Children's Drive Through Christmas Party. See Santa and his elves who will have a gift for your child  Reservation required call 518-861-8323.  2 to 5 p.m. at 11 Mill St, Altamont, 12009

Giant model train show. Largest model train event in the Capitol Region. $7 adults. Gtealbany.com (518) 727-2009 trains@gtealbany.com 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Empire State Convention Center. 275 State Street, Albany,  12220 Albany, 12220

Peter Becker Christmas Parade. A parade of floats, colorfully lighted vehicles, and lots of “’Tis the Season”. Event start 4:30 p.m. at Berne Library 1763 Helderberg Trail, Berne, 12023

Veterans resource fair. Assistance with healthcare, housing, legal services, and more. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 977 Altamont. 

Quilt Meeting. Q.U.I.L.T., Inc.Guild Monthly Meeting, Inc. 9:30 a.m. via zoom.

Holiday Greens Sale. Holiday Greens Boutique. 9 a.m. at Pruyn House grounds 207 Old Niskayuna Rd. Newtonville, 12110 12110

Red Cross Blood Drive. You may still donate blood. platelets or plasma after receiving a covid-19 vaccine. For a schedule visit www.RedCrossBlood.org.   8 a.m. to 12:30  p.m. at Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, 12110.

Annual Tree Lighting. The public is invited to attend Voorheesville annual tree lighting ceremony. 4 p.m. at Hotaling Park, Voorheesville

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

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