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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 · 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

Sun, Dec 14 · 10:00 AM
Enjoy free pictures with Santa at this Santa Brunch!
Daley's on Crooked Lake, 2339 Route 43 Averill Park, NY 12018

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

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
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