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Please also visit our Christmas Photos Page
featuring many images from past years.
Christmas/Holiday QUICK-UPDATE:
- Holiday Faires & Markets
Be sure to visit as well our Holiday Fairs Page for updated info on outdoor and indoor markets taking place in NYC.
- Trinity Church
Holiday Caroling and The Trinity Youth Chorus’ Rendition of Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols
Friday, December 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm
- Chelsea Piers
15th Annual Holiday on the Hudson
Friday, December 16 at 7:00 pm
Sky Rink East Rink
- Brooklyn Youth Chorus
BYC presents Holiday Harmonies
December 16, 17
Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral, Brooklyn Heights, NY
-
Oratorio Society of Queens
Annual Holiday Concert
Sunday, Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm
$30; $25 seniors (62+) and students with ID;
children, 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, free.
-
Riverside Church
Annual Riverside Christmas Concert
Candlelight Carol Festival
Sunday, December 18, 2011
beginning at 3:30 pm and beginning at 6:00 pm
-
Flushing Town Hall
For Holiday: A HANUKKAH CELEBRATION WITH LOUIE MIRANDA
Sunday, December 18, 2:00 pm
- Washington Square Park
Menorah Lighting
December 20, 5:30 pm
- Grand Army Plaza
Lighting Of The World's Largest Hanukkah Menorah
Fifth Avenue and 59th Street
December 20, 2011
- Queens County Farm
Holiday Open House
December 26, 27 & 28
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Central Park Midnight Run on New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve-New Year’s Day, 2011-2012
Saturday, December 31| Central Park, NYC
DJ Music and Dancing: 10:00 pm
Costume Parade and Contest: 11:00 pm
Fireworks and 4M Race: Midnight
Other Ongoing items:
NYC HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
3 hours long (this is not a hop on/hop off tour mind you)
Take a ride through the Winter Wonderland of New York City!
During the month of December, enjoy all the glittering splendor
this city has to offer. See the laser light show at Grand
Central Terminal, Macy's Christmas decorations, Lord &
Taylor's world famous animated windows, the Rockefeller Center
and much much more. For a night to remember, book now!
Learn
how to reserve your seat aboard this tour now!
Riverside Park
-
Holiday on the Hudson 2011:
Second Annual Tree Lighting
Monday, December 12 at 5:30 pm
West Harlem Piers Park
(125th Street at the Hudson River)
Please join Riverside Park Fund and NYC Parks & Recreation for our second annual Holiday on the Hudson Tree Lighting celebration at West Harlem Piers Park. Special musical guests The Goode Time Carolers, will spread holiday cheer. Come help warm the night with lights, singing, and more. Light refreshments will be served.
Visit the official site's Calendar Page for more...
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Flushing Town Hall
-
For Holiday: THE NUTCRACKER
Sunday, December 11, 1:30 pm & 4:00 pm
This is a priced/ticketed item
For Holiday: A HANUKKAH CELEBRATION WITH LOUIE MIRANDA
Sunday, December 18, 2:00 pm
Learn more here...
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Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan
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Washington Square Park
- The Lighting of the Annual Christmas Tree
under the Washington Square Arch
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Read more at the Washington Square Park Blog Page
-
Christmas Eve Caroling
December 24, 5:00 pm
For over 80 years the Greenwich Village community has gathered under the Washington Arch and holiday tree on Christmas Eve for an evening of caroling. The Robert Susman Brass Quartet will accompany this years festivities and songbooks will be provided by the Washington Square Association. Don't miss this wonderful neighborhood event and be sure to bring your friends, neighbors and family. The Washington Square Christmas Tree is sponsored by the Washington Square Association.
- Menorah Lighting
December 20, 5:30 pm
Everyone is welcome to attend the lighting of the first candle on the Menorah in Washington Square. There will be singing, donuts and latkes. This event is sponsored by the Chabad serving NYU.
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Oratorio Society of Queens
- Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: $30; $25 seniors (62+) and students with ID;
children, 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, free.
Order tickets online at their new OSQ Store by clicking on Tickets at Holiday Concert 2011. Or call 718.279.3006
Queensborough Performing Arts Center
at Queensborough Community College
222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, New York
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than to hear the Oratorio Society of Queens as it presents its Annual Holiday Concert featuring excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah.” Sing along with Christmas carols and Chanukah favorites performed by the chorus, soloists and The Orchestral Arts Ensemble of Queens under the direction of Maestro David Close.
Learn more at the official page...
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Bronx Concert Singers
-
30th Annual Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 11 at 4:30 pm
Taking place at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
1891 McGraw Avenue, in Parkchester, Bronx.
Tickets:
General Admission: $20 (two for $35)
Seniors and students with valid ID, $15
Children through High School, $5
Tickets may also be charged through Brown Paper Tickets by phone at 1-800-838-3006, or online here...
Celebrate the holiday season with the glorious sound of brass and percussion. Join The Bronx Concert Singers (BCS) and music director Robert René Galván on Sunday, December 11, at 4:30 pm for their 30th Annual Holiday Concert. The program features the BCS chorus, with professional soloists and chamber ensemble. For additional information please call (917) 743-4641, or visit their website, www.bronxconcertsingers.org.
BCS presents an inspiring and exhilarating afternoon of works for chorus and brass ensemble. The concert includes Daniel Pinkham’s O Magnum Mysterium, from Christmas Cantata; Flor Peeters’ Entrata Festiva and Paul Dukas’ Fanfare pour précéder “La Péri.” The program also features traditional carols and holiday favorites such as The Boar’s Head Carol, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, Handel’s Hallelujah chorus from the Messiah and many more Yuletide favorites.
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Trinity Church
- Holiday Caroling and The Trinity Youth Chorus’ Rendition of Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols
Friday, December 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm
The Trinity Youth Chorus performs their annual concert of Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols. After the concert, the Chorus leads the audience in holiday caroling. Melissa Attebury conducts.
St. Paul’s Chapel, Broadway and Fulton Street
Free and open to all
For more information call 212.602.0800 or visit trinitywallstreet.org
Visit the Trinity Church Events Page
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Prospect Park
- Songs of the Season
Date and time to come
Taking place at the Lefferts Historic House
Join members of the Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus for an offering of Colonial and early American Christmas music, from North and South America and from our nation's diverse ethnic traditions. There will also be excerpts from Handel's Messiah and many opportunities for audience participation!
Click to visit the Prospect
Park page on this site.
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Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting
& other events at Rockefeller Center Plaza at 49th Street.
- Christmas Tree
Lighting & Ice
Show
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Where else on earth will thousands and thousands gather
for the lighting a single tree? NYC that's where! Join
in this fantastic event which is televised nationwide and
perhaps even across the seas. Entertainment, Singing, and
yes, our Mayor too! The tallest tree so far was the 100-foot
Norway Spruce from Killingworth, Conn. in 1948. This
year's measures in at a still whopping 74 feet? Over 25,000 light bulbs are used
to light the tree. Amazing huh? They span a distance of
over 5 miles.
The event which is televised nationwide and
has local Television Stars amongst others. The Mayor himself
would often take part in this yearly tradition.
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Christmas at the Winter Garden in the
World Financial Center
- The NutCracker
by the New York Theatre Ballet
WFC Winter Garden
Tuesday, November 29 at 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm
Start off the holiday season with New York Theatre Ballet’s production of everyone’s favorite, The Nutcracker. This ballet performance is sure to enchant and delight the entire family.
Holiday Lighting that day takes place at 6:00 pm
- DANÚ
CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND: AN NOLLAIG IN ÉIRINN
at the Winter Garden
Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm
- Santa's Winter Garden
WFC Winter Garden
December 9 – 11, 2011
Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Santa breaks between 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The beautiful Winter Garden is the setting for Santa, reindeer and some lively Elves! Bring your family, co-workers, partners, and friends for a holiday photo with the Gent of Generosity.
- Holiday Story Time
at the Winter Garden
December 10 - 11, 2011
Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn more about these and
other events taking place at this wonderful downtown Manhattan
locale at the official site: www.worldfinancialcenter.com
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At NY Botanical Garden in the Bronx
- Annual Annual Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx
WITH GINGERBREAD ADVENTURES!
WEEKENDS
November 19–20, 26–27; December 3–4, 10–11, 17–18; January 7–8, 14–15
WEEKDAYS
November 22–25, 29–30; December 1–2, 6–9, 13–16; January 3–6, 10–13, 16
PEAK HOLIDAY WEEKS
December 19–January 2
| Admission: |
Holiday Week (Dec 19 - Jan 2):
Adults: $25
Seniors/Students: $22
Children: $15
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free |
Other Days:
Adults: $20
Seniors/Students: $18
Children: $10
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free |
Mind you, the official site is right here: http://www.nybg.org/hts/
Taking place once again
at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory within the Bronx' NY
Botanical Garden is this Seasonal treat wherein all are
welcomed to enjoy the magical Holiday Train Show. With
replicas of over 100 NY Landmarks stretched across the
Conservatory (from the Statue of Liberty and Apollo Theater
to winter scenes in Central Park) all are sure to be pleased
by this stunning display as trains and trolleys travel
throughout and enter and exit tunnels and bridges.
"Set
amid evergreens and lights, it's a fantastic world sure
to enchant the whole family. And there's something new
to see every year. Additions to this year's landscape include
the Jewish Museum, a much larger interpretation of the
Brooklyn Bridge, and an historic Bronx firehouse. So begin
a new tradition with your family--Come for the magic of
this year's Holiday Train Show and return to see what new
surprises it holds."
- Gingerbread Adventures at the NY
Botanical Garden in the Bronx
The Everett Children's Adventure Garden
Look above for the Holiday Train Show since it would seem and appear that this is part of that show now.
Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
Outdoor Galleries and Gingerbread Houses are open for exploration during regular garden hours.
Guided Gingerbread Activities take place:
This "sense-sational" and magical holiday
adventure beckons kids to smell, touch, and taste the
spices and other plant parts that make up a gingerbread
recipe. They'll discover that cinnamon comes from the
bark of a tree, ginger root from an underground stem,
and cloves from the bud of a clove tree. They can also
grind spices, make spicy sachets and ornaments, and decorate
gingersnap cookies.
New this year are the Winter Wonderland of Gingerbread
Houses in the Bendheim Global Greenhouse and a tie-in
to the popular children's story The Gingerbread Man.
There's also a display of drawings of magnified spices,
and kids can use microscopes to examine spices for their
own botanical illustrations.
Visit also the NY Botanical Garden
Page on New Yorkled as well as of course the official
website.
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How Sweet It Is! Chocolate Shabbat at the Village Temple
Date to come
The VT Children's Choir welcomes our new members as we celebrate Hanukkah in a special way: with chocolate.
After the festive service, everyone is invited to our Oneg, featuring cascading chocolate fountains, savory treats and sweet songs of the season.
At every Synaplex Shabbat, students ages 8-12 participate in Junior Congregation and children ages 2-7 are invited to Shabbat Kinder Care from 6:30-8:30 pm.
For more information, please call 212-674-2340 or visit www.villagetemple.org
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Madison Square Park Holiday
Holiday Event
December 6 at 4:30 pm
Mad. Sq. Holiday will take place in the Northern Plaza of Madison Square Park, rain or shine on December 6th at 4:30 pm.
Join them in Madison Square Park for a festive gathering of the annual tree lighting ceremony with tasty treats courtesy of Hill Country Chicken & Hill Country Barbecue Market for all to enjoy.
Bundle up and bring family and friends to watch as the holiday magic begins. The Department of Parks & Recreation’s Manhattan Borough Commissioner, William T. Castro; Conservancy President Debbie Landau and sponsor representatives Lynn Shanahan of Marimekko and Jerry Telson of Walgreens will make brief remarks warming everyone up for the tree lighting countdown! The New York Life Singers will join us again with festive tunes and Audra Rox will be here to get the kids dancing to continue the celebration!
Visit our own Madison Square Park page as well as the official site to learn more about this particular item.
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86th Annual Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Wall Street
Date and Time to come
The Christmas tree will be lit at 4:55 pm
Last Year's Listing:
FEATURING: an all-star lineup of
entertainers including: Grammy award-winning jazz group, The Manhattan
Transfer; rock bands Honor Society, Twisted Sister, Collective Soul and
Stryper; the cast of the Broadway musical, “Rock of Ages;” The Muppets;
teen choir, The Monsignor Donovan Choir; singer/songwriter and daughter of
Billy Joel and Christy Brinkley, Alexa Ray Joel; country music artist,
David Nail; Grammy award-winning violinist, Joshua Bell; One Tree Hill
actress and singer/songwriter, Kate Vogele, and Meet the Browns actress and
gospel singer Tamela Mann.
This year’s NYSE Christmas tree is a 65’ high, 34’ wide Norway Spruce which
hails from Ramapo, New York. Situated in front of the NYSE façade, the
tree will
be decorated with 10,000 multi-colored lights, 250 multi-colored balls with
the NYSE Euronext logo and a 6’ star on top, all supported on a 8’ x 10’
base fashioned as a gift box.
The tree in front of the NY Stock Exchange as well as the fabulous American flag will be lit.
Learn more at the official page.
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Winter's Eve At Lincoln Center / Square
Winter's Eve is Coming To Town
at Lincoln Square
Monday, November 28, 2011, beginning at 5:30 pm
The Lincoln Square Business
Improvement District will host the Annual Winter’s
Eve at Lincoln Square, a giant neighborhood celebration
featuring free entertainment, family fun, kids’activities,
food tastings, and shopping around this vibrant neighborhood.
The festivities will follow Lincoln Center’s traditional
holiday tree lighting
Visit
the Winter's Eve Page on New Yorkled to learn more about the
Holiday Events to go on there as well as the Tree Lighting
and see photos taken during a previous celebration.
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'the
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Concerts/Celebrations at the Cathedral
Church of St. John the Divine - 1047 Amsterdam Ave. at 112th St.....Christmas Celebrations and more at the largest cathedral in
the world.
- Crafts at the Cathedral
December 2, 3 & 4, 2011
Synod House, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York NY 10025
Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W 110th St
Entrance is on Amsterdam Ave. north of 110th St
This is an annual juried craft show celebrating handmade craftsmanship. Featured within will be 1000s of one of a kind gifts created by more than 60 exhibiting artisans. Tickets can be purchased for $6 for daily admission and $7 for a weekend pass.
All proceeds will benefit programs of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
- Solstice:
Paul Winter's 32nd Annual Winter Solstice Concerts
December 15, 8:00 pm
December 16, 8:00 pm
December 17, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Tickets: $80 (reserved) $50 & $35 (general admission)
Ticket Prices are $35.00, $50.00 & 80.00
Purchase online here.................
Visit
their site for additional information on obtaining tickets
for these and other events plus the Cathedral
of St. John the Divine Page on New Yorkled as well as the Events Page for
this special NYC locale.
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Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lighting
Dates and Details to come
Click to visit the Bronx Zoo Page(s)
on this site or you can visit
this page at their WCS site.
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At Grand Central Terminal
- Annual Holiday Market
November 14 – December 24
Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Taking place within Vanderbilt Hall that's got entrances from
the 42nd Street side of Grand Central Terminal as well as from
the Main Concourse
Market Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Grand Central’s annual, and most anticipated Holiday
Fair returns to magnificent Vanderbilt Hall, bringing the
very best of the season for the most discriminating of gift-givers.
New Yorkers swear by the Holiday Fair, declaring it an indispensable
resource for unique, hard-to-find, quality gifts from tens of artists,
artisans and specialty retailers. Grand Central makes it a
mission to gather the most unusual, beautiful and exotic goods
that you will not find elsewhere. No matter how long the list,
fabulous finds awaits every shopper in the Fair’s wide-ranging
assortment of jewelry, accessories, toys, clothing, home
accessories and furnishings. Visit the previous
Holiday Page showing off some of the offerings from 2001.
- NY Transit Museum - Holiday Train Show
Dates to come
The New York Transit Museum's 8th Annual Grand Central Holiday Train Show, located next to the Station Master's office, opens in the Gallery Annex
Admission is free.
Operating on a bi-level 34-foot long layout, traveling through a Manhattan cityscape towards Santa’s workshop at the North Pole, the public will see the latest in the growing fleet of MTA-licensed, Lionel manufactured rolling stock. These model trains are complete with illuminated interiors, station announcements, end route destination signs, and doors that open and close. As an added bonus, New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad railcars will also be included in the layout’s rolling stock. Offering a close up look at classic trains, Lionel Trains from the Museum’s Lawrence Scripps Collection of Vintage Trains will also be on static display in Plexiglas cases lining the gallery walls.
The New York Transit Museum’s Gallery Annex is open Monday – Friday 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. For additional information call (212) 878-0106 or log onto www.mta.info/museum.
- Holiday Light Show
Dates to come
Also visit the Grand Central Terminal
Page on New Yorkled as well as the Grand
Central Terminal Events Page.
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South
Street Seaport's Christmas Tree, Chorus and Strolling Santa
There's the strolling Santa and the Big Apple Chorus singing
out Christmas Tunes. What goes on in this part of town happens
to be New Yorkled's favorite. I've met the strolling Santa
who also moonlights as the Santa at City Hall amongst other
places...heck we've chatted politics and weather and he was
quite a swell fella! I can't wait to get back down there again
this year for the Chorus Tree as mentioned below and so much
more! Will you be there? Will I spot you? Will you spot me?
Regardless, I wish you the very best of Peace, Love and Joy.
New York City is famous for its holiday attractions and
The Chorus Tree at South Street Seaport is one of the city's
most popular. During the holidays, the Seaport is bustling
with holiday festivities and the Chorus Tree is at the center
of the activity. The beautifully decorated Chorus Tree with
thousands of white lights stands over 50 feet tall. This
annual tradition has drawn millions of visitors worldwide
to the historic financial district over the past many years.
- Seaport Chorus Tree Lighting
Ceremony at South Street Seaport
November 25, 2011 at 6:00 pm
TODAY Show personality and fashion expert Jill Martin will host one of New York City’s most beloved holiday traditions, with a 40-foot tree serving as the centerpiece of a seven-minute “Sparkle at the Seaport” light show spectacular. Festivities will kick-off with performances by the Darren Wallis Jazz Trio and the Soul Tigers Marching Band. All-male barbershop chorus, The Big Apple Chorus, will perform seasonal favorites, and costumed characters will help Santa Claus countdown to the tree lighting ceremony. To round-off the evening, Ronnie Spector will give a special performance, making it a night to remember for the whole family.
- The Chorus Tree at South Street Seaport featuring various performers
Performances last for approximately
45 minutes.
- Fridays: 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm;
Saturdays and Sundays 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Performances last for approximately 45 minutes.
Nov 26-28: Big Apple Chorus
Dec 3 - 5: New York City Gay Men's Chorus
Dec 10 - 12: Cantori New York
Dec 17 - 19: The Young New Yorker's Chorus
- Santa's Story Hour
Dates to come
- “Sparkle at the Seaport” Light Show Schedule:
Monday-Friday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, every hour on the hour
Click to visit the South Street
Seaport Pages on this site
and get a glimpse of St.
Nick and the Chorus from the 2001 Season.
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Holiday Events At the Wyckoff
- Holiday Candlelight Tours
4:30 pm
Sunday, December 4
Saturday, December 10
Sunday, December 11
Saturday, December 17
A tour focusing on lighting technology and architectural features, using the Wyckoff House as a template. Learn about their options; lighting materials and the night time tasks people could expect to accomplish under such limited conditions from the 17th century right up to the beginning of the 20th century
Please call 718-629-5400 to make a reservation. Space is limited. Tour starts promptly at 4:30 pm.
Admission: $15.00 for adults | $10.00 for seniors and students | Members are free
No Children under 15 allowed.
-
CHILDREN'S CANDLE LIGHT TOURS
No TV? No video games? No Wii? What was a child to do in the 17th, 18th or 19th centuries once the winter sun went down? Join our Education staff to explore the world of Colonial kids after dark. Open to kids 14 and under; must be accompnied by an adult.
Starts PROMPTLY at 4:30 pm
Limited Capacity
Fridays, December 9 and 16
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Please do NOT E-mail, call 718-629-5400
Adults $10
Children (14 and under) $7.00
- Saint Nicholas Day
Saturday, December 3
Noon TO 4:00 pm
St. Nicholas and Black Piet are already planning their yearly visit to the Wyckoff House. Be here to greet them as they arrive on horseback with their bag of treats and a story to read to kids of all ages. Enjoy our annual Colonial Music concert by baladeer Linda Russell and seasonal goodies like mulled cider and ginger cookies while making traditional holiday crafts as you await St. Nick's arrival around 2:00.
Admission: $5 for adults | $3 for children, students, and seniors
Visit the Wyckoff
House Museum page on this site
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At Central Park
For specific program information of the following, including registration requirements and time of events, please call 212-860-1370.
- Various Events within Central Park (mid-Park at 79th Street)
- Menorah Making
Date to come
Rain or shine.
FREE! ALL AGES!
At Belvedere Castle (Mid-park at 79th Street)
- Holiday Crafts
Date to come
At Chess & Checkers House
- Solstice Celebration
Date to come
At the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
- Santa in Central Park
Date to come
At Belvedere Castle
- Solstice Stargazing
co-presented with Urban Park Rangers and Amateur Astronomer's Association
Date to come
At Belvedere Castle
- Kwanzaa Songs
Date to come
At the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
- Annual Holiday Lighting by the
Harlem Meer 2011
Sunday, December 4 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
Inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lennox
Avenues
Featuring fun holiday activities, live music, and refreshments for the entire family . FREE
Visit The
Central Park Conservancy Site. Also take a gander
at photos
taken at the 2001 celebration.
- Central Park Midnight Run
on New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve-New Year’s Day, 2011-2012
Saturday, December 31| Central Park, NYC
DJ Music and Dancing: 10:00
pm
Costume Parade and Contest: 11:00
pm
Fireworks and 4M Race: Midnight
Fireworks, Fun,
Entertainment, Masquerade Parade and a Traditional Race
will make all who show up glad they came! Visit
the Races Page for more information on upcoming
races as
well as the official page.
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At Chelsea Piers
15th Annual Holiday on the Hudson
Friday, December 16 at
7:00 pm
Sky Rink East Rink
FREE but ticketed skating show featuring special guests The Skyliners (#1 junior synchro team in the world), the Central Park Synchro Team, and the Gotham City Synchro. Group performers include the Tiny Tot Stars and Junior Prep Competitors.
This event is open to all ages. Tickets are limited to 2 per person and are available at the Sky Rink Front Desk beginning November 26, 2011.
Visit the Chelsea Page on this
site as well as the events page
for Chelsea Piers
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Christmas At Little Italy - in Lower
Manhattan by Chinatown
There'll be parades and more. But perhaps one of the best attractions
there, apart from all the many italian restaurants, are
the decorations. You'll find plenty of lights and yuletide
decor throughout. Since it's close to Chinatown then you'll
make out just right by visiting one of these neighborhoods
at the price of two for one: FREE That is!!! Since hey,
it doesn't cost a thing to stroll down the street, right?
So why not join us this year?
- Christmas in Little Italy, a 3-weekend holiday celebration in “America’s authentic Italian neighborhood”
Dates and Details to come...
It promises to be one of the Big Apple’s most popular holiday attractions. For yet another year the celebration, produced by the Little Italy Merchants Association, will be held on Mulberry Street between Broome and Canal Streets, and on Hester Street between Mulberry and Mott Streets.
Get more details regarding this festive holiday affair at
this official site.
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At Macy's Department Store
- Macy's Santa Land at Macy's Department
Store (8th Floor)
No details in regarding this.
Ever have those one in a blue moon
odd remembrances from childhood? Well, I was the one who was
kicking, screaming and having a mini heart attack before Mom
finally snatched me from Santa's Lap. Hehehe, boy, he must've
enjoyed my company, aye? heheheh. --- As a side note, don't
miss 'Miracle on 34th Street' which must get played on the
television at least a half dozen times around this time of
year.
For more information: 212-494-4495
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Times
Square New Years Eve
Visit the New Years
Eve Page on this site as more items are added while we
approach this special time of year. Often it seems that events
listed for this New Year's Eve Celebration everywhere in NYC
are always the last ones to be put out there. So hang in there
with patience and we'll all get to see what's coming our way!
British
Memorial Garden's Victorian Celebration
British Memorial Garden Trust, Inc.
To Hold Free“Victorian Celebration”
Featuring Caroling And Tree Lighting
In Hanover Square
Date to come
Their annual event, which this year will take place on December 8, features a free outdoor concert at 6:00pm with carols by the Choir of Trinity Church and a tree-lighting in Hanover Square, followed by a ticketed reception with more carols, readings and a silent auction.
December Yuletide events at the Staten
Island Historical Society
From Candlelight tours, to events for kids and families,
to even crafts, cooking, songs, games and so much more...there's
lot's to be experienced during this special time of year,
Christmas time that is at the Staten Island Historical Society.
- Christmas in Richmond Town & Traditional Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 4 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
M. Bennett Café Opens 9:30 am
BELL CHOIR—HISTORICAL MUSEUM: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
HORSE & WAGON RIDE $2.00
Traditional Tree Lighting : 5:00 pm
This year, like every year, the tree lighting is free! It's Christmas season in the Village! Watch as glittering ornaments are made by the Tinsmith, take your won photos with Santa, hear young carolers present holiday songs, or listen to lively storytelling session; tour the village, decorated in its holiday finery. Visit the Courthouse for greenery, home-baked goodies, and holiday gift items for sale. Sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary.
- CANDLELIGHT TOURS
Saturday, December 10 & December 17
Visitors of all ages take a journey through three-hundred years of tradition as they discover how America’s most festive season came to be. The village is illuminated by candles, oil lamps and the warmth of a flickering hearth, and enlivened by holiday sweets. Enjoy a Wassail Bowl Reception in the
Prepaid reservations required, call 718-351-1611, Ext. 281 for tour times and reservations.
Adults: $22 / SIHS Members: $20 / Children under 12: $10
M. Bennett Cafe will be offering a complete turkey dinner at 4 and 6:30 p.m. - $25/PP
Limited space available. Call Rose at (718) 370-3835 to reserve.
Visit the
Staten Island Historical Society Events Page on New Yorkled.
Queens County Farm Yuletide Events
- CHRISTMAS TREE and POINSETTIA
SALES AT THE FARM
December 3 - December 24
Popular varieties and sizes of trees, evergreen wreaths and
poinsettias
will be for sale with proceeds benefiting the Farm Museum.
- HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Date to come
A select group of craft vendors will display and sell ornaments, novelties, and gift items in the main barn complex.
Admission: free
- WREATHMAKING WORKSHOPS
December 3 & 4
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
Make a beautiful evergreen wreath at our enjoyable workshops. All materials provided, you only need to bring a garden shear. To register call 718-347-3276, ext 301 (advance
payment required)
Workshop Fee: $20.00 per person per wreath
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Holiday Open House
December 26, 27 & 28
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Enjoy tours of the decorated farmhouse, craft activity
for children and mulled cider.
Admission: free
Visit
their official site
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Department Store Christmas Window Decorations
in NYC
- Lord & Taylor Holiday Windows Unveiling Ceremony
424 Fifth Avenue (between 38th - 39th Streets)
November 14, 2011
Featuring performances along Fifth Avenue by Kathie Lee Gifford and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City, conducted by its Artistic Director and Founder, Francisco J. Nunez. Anyone, anywhere in the world can be a part of the experience by watching the event online, which will be live-streamed at:www.lordandtaylor.com/christmas
- Macy's Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
Date to come
""Santa Claus will be on hand to lead the countdown to flip the switch for the window unveiling at 5:00 pm. The celebration will also feature musical performances by Callaway and Arcelus (in character as Buddy the Elf from the new Broadway musical Elf).""
Read this related article at PlayBill
- Sak's Fifth Avenue Windows Unveiling
611 5th Avenue (between 49th - 50th Streets)
Two minute high tech digital show
Begins November 22 and repeats every 13 minutes
- Bloomingdale's Holiday Windows Unveiling
59th Street & Lexington Avenue
November 16, 2011, 5pm
Kick off the Holiday Season with the unveiling of Bloomingdale's iconic Holiday windows followed by a
Don't miss special performances by
THE MIDTOWN MEN
4 STARS FROM THE ORIGINAL CAST OF JERSEY BOYS*,
Cast members of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical on Broadway and the original Weather Girl, Martha Wash and
LANDAU EUGENE MURPHY, JR.
Columbia/Syco recording artist and winner of "America's Got Talent" 2011 plus other exciting surprises.
*Not A Performance Of, Not Affiliated With the Show Jersey Boys
- Other Stores to look out for with grand holiday window displays
- Bergdorf Goodman
- Barney's
- Henri Bendel
In the meantime, view
a previous year's decorations.
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Christmas Holiday Fairs & Markets
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Holiday Volunteering
Are you a member of New York Cares? If not and you're interested
in learning more about this successful national non-profit
then why not visit
their site and learn about volunteering opportunities
in the New York City Area as well as possible Holiday
Volunteering Needs. Also
get details on other drives benefiting the needy this season as well as a list of just
some of the many non-profit organizations located within
NYC.
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Bryant Park Holiday Events
- Tree Lighting at Bryant Park
Tuesday, November 29 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the tree at Bryant.
Previously the event had been televised on local CBS channel 2.
Times Square Tree Lighting
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No information as of yet regarding any possible tree lighting at Times Square this year of 2011.
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Riverside
Church Holiday Events
The following events take place at
the church: 490 Riverside Drive (between 120th & 122nd
Streets)
- The Riverside Church School Christmas Pageant
Date to come
Locaiton: Nave
- Annual Riverside Christmas Concert
Candlelight Carol Festival
Sunday, December 18, 2011
beginning at 3:30 pm
and
beginning at 6:00 pm
Prelude on the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Carillon 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
Riverside's Annual Christmas Concert featuring The Riverside Choir, Soloists, and Instrumentalists
The Riverside Chamber Singers
The Riverside Ringers
The Riverside Inspirational Choir...
Location: Nave.
$25/15/10. Purchase Tickets off this page...
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Brooklyn
Youth Chorus
- MetroTech Holiday Tree Lighting
Date to come
MetroTech Plaza, Downtown Brooklyn
Free public event
-
Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Holiday Concert and Benefit
Date to come
BYCA's Concert Chorus and Young Men's Ensemble will present a selection of holiday music and choral classics.
The University Club, Manhattan
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BYC presents Holiday Harmonies
December 16, 17
Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral, Brooklyn Heights, NY
- Brooklyn Youth Chorus featuring Harolyn Blackwell
at the Winter Garden
Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Official Site for the Brooklyn Youth Chorus
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Christmas
at the Cloisters
Christmas at the Cloisters, located in upper Manhattan within Fort
Tryon Park usually feature a number of performances.
You should visit this page to learn about upcoming events taking place there.
- Holiday Concert at The Cloisters—Nowell's Delight
Date to come
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
A performance of late-medieval and Renaissance music for the Christmas season.
Free with Museum admission
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
To learn more you can call 212-923-3700.
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Metropolitan
Museum of Art Christmas Tree
Annual Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche
Date to come
Medieval Sculpture Hall
The Museum will continue a longstanding holiday tradition with the presentation of its Christmas tree, a favorite of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. A vivid eighteenth-century Neapolitan Nativity scene—embellished with a profuse array of diminutive, lifelike attendant figures and silk-robed angels hovering above—will adorn the candlelit spruce. Recorded music and lighting ceremonies will add to the enjoyment of the holiday display.
Also visit their online page to learn more about this particular event.
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George Balanchine's Nutcracker
by the NYC Ballet
Performances will be going on
from:
November 25 - December 31
Join in and enjoy this annual
performance by New York City Ballet featuring of course the
toy soldiers, the many beautiful ballet dancers, those mice
plus Marie, her little brother Fritz and more.
The show itself is approximately 2 hours in length.
If you're interested in ordering tickets then head on over
to this
official page to learn more.
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Van
Cortlandt Park (House Museum)
Christmas Items
Dates to come...
- Music for Saint Nicholas
A charming holiday tradition presented by The Bronx Arts Ensemble, Music for St. Nicholas explores the folklore and legends associated with the patron saint of children in music and song.
Tickets are required and are available after November 1st of each year from the Bronx Arts Ensemble (718) 601-7399.
- Van Cortlandt by Candlelight
Held on two consecutive weekends in mid-December, Van Cortlandt by Candlelight allows visitors to experience Van Cortlandt House decked out the finest 18th century holiday decorations and bathed in the warm glow of candlelight. Warning to fans of Santa Claus as envisioned by Clement Clark Moore - you won't find a Christmas Tree or red-suited jolly old elf anywhere near Van Cortlandt House. What you will find is a glittering display of sugary sweets, the legend of Saint Nicholas explaining how stockings hung by a chimney became associated with Christmas, and a cheery glass of warm cider at the conclusion of your tour.
Visit as well the Van Cortlandt House Museum Page
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Saint Luke's
The
Church of St Luke in the Fields
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St. Luke's annual Christmas Pageant
Saturday, December 24 at 5:00 pm
This
is a FREE festive highlight of the season, with carol singing by both the congregation and the talented children's choir. Gender-nonconforming children and LGBTQ-parented families are always welcome at St. Luke in the Fields.
Venue address, including cross streets:
Church of St. Luke in the Fields,
487 Hudson Street at Grove Street.
Subway directions
1 train to Christopher Street; PATH train to Christopher Street
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Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
421 East 61st Street between First & York Avenues
New York, NY 10065
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Holiday Candlelight Tours
December 9th at 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm
December 10th at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
www.mvhm.org
info@mvhm.org
Step back into the holiday season of 1830 and take a tour of this 200+ year-old treasure by the warm glow of candlelight. Sample traditional confections as you linger in the Tavern Room. Meet Flora, the kitchen help, and hear about her 19th-century holiday preparations, such as gingerbread and drinking chocolate.
$20 for Adults, $10 for Members, $5 for Children under 12. Reservations recommended.
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History of Christmas
Friday, December 9th, 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Bring your lunch to enjoy in the Tavern Room while listening to a brief lecture that traces the evolution of Christmas from wassailing to St. Nicholas to a commercial holiday. Free with museum admission. Coffee and tea are provided.
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