If you’re not in the holiday mood yet you will be after this weekend! The annual Daily Gazette Holiday Parade is happening on Saturday, the Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park is starting this weekend, and find out where you can have breakfast with Santa.
Happy Holidays
Saturday, November 18
The annual Daily Gazette Holiday Parade is this weekend in Schenectady and it’s the largest nighttime parade in the Northeast! The theme this year is “The Parade of Lights: 125 Years of Schenectady.” Get ready for festive floats, dancers, bands, vehicles, and more.
Light Up the Holidays at Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park
Friday, November 17
The annual Price Chopper/Market 32 Capital Holiday Lights in the Park kicks off this weekend. On Friday night you can take a walk around the park for just $5 per person or $10 per family. See Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Santa, and other special guests as they throw the switch to officially light up the holidays.
Breakfast with Santa at Clifton Park Center Mall
Saturday, November 18
You and your child can have breakfast with Santa at the Clifton Park Center Mall – for free! There will also be music and games from 99.5 The River. Seating is limited and you must register beforehand.
Festivals & Shows
Saturday, November 18
You won’t want to miss out on the Capital Region’s first Grilled Cheese Festival, happening at the Takk House in Troy. Admission is $40 and gets you 10 grilled cheese samples along with a beverage and souvenir glass. Slidin’ Dirty, The Cheese Traveler, Muddaddy Flats, and more local restaurants are participating.
Saturday, November 18
You can check out over 100 vendor tables of trains and train related items at the Albany Train Show, happening at the Polish Community Center. Experts will also be on hand to offer free appraisals of your hidden attic treasures, or to help you learn how to bring your ailing trains back to life. Tickets are $5, with kids 12 and under free.
Volunteer for a Great Cause
Concerned for the Hungry Thanksgiving Food Drive
through Monday, November 20th
The Concerned for the Hungry Thanksgiving Food Drive is going on now through Monday, with volunteer events happening on each day for picking up food, sorting food, packing food baskets, and more. Check out the schedule and consider volunteering – no need to register, just show up!
Sports & Games for Teens
Saturday, November 18
The Clifton Park Elks are once again hosting the Youth Hoop Shoot Contest, a free basketball shooting contest for kids ages 8 through 13. This event is happening at the Southern Saratoga YMCA right in Clifton Park. The boy and girl in each age group with the best scores will advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals in Chicago.
Nerf Capture the Flag for Teens
Friday, November 17
Teenagers in grades 9 through 12 are welcome to head to the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library for an exciting game of Nerf Capture the Flag. Bring your Nerf blasters and ammo, and they’ll supply the pizza and snacks.
Stock Up on Books
Friday, November 17
A used book sale is happening at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library on Friday with paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, kids books, and more being sold for $0.50 to $2.00. Pick up some great books on the cheap, and maybe grab a couple of Christmas gifts while you’re at it.
