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Fri, Nov 22 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
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
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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
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
· 10:00 AM
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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
Wed, Dec 4 until Sun, Dec 8
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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
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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
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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
Sat, Dec 7
· 10:00 AM
Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's 2024 Jingle Bell Run.
Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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
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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
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
· 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
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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
· 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
Wed, Dec 18 until Sun, Dec 22
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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
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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
Wed, Dec 25 until Sun, Dec 29
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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
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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
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