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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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 · 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
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
Sat, Dec 6 until Sun, Dec 7
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Deck The Halls Holiday Show The Deck The Halls Holiday Show will be held at Colonie Center on December 6-7, 2025.
Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Ctr Albany, NY 12205
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 · 11:00 AM
Deck the Hall-bany is downtown Albany's weekly holiday market and festival co-produced by ParkAlbany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District.
Clinton Market Collective, 11 Clinton Ave. Albany, NY 12210
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 · 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 · 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
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 · 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 · 12:00 PM
Save the date for the New York State Holiday Tree Lighting!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
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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