Home for the Holidays Family Program 2015

Join us for a free, fun, family event!

Come to the Albany Institute this Thanksgiving weekend for a variety of holiday themed programs and events. We'll be decked out in winter wonder and ready to welcome you and your out-of-town guests!

Join us in the art studio and express your creative side while making beautiful holiday cards!

  • Visit with a live reindeer (Friday and Saturday) Sponsored by Capital Wines and Liquor
  • Take your photograph with Santa: Friday 12-4:00, Saturday 12-4:00
  • Make handmade cards in the Art Studio
  • Shop for fun, old-fashioned toys, handmade ornaments, crafts and gifts made by area artisans in our Museum Holiday Shop
  • Discover decorated trees and mantlepieces
  • Savor exquisite treats from Crisan Bakery
  • Admire a special exhibition of Pamela Dalton's Scherenschnitte paper-cut designs
  • Hear great holiday lectures and presentations
  • Explore our current exhibitions, including The Capital Region in 50 Objects and Masterworks: 225 Years of Collecting
  • See America's first commercially produced Christmas card, on view in The Capital Region in 50 Objects exhibit!

Special activity schedule (please check often for updates):

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

  • Make Your Own Holiday Cards (Drop-in Art Making Session): 10AM-4:30PM
  • Live Reindeer on lawn near Washington Avenue: 12PM-4PM
  • Photographs with Saint Nicholas: Noon-4:00PM
  • Gallery Talk: 1PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

  • Make Your Own Holiday Cards (Drop-in Art Making Session): 10AM-4:30PM
  • Live Reindeer on lawn near Washington Avenue: 11:30AM-3:30PM
  • Photographs with Saint Nicholas: Noon-4:00PM
  • Gallery Talk: 1PM
  • Book signing & demonstation with guest exhibitor Pamela Dalton: 2PM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29

  • Make Your Own Holiday Cards (Drop-in Art Making Session): Noon-4:30PM
  • Gallery Talk: 1PM
  • Lecture The World of Richard H. Pease of Albany and the Story of America's First Chrismas Card: 2PM

Home for the Holidays Family Program 2015 - Session 1

Albany Institute of History and Art (125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210)

Join us for a free, fun, family event!

Home for the Holidays Family Program 2015 - Session 2

Albany Institute of History and Art (125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210)

Join us for a free, fun, family event!

Home for the Holidays Family Program 2015 - Session 3

Albany Institute of History and Art (125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210)

Join us for a free, fun, family event!

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