Favorite local holiday traditions?
Colleen asks via Twitter:
I just moved to Albany. Other than the park lights and skating, what are your favorite Albany holiday traditions?
So, got some local holiday traditions you'd like to suggest to Colleen? Please share! You can help her feel more at home in her new town.
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Santa Speedo
... said Barold on Dec 6, 2012 at 4:50 PM | link
Definitely Santa Speedo! I can't run this year due to an injury but will be a scantily clad volunteer. My friend is also the leader of SantaCon the same day.
... said Bonster on Dec 6, 2012 at 5:19 PM | link
many activities are already over (lighting of tree at capitol, speedo santa run, schenectady parade...) but I will still enjoy the Festival of Trees in Schenectady and Saratoga First Night!! it's SO MUCH FUN! you must go.
... said emmy on Dec 6, 2012 at 6:51 PM | link
The Nutcracker at Proctor's
... said Jess on Dec 6, 2012 at 8:23 PM | link
Screening of "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Palace Theater. One of my favorite nights of the year.
... said bb on Dec 6, 2012 at 10:15 PM | link
Why, the Albany Berkshire Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" at The Egg, of course! Sunday, Dec. 16.
Also the Troy Victorian Stroll, but that was last weekend.
... said Carl on Dec 6, 2012 at 11:24 PM | link
The Polar Express out of Saratoga if you have young children, and throwing the kids in the car after dinner and driving to Apple Blossom Lane.
... said Liz on Dec 7, 2012 at 8:11 AM | link
Bonster, it appears that 3 different groups of people have all been organizing a SantaCon event, and as it turns out, they will all be taking place this Saturday evening on Lark Street. Our group will also be heading down to the City Beer Hall towards the end of the night for a Dominick the Donkey pinata beating and costume contest. I hope you have your Santa Suit ready... it's going to be EPIC!!!
... said Meghan on Dec 7, 2012 at 8:47 AM | link
Here in Ballston Spa, we love our Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting. AND YOU'RE IN LUCK! It starts tonight (Friday) @ 6:30 pm.
It's also a First Friday so there will be music and activities at many of the stores and restaurants. Fun for all ages :)
... said Julie on Dec 7, 2012 at 8:48 AM | link
This Historic Albany Foundation's Holiday House Tour.
It's this Sunday, December 9th.
The tour takes visitors from neighborhood to neighborhood highlighting the very best in Albany's architecture, holiday decor and ongoing preservation efforts.
http://www.historic-albany.org/hht.html
... said Jamie on Dec 7, 2012 at 9:06 AM | link
Santa Speedo is not over! It's Saturday! Definitely worth checking that out.
Shopping area farmers markets this time of year is festive, too - especially the Tight Knit craft/gift market as part of the Troy Farmers Market.
... said Laura on Dec 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM | link
The 38th annual Nowell Sing We Clear concert in Altamont is tomorrow (Dec. 8th) at 3 PM.
http://www.oldsongs.org/concerts.html
Chris Shaw and Bridget Ball do their annual Mountain Snow and Mistletoe shows at the Egg on Sat. Dec. 15th at 8 PM and Sun. Dec.16th at 2 PM.
http://www.theegg.org/events/1096
... said chezjake on Dec 7, 2012 at 1:57 PM | link
Nothing beats the Speedo Sprint. It puts a huge gin on my face. It really makes me appreciate living in that neighborhood.
The Troy Victorian Stroll is nice- that was last Sunday, the same day as our plaza tree-lighting.
... said Summer on Dec 7, 2012 at 3:23 PM | link