Amelia Earhart, American Aviator. Community Caregiver's Lunchtime Chat. 1 p.m. via free conference call at 518-992-6661

Sunrise Hike. Bundle up and come to the Pine Bush for a quiet, reflective 0.9-mile walk. Reservation required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. 7 a.m. at 95 New Karner Rd #1, Albany, 12205

One Pot Holiday Cooking. Learn how to put your air fryer, electric pressure cooker, slow cooker. Registration required https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsceGsqT0sGNLK5XrNzhkDGPl2kjQKY8LU.  6 to 7:30 p.m. via zoom

Twilight Tours at Mabee Farm. Join us as we explore Mabee Farm as it's meant to be seen: awash in changing colors. Cost $10. 3 to 4 p.m. at Mabee Farm 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, 12150

Pine Bush Perspectives Photo Exhibit Opening. Celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Reservation required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 95 New Karner Rd #1, Albany, 12205

Holiday Open House. Join friends around the fireplace, enjoy live music, make a holiday craft, and relax with hot drinks and sweet treats. 10 a.m. at Thacher Park Visitor Center 830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville 12186

Holiday Bazaar. Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters. Dec 4, 10 a.m. and Dec 5, 11 a.m. at Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville 12186

Festival of Trees. We welcome visitors to our sites to enjoy beautifully decorated displays of shimmering fir trees. Sponsorships start at just $25. More info: visit www.schenectadyhistorical.org/festivals.  Dec 4 to 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SCHS Museum & Library, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady

Brooks’ BBQ. (Chicken & Rib dinners.) from 2 p.m. until sold out. at Lynnwood Reformed Church 3714 Carman Road Schenectady, 12303

Gallupville House Christmas Tree Fundraiser. A limited number of locally grown, freshly cut Christmas trees to become a centerpiece of your holiday celebration will be offered. 12:30 p.m. at 913 State Route 443 (The Gallupville House) in Gallupville,