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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
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 until Sun, Dec 14 · 7:00 PM
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Northeast Ballet's Annual the Nutcracker Northeast Ballet's annual production of Nutcracker brings you international guest artists and the best of the best that regional talent can offer.
Proctors Theatre, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Mon, Dec 15 · 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 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
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
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
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
Mon, Feb 23 until Sun, Mar 1
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2026 Schenectady County Restaurant Week Schenectady County Restaurant Week returns February 23 through March 1, bringing special fixed-price lunch and dinner menus to restaurants across the county.
Participating Schenectady Restaurants, Schenectady, NY 12305
Fri, Mar 27 until Sun, Mar 29 · 10:00 AM
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Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo Expect large-scale gardens, floral-themed exhibits, over 190 garden centers & farmers market vendors, 20 NYS wineries & distilleries, and 50+ hours of seminars. Benefits Wildwood.
McDonough Sports Complex at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180