Middleburgh Makes Miracle. Middleburgh dashes into the holiday spirit with a blizzard of excitement for Miracle on Main Street. 1st annual tree lighting starts at 5:15 p.m. then village festivities wrapping up at 8:30 p.m., Main St, Middleburgh, 12122

Lúnasa Christmas From Ireland. To be presented by the Eighth Step featuring Singer Ashley Davis & Step Dancer Cara Butler. at 7:30 p.m. at the 8th Step at Proctors (GE Theatre), 432 State Street, Schenectady.

Winterloo: The Great New York State Fair. Holiday shopping and family fun in the Exposition Center. December 7-8 and 14-15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Exposition Center, Syracuse, 13209

37th Annual St. Gabriel's Women's Club's Craft Fair. Enjoy your Holiday Shopping browsing among over seventy unique and exceptional Crafters to find the perfect gifts to purchase for your family and friends. 10 a.m. to  3 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s School Hall, 3040 Hamburg St. Schenectady, 12303

Holiday Bazaar at Thacher Nature Center.  Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters, and enjoy live music that’ll put you in the holiday spirit. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec 7, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec 8 at 87 87 Stan Levine Dr, Voorheesville, 12186.

Make a Wreath at the Knox Reformed Church. Join the HFCO and make a holiday wreath. For this activity, please register in advance by emailing

Night at the Discovery Center. Visitors are invited to stop by the Discovery Center after normal business hours to play games, make a nature craft and see the exhibits come to life. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center at 195 New Karner Road, Albany.

A Creative New Use for Schenectady's Oldest House.  At Brouwer House Creative, visitors are welcomed into a series of studios for artists and performers, who use the space for innovation, creation, and art. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 14 N Church St, Schenectady, 12305.

Scandinavian Christmas Ornaments at Thacher Nature Center. Enjoy making traditional Scandinavian Christmas ornaments with one of our local artisans! Fee is $35 covers all materials and hands on instruction. Space is limited, so please reserve now by calling 518-872-0800. Event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville, 12186

Artist Reception and Lecture at the Old Stone Fort Museum. The works of local fine artist Jonathan Stasko will be on display and available for sale. Starts at 2 p.m. at Old Stone Fort Museum, 145 Fort Road, Schoharie, 12157.