Don't Miss the Best Things to Do in Albany and the Capital Region This Weekend!
Are you ready to make the most of the upcoming weekend? Want to have fun with family or friends? View our picks for the best and most exciting things to do in Albany and the Capital Region this weekend, including Troy, Schenectady, Colonie, and more. These Capital Region events are not-to-be missed!
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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
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 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
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 · 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
About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.
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