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01/23/2025

🥣The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation's 2025 Soup Stroll is THIS SATURDAY!!!! With 32 different types of soups on the menu, there is something for everyone (Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan).

https://downtownschenectady.org/portfolio/2025-soup-stroll/

01/22/2025

Winter in New York can be so magical. Maple Ski Ridge is turning up the charm, THIS SATURDAY, with horse drawn sleigh rides, hot chocolate and s'mores. All the best parts of the cold weather. Bring your cozy blankets, warm clothes, and favorite people (up to 14).

Advance purchase is recommended.
https://www.mapleskiridge.com/items/horse-drawn-sleigh-rides

01/21/2025

Cold weather may be in the forecast for this weekend, but Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John will be heating up the stage at Frog Alley Brewing!

Get your tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/philadelphia-freedom-a-tribute-to-elton-john-tickets-F0LB73

Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John! by Frog Alley Productions - Saturday, January 25, 2025 08:30 AM at 108 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305, United States Of America. Buy tickets and find information on Universe.

01/21/2025

Mesmerica 360 has extended its stay at MiSci - Museum of Innovation & Science, Schenectady! Tickets are on sale now!

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stim...

01/20/2025

Here comes the snow! ❄️❄️❄️
Let’s see your best snowy photos!

📍Ambition Coffee & Eatery, Inc. at the Jay Street Marketplace

01/19/2025

Art in Bloom is back this week at the Schenectady Greenmarket! Tomorrow enjoy local art, delicious food & drink, homemade goods and live music from Slate Hill Band & Blue Water! So be sure to come out and get everything you need before the snow gets here! ❄️❄️❄️

01/18/2025

For over 50 years the Schenectady County Holiday Parade has been delighting its thousands of spectators. Congratulations to this year’s winners! ❄️🚒🎄

The Schenectady County Legislature announced the winners of the 2024 Schenectady County Holiday Parade on Thursday.

01/16/2025

Missing the Music Haven Concert Series? The wait is almost over! The passport series brings your favorite concerts inside Proctors starting Feb 7th!

Get your tickets today!

https://proctorscollaborative.org/passport-series/

Game to keep traveling the world one concert at a time? Check out these phenomenal artists and take advantage of this incredible offer that'll transport you to Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Bosnia, and Mali for only $20 per show! Woohoo! Treat yourself to The Passport Series - Music Haven at Proctors Collaborative!

https://proctorscollaborative.org/passport-series/

01/15/2025

Schenectady Light Opera Company presents:
FALSETTOS
📅 January 17-26
⏰ 8pm | 3pm
🎟️ www.sloctheater.org

01/14/2025

Exciting news for the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course, Tommy Nicchi, owner of the The Broken Inn and The Horses Lounge will be putting his unique flare into operating the onsite restaurant. Swing by The Parlor at Schenectady Muni this Spring!

He’s taking over the restaurant operations at the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course starting this season. Called The Parlor at Schenectady Muni, it will replace the Muny Grill, which has long been operated by June Poltorak and Dave Tedesco.

01/13/2025

We love when our favorite organizations join forces! Via Aquarium will be celebrating National Kid Inventors’ Day with the help of MiSci - Museum of Innovation & Science, Schenectady on Saturday, 01/18!

Join us to celebrate National Kid Inventors’ Day (January 17th) on January 18th, a day to commemorate and encourage creativity in kids! Kids can partake in an engineering activity with our guests from MiSci from 11:30am-1:30pm or build their own mini-windmill at 1:30pm, while supplies last.

01/11/2025

The SOUPS are on! Twenty-Nine of our favorite Downtown Schenectady locations will be competing for the honor of the best soup at the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation's 2025 Soup Stroll on January 25th!

This years partcipants include:
🥣 20 North Broadway Tavern
🥣 Annabel's Pizza Co.
🥣 Armory Studios NY
🥣 Backstage Pub LLC
🥣 Bittersweet Candy
🥣 Canvas, Corks & Forks
🥣 Centre Street Pub
🥣 City Hall Grill
🥣 Chez Nous
🥣 Daley's on Yates
🥣 Ember & Cork
🥣 Hunter's on Jay
🥣 Johnny's Schenectady
🥣 Katie O'Byrne's Irish Pub & Restaurant
🥣 Manhattan Exchange
🥣 Maria's Cafe and Catering
🥣 Milas Restaurant 518
🥣 Ruggiero's @ Frog Alley Brewing
🥣 Simone's Kitchen
🥣 Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro/ Seven Points Brewery
🥣 St. George Greek Orthodox Church
🥣 SUNY Schenectady County Community College
🥣 Take Two Cafe
🥣 Tara Kitchen
🥣 The Nest 518
🥣 Unbeetable
🥣 Vice & Virtue
🥣 Wolff's Biergarten Schenectady
🥣 Ya Ya's House Southern Cuisine

For additional information including a full list of soups that will served head to https://downtownschenectady.org/portfolio/2025-soup-stroll/

01/10/2025

, PARADE on Broadway opens its North American Tour right here in Schenectady at the beautiful Proctors Theatre TOMORROW and runs through Friday, Jan 17! This powerful musical will not disappoint!

Limited tickets are still available:
https://www.atproctors.org/event/parade/

01/10/2025

It may be cold outside, but you can still enjoy a cozy evening in the indoor patio at The Shaker and Vine! 🍷🔥🍷

Craving patio dining in the winter? Say less ❄️🔥

Stay warm this winter on our fully enclosed patio, complete with fire pits and heaters for ultimate coziness! Open for reservations every Friday and Saturday, it’s the perfect spot for a night out with friends, a romantic evening, or any special occasion ✨️

01/08/2025

Looking for a little R&R after the holidays? The Landing Hotel is offering some brand new deals for the new year!

🌐 https://thelandinghotelny.com/offers-packages/

New Year, same Landing Hotel but with NEW deals! ✨🌟🥂 Check them out here: https://thelandinghotelny.com/offers-packages/