Holiday Tree Lightings in NYC
Brooklyn
Park Slope Holiday Tree Lighting
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2014, 6:30pm
Tree lighting ceremony with music, treats and crafts
Location: Corner of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street
Location: Corner of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street
Atlantic Avenue Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: Ceremony - December 5, 2014, 6-8pm
Watch the Christmas tree light up and enjoy treats and tunes
Location: Belarusian Church, 401 Atlantic Avenue at Bond Street
Watch the Christmas tree light up and enjoy treats and tunes
Location: Belarusian Church, 401 Atlantic Avenue at Bond Street
Manhattan
Featuring Arlo Guthrie, Kinky Boots and Billy Pointer
Date: Monday, December 1, 2014, 5:30-9pm, Rain, snow, or shine!
After the tree lighting, the event’s festivities continue all evening from Time Warner Center to 68th Street with more live music, outdoor food tastings, and fun for the whole family.
Location: The celebration begins with a neighborhood tree lighting ceremony at Dante Park at Broadway & 63rd Street and continues along Broadway from Time Warner Center to 68th Street
After the tree lighting, the event’s festivities continue all evening from Time Warner Center to 68th Street with more live music, outdoor food tastings, and fun for the whole family.
Location: The celebration begins with a neighborhood tree lighting ceremony at Dante Park at Broadway & 63rd Street and continues along Broadway from Time Warner Center to 68th Street
*I have attended this annual delight. It has grown a lot since the first one but it is still charming.
South Street Seaport Annual Tree Lighting
Date: Ceremony - December 3, 2014, 7-9pm (lit until January 7, 2015)
*I was able to attend the pre-taped musical performance of Mariah Carey last year. That was a ball. However, the crowd is just too big for me to attend the actual event.
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 6pm
The event will feature live entertainment, family activities,
the grand opening of the Seaport Ice Rink, and much more!
Location: South Street Seaport, Fulton and Front Streets
*I have attended this event. There are not nearly as many activities as Winter's Eve but it is very nice.
New York City's most celebrated tree lighting for over 80 years. It includes televised musical performances
by today's hottest artists. This year it included Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett and Mariah Carey.
Location: Rockefeller Plaza, between West 48th and West 51st Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues
*I was able to attend the pre-taped musical performance of Mariah Carey last year. That was a ball. However, the crowd is just too big for me to attend the actual event.
Charles A Dana Discovery Center 18 Annual Holiday Lighting in Central Park
Date: December 4, 2014, 5:30pm
Over 20 illuminated trees on the Harlem Meer. Make holiday crafts, decorate cookies, and take your photo with Santa (bring your own camera). The event will culminate with caroling and the lighting of the Dana Center for the holiday season. Free.
Date: December 4, 2014, 5:30pm
Over 20 illuminated trees on the Harlem Meer. Make holiday crafts, decorate cookies, and take your photo with Santa (bring your own camera). The event will culminate with caroling and the lighting of the Dana Center for the holiday season. Free.
Holiday on the Hudson Tree Lighting
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2014, 5-6pm
Celebrate the season with the local community, enjoy live music to sing and dance with, make holiday decorations and more.
Location: West Harlem Piers Park, West 125th Street & Marginal Street
Staten Island
Christmas in Richmond Town and Traditional Tree Lighting
Date: December 7, 2014,10am-5pm
It's Christmas season in the Village! Watch as glittering ornaments are made by the Tinsmith, take your own 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. This year, like every year, the tree lighting is free! Join your neighbors and friends for a cup of hot cider under the tree.
Both Menorah and Tree Lighting
It's Christmas season in the Village! Watch as glittering ornaments are made by the Tinsmith, take your own 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. This year, like every year, the tree lighting is free! Join your neighbors and friends for a cup of hot cider under the tree.
Location: Staten Island Historical Society, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island
Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting 2014
Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting 2014
Date: December 9, 2014, 3:30-5:30pm
Washington Square Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: December 11, 2014, 6pm
The Christmas tree at Washington Square is an almost 90 year old tradition and the Washington Square Christmas tree lighting tradition is older than Rockefeller Center’s.
On December 11th at 6 pm, the Rob Susman Brass Quartet and children and grown-ups alike sing holiday songs. Santa Claus himself usually appears to lead the children in the illumination countdown. The Washington Square Association provides complimentary songbooks.
Location: Washington Square Park Arch is located at the foot of 5th avenue half a block from 8th avenue.
Bonus: Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th at the Washington Square Arch; The Rob Susman Brass Quartet will lead all guest in singing Christmas carols. Complimentart songbooks.
Menorah Lighting
Over 100
years of holiday tree tradition in Madison Square Park. Festivities
start at 3:30pm with the countdown to the illumination of the Tree of
Light beginning at 5pm.
Free activities include:
A horticultural workshop
Reading Rangers story time
Performers from Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Broadway and Audra Rox
Free holiday treats
Location: Madison Square Park is located between Madison Ave. and 23rd St.
Free activities include:
A horticultural workshop
Reading Rangers story time
Performers from Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Broadway and Audra Rox
Free holiday treats
Location: Madison Square Park is located between Madison Ave. and 23rd St.
Washington Square Park Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyDate: December 11, 2014, 6pm
The Christmas tree at Washington Square is an almost 90 year old tradition and the Washington Square Christmas tree lighting tradition is older than Rockefeller Center’s.
On December 11th at 6 pm, the Rob Susman Brass Quartet and children and grown-ups alike sing holiday songs. Santa Claus himself usually appears to lead the children in the illumination countdown. The Washington Square Association provides complimentary songbooks.
Location: Washington Square Park Arch is located at the foot of 5th avenue half a block from 8th avenue.
Bonus: Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th at the Washington Square Arch; The Rob Susman Brass Quartet will lead all guest in singing Christmas carols. Complimentart songbooks.
Menorah Lighting
Manhattan
World's Largest Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Date: December 16-23, 2014 at 6pm (3:30pm on Friday for the Sabbath, 8:30pm on Saturday)
Each night of Hanukkah gather at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn to light the candles of the Menorah and some hot latkes, gifts for the children and live music.
Location: Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn - intersection of Vanderbilt and Flatbush Avenues
Date: December 16-23, 2014 at 6pm (3:30pm on Friday for the Sabbath, 8:30pm on Saturday)
Celebrate Hanukkah with the lighting of the
world's largest menorah. Every night of Hanukkah, Grand Army Plaza
showcases a 32-foot tall, 4,000-pound steel Menorah. Every evening
during the holiday, a candle will be lit.
Location: Grand Army Plaza Manhattan, Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, across the street from The Plaza hotel
Brooklyn
Grand Army Plaza Menorah Lighting - Brooklyn
Date: December 16-23, 2014 Each night of Hanukkah gather at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn to light the candles of the Menorah and some hot latkes, gifts for the children and live music.
Location: Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn - intersection of Vanderbilt and Flatbush Avenues
Both Menorah and Tree Lighting
Carl Schurz Park Tree Lighting, Caroling and Menorah Lighting
Date: December 7, 2015, 5-6pm
A cherished, family tradition: carols, Cantori choir, Orbital Brass, candlelight, candy canes, hot chocolate... and an evening your family will cherish for years to come.
A cherished, family tradition: carols, Cantori choir, Orbital Brass, candlelight, candy canes, hot chocolate... and an evening your family will cherish for years to come.
Location: Carl Schurz Park, East End and East 86th Street
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