Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Brooklyn Hanukkah Menorah Lightings & Kwanzaa Holiday Candle Lightings
December 7, 2019 / 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 7, 2019 / 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.
THESE HOLIDAY EVENTS & HOLIDAY MARKETS ARE ORGANIZED
1. BY NEIGHBORHOODS OF BROOKLYN
2. And BY DATE
Watch carefully as some locales have multiple dates, and all dates for a given locale are shown at the time the venue is first listed.
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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 NYC for holiday markets in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Fort Greene, Bushwick, Brooklyn Heights,
* Fort Greene Park Holiday Tree Lighting - Brooklyn Holiday Events NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn
Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 4 - 5 pm
Description. 6th Annual Tree Lighting including live music, hot cocoa, cookies and a visit from Santa from the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership BID. Free.
Location. Fort Greene Park at Myrtle Avenue entrance in the Fort Greene neighborhood of BK.
Contact. Fort Greene Park Conservancy (FGPC) and Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project
FB - www.facebook.com/events/fort-greene-park/fort-greene-tree-lighting-6th-annual/
* Brooklyn Borough Hall Tree, Menorah, Kwanzaa Holiday Event - BK NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings in the Downtown Neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5.30 - 6 pm
Description. A brief holiday lighting event with the Brooklyn Borough President lighting the lights at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
Location. At Brooklyn Borough Hall at 209 Joralemon Street in the Downtown neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.brooklyn-usa.org
* Dumbo Improvement District Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Brooklyn NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting & Kwanzaa Candle Lighting Events in the Greenpoint Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Thursday, December 5, 2019 beginning at 4 pm
Description. Tree lighting and visit by Santa Claus. Free.
Location. Dumbo Archway.
Contact. Organized with help of NYPD 84th Precinct.
* The Brooklyn Tabernacle - Downtown Brooklyn Holiday Events NYC
Brooklyn Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, Kwanzaa Candle Lighting Events in the Greenpoint Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, December 15, 17, 19, 20 & 21, 2019 at 5 pm 12/15, 7 pm all other days except Saturday 12/21 when it's at 2 pm & 6 pm
Description. Choral performances of Joy to the World. Free.
Location. At 17 Smith Street between Livingston & Fulton in Downtown Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. Website is www.brooklyntabernacle.org / Tel - 718.290.2000.
* Brooklyn St. Nicholas Day - Ridgewood Historical & Onderdonk House
Colonial Dutch Holiday Celebration in Ridgewood - Holiday Things To Do BK NYC
Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 12 noon to 5 pm
Description. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated as a Dutch legend, which includes a historic exhibit, holiday singing, sweets, treats, ornaments and crafts. The Vande Ende Onderdonk House is an historic Dutch colonial house. 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.
Location. At the Vande Ende Onderdonk House at 1820 Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood.
Contact. www.onderdonkhouse.org / www.ridgewoodhistorical.org
* NO SPECIFIC HOLIDAY EVENT Found at this time _ 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
OLD 2018 _ Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 3 - 7 pm
THEY DO OFFER OTHER PROGRAMS / SHOWS
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."
Location. At 367 Bedford Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Contact. Details / tickets at www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com / Tel - 718.486.5400.
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Central Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do
North of Prospect Avenue / Expwy & Church Avenue, South of Atlantic Avenue & West of Utica Avenue
* Christmas Tree Lighting at Grand Army Plaza - also see Menorah Lighting Below
Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5 - 7 pm
Description. The annual holiday Christmas Tree Lighting at Soldiers & Sailors Monument at Grand Army Plaza at the northern tip of Prospect Park.
Location. At Grand Army Plaza at Flatbush Avenue and Prospect Park West and Eastern Parkway in Prospect Heights / Park Slope neighborhoods of Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.prospectpark.org / www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org
* Grand Army Plaza Menorah Lighting in Park Slope Brooklyn - Hanukkah
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Menorah Lightings Park Slope BK
Sunday, December 22 - 29, 2019 - times are 12/22 - 26 at 6 pm, 12/27 at 3.30 pm, 12/28 at 7.30 pm and 12/29 at 5.30 pm
Description. There's a concert beginning at 4 pm the first night 12/22/19 and will be music, latkes and gifts for children. Free.
Location. At Grand Army Plaza at Flatbush Avenue and Prospect Park West and Eastern Parkway in Prospect Heights / Park Slope neighborhoods of Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.chabadparkslope.com / Tel
646.298.9909
* Atlantic Avenue Tree Lighting and Party - Brooklyn Holiday Events in Boerum Hill / Gowanus
Holiday Things To Do in Brooklyn in the Boerum Hill Neighborhood of Brooklyn near Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Park Slope
Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5.30 - 8 pm
Description. One of the bigger Brooklyn holiday lighting events includes performances beginning just after 5 pm. At 6 pm the tree lighting with Santa begins, followed by the party with free refreshments which runs to the end at 7.30 - 8 pm. Organized by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation [AALDC] which runs along Atlantic Avenue from 4th to Hicks.
Location. At St Cyril of Turov Belarusian Church at 401 Atlantic Avenue at Bond Street in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.
CHECK HOOD
Contact. www.atlanticave.org
* Old Stone House - Small Business Saturday Holiday Celebration in Park Slope BK
Park Slope 5th Avenue BID Holiday Tree Lighting Brooklyn
Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 4 - 6 pm
Description. The Old Stone House Holiday Tree Lighting begins with holiday merriment that includes hot chocolate, music and entertainment and a visit from Santa - and ends with the lighting of the Christmas tree at 6 pm.
Location. At the corner of 4th Street and 5th Avenue near the Old Stone House in JJ Byrne Park at 336 Third Street between 4th & 5th Avenues in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Contact. www.theoldstonehouse.org
* Thomas Greene Park Holiday Tree Lighting in Gowanus Neighborhood of BK
Brooklyn Holiday Tree Lightings in Gowanus Neighborhood
Friday, December 6, 2019 from 4 - 6 pm
Description. This annual Holiday Tree Lighting features a special appearance by Santa Claus. Free.
Location. At Nevins Park at 3rd Avenue and Douglass Street in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Contact. www.friendsofthomasgreenepark.org
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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 Christmas Decorations in the Dyker Heights Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Thursday, November 28, 2019 through January 1, 2020 from 5 pm - 9 pm - from Thanksgiving through New Years from dusk to 9 pm
Description. This neighborhood puts on what has now become a legendary holiday light show that you can view from the street. The Dyker Heights holiday lights event is in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.
Location. Along 11th, 12th and 13th Avenues between 83rd and 86th Streets.
Contact. www.dykerheights.com / Tel 718.837.0225
* On Hiatus 2019? _ Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Posadas Mexicanas NYC Holiday Events in Sunset Park Brooklyn
OLD 2018 _ Sunday, December 2, 2018 beginning at 12 noon
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.
Location. The event is at the school at 558 59th Street, but the church is at 526 59th Street in Sunset Park.
Contact. Church - www.olphbkny.org / Event - 212) 587-3070 / Church Tel - 718.492.9200.
* Brooklyn Holidays - Fort Hamilton Holiday Market & Tree Lighting BK
Brooklyn Holiday Markets, Shopping & Events in Dyker Heights near Bayridge in Brooklyn
Friday, December 6, 2019 from 4 to 9 pm / the tree lighting is at 5.30 pm
FYI _ On Thanksgiving Day there's a dinner from 3 - 7 pm at the Community Club.
Description. Free admission to a holiday market and tree lighting event on the Fort Hamilton Base in Dyker Heights in Brooklyn.
Special Requirements. Registration required for non DoD ID card holders. You must provide a valid picture ID card to enter the Fort Hamilton Garrison. A printed ticket confirmation is not necessary to enter, but is recommended. Brooklyn holiday shopping markets and holiday events in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.
The photo at right shows the holiday festivities in 2018 at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn.
Location. Located at Sterling Drive, Building 404 in the Fort Hamilton neighborhood of Brooklyn. Entrance is located at 101st Street & Fort Hamilton Pkwy. Fort Hamilton holiday events in Brooklyn. Parking only available for Fort Hamilton tenants.
Contact. https://hamilton.armymwr.com/ Tel 718.630.4482
* Greenwood Park Holiday Events & Things To Do in Brooklyn
Holiday Things To Do in x Neighborhood near Sunset Park BK
December 7, 2019 from 4 - 6 pm
Description. The 8th Annual Greenwood Park Christmas Tree Lighting in x BK. The festivities begin at 4 pm and the lighting is at 6 pm.
Location. At Greenwood Park at 555 7th Avenue in the x neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC. It's a bar, restaurant and event space.
CHECK HOOD
Contact. www.greenwoodparkbk.com / Tel 718.499.7999
Bayridge Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do
Holiday Things To Do in Bayridge Brooklyn near Sunset Park
TBD - December 2019
Description. TBD.
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.
Contact. www.TBD - BAYRIDGE BID
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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
Saturday, December 7, 2018 from 2 - 6 pm
Description. The Lott House tell us,"The Hendrick I. Lott House will be celebrating its 300-year anniversary. Built in 1720, with an expansion in 1800, the Lott house is the longest single-family owned and occupied home in New York City. 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.
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.
Contact. www.lotthouse.org / www.nycgovparks.org / Tel - TBD
* Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum Holiday Events in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Sinterklaas / St Nicks Celebration in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn
Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 1 - 4 pm
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." St. Nick is expected to come in on a horse. Rsvp as space is limited. Cost ranges from free to $28.
Location. At 5816 Clarendon Road in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Contact. www.wyckoffmuseum.org / Tel - 718.TBD.
* Kings Theatre Holiday Theater in Flatbush Ditmas BK
Kings Theatre Holiday Nutcracker Performances in Brooklyn
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2 pm & 7 pm - Russian Nutcracker
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2 pm & 7 pm - Brooklyn Nutcracker
Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 2 pm & 6.30 pm - Hip Hop Nutcracker
Description. Brooklyn Nutcracker / Russian Nutcracker / Hip Hop Nutcracker. Tickets $30, but note ticket prices may vary based on demand. They also do a Historic Tour of the theater.
Location. At 1027 Flatbush Avenue in Flatbush Ditmas neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Contact. Webite is www.kingstheatre.com / Tel - 718.TBD.
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