Find Fantastic Holiday Events For 2025 in the Albany, NY Area
Albany, NY is always a festive place to be around the holidays. If you're looking for fun events to experience with family and friends, then check out all the holiday events happening in the Capital Region!
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
Today until Sat, Dec 27
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Schenectady Festival of Trees
The 19th 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
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
· 11:00 AM
Deck the Hall-bany is downtown Albany's weekly holiday market and festival co-produced by ParkAlbany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District.
Clinton Market Collective, 11 Clinton Ave. Albany, NY 12210
Today
· 11:00 AM
Come and have fun at the 20th Annual Santa Speedo Sprint on Lark Street in Albany, NY!
Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Today
· 12:00 PM
Join us on Lark Street for a festive celebration in tandem with the 20th Annual Santa Speedo Sprint!
Lark Street Albany, NY 12208
Today
· 12:00 PM
The Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Christmas Polish Food Sale features many hot & frozen Polish favorites, like kielbasa, gołąbki & pierogi. Pre-order by Dec. 11 to be entered to win your order for free!
Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 250 Old Maxwell Road, 250 Old Maxwell Road Latham, NY 12110
Today until Sun, Dec 14
· 7:00 PM
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Northeast Ballet's Annual the Nutcracker
Northeast Ballet's annual production of Nutcracker brings you international guest artists and the best of the best that regional talent can offer.
Proctors Theatre, 432 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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
Mon, Dec 15
· 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.
The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
Wed, Dec 17
· 7:00 PM
Rock out this holiday season with the return of Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl Street Albany, NY 12207
Thu, Dec 18 until Sun, Dec 21
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CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas
CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas is returning to the mainstage at Proctors!
Proctors, 432 State 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
Fri, Dec 19
· 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.
The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
Sun, Dec 28
· 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.
The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
Wed, Dec 31 until Thu, Jan 1
· 6:00 PM
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Bootlegger's Neon Nights NYE 2026
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Bootlegger's with a night of music, magic, and unforgettable memories!
Bootlegger's on Broadway, 200 Broadway Troy, NY 12180
Wed, Dec 31
· 8:00 PM
A Proctors Theater tradition returns! This New Years Eve say GOODBYE to 2025 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
Sat, Jan 3
· 11:00 AM
A special evening of merriment highlighting Crailo's role in American Revolution history!
Crailo State Historic Site, 9 1/2 Riverside Avenue Rensselaer, NY 12144
Sat, Jan 3
· 3:00 PM
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will host its annual Twelfth Night Celebration. From 3:00-7:00pm, the site offers an Open House filled with 18th century holiday fare.
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine Street Albany, NY 12202
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