Must Do Holiday Events in Brooklyn

It's the most wonderful time of the year.  Holidays are here and I have a couple of places in Brooklyn to visit, from tree lighting, where to take the best picture with old St. Nick and the best holiday show.



Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting in 2015-

1. Shore Road Park Christmas Lighting -Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Wednesday Dec 2, 2015
Free
State Sen. Martin Golden kicks off the festive evening at Shore Road Park, which includes Hot Chocolate, small gifts from Santa and the tree lighting. Revelers are encouraged to bring a donation for Toys for Tots.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2015/12/02/shore-road-park-tree-lighting

2. 10th Annual Dumbo Holiday Tree Lighting- Dumbo, Brooklyn
Thursday Dec 3, 2015
Free
Pearl Street Triangle for an evening of entertainment, including excerpts from The Gelsey Kirkland Ballot's Nut Cracker, steele drums by Jah Pan, hot chocolate, a visit and photo with santa and caroling.
Guest are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy appropriate for children 14 and younger in support of the Big Brooklyn Holiday Toy Drive.
http://dumbo.is/blogging/10th-annual-holiday-tree-lighting-is-december-3/http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2015/12/02/shore-road-park-tree-lighting

3.McKinley Park Christmas Tree Lighting-Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
Thursday Dec 3, 2015
Free
Hosted by State Sen. Martin Golden, who's joined by jolly old St. Nick. Enjoy hot chocolate as Santa distibutes a small gift to each child.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/mckinley-park/events/2015/12/03/christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony

4. Atlantic Ave-Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Friday Dec 4, 2015
Free
Watch the christmas tree at the Belarusian church light up while enjoying complimentary treats and performances by local Public School students. Santa on hand to hear kid's wish list.
http://atlanticave.org/treelighting/

5. Carroll Park-Carroll Garden, Brooklyn
Friday Dec 4, 2015
Free
Community Organization's the Court Street Merchant's Association and friends of Carroll Garden Park host this annual illumination. Santa helps flip the switch and there is food and fun in the Park House near the play ground. Canned goods and non perishables are collected for donation for @City Harvest.

6. 9th Annual Columbia Waterfront District Tree Lighting
Friday Dec 11, 2015
Take your picture with old St. Nick, refreshment from local restaurant, live music by Afro Latineers. Bring your kids for a surprise from Santa.
http://www.carrollgardensassociation.com/9th-annual-community-tree-lighting/

7. Fort Greene Park Holiday Tree Lighting-Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Free
Sunday Dec 6, 2015
Join friends, neighbors, the Fort Greene Park Conservancy and Santa Claus for an evening of caroling with free hot chocolate and holiday cheers.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/fort-greene-park/events/2015/12/06/2015-fort-greene-park-holiday-tree-lighting

8. Grand Army Plaza Menorah Lighting-Park Slope
Free
Sunday Dec6 through Tuesday Dec 13, 2015.
The Menorah is lit and revelers enjoy hot latkes, gifts for children and live music.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/holiday-lightings

9.Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting-Midtown East
Free
Wednesday Dec 2, 2015
http://heavy.com/news/2015/11/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-2015-lighting-performers-go-up-hours-come-down-history/

10. Pitkin Ave 6th Annual Tree Lighting at Zion Triangle- Brownsville, Brooklyn
Free
Friday Dec 4, 2015
Old St. Nicks, hot cocoa and cupcakes, music, caroling, special guest and more.
http://pitkinavenue.nyc/

11. Bedford Stuyvesant Third Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony-Bedford Stuyvesant
Free
Wednesday Dec 3, 2015, 6 pm.
West Plaza of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration
Photos with Santa, christmas gifts and more. Music will be provided by Grammy Award Winning Artist Jeff Redd.

12. Lady Moody Triangle Tree Lighting-
Free
Thursday Dec 10, 2015
St. Nicks and State Sen. Martin Golden. Hot chocolate, caroling and a special visit from Santa Claus who will bring gifts for the kids.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2015/12/10/christmas-tree-lighting

Best Holiday Shows in Brooklyn

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas- Gowanus Canal
Friday Dec 11, 2015- Sunday Dec 27, 2015
After years of performing this family favorite at the now closed Brooklyn Lyceum, the show moves to a huge brand new venue. thew Redwood Studios for its 7th annual run.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2433028

2. Annie- Flatbush, Brooklyn
Tuesday Dec 15-Sunday Dec 20, 2015
This revival is helmed by Martin Charninn the show's lyricist and original Broadway director and is playing at Brooklyn recently re-opened King's Theatre.
http://www.kingstheatre.com/search-results?indexCatalogue=main%2Dsearch&searchQuery=annie&wordsMode=0

Ice Skating Rinks

1. Rockefeller Center-
https://therinkatrockcenter.com/

2. Central Park-
http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/iceskating/4

3. LeFrak Center Lakeside- Prospect Park
Hours, rate and skate rental vary. Click on the link for updates.
https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/lefrak-center-lakeside/


Best Places To Take Pictures with Santa.

1. Items of Interest- Park Slope, Brooklyn
Friday Nov 2 through Wednesday Dec 23, 2015
Visit website for complete schedule and to make an appointment.
http://www.itemsofinterest.com/santa/

2. Sinter Klass at Wyckoff Farm House Museum- East Flatbush, Brooklyn
Sunday Dec 6, 2015 1pm-4 pm.
http://wyckoffmuseum.org/events/

3. Kings Plaza- Mill Basin, Brooklyn
http://www.kingsplazaonline.com/Events/Details/254943


Holiday Train Show-

1. The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show- Bronx
Nov 21-Jan 18, 2015
http://www.nybg.org/hts15/

2. The New York Historical Society's Seasonal Exhibit Holiday Express Holiday Express, toys and trains from the Jemi Collection- New york
http://www.nyhistory.org/exhibitions/holiday-express-toys-and-trains-jerni-collection-0

3. The Annual Holiday Train Show- New York Transit Museum Gallery- Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall
http://www.nycgo.com/events/holiday-train-show-at-grand-central-terminal1


Make sure to click on the link of your choice for schedule and prices.
                                   

                                         

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday

It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year in Brooklyn!

   

Holiday Market and Tree Lighting in Brooklyn 

Dyker  Heights Christmas Light: Friday November 28, 2014. Day after Thanksgiving.

For Visitors Information click on the link, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dyker-Heights-Christmas-Lights/149275121790027?fref=ts

Display of Christmas Lights in this tiny Italian Neighborhood. Christmas decoration along about half a mile Square deep in Brooklyn. Is become a popular tourist attraction during the holiday season for its elaborate light display. 

 

Holiday Market:

1. Brooklyn Flea:  Saturday & Sunday, November 2014-March 2015, 10 am-6 pm.

                                   1000 Dean St Crown Heights, Brooklyn. 

                  http://brooklynflea.com/markets/winter-flea-holiday-market/

 A Classy Flea Market, Accurate Vintage Market Place that also has booths with Craft and Wonderful Food. 125 Vendors, FREE ADMISSION.

2. Brooklyn Night Bazaar: Friday and Saturday,  7 pm-1 am. 

http://bkbazaar.com/

What better place to listen to live music, Holiday Shopping and eat at the same place. Exotic and increasingly popular in Brooklyn. Have some Wine or Beer, check out the Art Installation, live music 100 Food and Craft Vendors. 

3. Union Square Holiday Market: Nov 20-Dec 24, 2014.
 Bryant Park, 40th to 42nd Street, between 5th and 6th Ave.
http://urbanspacenyc.com/union-square-holiday-market/

Over 100 merchants are on hand to bring you the most unique gifts available.
Monday-Friday, 11 am-8 pm
Saturday, 10 am- 8 pm
Sunday 11 am-7 pm
                                   

4. Bust Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair Holiday 2014: Friday & Saturday December 6 & 7 2014, from 11 am-7 pm. Brooklyn Expo Center 79 Franklin St, Greenpoint, Brooklyn. http://bust.com/craftacular/bust-craftacular-home.html

Over 200 vendors will participate in their two-day holiday extravaganza. The best craft, handmade, vintage and tasty treat vendors to their brand new space in the vibrant heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn for their 9th Bust Holiday  Craftacular New York!

5. Build it Green! NYC: Craft on the Canal Fair & Party Gowanus. December 6-7, 2014. From 10 am-5 pm at 69th  9th Street in Gowanus.http://www.bignyc.org/crafted-at-the-canal

It host local artists and feature interesting items that are off-the-grid for most major department store or main stream stores. Re-use items, Fair Trade Items, Hand and Home Made Items.

6. Artists & Fleas Williamsburg Holiday Market: Saturday November 29-Sunday December 26, 2014. 70 North Street Between, Kent and Wythe Ave. http://www.artistsandfleas.com/

Founder Any Abrams and Ronen Gilmer will again curate a special holding theme version of their weekend market, now featuring more than 100 vendors inside their Williamsburg space. Boasting Sellers, Artists, Makers & Collectors, enjoy free gift wrapping station. Tasty Treats, and Christmas Carolers to get you all Warm and Fuzzy.

Tree Lighting:

1. Atlantic Ave Annual Tree Lighting: Friday December 5, 2014, from 6 pm-8 pm. Belarusian Church at 401 Atlantic Ave at Bonds Street. http://atlanticave.org/category/2014-holiday-events/

Special Performance Rolie Polie Guacamole and Children from P.S. 38 and P.S. 261. Festive treats from Avenue merchants.
*Bring a Wrapped toy for Annual Children's Toy Drive*  indicate age and Boy /Girl.

2. Fort Greene Park: Sunday December 7, 2014, 4 pm.
Corner of Myrtle Ave and Washington Park, http://www.myrtleavenue.org/holiday-tree-lighting-fort-greene-brooklyn/

Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Holiday Music and Santa Claus.

3. Annual Tree Lighting at McKinley Park: Wednesday December 3, 2014 at 4 pm.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/12/03/annual-christmas-tree-lighting

Senator Martin J.Goldman will host this annual tree lighting, with caroling and a visit from Santa Claus.

4. Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Washington Square Park: Wednesday December 10, 2014 from 6-7 pm.  http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/washington-square-park/events/2014/12/10/annual-christmas-tree-lighting

This sparkling lights on the resplendent tree will be turned on to mark the beginning of festive winter evenings. Santa Claus himself has promised to appear and lead the children in the illumination countdown. The Washington Square Association provides complimentary songbooks.

5. Christmas Tree Lighting in Shore Road Park: Monday December 8, 2014 *Rain Date December 9*, 6:30 pm. 90th Street & Shore Parkway and Parkway, Brooklyn.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/12/08/christmas-tree-lighting-in-shore-road-park1

It's the most wonderful time of the year when Bay Ridge, Brooklyn comes together to welcome the Christmas Tree Lighting in Shore Road PArk.

6. Christmas Tree Lighting in Owl's Head Park: Tuesday December 2, 2014. *Rain Date Wednesday December 3, 2014* 7 pm. Owl's Head Park House, Colonial Rd, 68 Street Brooklyn, New York 11220 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/12/02/christmas-tree-lighting-in-owls-head-park

7. Pitkin Avenue Tree Lighting at Zion Triangle: Thursday December 4, 2017 from 5-7 pm. Pitkin Ave and East New York,  Brownsville, Brooklyn
https://www.facebook.com/pitkinbid?fref=nf

Fun and Open to the Public!
Santa Claus, Hot Cocoa & Cupcakes, Music & Caroling, Special Guest and More!


Make sure to click on the links for more Info.


                                     

2013 Pitkin Ave Tree Lighting.

Rain did not stop the Pitkin Ave Tree Lighting from going on.  Ole Saint Nick made his way in style via  New York City's Fire Truck.

Tents was up to cover you from the rain. Hot Chocolate to keep us warm, Cupcakes for the children.  Live Jazz Band, DJ, Santa's helpers, toys for the children and Santa Claus. 

From the young to the young came and celebrated with us on this festive event and posed with good ole' Saint Nick. 

When you get a chance, visit our tree at Zion Triangle, located at Legion St and Pitkin Ave.

Pitkin Ave Tree Lighting Event

 Tis' is the season and  Brooklyn is at it again, this time in Brownsville Brooklyn. Come join them on their Pitkin Ave Tree Lighting.

There will be: 

1. Santa Claus
2. Hot Cocoa
3.  Cupcakes 
4. Music & Caroling  
5. Special Guest and more.

Pitkin Ave Tree Lighting takes place Friday,  Dec 6, 2013 on  Zion Triangle at Legion St. and Pitkin Ave.

For more info, 718-922-9600 or PitkinaveBID@yahoo.com 

https://www.facebook.com/pitkinbid

2013 Atlantic Ave Tree Lighting Ceremony

Here we go Brooklyn, Atlantic Ave Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festivities.
 Belarusian Church at 401 Atlantic Ave, Boerum Hill, on Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013 from the hours of 6-8 pm.

With appearences by, The Brooklyn Award-winning Band Rolie Polie Guacamole will engage the audience with their popular tunes.

Dance wave Rachel Easton, Celinna Haber, and Chandra Kelly will perform their title piece TRIO, with accompanying music by Balkan Beatbox. Children from P.S. 38 will perform Holiday songs and a dance piece.

Children's gifts will be collected as part of Council member Levin's toys and book drive for children living in Gowanus Houses and Independence Towers. Please bring a gift-wrapped new toy or book.

Complimentary Holiday Treats and Refreshment will be provided by local Atlantic Ave Restaurants and Shops.

For more Info on this event, click on the link: http://atlanticave.org/2013-holiday-treelighting/

2012 Atlantic ave Tree Lighting Ceremony

2012 Atlantic Ave Tree Lighting Ceremony

Brooklyn Award-winning Children's Band Rolie Polie Guacamole 

2012 Atlantic Ave Tree Lighting Ceremony