Celebrate the season with a magical medley of holiday happenings! Stroll the Historic Village bedecked in its holiday finery amid villagers bustling with preparations and offering greetings to their neighbors and friends. Bring your family for a festive exploration of our historic homes that are warmed by fires and alive with holiday lights, candles, and traditional decorations. Experience traditional music, dance, and see the celebrations of holidays past.

Ages 12-18, September 7 - November 1, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00- 6:30 pm, $250 for the 8-week session. No experience needed. Begins with on-land instruction to learn the basic rowing stroke technique (sculling and sweep). Moves to on-water rowing in a variety of different boats. All sessions take place at the Albany Rowing Center boathouse at the Corning Preserve Public Boat Launch.

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Ann Lee's arrival to our historic site with an evening of art, music, and dance.

Join us for our annual Harvest Craft Fair at the historic Shaker Heritage Society. We will have a fun filled weekend with over 75 vendors, a petting zoo, sheep shearing, hands on activities, live music, local food, and so much more!

Get creative with colorful dots and make your own unique mandala bookmark in this fun workshop!

The white oak played an important role in our nation’s history and has contributed significantly to wildlife conservation. This presentation will emphasize the importance of this tree in Connecticut’s landscape, highlight its use by a variety of native species, define the conditions oaks need to thrive, and discuss how to perpetuate this important native species.

Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Community Block Party presented by National Grid. Join us under the marquee from Noon to 4PM at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Pearl St as we celebrate the end of summer with live music, vendors, family friendly activities, community organizations, free food and more. This event is free and open to the public. There's fun for the whole family - Live Music by The Ky McClinton Band & the Albany Rock Pit Showcase Band! Pony Rides & a Petting Zoo! A Kids Zone with Face Painting, Balloon Twisters, a Bounce House, Games & Giveaways! Educational Activities with Ten Broeck Mansion! Create Interactive Art with Albany Center Gallery! Ted's Fish Fry will be on site, cooking up FREE Hamburgers & Hot Dogs for everyone in attendance!

Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this grand production transforms the stage into an unforgettable celebration of the season — one your family will treasure for years to come.