The New York State Holiday Tree Lighting presented by Blueshield of Northeastern New York is a FREE event with fun for the whole family including fireworks, live music from Albany's own Harley's Encore, caroling, ice skating, and more! Activities will continue throughout the day outdoors on the Plaza and indoors at Cornerstone at the Plaza.

Schedule · Sunday, December 8, 2019

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Open Skating

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Meet Santa, Arts & Crafts, Capital Area Flute Club Performances, and Concessions in Cornerstone at the Plaza

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Horse & Carriage Rides

1:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Hartley's Encore

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Tuba Christmas Performance

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Concessions and Bar open in Cornerstone at the Plaza

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club Performance

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM: Caroling with the Rusty Pipes

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Official Ceremony

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Tree Lighting and Fireworks

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Open Skating

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Glo Hoops by JEM performance