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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
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 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
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
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
Fri, Dec 27
· 5:00 PM
Melodies for a Mission: Support homeles neighbors at our Shelters of Saratoga fundraiser!
Artisanal Brew Works, 617 Maple Ave Unit D Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sat, Dec 28
· 1:00 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
Sat, Dec 28
· 5:00 PM
Melodies for a Mission: Support homeles neighbors at our Shelters of Saratoga fundraiser!
Artisanal Brew Works, 617 Maple Ave Unit D Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tue, Dec 31
· 4:00 PM
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New Year's Eve Dinner at Dukes
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Specialty 3-Course Dinner and a special performance from David Gleason!
Dukes Chophouse, 1 Rush Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Tue, Dec 31
· 6:00 PM
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Bootleggers with a night of music, magic, and unforgettable memories!
Bootlegger's on Broadway, 200 Broadway Troy, NY 12180
Tue, Dec 31
· 8:00 PM
A Proctors Theater tradition returns! This New Years Eve say GOODBYE to 2024 with a hilarious night of laughter that everyone will enjoy, but that won't break the bank!
MainStage at Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Tue, Dec 31
· 9:00 PM
You're Invited to Vice & Virtue's 'All That Glitters Is Gold' New Year's Eve Soirée!
Vice & Virtue, 40 N Broadway Schenectady, NY 12305
Sat, Jan 18
· 6:00 PM
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Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208
Sat, Feb 8
· 11:00 AM
Saratoga's Annual Chowderfest is one of the area's most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun, and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors!
Downtown Saratoga Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sat, Feb 22
· 12:00 PM
Saratoga Beer Summit returns, and it's bigger and better than ever!
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sat, Mar 1 until Sun, Mar 2
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2025 Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show
The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, and more.
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Fri, Mar 28 until Sun, Mar 30
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2025 Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo
March 28-30, 2025 at HVCC. Large-scale gardens, floral-themed exhibits, a retail Marketplace with over 190 vendors, NYS wine tastings, and 50+ hours of informational seminars. Benefits Wildwood.
McDonough Sports Complex at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180
Sat, Apr 12
· 8:30 AM
The Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon is a full-scale "major event" in the Capital of New York.
Jennings Landing (Amphitheater), 1 Quay St Albany, NY 12207