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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 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 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
Sat, Dec 20 · 9:30 AM
On Saturday, December 20, the Saratoga Farmers' Market and Scene One Cinemas are teaming up to bring you a Holiday Market Spectacular! A visit from Santa, family activities, a holiday movie, and more!
Saratoga Farmers Market, Wilton Mall, 3065 Route 50 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sat, Dec 20 · 12:00 PM
Get ready, Schenectady - join us for the most wonderful holiday themed bar crawl - Santacon!
Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY 12305
Sat, Dec 20 until Sun, Dec 21 · 1:00 PM
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Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet proudly presents: The Nutcracker Let the holiday magic begin as you join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on a snowy Christmas eve in the Stahlbaum house!
University at Albany Performing Arts Center, 1400 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12222
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
Sat, Dec 20 · 8:00 PM
Join The Mopco for a festive, merry, improvised Christmas extravaganza filled with holiday cheer, music, and joy!
The MopCo Improv Theater, 10 North Jay St, Schenectady Schenectady, NY 12305
Sun, Dec 28 · 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
Wed, Dec 31 until Thu, Jan 1
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Saratoga New Year's Eve 2026 Saratoga New Year's Eve will offer residents and visitors a fun way to ring in the new year in downtown Saratoga Springs!
Downtown Saratoga, Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Wed, Dec 31 until Thu, Jan 1 · 6:00 PM
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Bootlegger's Neon Nights NYE 2026 Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Bootlegger's with a night of music, magic, and unforgettable memories!
Bootlegger's on Broadway, 200 Broadway Troy, NY 12180
Wed, Dec 31 · 8:00 PM
A Proctors Theater tradition returns! This New Years Eve say GOODBYE to 2025 with a hilarious night of laughter that everyone will enjoy, but that won't break the bank!
MainStage at Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Wed, Dec 31 until Thu, Jan 1 · 9:00 PM
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New Year's Eve Celebration at The Desmond Crowne Plaza Albany® - The Desmond Hotel is known for holding the largest indoor New Year's Eve party in the Albany Capital Region.
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road Albany, NY 12211
Fri, Feb 6 until Sat, Feb 7
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2026 Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill on Round Lake Join us for our 9th Annual Fire & Ice Bar! The Ice Bar will be open the first 3 Fridays and Saturdays in February.
The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 U.S. 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
Sat, Feb 7 · 11:00 AM
Saratoga's Annual Chowderfest is one of the area's most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun, and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors!
Downtown Saratoga Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Fri, Feb 13 until Sat, Feb 14
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2026 Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill on Round Lake Join us for our 9th Annual Fire & Ice Bar! The Ice Bar will be open the first 3 Fridays and Saturdays in February.
The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 U.S. 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
Fri, Feb 20 until Sat, Feb 21
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2026 Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill on Round Lake Join us for our 9th Annual Fire & Ice Bar! The Ice Bar will be open the first 3 Fridays and Saturdays in February.
The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 U.S. 9 Round Lake, NY 12151