Our sponsor members and benefactor members, and our donors are invited to an exclusive evening reception celebrating the opening of the Festival of Trees! We'll have great food from Wagon Train, wine, cheese, desserts, and of course the spectacular sneak-preview of glittering fir trees. Live music, too! This event is invitation-only. People who received an invitation should kindly RSVP at the link provided.

Looking for a personalized holiday gift? In this 5 hour workshop you will felt your own beautiful, wearable piece of art! You will learn how to apply merino wool roving, silks, yarns, and other materials to a piece of silk chiffon. Through the ancient art of wet felting, we'll fuse all the elements into a cohesive textile. These shawls can be worn, stitched into decorative pillows or bags, used as wall hangings, the only limit is your imagination. This workshop begins at 10am sharp at the Mabee Farm Education Center. Expert felting artist Mallory Zondag will guide participants through the entire process. The registration fee covers all materials costs. Just come prepared to learn and have fun! *All ticket sales final.

Join us for an elegant holiday tea party! Our Festival of Trees will be in full swing, making a glittering holiday backdrop for the occasion. We’ll have an assortment of Harney & Sons teas to enjoy, alongside baked goods. We'll also make a wintery craft to take home, and spin holiday tall tales. All dolls (or teddy bears) are welcome! Featuring an extensive array of Harney and Sons teas. Location: SCHS Museum, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305      

Join us for a curated wine tasting by and for local wine lovers. Wine connoisseur Buffy Leonard and city historian Chris Leonard will lead us on a tasting and history tour of their favorite wines for the season. $35; pre-registration required. Must be 21+ with valid ID. All ticket sales are final.    

Join for an evening of seasonal cocktails and more at Schenectady Historical. Led by historian John Gearing, we’ll make and sample a variety of historic libations, made with holiday flare, amidst the glittering Festival of Trees. All ticket sales are final.

Families are welcome to join us throughout the day to share in colonial holiday traditions, including those celebrated by the Dutch-American Mabee family. We'll learn how revelers of yore celebrated the season, enjoy colonial-era treats and stories by the Inn's fire, and make a craft to take home. Plus, we'll have a very special scavenger hunt -- kids can use riddles and clues to find holiday friends nestled around the historic site. Feel free to stop by anytime between 11am and 2pm. The hearth will be going all day, and we'll have plenty of treats and holiday cheer! This program is free, suggested donation $5-$10.