Gazebo Lighting Ceremony. Honorees’ names will be read during the annual lighting ceremony and be published on the Altamont Free Library’s website. Please practice social distancing and wear face masks. 6 p.m. at Orisini Park 175 Main Street, Altamont, 12009,

Signs of Wildlife.  Learn all about these ‘wildlife signatures’ and go outside and look for signs of our wild neighbors. 1 p.m. at Thacher Nature Center 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville 12186

Craft Fair. Lots of Exciting Crafts to do all of your Holiday Shopping in one place.for info, call Jackie Schrom at 518-810-6031 .9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 24 Bridge St, Selkirk, 12158   (Rt 396W, 1/10th mile from Rt 9W)

Critter Scene Investigation. Join us for a 0.9-mile outdoor trek to look for clues and evidence of what lives in the Pine Bush. Reservation required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. 11 a.m. at 95 New Karner Rd #1, Albany, 12205

The Albany Pine Bush. Join us as we slow down and notice the nature around us. Suitable for Ages 6-10, Tweens, Teens and Adults. Reservation required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. 11 a.m. at 195 New Karner Rd #1, Albany, 12205

Late Autumn Nature Observations. Learn to identify trees and other flora even after all their leaves have dropped, test your animal tracking skills and more. Reservation required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. 1 p.m. at 195 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

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