2026 holiday season
8 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows in Albany from Oct 13, 2026 through Christmas Eve.
Every craft fair and market from November 1 through Christmas Eve is listed, since that is when holiday shopping happens. 🎄 Holiday marks the 4 whose name says holiday.
The first Albany holiday fair is Shaker Holiday Market on Oct 13, 2026, and the last is Holiday Market on Dec 15, 2026. 1 is in October, 3 in November, and 4 in December. Venues this year include Shaker Heritage Society, Colonie Center, Polonaise Ballroom at PCC.
Albany accounts for 8 of the 106 holiday fairs listed in New York. See the New York holiday craft fair list for shows within driving distance, or every Albany craft fair for events outside the holiday window.
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Albany has 8 holiday craft fairs listed between Oct 13, 2026 and Dec 15, 2026: Shaker Holiday Market (Oct 13, 2026); Sip, Shop and Connect (Nov 7, 2026); BIG VINYL DIG! CDs and tapes! The Albany Record Riot! Sunday November 8th (Nov 8, 2026); Albany Fall Craft and Vendor Market (Nov 21, 2026); and 4 more.
This season's Albany holiday fairs are at Shaker Heritage Society, Colonie Center, Polonaise Ballroom at PCC, 131 Colonie Center and 2 other venues. Each listing has the address and hours.
Most holiday shows close vendor applications one to three months out, so apply early. Open a listing for its application link, and see the New York holiday page for shows in nearby towns.