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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 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 Claus. It's fun for the whole…

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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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Festivals This Fall in Schenectady County

Did you know that Schenectady County is FULL of fun fall festivals, events, and family friendly activities? It is the perfect time of year to plan a weekend visit! Celebrate the rich heritage, the changing of the seasons, the arts, culture, live music and delicious food and drink. September…

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A Guide to the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail

The Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail is a well-maintained portion of the Erie Canalway trail that passes through Schenectady County, connecting in rural Pattersonville and continuing through downtown Schenectady into scenic Niskayuna. Pattersonville, Rotterdam Junction, and Rotterdam The trail…

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Schenectady County Rocks!

Schenectady County has some of the best outdoor music venues around which means Schenectady is the place to be this summer! Find the best music in Schenectady County: Freedom Park Located across the street from Collins Park and right next to Jumpin’ Jack’s in Scotia NY, the Freedom Park Summer…

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