The College Experience

Chris's Zootopia 2 Movie Event at Regal, Crossgates
2025-12-06 12:40 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
When: Saturday December 6 12:40 pm Showing
Where: Regal Cinemas at Crossgates Mall
Cost: $22
Travel: 114 or 910
Details: Meet Chris to enjoy the release of Zootopia 2 in theaters at Crossgates Mall! Travel with Chris on the 910.
Meet at 11:10 am at the Quail Station Bus Stop, to travel together on the 10 & 910

Keerthana's Game Night Event
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00
When: Saturday, December 6, 7 pm-9 pm
Where: 830 Lancaster
Cost: Free- bring a snack or drink to share 🙂
Travel: Walk or Bus
Details: Keerthana for a fun night of games such as SORRY or UNO.

The Great Train Extravaganza at Empire State Plaza
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00
When: Sunday December 7, 2025 10 am -4pm
Where: Empire State Plaza, Albany NY
Cost: $10
Travel: 910 or 114
Details: The Great Train Extravaganza is eastern New York’s largest model railroad and toy train hobby show. It’s held every year at the Empire State Convention Center in Albany, New York on the first Sunday in December. Our dozens of vendors offer new and used trains for sale, plus parts, clothing, memorabilia, photographs, and accessories. We also feature numerous exhibitors showing off all kinds of pieces of railroad history and artifacts, and several operating model railroads in N, HO, and O gauges, LEGO, and larger.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a day at the Plaza. You can also enjoy the Taste NY Holiday Market in the Concourse, and the Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks happens just after sunset!
The Great Train Extravaganza is presented by the Hudson-Berkshire Division of the National Model Railroad Association. https://gtealbany.com/
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Sunday Family Team Trivia @ Stacks Espresso on Lark
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00
When: Sundays 1pm -3-m
Where: Stacks Espresso Bar, 275 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210
Cost: Free to play- $ to buy a yummy drink
Travel: Discuss in class
Details: Head over to Stacks on Lark and enjoy a fun afternoon of family friendly trivia.
https://www.albany.com/event/sunday-family-team-trivia-stacks-espresso-on-lark-268962/

Jordana's Empire State Tree Lighting Event
2025-12-07 15:30 - 19:30
When: Sunday December 7, meet at 3:30pm
Where: Meet at Jordana’s dorm (6 South Main) to travel down to the Empire State Plaza
Cost: Free
Travel: 114 or 910
Details: Get in the holiday spirit with Jordana and friends! Check out the tree lighting at 5:30 and Fireworks too!
https://www.albany.com/event/empire-state-plaza-holiday-tree-lighting-29276/

FREE Showing of the Muppet Christmas Carol at the Palace Theater!
2025-12-08 18:00 - 21:00
When: Monday, December 8- Doors open at 6 pm and the movie starts at 7 pm
Where: Palace Theater; 19 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12207
Cost: Free, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies will be served.
Travel: 910
Details:
The M&T Bank Holiday Movie Series
The Muppet Christmas Carol | 1992, 85 minutes, Rated G
All Tickets are Free
Doors Open at 6pm. Arrive early for classic holiday trailers and videos on our big screen, a Muppet themed craft for the kids, and a build your own hot cocoa station, with FREE hot cocoa, cookies & brownies provided by 2Shea Catering, courtesy of M&T Bank. The Movie begins at 7pm.
https://www.palacealbany.org/events/detail/home-alone

Ice Skating at Empire State Plaza
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-14, 2025-12-16 - 2025-12-21
WHEN: Tuesday through Friday – 10:00am – 1:30pm and 2:30pm – 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, and 4:00pm – 6:00pm
WHERE: Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza, Albany
COST: Free to enter, $5 to rent skates if you do not have your own. !!FREE ON SATURDAYS!! A photo ID is required to rent skates.
BUS: #114, 10, 12

Rink closed for maintenance between 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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2024-2025 Season Daily Hours of Operation

Tuesday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Reminder! Ice rink hours and events are always subject to weather conditions.
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Must-Know Information

Cost to Skate: Free
Skate Rentals: $5:00. Skate sizes range from child size 8 to adult size 15, subject to availability. A photo ID is required to rent skates.
Every Saturday is Hannaford Free Skate Rental Saturday
Amenities: 25¢ locker rentals, skate rentals, and refreshments are available in the glass pavilion adjacent to the rink.
Contact: (518) 473-6299
Closed Mondays

Men's Basketball- SUNY Delhi vs. Russell Sage College
2025-12-10 17:00 - 20:00
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5 – 8pm
Where: Kahl Campus Center
Cost: Free to attend
Travel: Bus
Details: Cheer on the Russell Sage Men’s Basketball Team again SUNY Delhi!

Trivia at Emack and Bolio
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30
When: Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream, 366 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12209
Cost: Free to play!
Travel: 10 to 18
Details: Deep Sandwich Trivia at Emack & Bolio’s
Wednesday’s from 630pm to 830pm
Family friendly
Free to play
Deep Sandwich Trivia delivers a fresh take on the classic pub quiz, mixing original question sets, quirky bonus rounds, and plenty of laughs. At Emack & Bolio’s, the all-ages game pairs perfectly with ice cream, making it a fun, welcoming event for families, friends, and anyone looking for a challenge.
About the Host
Samantha Mabee, a Navy veteran and STEM educator, created Deep Sandwich Trivia to bring people together through curiosity and play. With her mix of structure, creativity, and humor, she turns every trivia night into a shared experience that’s as memorable as it is competitive.
Please visit my socials for more information about other DeepSandwich trivia events in Albany.
@Deep.Sandwich

Sammie and Gabby's Stewarts Shop Event
2025-12-13 11:15 - 12:30
When: Saturday December 13 at 11:15 am
Where: Meet Sammie and Gabby at 6 South Main and travel together, to Stewarts at 1050 Western Ave, Albany NY
Cost: $$ bring enough money to make a small purchase. ex. coffee, ice cream, snacks etc.
Travel: 114
Details: Join Sammie and Gabby to enjoy time with friends and get a yummy treat from the notorious Stewarts Shop!

Robert's Polar Express Movie Event
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00
When: Saturday, December 13, 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: 790 Madison Ave
Cost: Free, bring a treat or drink to share
Travel: Walk or take the bus
Details: Join Robert to celebrate the holiday season by watching The Polar Express. He will be serving holiday cookies and pizza!

Shane's Christmas Party
2025-12-13 16:00 - 18:00
When: Saturday December 13 at 4 pm
Where: 839 Lancaster, Second Floor
Cost: Free but bring something to share
Travel: Walk or take the bus
Details: Join Shane and celebrate the upcoming holidays with friends. Bring a treat or drink to share!

Hank's Christmas Coloring Event
2025-12-14 12:00 - 14:00
When: Sunday, December 14 at 12 pm
Where: 2 A South Main
Cost: Free to attend
Travel: Bus or walk
Details: Join Hank for a fun and relaxing afternoon of holiday coloring.

FREE Showing of Elf at the Palace Theater!
2025-12-15 18:00 - 21:00
When: Monday, December 15- Doors open at 6 pm and the movie starts at 7 pm
Where: Palace Theater; 19 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12207
Cost: Free
Travel: 114
Details:
The M&T Bank Holiday Movie Series
Elf | 2003, 97 minutes, Rated PG
All Tickets are Free
Doors open at 6 pm. Arrive early for classic holiday trailers and videos, enter to win great prizes and get your photo taken with Santa in the lobby! The Movie begins at 7pm.
https://www.palacealbany.org/events/detail/home-alone
