Capital District Council for the Social Studies (Albany, NY)
The Albany Visitors Center presents the 5th Annual Holiday Market. Special gift shop pricing; unique Albany gift items, local artisans and specialty vendors selling their goods; music; door prizes, refreshments and craft beverage samples; discounts at nearby restaurants. Artisans: -Ali Hermann -Naturelogues -T&J Soaps -Christine Garretson-Persans -Lee Dixon -Tina Lincer -Maria Verdile -Miss Sydney's - Secret Family Recipes -River Glass Creations -Scisci Art -Octopus Dreams -Central Florist -Bettina Biscotti
Food & Beverage Vendors: -Hudson-Chatham Winery -Brookview Station Winery -Albany Distilling -Albany Pump Station -Nine Pin Cider Works -Druther's Brewing Company -Ama Cocina -The Olde English Pub
Live music by Tamarack
City of Albany Tree Lighting: In conjunction with the Holiday Market, Mayor Kathy Sheehan will host a Holiday Tree Lighting and Open House at Albany City Hall. Mayor Sheehan, will light the tree in Academy Park at 5:30. The City Hall rotunda hosts more music and informational tables from community organizations from 5 to 7.
A free trolley will shuttle attendees between City Hall and the Holiday Market throughout the evening, making November 30 a great night to get into the holiday spirit in Downtown Albany.
Both the tree lighting and Holiday Market are free and open to the public.