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Festival of Trees

December 7 - 23, 10am-4:30pm at Schenectady County Historical Society The Festival of Trees lights up Schenectady! Featuring 70+ artistically decorated fir trees, the Festival glows with the spirit of Christmas and the Solstice. Local artists, businesses, and non-profits have come together to turn the galleries of SCHS into a land of wintertide enchantment, and we warmly invite you to come stroll! When you stop in, be sure to vote for your top choices in 8 categories, including Cutest, Most Glamorous, and Most Creative trees! The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for the Schenectady County Historical Society. Admission is $8 for adults 13+. You can purchase tickets here in advance or buy them at the front desk when you arrive. Interested in decorating a tree? All are invited to join us for the 2024 holiday season in strengthening our community, and providing a space for cheer and goodwill. By sponsoring a tree at the Festival of Trees, you are bringing brightness to the community, helping our non-profit to fulfill its missions, and also making your mark in front of thousands of people from throughout the Capital Region. Learn more and register by visiting https://forms.gle/eshH82bGBDdWgXp89. FallFest is generously sponsored by Nautilus Solar.  

$8.00

The Holiday Stockade Stroll

Schenectady’s Stockade is beautiful any time of year but the holidays always bring out a certain magic! In this walking tour we’ll explore the lights and sights of this historic district while learning the ways in which generations past celebrated the season. Warm drinks will be served, and guests are invited to explore the sparkling Festival of Trees before and after the tour! All ticket sales are final.