New York State Holiday Tree Lighting Presented by SEFCU

This family-fun annual event has something for everyone with a full day of indoor and outdoor activities!

A chance to meet Santa Claus!
Holiday arts and crafts show
Skating demonstrations by the Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club
Train rides on the Concourse
Horse and carriage rides on the Plaza
Caricatures by Rich Conley
Musical performances by Moriah Formica of the Voice, Tuba Christmas and the Rusty Pipes
And FIREWORKS!
The event also coincides with the Taste NY Holiday Expo at the New York State Museum (free); the Great Train Extravaganza in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, admission $10, kids under 12 free; and a free concert by The Zucchini Brothers at 3 p.m. in The Egg Center for the Performing Arts.

Activity Time Location
Great Train Extravaganza ($) 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Convention Hall

Ice Rink Open 11:00 am Plaza

Taste of NY Holiday Market 11:00 am – 4:30 pm NYS Museum

Holiday Marketplace 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Concourse

Arts & Crafts 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Meeting Room 6

Carriage Rides 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Plaza

Llamas 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Plaza

Capital Area Flute Club 1:30 pm Meeting Room 6

Meet Santa Claus 2:00 pm Concourse

Ice Rink Closed 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Plaza Ice Rink

Free Skate Rental Begins 3:00 pm Plaza Ice Rink

Meet Santa Claus 3:00 pm Concourse

The Rusty Pipes Caroling 3:15 pm Meeting Room 6

Hudson-Mohawk Skating 3:45 pm Plaza Ice Rink

Tuba Christmas Music 4:00 pm Plaza

Rusty Pipes Caroling 4:45 pm Plaza

Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:15 pm Plaza

Fireworks 5:30 pm Plaza

Rock & Skate with Moriah Formica 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Plaza Ice Rink