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Quick Response holiday lights display
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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
festival of trees
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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
A Very FAIRy Christmas Village
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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
people participating in the sprint
The 20th Annual Albany Santa Speedo Sprint
Come and have fun at the 20th Annual Santa Speedo Sprint on Lark Street in Albany, NY!
Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
chowder stroll event
Taste of Lark 2025
Join us on Lark Street for a festive celebration in tandem with the 20th Annual Santa Speedo Sprint!
Lark Street Albany, NY 12208
Santa Brunch at Daley's on Crooked Lake
Enjoy free pictures with Santa at this Santa Brunch!
Daley's on Crooked Lake, 2339 Route 43 Averill Park, NY 12018
Chanukah on Jay Logo
Chanukah on Jay
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
an orchestra and choir
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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
A Very FAIRy Christmas Village
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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
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