Don't Miss the Best Things to Do in Albany and the Capital Region This Weekend!
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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!
Today until Sat, Jan 4
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Magic of Lights Add some light to your holidays! Magic of Lights is a holiday drive-thru light display located in Altamont, NY at the Altamont Fairgrounds.
Altamont Fairgrounds, Rt 146 at Arlington St. Altamont, NY 12009
Wed, Dec 4 until Sun, Dec 8
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Santa's Playland 2024 at Quick Response: Week 2 Santa's Playland will return to Quick Response for the holiday season! On select dates from November 27, 2024 - January 6, 2025, you can drive through our magical holiday lights display.
Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151
Thu, Dec 5 until Sun, Dec 8 · 12:00 PM
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68th Annual Holiday Greens Show Presented by the Van Rensselaer Garden Club and hosted by the Hart Cluett Museum, the 68th Annual Holiday Greens Show is Decking the Halls with Music! Join us from December 5th to 8th, 12p-5p daily.
Hart Cluett Museum, 57 2nd St Troy, NY 12180
Sat, Dec 7 until Sat, Dec 28
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Schenectady Festival of Trees 2024 The 18th 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 7 · 10:00 AM
Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's 2024 Jingle Bell Run.
Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sat, Dec 7 · 11:00 AM
Save the date! The fifth Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll takes place Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Downtown Albany, Albany, NY 12207
Sat, Dec 7 · 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 7 · 7:00 PM
Join the Albany Medical Center Foundation for the 2024 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 8 · 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 8 · 11:00 AM
Celebrate the holidays at the 42nd Annual Troy Victorian Stroll, which will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in downtown Troy, NY.
Downtown Troy, Troy, NY 12180
Sun, Dec 8 · 12:00 PM
Save the date for the New York State Holiday Tree Lighting!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210