Discover Schenectady

01/06/2025

Ever thought about traveling New York By Rail? You're not the only one! The Schenectady Amtrak Station saw an increase of nearly 9.5k (16.4%) in 2024. We hope to see you in Schenectady in 2025. 🚈

The Schenectady Amtrak Station saw ridership increase by 16.4% in 2024 serving 66,900 passengers, an increase of 9,449 from 2023. 📷:

01/06/2025

Although Wolf Hollow Brewing Company has some of the best beer in the county, they are offering some delicious non alcoholic options for those practicing dry January and non drinkers! Cheers 🍻

01/05/2025

Calling ALL Artists, Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery New York is hosting a new exhibition! Final dropoff of artwork is Sunday, 01/19 at 2pm. The exhibition runs from 01/24 through 03/09.

For more info: https://mailchi.mp/b1885a3ff108/open-call-for-artists-to-join-our-upcoming-exhibition

Open call for artists to join our upcoming exhibition! 😄 - https://mailchi.mp/b1885a3ff108/open-call-for-artists-to-join-our-upcoming-exhibition

01/03/2025

WE WON!
Thank you to the Schenectady County Historical Society and eveyone who voted for our tree at this year’s Festival of Trees. We are honored to promote everything that makes Schenectady County such special place! ❤🌲❤

01/02/2025

The NY Phoenix Basketball Team is holding tryouts this Saturday, 01/04, at Armory Studios NY!

The Phoenix hopefuls will be competing on the newly installed basketball court that came from Paris, France’s Accor Arena where it was used for NBA Global Games (featuring NBA teams played outside the U.S. & Canada) in 2023 and 2024.

The first Phoenix home game is set for Friday, 02/28. Doors will open at 6pm, game time at 7pm.

Learn more:
https://www.news10.com/sports/local-sports/new-york-phoenix-basketball-team-to-hold-tryouts/

01/02/2025

There is still time to check out MiSci - Museum of Innovation & Science, Schenectady’s Model Trains Show. The 19 x 27-foot display features scenes of amusement parks, a vintage Plasticville town, and freight yards and depicts how trains transformed transportation and impacted the growth of the country.

On view through January 19, 2025

12/31/2024

As 2024 comes to an end, we want to thank you all for such a special year! Schenectady County has so much to offer and we can't wait for what 2025 is going to bring. Let's raise a toast to health, happiness, and a successful new year!

12/31/2024

If you haven’t been to the The Rabbit Lounge at the Jay Street Marketplace you don’t know what you're missing!

The Rabbit Lounge is a sustainable hair salon and vintage shop focusing on items from the 60s and 70s in Schenectady.

12/29/2024

New Year's Eve is only 2 days away! Don't have plans yet? Check out NYE events happening throughout the county.

Fireworks celebrating the new year

12/28/2024

A festival for all ages! The 4th Annual Chanukah on Jay is back in Downtown Schenectady, TOMORROW, 12/29 at Proctors Key Hall.

🎶 Music & entertainment
🎨 Crafts & games
🍴 Kosher food truck
❄️ Giant ice menorah

Chanukah on Jay is presented by the Capital Region Jewish Community.

For more info visit: www.chanukahonjay.com/

12/27/2024

From welcoming in the new year to enjoing soup, outdoor activities or catching a show, you'll find it here in Schenectady County! https://mailchi.mp/discoverschenectady/newyear2025

12/26/2024

What a magical holiday tradition! This is what makes Niskayuna so special!

12/25/2024

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Chanukah!

12/24/2024

Don’t want to cook tomorrow? Celebrate the holidays with Dukes! Advanced reservations required and must be 21+ to enter. Visit the host stand or call (518) 579-8850.

12/23/2024

✔️Shopping done
✔️Baking done
✔️Wrapping done
✔️Decorating done
Looking for a relaxing way to spend the day? Treat yourself to a beautiful day on the slopes! 🎿
.. and if your shopping isn't done, ski lessons are a great gift!
https://www.mapleskiridge.com

12/23/2024

Announced just in time to get tickets as an awesome holiday gift, DJ Pauly D is coming back to Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady on March 21 in the Event Center!

🌐 https://www.riverscasino.com/schenectady/entertainment/event-center/dj-pauly-d

12/22/2024

Still looking for some last minute holiday decor? Check out J. Adkins Cultivation for wreathes, centerpieces, and even trees! They are beautiful and will definitely last you through the new year. 🌲🌲🌲

12/21/2024

Winter break has officially bugan and the Via Aquarium is the perfect way to spend some quality time with the family. With lots of great events year round, family memberships also make the perfect gift for those who have everything.