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Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Brooklyn Hanukkah Menorah Lightings & Kwanzaa Holiday Candle Lightings
December 28, 2018 / Brooklyn Neighborhoods / NYC Shopping / Brooklyn BLVD NYC.
Community holiday events have been on the rise in Brooklyn since the start of the 21st century. While some date back many years, even prior to the start of the 21st century, many are relatively new.
Enjoying a community get together around the holidays is a good way to share in other people's cultures and strengthen the human bonds that transcend cultural variation. Or conversely, an opportunity to share your cultural upbringing with others.
Each of the Brooklyn holiday events is a bit different, as some are organized by community groups, local government officials and others by business organizations. Oftentimes one can find artisanal products that are made in NYC or NYS for sale, but we've dedicated a special section to announcing Brooklyn Holiday Markets & Shopping - Brooklyn NYC.
Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do Getting Underway
The Brooklyn holiday events get underway shortly after Halloween, with some coming opening up about the time of Thanksgiving. The Brooklyn holiday events are located in or near the following Brooklyn neighborhoods - Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Prospect Park, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Bayridge, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Dyker Heights. Many either include the serving of some beverage like hot chocolate and generally snacks like cookies - or are near food vendors and restaurants.
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Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Brooklyn Hanukkah Menorah Lightings & Kwanzaa Holiday Candle Lightings
December 28, 2018 / Brooklyn Neighborhoods / NYC Shopping / Brooklyn BLVD NYC. Continued.
The following includes a number of Brooklyn holiday events & Brooklyn holiday things to do including Brooklyn Christmas tree lightings, Hanukkah menorah lightings and possibly Kwanzaa candle lightings.
North Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do
North of Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn NYC
Brooklyn Navy Yard Holiday Market & Shopping
See Brooklyn holiday markets & shopping for holiday markets in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Fort Greene, Bushwick, Brooklyn Heights,
Williamsburg Music Center - Brooklyn Holiday Events in Williamsburg
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings in the Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 3 - 7 pm
Location. At 367 Bedford Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Description. A three story performance hall with a bar on each floor in Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Music Center is an African American owned and musician / artist run establishment since 1981. Your Queens - 2nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration. They tell us, "The celebration will Include - Lighting of the Seven Kwanzaa Principles, Storytelling, African dance performance, Face paint and Henna, Gifts and Caribbean food." $10 for Adults and $5 for Children."
Contact. Details / tickets at www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com / Tel - 718.486.5400.
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Fort Greene Park Holiday Tree Lighting - Brooklyn Holiday Events in Fort Greene
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn
Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 4.30 - 6 pm
Location. Fort Greene Park at Myrtle Avenue entrance at Washington /
Description. 4th Annual Tree Lighting including live music, hot cocoa, cookies and a visit from Santa from the Myrtle Avnue BID. Free.
Contact. Website is /// Fort Greene Park Conservancy (FGPC) and Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project
TBD - Brooklyn Borough Hall MENORAH / HANUKKAH - Downtown Brooklyn Holiday Events NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings in the Greenpoint Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Location. At Borough Hall / Court House?
Description.
Contact. Website is
TBD - Dumbo Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Brooklyn Holiday Events NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings in the Greenpoint Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Thursday, December 6, 2018 beginning at x pm
Location.
Description. Tree lighting and visit by Santa Claus. Free.
Contact. Website is
The Brooklyn Tabernacle - Downtown Brooklyn Holiday Events NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings in the Greenpoint Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 1 and 3.30 pm / Tuesday 2/18 at 7 pm / Friday 12/21 at 7 pm
Location. At 17 Smith Street in
Description. Performances of Christmas in the City.
Contact. Website is www.brooklyntabernacle.org / Tel - 718.290.2000.
St. Nicholas Day & Christmas Tree Lighting - Onderdonk House Holiday Celebration in Ridgewood
Colonial Dutch Heritage Holiday Things To Do in NYC
Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 12 noon to 5 pm, with the lighting at 3 pm
Location. At 1820 Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood.
Description. The Vande Ende Onderdonk House is an historic Dutch colonial house. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated at the Onderdonk House located at 1820 Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated as a Dutch legend, which includes a historic exhibit, holiday singing, sweets, treats, ornaments and crafts [Donation $5 / Kids free.
Contact. Website is www.ridgewoodhistorical.org / VERIFY WEB
Central Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do
North of Prospect Avenue / Expwy & Church Avenue, South of Atlantic Avenue & West of Utica Avenue
TBD - Grand Army Plaza - MENORAH / TREE?
December 2018
Location. At Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights / Park Slope neighborhoods of Brooklyn.
Description.
Contact. Website is
LINK TO NYE CELEBRATION
Atlantic Avenue Tree Lighting and Party - Brooklyn Holiday Events in Boerum Hill / Gowanus
Holiday Things To Do - Brooklyn Christmas Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings in the Boerum Hill / Gowanus Neighborhoods of Brooklyn near Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Park Slope
Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 6 - 8 pm
Location. At 401 Atlantic Avenue at Bond Street in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Description. One of the bigger Brooklyn holiday lighting events.
Contact. Website is / with support from NYC Council Member Steven Levin
Old Stone House - Holiday Party / Holiday Shopping in Park Slope
Holiday Things To Do in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn
Location. At the Old Stone House at 336 Third Street between 4th & 5th Avenues in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Description.
Contact. Website is www.theoldstonehouse.org / Tel - 718.TBD
TBD - Thomas Greene Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, December 7, 2018
Location.
Description. This annual Holiday Tree Lighting features a special appearance by Santa Claus. Free.
Contact. Website is
Small Business Saturday Tree Lighting in Park Slope Brooklyn
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings in the Park Slope Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Location. At JJ Byrne Park at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Park Slope.
Description. Cookies, chocolate, holiday music and a visit by Santa. Free.
Contact. Website is / Park Slope BID
PARK SLOPE MENORAH
South & West Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do
South of Prospect Avenue / Expwy & West of Ocean Parkway, not including Coney Island / Brighton Beach
Brooklyn Holiday Lights in Dyker Heights
Dyker Street Xmas Decorations in the Dyker Heights Neighborhood of South Brooklyn
Thursday, November 24 through January 1, 2019
Location. Along 11th, 12th and 13th Avenues between 83rd and 86th Streets.
Description. This neighborhood puts on a holiday light show that you can view from the street. See above for dates, time and location of the Dyker Heights holiday lights in Brooklyn. Brooklyn holiday events in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC. From Dusk to 9 pm.
Contact. Website is // Neighborhood Groups
Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Posadas Mexicanas NYC Holiday Events in Sunset Park Brooklyn
Sunday, December 2, 2018 beginning at 12 noon
Location. The event is at the school at 558 59th Street, but the church is at 526 59th Street in Sunset Park.
Description. They describe the event as follows, "Posadas, a holiday celebration promoting the popular traditions of the Mexican community of New York, featuring, traditional music and workshops. The event culminates in a party with the breaking of candy-filled piñatas. ... POSADAS are popular Mexican celebrations dating back to the colonial period. Posada -- literally meaning 'lodging'-- commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Traditionally, these festivities take place in private homes over nine nights, culminating with the most important Posada on Christmas Eve." Free. Done in collaboration with the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute.
Contact. Church website is www.olphbkny.org / Event Contact is 212) 587-3070 / Church Tel - 718.492.9200.
Fort Hamilton Holiday Market & Tree Lighting in Brooklyn
Fort Hamilton holiday events in Brooklyn near Dyker Heights & Bayridge in Brooklyn
Friday, December 7, 2018 from 4 to 9 pm / there's a tree lighting at 5.30 pm
FYI _ On Thanksgiving Day there's a dinner from 3 - 7 pm at the Community Club
Location. The event is at 101st Street and Fort Hamilton Expressway. The Base is located att 404 Sterling Drive in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Description. Fort Hamilton is one of the oldest army bases in the United States. They tell us this about the Brooklyn Christmas tree lighting event, "Enjoy this unique and diverse holiday experience at the military base and explore unique gifts created by local artisans and artists, traditional food, carousel, Santa and more." NOTE - It's free, but you MUST rsvp as it is on the Army Base and they'll need to confirm your ID to allow passage onto the base.
Registration / Entry. • Free admission • Registration required for non Department of Defense ID card holders • A printed ticket confirmation is not necessary to enter; however, it is recommended. • You must provide a valid picture ID card to enter the Fort Hamilton Garrison. • Entrance is located at 101st Street & Fort Hamilton Pkwy. • Parking only available for Fort Hamilton tenants. Brooklyn holiday shopping markets and holiday events in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. Website is / Contact for this event is fmwrgraphics@gmail.com / Tel - 718.630.4771.
Bayridge Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do
Holiday Things To Do in Bayridge Brooklyn near Sunset Park
TBD - December 2018
Location. OWLS HEAD PARK // They have an active commercial district in the downtown section of the Bayridge neighborhood at 5th Avenue. More to come at a later date.
Description.
Contact. Website is // BAYRIDGE BID
South & East Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do
East of Utica Avenue while South of Atlantic Avenue, but including Cypress Hills / East of Ocean Parkway while South of Church Avenue, but including Coney Island & Brighton Beach / East New York & Spring Creek are the Eastern Border
Lott House Tree Lighting - Brooklyn Holiday Events in Marine Park
Holiday Things To Do in Marine Park Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Friday, December 7, 2018 from 6.30 - 8 pm
Location. At the Historic Hendrick's House at 1940 East 36th Street in the Marine Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. Organized by the Friends of the Lott House at the NYC Parks historic site.
Description. The Lott House was erected in the early 1700's by the Dutch colonists. The Lott House tell us, "Along with the lighting of the tree, the historic Dutch-American farmhouse will be visited by Sinterklass". Organized by Friends of the Lott House. Free.
Contact. Website is www.lotthouse.org / www.nycgovparks.org / Tel - TBD
Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum Holiday Events
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn
Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 1 - 4 pm
Location. At 5816 Clarendon Road in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Description. The event begins with crafts for about an hour, moves onto teaching kids the Sinterklaas song for less than a half hour, then there's story time with St. Nicholas about The Baker's Dozen, and then photos with St. Nick and tree decorating and lighting. They describe the event as follows, "Sip hot cider, try your hand at colonial games, create a holiday pomander, decorate a Dutch clog for Sinterklaas, and dress the tree for the tree lighting that will close the day as the sun goes down." Rsvp as space is limited. Cost = $?.
Contact. Website is www.wyckoffmuseum.org / Tel - 718.TBD.
Kings Theatre Holiday Theater in Flatbush Ditmas BK
Kings Theatre Holiday Theater Performances in Brooklyn
Various Days / Times throughout December 2018
Location. At 1027 Flatbush Avenue in Flatbush Ditmas neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Description. Brooklyn Nutcracker / Hip Hop Nutcracker / Historic Holiday Tour. See website for costs & details.
Contact. Webite is www.kingstheatre.com / Tel - 718.TBD.
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