Rather than spend all your time inside a shopping mall, make the most of this holiday season and stay up-to-date on all the latest happenings in the area. Dress up and celebrate Santacon this Saturday, take the family to a holiday show, or attend another great event this weekend in Saratoga!
Annual Holiday Events
Santacon
Saturday, December 17
Put on your best Santa outfit and head to downtown Saratoga for the 5th annual Saratoga Springs Santacon! The party will kick off at the Putnam Den at 12:30pm, and then the celebration will move to multiple locations in the downtown area. Admission is five or more non-perishable food items.
Saratoga City Ballet presents Nutcracker Act II: “The Land of the Sweets”
Saturday, December 17
Saratoga City Ballet will present its annual performance of The Nutcracker Act II: “The Land of the Sweets” this Saturday at the Saratoga Springs High School’s Loewenberg Auditorium. The performance will begin at 6:00pm, and the cost to attend will be $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.
Fantastic Holiday Music & Shows
A Charlie Brown Christmas at HMT
Friday, December 16 – Sunday, December 18
Home Made Theater’s final performances of A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Spa Little Theater will take place this weekend on Friday (7:30pm), Saturday (1:00pm & 4:30pm), and Sunday (1:00pm). Admission will be $18 for adults and $12 for children age 12 & under.
Holiday Play Reading of The Naughty List
Friday, December 16
The National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame will host a free holiday play reading of The Naughty List this Friday in the Riggi Theater. This special reading will begin at 7:30pm, and seating is limited.
Holiday Folk Show
Saturday, December 17
Get ready for Caffe Lena’s Holiday Folk Show at Saratoga Arts! This sweet and silly celebration of the holiday season will feature multiple performers and loads of lovely songs. The show will start at 8:00pm, and the cost to attend varies.
A Saratoga Christmas with The McKrells at HMT
Sunday, December 18
Join Home Made Theater at the Spa Little Theater for a Christmas show featuring The McKrells! The popular group will perform Christmas favorites throughout the evening starting at 7:00pm. The cost to attend is $15 per person.
Fun Holiday Activities
Holiday Jewelry Making Workshop
Saturday, December 17
Want to make your own holiday gifts this year? Go to Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio this Saturday from 11:00am-3:00pm and learn how to make your own jewelry. A studio fee of $15 includes one jewelry project.
Adult Cooking-Christmas Cookie Class
Saturday, December 17
Looking to bake some Christmas cookies this year? Join Serendipity Arts Studio on Saturday from 10:00am-12:00pm for an adult Christmas cookie cooking class and make classic sugar cookies, Russian tea cakes, and peanut butter kisses. The cost to attend is $35, and registration is required.
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Need holiday inspiration? Take a look at our Capital Region Holiday Gift Guide >>
