Albany Christmas Events
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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
Today until Mon, Jan 6
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Santa's Playland 2024 at Quick Response
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
Today 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
Today
· 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 presented by Wainschaf Associates, Inc.
The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
Tue, Dec 17 until Sun, Dec 22
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Artisan's Market at Brookside Museum
Like its predecessors, the 24th installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans.
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Thu, Dec 19 until Sat, Dec 21
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Christmas at Animal Land
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season at Christmas at Animal Land.
Animal Land, 3554 State Highway 30 Gloversville, NY 12078
Thu, Dec 19 until Sun, Dec 22
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CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas 2024
CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas is returning to the mainstage at Proctors!
Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Thu, Dec 19
· 5:30 PM
Get ready to rock around the Christmas Tree with the Pepper Shakers December 19th! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater for a chance to win some jolly prizes!
Emma Jayne’s Restaurant, 1475 US 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Fri, Dec 20
· 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 presented by Wainschaf Associates, Inc.
The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
Fri, Dec 20
· 7:30 PM
Thorgy Does Christmas promises to bring the audience a holly-jolly holiday-hilarity variety show with singing, dancing, live violin, a real-time gift wrapping competition and more!
Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Sat, Dec 21 until Sun, Dec 22
· 10:00 AM
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Christmas Land SEASON 9
Magical Christmas wonderland .The "real" Santa .Horse drawn sleigh ride .wood stove pizza.famous cookies. Xmas crafts . Gift shop with local artisans .local children authors read .xmas music JOY
Christmas Land, 3068 Furbeck Rd Altamont, NY 12009
Sat, Dec 21
· 11:00 AM
It's the LAST market of the 2024 A Big Gay Market Season 🌈 Can you believe it?! We are so excited to announce our A Big Gay December @ Context Collective in Troy! 🩵
Context Collective, 95 4th St Troy, NY 12180
Sat, Dec 21
· 12:00 PM
Welcome to The Great Gingerbread Build-Off! Gather your team and sign up for the challenge to prove you're the best gingerbread house builders in Albany.
Nine Pin Ciderworks LLC, 929 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Sat, Dec 21
· 4:00 PM
Join us for a sensory-friendly Christmas service on December 21st at 4pm! This is open to people of all abilities.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave Delmar, NY 12054
Sat, Dec 21
· 4:00 PM
Christmas brings joy but for some can bring sorrow.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave Delmar, NY 12054
Sat, Dec 21
· 6:00 PM
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Albany
The Kenmore Ballroom, 76 N Pearl St Albany, NY 12210
Mon, Dec 23 until Tue, Dec 24
· 4:00 PM
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Starpoint Church - Christmas Eve Services
Join us for one of our 7 Christmas Eve services this year!
Starpoint Church, 14 Jarose Pl Clifton Park, NY 12065
Tue, Dec 24 until Wed, Dec 25
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Holiday Dinner at Dukes
Celebrate the holidays with Dukes for just $85 per person! Advanced reservations required and must be 21+ to enter. Visit the host stand or call (518) 579-8850.
Dukes Chophouse, 1 Rush Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Tue, Dec 24
· 12:00 PM
Like its predecessors, the 24th installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans.
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Tue, Dec 24
· 6:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ! Song, praise and candlelight worship will be enjoyed; all are welcome! Any updates will be made on our website or FB pages.
Sand Lake Baptist Church, 2960 NY-43 Averill Park, NY 12018