Cold weather got you down? Albany County has tons of indoor fun to keep you busy this chilly December weekend! We have outdoor activities too for our adventurous travelers - weather permitting.

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Friday, December 16

Live Music At The Ginger Man!
Time: Every Friday 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Venue: The Ginger Man
Address: 234 Western Ave.
Admission: Free

20th Annual Price Chopper Capital Holiday Lights
Friday - Saturday
Location: Washington Park
Between Washington, Madison, S. Lake and Willett, Albany, NY 12203
Times: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM 

Fringe Friday
Location: The Mopco Improv Theatre
10 North Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Times: From: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Admission: $10 

Saturday, December 17

A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 17, 2016
Shows at 2:00PM and 7:00PM
Venue: Palace Performing Arts Center
19 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12207
Admission: KIDS 12 & UNDER ARE FREE

Children's Star Sighting Show - geared towards childrean ages 3-7
December 17, 2016
Venue: Henry Hudson Planetarium
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, Albany, NY 12207
Starting: 11:00 AM
Admission: $3.00 all seats

Albany Star Sighting - geared towards children age 8 and up!
December 17, 2016
Venue: Henry Hudson Planetarium
Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, Albany, NY 12207
Starting: 1:00 PM
Admission: $3.00 all seats

CSI: Critter Scene Investigation

December 17, 2016
Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
195 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Times: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Admission: $3

Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House Children's Story Hour

December 17, 2016
Location: Ten Broeck Mansion
9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, NY 12210
Times: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Admission: FREE

Challenger Adventure
Every Sunday, Saturday
Venue: Museum of Innovation and Science
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
Times: 2pm-3pm
Admission: Children (3 -12) accompanied by an adult, admission + $5 Seniors (65+), admission + $8 Adults (13+), admission + $10 

Saturday Night Mainstage
Every Saturday
Location: The Mopco Improv Theatre
10 North Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Times: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Admission: $15

City Beer Hall's House Party
Every Saturday night starting at 11:00 PM
Location: City Beer Hall
42 Howard St., Albany, NY 12207
Admission: No cover

The Nutcracker Ball with DJ Tony Platinvm
December 17, 2016
Location: Jupiter Hall Albany
Venue: Lucky Strike Social
One Crossgates Mall Rd., Albany, NY 12203
Times: 10:30 PM to 4:00 AM
Admission: FREE

Sunday, December 18

A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 17, 2016
Show at 2:00PM
Venue: Palace Performing Arts Center
19 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12207
Admission: KIDS 12 & UNDER ARE FREE 

Oh Deer!
December 18, 2016
Location: Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
195 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Times: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Admission: $3

Hebrew Academy's Winter Wonderland Fair
December 18, 2016
Location: Hebrew Academy
54 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY 12205
Times: 11:00am-3:00pm
Admission: Free

20th Annual Price Chopper Capital Holiday Lights
Sunday - Thursday
Location: Washington Park
Between Washington, Madison, S. Lake and Willett, Albany, NY 12203
Times: From: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

Sunday Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday
Venue: McGeary's Irish Pub
Address: 4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY 12207
Times: 7:30 PM - Midnight
Admission: Free

Monday, December 19

Whole New Ballgame Exhibit
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Address: 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Admission: Adults (13-64) $23.00; Seniors (65+) $15.00; Children (7-12) $12.00; Veterans $12.00; Active/ Career Retired Military Free; Children (6 and under)Free

Ongoing

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: A Legacy of Faith, A Vision of the Future
From: December 07, 2016 - February 24, 2017 (Recurring daily)
Venue: Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
25 Quackenbush Sq (Corner of Broadway & Clinton Ave.), Albany, NY 12207
Admission: Free admission 

Shaker Christmas Craft Fair
From: October 31, 2016 - December 17, 2016 (Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Location: Shaker Heritage Society
25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY 12211
Times: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission: Free

Empire Skate Plaza - 2016-2017 Plaza Ice Rink
From: December 02, 2016 - March 12, 2017 (Recurring daily)
Location: Empire State Plaza
Times: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, weather permitting
Admission: Free

Camelot
From: November 25, 2016 - December 24, 2016 (Recurring daily)
Location: Capital Repertory Theatre
111 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207

Rock and Roll Icons: Photographs by Patrick Harbron
From: November 05, 2016 - February 12, 2017
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210

Spotlight: Alexander Hamilton
June 22, 2016 to December 31, 2016 (Recurring daily)
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

The Art Of Seating: Two Hundred Years Of American Design
From: October 01, 2016 - December 31, 2016 (Recurring daily)
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
Venue: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210

Hudson Valley Ruins
From: September 18, 2016 - December 31, 2017 (Recurring daily)
Location: New York State Museum
Address: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230
Admission: FREE

A Gather Of Glass: Selections From The Museum's Collection
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Museum admission:Members Free; Adults $10; Seniors $8; Students $8 (must present ID); Children (6-12) $6; Children under 6 Free; $2.25 Admission on Saturdays in 2016!

Abraham Lincoln: The Albany Connections
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Museum admission: Members Free; Adults $10; Seniors $8; Students $8 (must present ID); Children (6-12) $6; Children under 6 Free; $2.25 Admission on Saturdays in 2016!

Ancient Egypt
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Admissions: Adults: $10; Seniors: $8; Students: $8 (must present ID);Children 6-12: $6; Children under 6: Free; $2.25 Admission on Saturdays

Nineteenth-Century American Sculpture: Erastus Dow Palmer And His Protégés Launt Thompson, Charles C
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Admissions: Adults: $10; Seniors: $8; Students: $8 (must present ID);Children 6-12: $6; Children under 6: Free; $2.25 Admission on Saturdays

 

For these and other events, check out our event calendar here.