Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Schenectady for 2026. The Festival of Trees fills the Schenectady County Historical Society with more than 70 decorated trees from December 5 to 27, and opening night brings an American Girl Holiday Tea Party for kids and their dolls. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New York Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 2 Christmas events for kids in Schenectady
- Festival of Trees: December 5 to 27, 10 am to 4:30 pm daily
- Kids under 12 free, adults $8, closed December 24 and 25
- American Girl Holiday Tea: Saturday, December 5, 5:30 pm, $15
- Both at 32 Washington Ave in the Stockade
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70+ decorated trees
Festival of Trees 2026
- When: Saturday, December 5 to Sunday, December 27, 2026, daily 10 am to 4:30 pm (closed December 24 and 25)
- Where: Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $8 for adults; kids under 12 free
- Ages: All ages
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More than 70 fir trees, each decorated by a local artist, business or nonprofit, fill the galleries of the Schenectady County Historical Society for three weeks in December.
Kids get a real job here: every visitor votes for favorites in six categories, including Cutest, Most Glamorous and Most Creative. Children under 12 get in free, so it is an easy, warm outing on a cold afternoon.
Parent tip: Give each child a category to judge before you walk in, then compare picks at the ballot box on the way out.
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Doll tea with Felicity
American Girl Holiday Tea Party
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5:30 to 7 pm
- Where: SCHS Museum, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $15
- Ages: Kids and their dolls or teddy bears
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On opening day of the Festival of Trees, the Historical Society sets out Harney and Sons teas and baked goods for an evening tea party, with the decorated trees glowing all around.
Dolls and teddy bears are welcome guests, and the guest of honor is Felicity Merriman, the American Girl who lived through the American Revolution 250 years ago. Kids hear what Felicity was up to in those days and make a colonial craft to take home.
Parent tip: Space is limited at a sit-down tea, so book ahead and have your child pick which doll or bear gets the invitation.
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- SCHS Museum, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our New York Christmas train rides page.
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When each Schenectady Christmas event for kids happens
Book the American Girl tea for December 5 and arrive early to see the trees before it starts, or come back any day through December 27 when the galleries are quieter on weekday mornings.
- Festival of Trees 2026Schenectady · Dec 5 to Dec 27
- American Girl Holiday Tea PartySchenectady · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our New York Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Troy, Albany, Saratoga Springs and Queensbury. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Schenectady Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Schenectady this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Schenectady for 2026: the Festival of Trees from December 5 to 27 and the American Girl Holiday Tea Party on December 5, both at the Schenectady County Historical Society.
When is the Schenectady Festival of Trees in 2026?
December 5 to 27, 2026, daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm at 32 Washington Ave. It is closed on December 24 and 25.
How much is the Festival of Trees?
Admission is $8 for adults, and kids under 12 get in free.
What happens at the American Girl Holiday Tea Party?
Kids bring a doll or teddy bear for tea and baked goods among the Festival trees, learn about Felicity Merriman and the American Revolution, and make a colonial craft. Tickets are $15.
Who do I contact about these Schenectady events?
The Schenectady County Historical Society at office@schenectadyhistorical.org, or programs@schenectadyhistorical.org for programs like the tea party.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in New York?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New York Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Schenectady on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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