Rabbit! Rabbit! It’s the first day of December and the Holidays are here! We here at KidsFunPlaza are super excited to celebrate the Holidays with our friends and family of the Capital Region. With so many fun things to do over the next few weeks, I am sure you and your family with be chock- full of Holiday Spirit in no time. From The Addams Family dancing up a storm at Proctors theater to a magnificent train ride on The Polar Express, there is surely enough fun for the whole family. Here are a few events that are going on this weekend:
Dec 2, 2011
Christmas Fair
10am-9pm
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
Features silent auction, book nook, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, linens, and baked goods, will be held Friday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue (corner of Henning Road). The silent auction, with gifts from local merchants and service providers, ends bidding Saturday noontime.- Times Union Events
Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting,
6:30pm
Downtown Ballston Spa
A holiday tradition, “hometown-style” as the village of Ballston Spa rings in the season with this festive weekend celebration. Events include the Holiday Parade on Friday, December 2; step off at 6:30 pm, with holiday floats, musicians and carolers, animals, fire trucks and more. Santa lights the village tree at Wiswall Park at approximately 7:45. Shops and restaurants will be open that evening with music, refreshments, demonstrations and displays as part a special holiday-themed version of the village’s monthly First Friday event! – Ballston Spa Events
Fidelis Care Dance Party
Dec 3
Malta Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker at The Egg
The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York
The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” written by E.T.A. Hoffman. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same; The story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads. Admission is $30.50 adults, $25.50 seniors/military, $25.50 students Egg box office- 473-1845
Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to check out kidsfunplaza.com for more events in your area. If we’ve forgotten anything going on, be sure to add it in the comments below. Help us to create a full and fun plaza!
In Saratoga, kids can have breakfast with Santa:
When: Sat, Dec 3, 2011 | 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Where: Saratoga Springs City Center
Cost: $8 (Adults must accompany children)
The Saratoga Festival of Trees has organized a special morning for you! Don’t you want to meet Santa? Come to the Saratoga Springs City Center and eat a delecious breakfast with him! There are three seating times. 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Advanced reservations are required
For More Information Call: 518-587-5000
And Crafts with Santa:
When: Sat, Dec 3, 2011 | 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Saratoga Springs City Center
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
The Saratoga Festival of Trees is hosting this awesome event! Watch Santa and his team in action! There will be photos with Santa, Christams characters, and Star 101.3 FM will broadcast the festivities live until noon!
For More Information Call: 518-587-5000
And in Glens Falls, kids can get their pictures taken with reindeer and a sleigh:
NBT Bank Reindeer and Sleigh Photos in sleigh with small donation to the Salvation Army Mrs. Claus will serve hot chocolate, cookies and candy. “Sleigh” rides around the park-boarding at LARAC, Ice Sculpture, Saxophone Santa Refreshments at various businesses.