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Your 2025 Guide to Valentine's Day in Schenectady County!

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we've got you covered on all the ways to celebrate in Schenectady County! From fun activities to romanic dinners or a night (or two) away, find your perfect date night here. Valentine's Day Menus: * Cornells in Little Italy…

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Spend New Year's in Schenectady County

New Year's Eve Events VIA Aquarium Celebrate the new year with us at NOON! Perfect for families that want to celebrate together, but not able to stay up to midnight! The countdown will be at the Koi pond. Free sparkling juice will be provided to toast with at noon. Doors open early at 10am this…

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Best Local Holiday Shopping in Schenectady County!

Schenectady County is full of great places to stop and shop for everyone on your list! Whether it's a sweet treat, jewelry or unique home decor, we are sure you'll find that perfect gift! NISKAYUNA b. Inspired Home Stop and see our friends at b. Inspired Home at their new space on Union Street…

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The 55th Annual Holiday Parade

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 The Northeast's largest nighttime holiday parade in the Northeast! A storied holiday tradition! Schenectady County welcomes the holiday season in Downtown Schenectady with sparkling floats, glittering firetrucks, marching bands, dance troupes, and a special visit from Santa…

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Celebrate the Holidays with Schenectady County

Schenectady Holiday Parade Saturday, November 23, 3-7pm Ring in the Holiday season in Downtown Schenectady at the 55th Annual Holiday Parade Presented by the County and City of Schenectady. Enjoy the northeast's largest night-time holiday parade and usher in the holiday season with this storied…

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Where to get your Thanksgiving Dinner

19th HOLE CAFE 19th Hole Cafe at Briar Creek Golf Course is offering BOTH an eat-in buffet and take-out packages. Reservations can be made for 12, 2 or 4pm seatings. The take-out packages include; turkey and/or prime rib dinners with all the sides for one, four, or eight people. The same items are…

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FALL into October

October in Schenectady County is FULL of fun fall festivals, events, and family friendly activities. From pumpkins to pony rides let's celebrate the rich heritage, changing of the seasons, the arts, culture, live music and delicious food and drink! October 1-November 3: Autumn Glow Festival Come…

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Halloween Fun in Schenectady County

Halloween is just around the corner, don't miss all the spooky fun to be had in Schenectady County this Fall season! NIGHTMARE ON JAY STREET A curated night market for the Wicked & Weird! Taking place on October 19th from 5-9pm at Jay St. Marketplace, in Downtown Schenectady. Live performances…

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Mesmerica 360 is Coming to the miSci Planetarium on August 23rd

Following the huge success of recent immersive exhibits in Schenectady including Van Gogh, Monet and Dinos Alive, Discover Schenectady today joined with the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci), Schenectady County and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara to announce that James Hood’s Mesmerica will…

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