Your Weekly Guide to What's Up in Downtown
November 5, 2020
  • Holiday Open House Retirement Celebration | Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Nov. 7 & 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Help Rudy & David celebrate their upcoming retirement, and enjoy 50% off décor to brighten up your holiday home!

The Open Door Bookstore | 128 Jay St.
  • Welcome the Holidays | Through Nov. 8 | Things are looking a little different this year, so instead of taking one day to celebrate the start of the holiday season, we are hosting an entire week of discounts, prizes, and more! Grab your mask and your holiday spirit and come celebrate with us next week!

Clinton Street Mercantile | 148 Clinton Street
  • Nov. 7, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Join the Clinton St. Mercantile for their annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy drinks, desserts and, of course, lots of great gift options and new merchandise to see. Get a jump on your Christmas gift list this year. Avoid the crowds & SHOP SMALL! 

  • Holiday Decorations | It's that time again to put your order in for holiday arrangements, centerpieces, swags and wreaths to support Schenectady ARC.
The Spicy Purrito | 609 Union Street
  • Nov. 6, 11 a.m. | Ribbon Cutting with the Capital Region Chamber. Stop down and welcome the mini shop of the Spicy Purrito inside the Schenectady Trading Company.

Manhattan Exchange | 607 Union Street
  • Give Back November | To show their appreciation for all your support in their first year of business, Manhattan Exchange is kicking off the holiday season by giving back to the community. Each week (Tu-Thu) they will offer a special meal, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of the week. Applies to both reservations and take-out.

Schenectady Rotary | Order by Dec. 1
  • Holiday Wreath Fundraising Sale | 24” fresh wreaths with a red bow and pinecone cluster. $25 each. The sale benefits community grants in the City of Schenectady and ARC Horticulture Center. Pre-sale only. Pick up dates: Dec. 4, 2-4 p.m. & Dec. 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drive-through pickup at Maple Ridge ARC, 2999 Hamburg St., Schenectady.

New York Folklore | 129 Jay Street 
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Passport Parking is a free mobile parking app that allows for contactless payment, for on-street parking and parking lots in Downtown Schenectady. Payments can also be made at on-street kiosks in downtown.

For additional information, visit www.parkschenectady.com.
Schenectady Greenmarket
Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Outside Schenectady City Hall & on the Jay Street Marketplace through November

Fresh, local produce and artisan goods in a festive community atmosphere. More than 60 diverse vendors. Safety guidelines.
Eat. Shop. Play. Learn. Support!

Downtown Schenectady is open for business, with your favorite destinations offering expanded customer options while following new safety and operational guidelines under the New York Forward plan. Come experience all that downtown has to offer and show your support for our small business owners! Visit Business Support Page
The Downtown Dish

This week's recipe is a unique way to enjoy winter squash as an entrée.


Downtown Farmers Market
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. outside Schenectady City Hall

Hour extended through November. Check the market's Facebook page on Wednesdays for weekly vendors.
Offering fresh produce, plants, and locally-produced products.
The CDPHP Cycle bike share program is here to add extra mobility to your fall!

CDTA and CDPHP have put in place extra precautions to make sure you stay safe while exploring Downtown Schenectady and the Capital Region.
#SchenectadyStrong

Discover Schenectady has launched #SchenectadyStrong, an outreach effort to promote local businesses who have taken measures needed to safely serve new and returning customers, and to ensure a healthy and safe environment for patrons and employees.



Come enjoy all that Schenectady County has to offer. Together, we are #SchenectadyStrong!
What's For Lunch?

We have compiled a list of downtown eateries that are currently serving lunch for your convenience. While you are out grabbing lunch, be sure to visit the many shops and services that are also now open! Please remember to wear a mask and practice physical distancing when visiting any of these establishments.
Outdoor Fall Fun

  • Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail | Get out and enjoy some fresh air on this paved shared-use path connecting Albany and Schenectady counties, including an on-street segment through the heart of Downtown Schenectady. Click here for a PDF map of the Cohoes to Rotterdam Junction section of the trail.

  • Stockade Cellphone Guided Walking Tour | Stroll through and learn about Schenectady's historic neighborhood dating to 1661. The audio narrative is activated as you cross into nearby GPS zones and then guides you around the streets to points of interest.
Tuesday - Sunday
10 a.m - 4 p.m.

This new exhibit features nine interactive, miniature golf holes, each of which are designed to demonstrate a concept from the science of physics. Tickets
The Schenectady County Public Library is offering curb-side pickup to go, virtual classes, and much more for your family.
A nonprofit 501c3 agency focused on art making as a vehicle for personal growth, healing, and social change. 

Check out their website for all classes and events.

Hometown Heroes Banner Program 2020
Final Week to View the 2020 Banners

The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) and City of Schenectady have partnered for a sixth year on the popular Hometown Heroes Banner Program. Each banner honors a specific Schenectady service member and features his or her name, branch of service, photo & sponsor. Banners are being displayed on street lamps in Downtown Schenectady along State Street and around Schenectady City Hall through Veterans Day in November.

Major funding for Hometown Heroes is provided by SEFCU.
NEW DSIC Logo
Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation | Website