
Sat, Nov 15
· 10:00 AM
Join us for our First Annual Holly Fair! Kick off the holiday season with festive fun, handmade crafts, baked goods, raffles, and more. Bring your family and friends!
Unity Lutheran Albany Church, 1500 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203
Sun, Nov 16
· 11:00 AM
Get ready to shop 'til you drop at our Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair - your one-stop shop for unique gifts and festive finds!
Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Ave Troy, NY 12180
Sat, Nov 22
· 10:00 AM
Holiday Craft Fair
St. Edward the Confessor RC, 569 Clifton Park Center Road Clifton Park, NY 12065
Sat, Nov 22
· 5:00 PM
Ring in the holiday season in Downtown Schenectady at the 56th Annual Holiday Parade presented by the County and City of Schenectady.
Schenectady, NY 12305
Sat, Nov 22
· 10:00 PM
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 13450
Sat, Nov 29 until Sun, Nov 30
· 10:00 AM
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2025 Holiday Craft Fair at Samascott's Garden Market
Shop small & local at the 6th annual Craft Fair inside our brand new greenhouse!
Samascott's Garden Market, 65 Chatham Street Kinderhook, NY 12106
Sat, Nov 29 until Sun, Nov 30
· 10:00 AM
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Holiday Express Gift Show
Great varieties for pottery, ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, seasonal decorations, home décor items, herbal products, body care products, silk & dried flora, and more!!
Colonie Center, Wolf Road Albany, NY, NY 12205
Sat, Nov 29
· 12:00 PM
Join us on Small Business Saturday for our annual Holiday Makers Market, featuring talented local artisans and makers. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy a crisp cider while you browse, and celebrate
Nine Pin Ciderworks LLC, 929 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Tue, Dec 2
· 7:00 PM
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family.
Palace Theatre, 9 Clinton Ave Albany, NY 12207
Wed, Dec 3 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
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
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
Sun, Dec 7
· 12:00 PM
Save the date for the New York State Holiday Tree Lighting!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
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
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