Capital Region Free Events Dec 2 to Dec. 9 (partial)

Dec 2 (Sun)

  • Schenectady Greenmarket inside of Proctors from 10 am to 2 pm. Enjoy local products.
  • 21st Annual Holiday on the Avenue in Scotia from 2-5 pm Activities for the whole family.
  • Irish Christmas Market from 11 am to 6 pm at 370 Broadway, Albany (Irish American Heritage Museum)
  • Italian Christmas Market at American Italian Heritage Museum at 1227 Central Ave. Albany from 11 am to 3 pm
  • Holiday Food Bazaar at St Peter Apostolic Armenian Church Campus 100 Troy Sch’dy Road, Watervliet. Noon to 4 pm
  • Scotia Library Open House from 2 to 4 pm. Activities

Dec 3 (Mon)

  • Conversation with Aly Raisman (Olympic Gymnast) 7:30 pm at SEFCU Arena University at Albany Uptown Campus. Sponsored by the Writers Institute
  • Opera Series by Josef Schmee, Prof, of Management emeritus at Union College (Mozart, Verdi and Puccini) Programs run 1 and a half hour on Dec 3. 10, 17). This Week Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Noon at the main branch of the Sch’dy Public Library.

Dec 4 (Tues)

  • ‘Tis the Season: A Holiday Concert by the Music Company Orchestra at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School at 7:30 pm
  • Do it Yourself Gifts at the Main Branch of the Sch’dy County public library (Winter Pinecone Wreaths) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Register ahead.
  • You’re invited to the filming of Schenectady Today In & Around the Capital Region at the ADDY Theatre at Proctors at 10 am. Informative and entertaining guests.

Dec 5 (Wed)

  • Movie: Mama Mia! Here We Go Again! Shown at noon at the main branch of the Sch’dy County Public Library.

Dec 6 (Thurs)

  • Do it Yourself Gifts at the Main Branch of the Sch’dy County public library (Culinary Infused Vinegars) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Register ahead.

Dec 7 (Fri)

  • Conversation Series with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (Children’s Book Author) at 7:30 pm at Page Hall at Downtown Campus SUNYA 135 Western Ave. . For Info (518) 442-3997. Sponsored by the Writers Institute
  • Sch’dy Downtown Holiday Bazaar on Jay Street from 5-8 pm

Dec 8 (Sat)

  • Holiday Open House at the Sch’dy Co. Public Library from noon to 4 pm Refreshments, games, giveaways and How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Marathon.
  • CSI: Critter Scene Investigation at 11 am ages 6 and up. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center on New Karner Road.
  • Sch’dy Hall iday at noon – Fun for the whole family – from noon to 4 pm. at Schenectady City Hall
  • Sch’dy Downtown Holiday Bazaar on Jay Street from 11 am to 6 pm
  • Chili Countdown and Craft Brew Trail – free unless you sample the chili and beer for $1 each

Dec 9 (Sun)

  • Schenectady Greenmarket inside of Proctors from 10 am to 2 pm. Enjoy local products.
  • Town of Niskayuna Holiday Tree Lighting at 5:30 pm at Town Hall. Hot chocolate and cookies and performance by NHS Choir.
  • Tis the Season: A Holiday Concert by the Music Company Orchestra at the Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041 Troy-Schenectady Road at 3:00 pm
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