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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
Fri, Dec 12 until Sat, Dec 13
· 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
Today until Sun, Dec 14
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Rudolph's Runway Holiday Show at Colonie Center
Rudolph's Runway Holiday Show will be held at Colonie Center on December 13-14, 2025.
Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Ctr Albany, NY 12205
Today
· 12:00 PM
Join us for a vibrant community event that highlights the talents and entrepreneurial spirit of the refugee, immigrant, and multicultural communities in the Capital Region!
Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 Albany, NY 12210
Sun, Dec 14
· 3:30 PM
Chanukah on Jay is bringing a vibrant community celebration to downtown Schenectady on Sunday, December 14, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Jay Street, 105 Jay Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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
Thu, Mar 12
· 7:30 PM
This young Brazilian violinist has already performed as soloist with the Boston Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra and won first prize at the 2024 Sphinx Competition.
Mont Pleasant Middle School, 1121 Forest Road Schenectady, NY 12303