Wonder Walk. Join us for this 0.9-mile hike in the Pine Bush. We will use our senses to explore the big and the small, the living and non-living, and the seasonal surprises along the trail. Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Starts at 1 p.m. at 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

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.

"Winter Wonderland". Annual Greens Show and Open House at the Mynderse-Frederick House.  The free event will be held November 30th 4 to 8 p.m. and December 1st and 2nd 1 to 5 p.m. at Mynderse-Frederick House 451 Route 146, Guilderland Center.

Taconic Music presents Thanksgiving concert of Mozart and Mendelssohn. With Violinists Deborah Buck and Joana Genova, violist Ariel Rudiakov and cellist Sophie Shao. Suggested donation: $15 at the door. Starts at 4 p.m. in the Manchester Community Library. at 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255.

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

Albany County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive. This year’s program will provide services to 100 families with nearly 200 children. You have an opportunity to participate in supporting this program by attending  the toy drive. You can also provide financial assistance to the program by contributing to the collection buckets at the toy drive. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hannaford in 5 Maple Rd, Voorheesville, 12186.

Ignite Volunteer Festival. Come view booths from 45 amazing Albany nonprofits to find your best place to serve and volunteer. 4 p.m. at The Albany Cap Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany.

Dollar Baby Film Festival: Short Films Based on Short Works by Stephen King. The festival is a rare opportunity to view short King-inspired films, including the Capital Region premier of local author and filmmaker Bryan Higby’s “Here There Be Tygers.” From 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the BTC Auditorium at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy. Call 518-629-8071 or email

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.

Nobody's Girl at The Linda to perform in Albany as part of a co-bill with Goodnight Moonshine! Tickets are $17 in advance and $22 at the door. Doors open at 7pm, music begins at 8pm. The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Avenue, Albany, 12206.