Find Fantastic Holiday Events For 2024 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.
Fri, Nov 22 until Sat, Jan 4
See Event Details For Dates & Times
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
Sat, Nov 23
· 5:00 PM
A Storied Holiday Tradition! Schenectady County ushers in the holiday season in Downtown Schenectady with the largest nighttime parade in the Northeast.
Schenectady, NY 12305
Wed, Nov 27 until Sun, Dec 1
See Event Details For Dates & Times
Santa's Playland 2024 at Quick Response: Week 1
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
Wed, Nov 27 until Thu, Nov 28
· 10:00 PM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
CBH Presents: The Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party
The annual Thanksgiving Eve party starts at 10 PM.
The City Beer Hall, 42 Howard Street Albany, NY 12207
Thu, Nov 28
· 9:00 AM
Join us for our 15th Annual Bethlehem Turkey Trot, it's a Thanksgiving Holiday Tradition!
American Legion Blanchard - Curry Post, 16 W. Poplar Drive Delmar, NY 12054
Sat, Nov 30 until Sun, Dec 1
See Event Details For Dates & Times
Holiday Express Gift Show at Colonie Center
The Holiday Express Gift Show by JB Enterprises will be held at Colonie Center on November 30 - December 1, 2024. Shop for a wide range of products from artists, crafters, and vendors.
Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Ctr Albany, NY 12205
Sat, Nov 30
· 9:00 AM
Celebrate and support our downtown small business community consisting of your friends, family, and neighbors.
Downtown Troy, Troy, NY 12180
Sat, Nov 30 until Sun, Dec 1
· 10:00 AM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
2024 Holiday Craft Fair at Samascott's Garden Market
Shop small & local at the 5th annual Craft Fair inside our brand new greenhouse!
Samascott's Garden Market, 65 Chatham Street Kinderhook, NY 12106
Sat, Nov 30 until Sun, Dec 1
· 10:00 AM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
Holiday Express Gift Show
Great varieties for pottery, ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, seasonal decorations, home décor items, herbal products, body care products, silk & dried flora, and more!!
Colonie Center, Wolf Road Albany, NY, NY 12205
Sat, Nov 30 until Sun, Dec 1
· 10:00 AM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
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
Wed, Dec 4 until Sun, Dec 8
See Event Details For Dates & Times
Santa's Playland 2024 at Quick Response: Week 2
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
Wed, Dec 4
· 4:00 PM
Bring the family to the 2024 Upper Union Street Tree Lighting in Schenectady!
1598 Union St Schenectady, NY 12309
Thu, Dec 5 until Sun, Dec 8
· 12:00 PM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
68th Annual Holiday Greens Show
Presented by the Van Rensselaer Garden Club and hosted by the Hart Cluett Museum, the 68th Annual Holiday Greens Show is Decking the Halls with Music! Join us from December 5th to 8th, 12p-5p daily.
Hart Cluett Museum, 57 2nd St Troy, NY 12180
Thu, Dec 5
· 5:00 PM
The annual City of Albany Tree Lighting will be held at Academy Park on December 5, 2024. The event starts at 5pm and all are encouraged to attend!
Academy Park, 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Sat, Dec 7 until Sat, Dec 28
See Event Details For Dates & Times
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
Sat, Dec 7 until Sun, Dec 8
· 10:00 AM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
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 7
· 10:00 AM
Come out for the 39th Annual Holiday Fair sponsored by St. Gabriel's Women's Club!
St. Gabriel's School Hall, 3040 Hamburg Street Rotterdam, NY 12303
Sat, Dec 7
· 10:00 AM
Drop by the Huyck Preserve to enjoy holiday treats and shop for cards.
Huyck Preserve Visitors' Center, 5052 Delaware Turnpike Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Sat, Dec 7
· 10:00 AM
Join us in the Great Hall on December 7th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm as we get festive for the season.
Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Blvd Canajoharie, NY 13317
Sat, Dec 7 until Sun, Dec 8
· 10:00 AM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
Deck The Halls Holiday Show
Great varieties for pottery, ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, seasonal decorations, home décor items, herbal products, body care products, silk & dried flora, and more!!
Colonie Center, Wolf Road Albany, NY, NY 12205
Sat, Dec 7
· 11:00 AM
Save the date! The fifth Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll takes place Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Downtown Albany, Albany, NY 12207
Sat, Dec 7
· 11:00 AM
We are an intentional + affirmative community market of LGBTQI+ makers & everything in-betweeners joining together in queer & trans joy for a cause! 🌈
Common Roots THE ALBANY OUTPOST - 19 Quackenbush Sq, 19 Quackenbush Sq Albany, NY 12207
Sat, Dec 7
· 11:00 AM
Hey, Troy party-goers! Get ready to don your Santa hats and jingle all the way because Troy SantaCon is back, and it's bigger and better than ever!
Bootlegger's on Broadway, 200 Broadway Troy, NY 12180
Sun, Dec 8
· 10:00 AM
The Great Train Extravaganza is eastern New York's largest model railroad and toy train hobby show. It's held every year at the Empire State Convention Center in Albany, New York.
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, 279 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12242
Sun, Dec 8
· 11:00 AM
Celebrate the holidays at the 42nd Annual Troy Victorian Stroll, which will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in downtown Troy, NY.
Downtown Troy, Troy, NY 12180
Sun, Dec 8
· 12:00 PM
Save the date for the New York State Holiday Tree Lighting!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210
Wed, Dec 11 until Sun, Dec 15
See Event Details For Dates & Times
Santa's Playland 2024 at Quick Response: Week 3
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
Sat, Dec 14 until Sun, Dec 15
· 10:00 AM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
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 14
· 11:00 AM
Clear and mark your calendars! Get your affairs in order and kiss your loved ones….The 19th Annual Santa Speedo Sprint will be on Saturday, December 14, 2024!
Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Sat, Dec 14
· 11:00 AM
Join us Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 11AM-4PM for our 8th Annual Chili and Chowder Stroll together with the 19th Annual Santa Speedo Race!
194 Lark Street Albany, NY 12208
Sat, Dec 14 until Sun, Dec 15
· 7:00 PM
See Event Details For Dates & Times
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
Wed, Dec 18 until Sun, Dec 22
See Event Details For Dates & Times
Santa's Playland 2024 at Quick Response: Week 4
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
Thu, Dec 19 until Sun, Dec 22
See Event Details For Dates & Times
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
See Event Details For Dates & Times
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
· 4:00 PM
Christmas brings joy but for some can bring sorrow.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave Delmar, NY 12054
Wed, Dec 25 until Sun, Dec 29
See Event Details For Dates & Times
Santa's Playland 2024 at Quick Response: Week 5
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
Wed, Jan 1 until Mon, Jan 6
See Event Details For Dates & Times
Santa's Playland 2024 at Quick Response: Week 6
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
Submit an event!
Powered by Albany.com