This Week's Events For The Albany Region
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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 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
Today
· 4:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate awesome animals in children's literature! This month we will be reading books about bears, having snacks, and making a craft.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Today
· 6:30 PM
Because You'll Never Meet Me- Leah Thomas
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Wed, Dec 17
· 6:30 PM
Team Trivia at Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream shop. Family friendly and free to play.
Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream, 366 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12209
Wed, Dec 17
· 7:00 PM
Rock out this holiday season with the return of Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207
Wed, Dec 17
· 7:30 PM
Tomorrow's stars today!
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
Thu, Dec 18 until Sun, Dec 21
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CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas
CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas is returning to the mainstage at Proctors!
Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Thu, Dec 18
· 5:15 PM
West Coast Swing is versatile partner dance, danced to a wide range of popular music from blues to pop, slow swing and R&B. A cousin of traditional swing dances like the Lindy Hop & East Coast Swing.
Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Thu, Dec 18
· 2:00 PM
Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Thu, Dec 18
· 5:00 PM
City of Albany Commission on Monuments and Public Art Inaugural Community Educational Event
Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210
Thu, Dec 18
· 6:00 PM
Come talk about your favorite books and read quietly in a group setting. Bring your own book, borrow one from the Library, or purchase one from MochaLisa's.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Thu, Dec 18
· 7:30 PM
Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff.
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065
Fri, Dec 19
· 8:00 PM
Bring a buddy and settle in at 8 PM for an evening of your favorite formats!
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 N. Jay St. Schenectady, NY 12305
Fri, Dec 19
· 4:00 PM
A Festive Evening of Candlelight Shopping at Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts
Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts, 200 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459
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
Fri, Dec 19
· 7:00 PM
Join us in December for some of our favorite holiday classics on our Big Screen in the M&T Bank Holiday Movie Series.
The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
Sat, Dec 20
· 4:00 PM
A Festive Evening of Candlelight Shopping at Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts
Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts, 200 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Sat, Dec 20
· 4:00 PM
Join us for a special program designed for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one this Christmas season.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Avenue Delmar, NY 12054
Sat, Dec 20
· 6:00 PM
Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208