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Pokémon Collectors Swarm Albany Hotel for PokeKon-Fest's One-Day Trading Show
Trading cards, artwork and a lineup of Pokémon industry guests took over the Crowne Plaza Albany Hotel on Sunday, as PokeKon-Fest set up shop at 660 Albany Shaker Road for a single day of buying, selling and swapping all things Pokémon. The gathering billed itself as a stop on a traveling trade show that moves from city to city across the country.
thecatalbany.com
Spirit Christmas Brings a Sleigh-Full of Holiday Magic to Albany
Christmas Comes Early as Spirit Christmas Opens in Albany!. The wait is finally over, Capital Region holiday lovers! Spirit Christmas has officially arrived at Colonie Center in Albany, bringing a sleigh-full of festive fun just in time for the holiday season! Taking over the former Christmas Tree Shops space at 131 Colonie Center, the holiday wonderland is packed with everything from Christmas trees, ornaments, nutcrackers, decorations, and quirky gifts to larger-than-life attractions guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Visitors can explore the Candy Cane Express, say hello to some larger-than-life holiday characters in Inflatable Land, and stock up on everything needed to make the season merry and bright. After plans to bring the store to Albany fell through back in 2024, the Capital Region is finally getting its very own holiday shopping destination. So put away the Halloween cobwebs, break out the Christmas cheer, and get ready to deck the halls!
Syracuse.com
New York Mets legend opening BBQ restaurant in Albany
Retired New York Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson is opening his first restaurant in Albany, bringing South Carolina-style barbecue to the Capital Region. Mookie Wilson’s Legacy BBQ is scheduled to open Nov. 6 at 42 Eagle St., serving lunch and dinner in the former War Room Tavern space. The restaurant represents the first standalone location for the Wilson family’s four-year-old barbecue brand, which previously operated as a mobile catering business and had a presence at Citi Field during the recent baseball season.
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troymarket.org
Heading Inside: Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market moves to Troy Atrium this Saturday (Troy Record)
TROY, N.Y. — The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market heads indoors to the Troy Atrium this Saturday, as temperatures start to steadily drop as the winter months approach. The winter market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from November through April and features most of the 100 vendors from its popular outdoor market, according to a press release.
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Mookie Wilson's Legacy BBQ at The War Room Tavern in Albany Opens Friday - 11/6/2026
Mets Legend Mookie Wilson is bringing his famous southern barbecue to the Political themed restaurant, The War Room which will now be called - Mookie Wilson's Legacy BBQ at The War Room Tavern, 42 Eagle Street in Albany, New York. For the last four years, Mookie, alongside his brothers, sons,...