Christmas/Holiday QUICK-UPDATE:
- 86th Annual Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Wall Street
Thursday, December 10 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm
- Santa's Winter Garden at the
WFC Winter Garden
Friday, December 11 from 10:00am–1:00pm & 2:00–7:00pm
Sat. & Sun., December 12 & 13 from 10:00am–1:00pm & 2:00–5:00pm
- CANDLELIGHT TOURS at Historic Richmond Town
Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, December 19, beginning at 5:00 pm
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 Courthouse. Reservations are required. Adults $22, Members of SIHS $20, Children ages 12 and under $10
- The Cathedral of St. John the Divine Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 12, 7:30 pm
- Annual Christmas Tuba Concert
Sunday, December 13, 2009, 3:30 pm
- Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Wyckoff Farm Museum
Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19
Sundays, December 6 and 13
4:30 pm sharp
Adults $7.00; Seniors, students and children 10 and older $5.00., reservations required
- 12th Annual Holiday on the Hudson at Chelsea Piers
Friday, December 18, 2009
7:00 pm
Holiday on the Hudson features skating performances by children from the Sky Rink Skating School, including Sky Rink’s top US and Regional competitors.
Stop by Sky Rink beginning Friday, November 27, 2009 for free tickets (limit 2 per person).
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61
212-336-6100
*Please call ahead to confirm ticket availability.
- Solstice:
Paul Winter's 30th Annual Winter Solstice Concerts
at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Thursday, December 17, 8:00 pm
Friday, December 18, 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 19, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Ticket Prices are $35.00, $50.00 & 80.00
Tickets: $75 (reserved), $42, and $32
Purchase online here.................
- Kids Candle Light Tour at the Wyckoff Farm Museum
Friday, December 11th and 18th, 2009
4:30 pm
What was life like after dark in the olden days? View the oldest home in New York and learn, from a child's perspective, how people dealt with keeping warm, sleeping tight, and not letting the bed bugs bite.
Adults allowed if accompanied by a child ages 8 anto 15.
Reservations required.
$7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and seniors, Members Free.
- Annual Riverside Christmas Concert
Candlelight Carol Festival
Sunday, December 20
from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
and
from 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at the Queens County Farm
December 26 - 28
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Enjoy tours of the decorated farmhouse, craft activity for children and mulled cider.
ADMISSION: FREE
- New Year's Eve Concert for Peace at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
Thursday, December 31, 7:30 pm
Reserved Seating: sponsorship tickets are available, which guarantee premier seating. For more information, please contact Alisa Hansen at 212.316.7559 or ahansen(at)stjohndivine.org
- Various Events within Central Park (mid-Park at 79th Street)
- Menorah Making
Sunday, December 13 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Rain or shine.
FREE! ALL AGES!
At Belvedere Castle (Mid-park at 79th Street)
- Holiday Crafts
Thursday, December 17, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At Chess & Checkers House
- Solstice Celebration
Friday, December 18, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
- Santa in Central Park
Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
At Belvedere Castle
- Solstice Stargazing
co-presented with Urban Park Rangers and Amateur Astronomer's Association
Sunday, December 20, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
At Belvedere Castle
- Kwanzaa Songs
co-presented with the Museum for African Art
Friday, January 8, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
- Central Park Midnight Run on New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve-New Year’s Day, 2009-2010
Thursday, 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.
Other Ongoing items:
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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!
- Songs of the Season
December 6 at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm
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
December 2, 2009
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 88 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.
Click to visit the Rockefeller
page on this site as well as the Rockefeller
Center Christmas Tree for up-to-date photos plus pics
from past years.
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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, December 1 at
12:30pm & 6:00 pm
Start off the holiday season with New York Theatre Ballet’s production of everyone’s favorite, The Nutcracker. This hour-long ballet is sure to enchant and delight the entire family.
- Santa's Winter Garden
WFC Winter Garden
Friday, December 11 from
10:00am–1:00pm & 2:00–7:00pm
Sat. & Sun., December 12 & 13 from
10:00am–1:00pm & 2:00–5:00pm
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.
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
- Holiday Tree Lighting
November 21 from 4:00 - 5:15 pm
Location: At the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center
Takes place at the reflecting pool by the Visitor Center located midway across the park. Join in the Garden's official start to the winter holiday season: the lighting of magnificent conifers and a sing-along of carols from many traditions with the Westchester Chordsmen. It’s an afternoon of holiday cheer that the whole family will enjoy.
- 18th Annual Annual Holiday Train Show
at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx
November 21, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Tuesday - Sunday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed all day on December 25
Extended hours: 10:00 - 7:00 pm on select Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays and during the Holiday Week as indicated Here:
Nov 27-29; Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26-31; Jan 1-3, 9 and 10
| Admission: |
Holiday Week (Dec 26 - Jan 3):
Adults: $25
Seniors/Students: $22
Children: $15 |
Other Days:
Adults: $20
Seniors/Students: $18
Children: $10 |
Mind you, the official site is right here: http://nybg.org/hts09/#
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
November 21, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Tuesdays - Saturdays: 1:30 - 5:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Special days:
2009
•November 21: 10 am–6:30 pm
•November 27-29: 10 am–6:30 pm
•December 2, 11, & 18: Members-Only, 5:30–7:30 pm
•December 5–6, 12-13, & 19-20: 10 am–6:30 pm
•December 21: 10 am–6:30 pm
•December 24: 10 am–2:30 pm
•December 26-31: 10 am–6:30 pm
2010
•January 1-3: 10 am–6:30 pm
•January 4: 10 am–5:30 pm
•January 9-10: 10 am–6:30 pm
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 evening begins with a Shabbat worship service led by Rabbi Chava Koster and Cantorial Soloist Daniel Leanse. The role of chocolate in religious ritual will be explored by author and chocolate educator Alexandra Leaf.
Following the worship service, there will be a hearty oneg featuring a chocolate fountain with treats for dipping. Daniel Leanse will lead sweet songs.
A special Junior Congregation worship service for children ages 8-12 will be held, also at 6:30, followed by pizza and a musical interactive Shabbat program. Children ages 3-7 participate in Shabbat Kinder Care, and enjoy food, crafts, songs and stories.
For more information, please call 212-674-2340 or visit www.villagetemple.org
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Madison Square Park Holiday
Tuesday, December 8 at 4:30 pm at the Northern Plaza
This annual celebration, themed last year as "Everlasting," includes a holiday light countdown, performances by The New York Life Singers and kid’s rocker AudraRox, delicious wintery treats by Olana and glittering decorations throughout the park.
Taking place at the northern end of the park.
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
Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm
The Christmas tree will be lit at 4:55 pm
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 30, 2009, 5:30 pm to 9:30 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
But please note that due to construction in the area, the lighting will be different with 20' Balsam Fir at Dante Park (Bway between 63 & 64th Sts.).
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
Friday, December 4 thru Sunday, December 6, 2009
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.
- The Cathedral Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 12, 7:30 pm
This year’s Christmas concert will showcase the Cathedral Choir of Girls, Boys and Adults singing two masterpieces of the season, Dancing Day by John Rutter and Part One and Hallelujah of Handel’s Messiah. Dancing Day will feature Anna Reinersmann on harp and The Messiah will be accompanied by the American Classical Orchestra. The Cathedral Choir of Girls, Boys and Adults will also lead the audience in holiday favorites including sing-along carols.
Tickets: $30-$60. Click here for online purchase or call (866) 811-4111.
- Solstice:
Paul Winter's 30th Annual Winter Solstice Concerts
Thursday, December 17, 8:00 pm
Friday, December 18, 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 19, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Ticket Prices are $35.00, $50.00 & 80.00
Tickets: $75 (reserved), $42, and $32
Purchase online here.................
-
New Year's Eve Concert for Peace
Thursday, December 31, 7:30 pm
Reserved Seating: sponsorship tickets are available, which guarantee premier seating. For more information, please contact Alisa Hansen at 212.316.7559 or ahansen(at)stjohndivine.org
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
Nothing this year folks.
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
- 11th Annual Holiday Market
November 23 - December 24, 2009
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
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
November 25, 2009 - January 18, 2010
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 November 25, 2009 and runs through January 18, 2010.
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
Beginning November 30 at 11:00 am
One show is presented every half hour, between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM, over the course of six weeks.
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 27, 2009 at 6:00 pm
On hand this year will be Gordon from "Sesame Street" who'll be hosting this 26th Annual Celebration.
Of course Santa himself will make an appearance via the Holiday Parade led by two marching bands: The Soul Tigers Marching Band from Brooklyn and New Jersey's Neptune High School Marching Band...as well as folks from the Big Apple Circus.
In addition, the Seaport Express Train ride will provide free train rides to kids from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Friday, November 27 on Pier 17 adjacent to the tall ship, Peking.
Also coming to The Seaport in December are the strolling Mistletones, a singing quartet who will perform traditional holiday songs and add to the area’s festive ambience, Friday through Sunday afternoons along Front Street and Pier 17 through December 20.
- The Chorus Tree at South Street Seaport
featuring the Big Apple Chorus.
Performances last for approximately
45 minutes.
- Friday, November 27: 6pm & 7pm
- Saturday, November 28: 3pm & 4pm
- Sunday, November 29: 3pm & 4pm
- Friday, December 4: 6pm & 7pm
- Saturday, December 5: 3pm & 4pm
- Sunday, December 6: 3pm & 4pm
- Friday, December 11: 6pm & 7pm
- Saturday, December 12: 3pm, 4pm & 5pm
- Sunday, December 13: 3pm, 4pm & 5pm
- Friday, December 18: 6pm & 7pm
- Saturday, December 19: 3pm & 4pm
- Sunday, December 20: 3pm & 4pm
- Thursday, December 24: 3pm & 4pm
- Saturday, December 26: 3pm & 4pm
- Sunday, December 27: 3pm & 4pm
- Santa's Story Hour
Saturday and Sunday from November 28 through December 20 at 1:00 pm
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
House Museum
- Holiday Candlelight Tours
Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19
Sundays, December 6 and 13
4:30 pm sharp
Adults $7.00; Seniors, students and children 10 and older $5.00., reservations required
See what night time life was like in a rural house in a time before electricity.
Experience New York's oldest house in candlelight and learn
about traditional Dutch-American holiday decorations and
customs.
- Saint Nicholas Day
Saturday December 5, 2009
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Free Event
Enjoy Colonial Christmas music in the parlor with musician Linda Russell, help your kids make pomanders and listen to stories by the Brooklyn Community Storytellers. Greet St. Nicholas and his companion Black Piet as they arrive at Brooklyn's oldest home on horesback with treats for all good kids.
Nicholas' arival time is approximately 2:00 PM.
- Kids Candle Light Tour
Friday, December 11th and 18th, 2009
4:30 pm
What was life like after dark in the olden days? View the oldest home in New York and learn, from a child's perspective, how people dealt with keeping warm, sleeping tight, and not letting the bed bugs bite.
Adults allowed if accompanied by a child ages 8 anto 15.
Reservations required.
$7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and seniors, Members Free.
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
Sunday, December 13 from
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Rain or shine.
FREE! ALL AGES!
At Belvedere Castle (Mid-park at 79th Street)
- Holiday Crafts
Thursday, December 17, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At Chess & Checkers House
- Solstice Celebration
Friday, December 18, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
- Santa in Central Park
Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
At Belvedere Castle
- Solstice Stargazing
co-presented with Urban Park Rangers and Amateur Astronomer's Association
Sunday, December 20, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
At Belvedere Castle
- Kwanzaa Songs
co-presented with the Museum for African Art
Friday, January 8, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
- 13th Annual Holiday Lighting by the
Harlem Meer 2009
Sunday, December 6 from 3:00 - 5:00 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.
Advance registration not required. For more information, please call 212-860-1370
- Central Park Midnight Run
on New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve-New Year’s Day, 2008-2009
Thursday, 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
12th Annual Holiday on the Hudson
Friday, December 18, 2009
7:00 pm
Holiday on the Hudson features skating performances by children from the Sky Rink Skating School, including Sky Rink’s top US and Regional competitors.
Stop by Sky Rink beginning Friday, November 27, 2009 for free tickets (limit 2 per person).
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61
212-336-6100
*Please call ahead to confirm ticket availability.
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.
- SUPPER WITH SANTA
Saturday, November 28, 5:00 pm
Presented by the Women’s Auxiliary. Complete dinner and magic show with King Henry, followed by Santa’s arrival at 7:00 pm $15/Adults, $10/Child, Children under 3/FREE. Non-refundable prepaid reservations required by November 23. Call Lana: 718-442-6832 or Ethel 718-351-6308.
- CHRISTMAS IN RICHMOND TOWN
Sunday, December 6, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Watch as glittering ornaments are made by the Tinsmith, hear young carolers present holiday songs, or listen to a 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. Horse-drawn carriage ride (additional fee).
Sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary.
- TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION IN RICHMOND TOWN
Sunday, December 6, 5:00 pm
Meet Santa Claus and follow the Caroler’s Parade to the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Enjoy spicy cider, piping hot over a campfire in the village.
FREE
- CANDLELIGHT TOURS
Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, December 19, beginning at 5:00 pm
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 Courthouse. Reservations are required. Adults $22, Members of SIHS $20, Children ages 12 and under $10
- DOLL & TEDDY BEAR PARTY
Wednesday, December 30, 1:30 pm
Bring your favorite doll or teddy bear to meet other special friends at our Victorian Christmas Tree. Lively, interactive story-telling makes the occasion special, holiday treats round out the fun.
Prepaid reservations required. $8.00/child, $4.00/adult; SIHS members: $7/child, adults free.
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 1 - 24
Popular varieties and sizes of trees, evergreen wreaths and
poinsettias
will be for sale with proceeds benefiting the Farm Museum.
- HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Dates 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
Saturday, December 5 &
Saturday,
December 6
10:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm
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. 10 (Advance payment
required)
WORKSHOP FEE: $20.00
- HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
December 26 - 28
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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 10 at 5:00 pm
- Macy's Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
November 20 at 6:15 pm
Unveiling of their legendary Holiday Windows on Broadway, a holiday sing-along with THE MISTLETONES and Santa, of course, and the lighting of Herald Square Park !
- Sak's Fifth Avenue Windows Unveiling
611 5th Avenue (between 49th - 50th Streets)
Date to come
- Bloomingdale's Holiday Windows Unveiling
59th Street & Lexington Avenue
Date to come
Bloomingdale's will be showing off their new Holiday Window displays while Tony Bennett performs live.
- 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
Friday, December 4 from
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the tree at Bryant.
Last year the event had been televised on local CBS channel 2.
Times Square Tree Lighting
New Yorkled has been in touch with the fine folks at Times Square BID and we've been told that there will not be a Tree Lighting this year due to construction. Although the helpful individual there wasn't 100% sure. So, let's see.
The following is from a previous year.
It's unlikely there'll be a tree lighting this year of 2009
The Times Square Holiday Tree Lighting will take place at
5:00pm in Father Duffy Square located on Broadway and
46th Street. On hand will be Chita Rivera and David Hyde
Pierce who'll be hosting. Also there will be the cast of
Altar Boyz and students from the Professional Performing
Arts School performing.
The tree itself is a 25 foot Dou0glas Fir to be decorated
with white lights and ornaments showcasing every show currently
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Riverside
Church Holiday Events
The following events take place at
the church: 490 Riverside Drive (between 120th & 122nd
Streets)
- Annual Riverside Christmas Concert
Candlelight Carol Festival
Sunday, December 20
from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
and
from 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Nave
Featuring:
The Riverside Choir, Soloists, and Instrumentalists
The Riverside Chamber Singers
The Riverside Ringers
The Riverside Inspirational Choir
The Children’s Choir
Nave. $25/15/10. Call the box office at 212-870-6784 for tickets.
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Brooklyn
Youth Chorus
- MetroTech Holiday Tree Lighting
December 1 at 5:00 pm
MetroTech Plaza, Downtown Brooklyn
Free public event
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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.
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
Dates to come
Medieval Sculpture Hall
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 27, 2009- January 3, 2010 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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