Bethlehem Chamber Polar Bear’s Name. Hamlet will debut for photo opportunities at First Night. Alyssa Bercharlie of Selkik, will receive a $25 gift card to Romo’s Pizza and Restaurant in Glenmont. between 6 and 7:30 p.m. at Four Corners Luncheontte 2 Grove St. Delmar 12054.

All Aboard! Celebrate the Museum’s annual Model Trains Show! Dec. 26, through Dec. 30, Cost $40. Classes will start from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum of Innovation & Science 15 Museum Dr, Schenectady, 12308 

Winter Scavenger Hunt. Join an educator as we learn about winter wildlife on a guided scavenger hunt! We’ll walk short, easy trails around the Visitor Center if the weather is good and move indoors if not. Recommended for ages 12 and under. Call 518-872-0800 to register. 1 p.m. at Thacher State Park Visitor Center 

First Night Bethlehem.  Celebrate the Season in The Town of Bethlehem. from 6 to 7 p.m. at Delmar Four Corner 2 Grove St, Delmar, 12054,

Winter Wonderland. We are inviting the community to stroll through our halls to attend our free family-friendly inaugural Winter Wonderland. 7 p.m. at Krumkill Road, 334 Krumkill Rd. Slingerlands, 12159

G. B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery - Wreaths Across America. Wreath laying will begin at 10:30, no earlier. Each cemetery section has been assigned section leaders. Our thanks to the Patriot Guard Riders, Wreaths Across America Ceremony at 12 p.m. at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, 12871

December 19th Meeting. Please bring a Holiday treat to share and a childhood Christmas memory to offer in a brief program entitled,  Postcards from our Childhood. 7 p.m. at Bishop Scully Hall in Delanson.  1735 Alexander Road Delanson, 12053

Evergreen Tree Walk. Learn the life history and identifying features of New York’s conifers! The program will cover one mile of easy trails around the Visitor Center. Great for adults and children ages 5 and up.11 a.m. at Thacher State Park Visitor Center

Holiday Lights Car Parade. Follow Santa on his firetruck starting at Altamont Fairgrounds. Dress up your vehicle for the holidays and meet 5:30 p.m. at the Altamont Fairgrounds, Brandle Road at  129 Grand St, Altamont, 12009, 

Winter SolsticeWalk. December 21st marks the first official day of winter. Join us for a two-mile roundtrip walk to High Point to bring in the new season and enjoy views of the Hudson Mohawk Valley. 10 a.m. at Thacher State Park Visitor Center