Holiday Events in the Capital District |
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Capital District KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout the Capital Region for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s
something for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. Â You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
 —Debra Ross, publisher |
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There are tons of holiday events in the Capital District this year! Here's our traditional 101 ideas for local holiday fun to make the holidays special around Albany, Schenectady, and Troy for 2025. Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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This holiday season, experience the magic of cirque like never before with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland! A thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and your favorite holiday music, this spectacular production will transport you to a winter wonderland of awe and enchantment. Bring your whole family to enjoy this breathtaking performance, DECEMBER 9 at the Palace Theatre. Get your tickets today!
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The Capital Region offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around Albany promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
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Join us for our annual Holiday Market with over 95 vendors!
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Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make memories your family will cherish forever. Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget. Get tickets today!
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Our Winter Wonderland Art Market will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 10 am - 4 pm at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. FREE and open to the public! We have a variety of work from jewelry to textiles to pottery. There will be photo ops with the Grinch and gift wrapping by Saratoga Arts staff.
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Come join us for SEASON 10! Christmas Land was created to offer a holiday attraction that evokes the aura of an old fashioned Christmas. This attraction is geared toward all age groups connecting families & communities in bringing back the spirit of Christmas. It features many activities inside & out for children and adults on a large farm area in Altamont, NY. Santa will be sure to make you feel like a kid again & believe in the magic of this glorious season.
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Celebrate the magic of the season at the Washington County Fairgrounds Holiday Lighted Nights Drive-Thru Experience! From November 28 through December 28, enjoy a dazzling display of festive lights and holiday cheer that’s fun for the whole family. Take a cozy drive through a winter wonderland of sparkling light displays, whimsical scenes, and holiday music that will warm your heart. On select nights, step out of the car and make your visit even more special with wagon rides through the lights, a visit with Santa Claus, the Fair Store and our charming Holiday Market, featuring local artisans, festive treats, and seasonal gifts. Whether you’re creating new traditions or continuing a family favorite, the Holiday Lighted at Nights is the perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the…
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Deck the Hall-bany is downtown Albany's weekly holiday market and festival co-produced by ParkAlbany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, held at the Clinton Market Collective and Quackenbush Square every Saturday from 11 am - 4 pm from November 22 through December 13. Stay warm under heated tents as you shop gift ideas for everyone on your list with local independent businesses and creators, enjoy live music and entertainment, free hot chocolate samples, and holiday cheer in the core of our Capital Region community.
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Experience holiday magic with Glimmer Nights at Fenimore Farm! This year, find a larger selection of light displays, free carousel rides, themed weekends, and more. Family-friendly ticket prices make this third season of Glimmer Nights even more appealing. Kids six and under are FREE! See the enormous Mega-Chicken light display, traverse the multi-colored lights of Rainbow Road, and walk among the larger-than-life flora of the Flower and Mushroom Garden. Stop at Todd’s General Store, Bump Tavern, and then the Crossroads Café for our famous hot chocolate! So much to see and do!
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in New York's Capital District: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga, and the surrounding area
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