Best 2025 Winter Events in Albany, NY & the Capital Region
The Capital Region offers many fun and spirited events each winter! Whether you want to get some new gear, sample delicious foods, or find items for your home, there's an awesome annual event for you.
Empire "Skate" Plaza
Dates: December 2024 to March 2025 (estimated)
Enjoy ice skating with family and friends at the Empire "Skate" Plaza in Albany. Open Tuesdays - Sundays throughout winter (as weather permits), the Empire "Skate" Plaza welcomes all, and admission is free. Skate rentals are available for a small fee whenever the ice skating rink is open, and they are free on Saturdays courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets.
Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill on Round Lake
Dates: Stay tuned for 2025 dates! Typically 3 weekends in February
Don't miss the annual Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill on Round Lake in February! Ice bars are some of the coolest winter events, and The Mill features the longest ice bar in the Capital Region. Enjoy drink specials, a live DJ, ice activities, and more.
Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival
Dates: Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
Taste delicious offerings from the best local restaurants at the Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival. Enjoy a full weekend of food-related events and competitions.
Downtown Schenectady Soup Stroll
Date: Stay tuned for 2025 date!
Plan a trip to downtown Schenectady for the annual Soup Stroll. Participating restaurants will offer their best soups for only $1 for a 3oz serving. It's a great way to spend a cold winter day!
Grafton Lakes Winter Fest
Date: Stay tuned for 2025 date!
Bring the whole family to the annual Grafton Lakes Winter Festival on Saturday, January 20, at Grafton Lakes State Park. The festival will feature outdoor events along with a variety of indoor exhibits to check out, food vendors, and family-friendly recreational activities. Admission is free, and the event will run from 11:30am-3:00pm.
Albany Wine & Chocolate Festival
Date: Stay tuned for 2025 date!
Plan on sampling some of the best wine & chocolate in the Capital Region. There will be unlimited samples and you may purchase a bottle of your favorite wine at a great price. If you aren't interested in wine, the festival is including distilleries and cideries too.
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