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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
Fri, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
The Empire Skate Plaza Ice Rink is the Capital Region's premier outdoor skating rink! Enjoy the fresh ice on opening day!
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
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
Fri, Dec 5 · 7:00 PM
Family Friendly movie night, free popcorn and activities!
Love Albany Center, 8 Kate St. Albany, NY 12209
Sat, Dec 6 until Sun, Dec 7
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Deck The Halls Holiday Show The Deck The Halls Holiday Show will be held at Colonie Center on December 6-7, 2025.
Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Ctr Albany, NY 12205
Sun, Dec 7 · 10:00 AM
A Big Gay Market is a designated, intentional, and affirmative space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies to join together in queer and trans joy for a cause.
Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Rd Albany, NY 12203
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
Sat, Dec 13 until Sun, Dec 14
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Rudolph's Runway Holiday Show at Colonie Center Rudolph's Runway Holiday Show will be held at Colonie Center on December 13-14, 2025.
Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Ctr Albany, NY 12205
Sat, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM
Join us for a vibrant community event that highlights the talents and entrepreneurial spirit of the refugee, immigrant, and multicultural communities in the Capital Region!
Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 Albany, NY 12210
Fri, Dec 19 until Sat, Dec 20 · 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
Thu, Mar 12 · 7:30 PM
This young Brazilian violinist has already performed as soloist with the Boston Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra and won first prize at the 2024 Sphinx Competition.
Mont Pleasant Middle School, 1121 Forest Road Schenectady, NY 12303
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