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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 until Sun, Dec 7
· 12:00 PM
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69th Annual Holiday Greens Show
Join the Van Rensselaer Garden Club and the Hart Cluett Museum for the 69th Annual Greens Show, themed "Lights, Camera, Action - Celebrating Holiday Movies."
Hart Cluett Museum, 57 2nd St Troy, NY 12180
Today
· 6:00 PM
Celebrate the 39th Anniversary of the Victorian Streetwalk with an evening of activities in Saratoga Springs! The 2025 Victorian Streetwalk will take place on December 4, from 6pm-9pm.
Downtown Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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
· 6:30 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer at the 2025 Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting!
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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
· 11:00 AM
The sixth Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll, presented by Pioneer takes place Saturday, December 6 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Downtown Albany, Albany, NY 12207
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
· 7:00 PM
Join the Albany Medical Center Foundation for the 2025 Dancing in the Woods to benefit the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Riverview Innovation Center, 150 Broadway Menands, NY 12204
Sun, Dec 7
Celebrate the holidays at the 43rd Annual Troy Victorian Stroll, which will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025 in downtown Troy, NY.
Downtown Troy, Troy, NY 12180
Sun, Dec 7
· 10:00 AM
Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's 2025 Jingle Bell Run at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sun, Dec 7
· 10:00 AM
The Great Train Extravaganza is eastern New York's largest model railroad and toy train hobby show. It's held every year at the Empire State Convention Center in Albany, New York.
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, 279 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12242
Sun, Dec 7
· 12:00 PM
Save the date for the New York State Holiday Tree Lighting!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
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
· 10:00 AM
Schenectady County Wide Flea Market and Farmer's Market at Via Port Rotterdam.
Viaport Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Rd Schenectady, NY 12306
Sat, Dec 13
· 10:00 AM
Don't miss the Marketplace on Candy Cane Lane on December 13, 2025!
Halfmoon Town Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza Clifton Park, NY 12065
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