Today's Albany Area Events
Wondering what's happening today in Albany? Find fun things to do with family and friends, from the area's top events to live music and nightlife to family-friendly fun.
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 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
Today until Sun, Dec 21
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"Shop Til You Drop" Holiday Gift Show
Take advantage of excellent shopping opportunities!
Colonie Center, 360 Colonie Center Albany, NY 12205
Today
· 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
Today
· 4:00 PM
A Festive Evening of Candlelight Shopping at Sharon Sprigs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts
Sharon Springs Fine Dried Florals & Gifts, 200 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Today 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
Today
· 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