Are you ready for some holiday season fun? There is a lot going on throughout the month in the Albany area, including the return of a popular holiday party in Troy, a food drive, craft fairs, and more.
The Holiday Season Is Underway! Find Upcoming Events Below
Get Your Tickets for Next Week’s Holiday Sparkle Event
Celebrate the sparkle in your lives and get inspired for your next holiday party by attending The Arts Center of the Capital Region’s 4th Annual Holiday Sparkle on Thursday, November 18. This fun and festive party will teach you how to throw your own sensational holiday soiree. You’ll be able to learn about sparkling wine with Bill Blake of Empire Merchants North, sip new cocktails from Arts Bar and take the recipes home, eat tasty hors d’oeuvres, peruse homemade jewelry, and much more. Tickets are on sale now!
Looking for things to do this weekend? Here’s what’s coming up:
- 43rd Annual Show & Sale at Pat’s Barn: November 12 – 14
- Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild 43rd Annual Show & Sale: November 12 – 14
- Albany Civic Theater presents ART: November 12 – 14 & 18 – 21
- Christmas Around The Corner Fair: November 13
- Holiday Market at the Schenectady Habitat ReStore: November 13
- Brunswick Elks Craft Fair: November 13
- CNYS Black Expo: November 13
- Lark Hall Winter Market: November 14
- Albany Comic Con: November 14
See the full Albany events calendar >>
Check Out Thanksgiving Dining Specials & More Newsy Updates
Don’t Delay in Making Your Thanksgiving Dinner Plans
Believe it or not, but Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. Many restaurants have already shared their Thanksgiving menus and specials, and both reservations and takeout orders are being filled up fast. Take a look at some of the dining specials in the Albany area and finalize your plans soon.
Far Shot Albany Kicks Off November Food Drive
Local axe throwing venue Far Shot Albany has recently kicked off a Food & Fund Drive to help support the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. From November 1 – 30, you can donate non-perishable items at Far Shot and receive $1 off axe throwing or archery. The full list of items they need is posted on their Facebook page and includes peanut butter and jelly, canned soups/meals, cereal, canned fruit, and more. You can also make a monetary donation on their Food & Fund Drive page: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/far-shot-food-fund-drive/item/gift-of-10-1106517
The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market Returns to the Troy Atrium
Winter is coming, and that means it’s time for the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market to move back indoors. As of last Saturday, November 6, the popular farmers market has officially returned to the Troy Atrium in downtown Troy. During its winter season, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market will take place on Saturdays from 9:00am-2:00pm, and masks are required.
