Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Brooklyn Hanukkah Menorah Lightings & Kwanzaa Holiday Candle Lightings
December 18, 2021 / Brooklyn Neighborhoods / NYC Shopping / Brooklyn Blvd NYC.
*** Be sure to visit our Brooklyn Holiday Markets page, as it contains related holiday events with a shopping element to them.
*** For links to holiday events and markets in all five boroughs of NYC scroll down to the bottom of this report.
EDITOR NOTE. While it seems we've turned the corner on the CoVid pandemic, it's after effects still linger. Hence a number of holiday events we saw in 2019 may not yet return in 2021 for reasons related to CoVid, or possibly finances. So while they may not return this year, they might make a comeback next year.
How The Brooklyn Holiday Events Page on this Page are Organized
These holiday events in Brooklyn are organized as follows:
1. BY NEIGHBORHOODS OF BROOKLYN
2. 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.
3. ALL OF THESE ARE FREE UNLESS FEES ARE SPECIFIED.
Brooklyn Holiday Lights, Christmas Tree Lightings, Hanukkah Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings Background
The holidays are a special time of the year. In ancient times there were harvest celebrations to give thanks and enjoy the bounty after a long growing and harvesting season aka a year of work.
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.
Click here to read our report about Brooklyn Holiday Events / Holiday Things To Do in Brooklyn NYC.
Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree Lightings, Brooklyn Hanukkah Menorah Lightings & Kwanzaa Holiday Candle Lightings
December 18, 2021 / 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.
MOSTLY DONE 12.17.21
We'll update periodically through the holidays.
Asterisked markets have NOT been updated to 2021. Pay attention to the dates / year.
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North Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do
North of Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn NYC
Brooklyn Academy of Music in Fort Greene
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 6 pm
Description. There will be a screening of the new film, The House of Gucci.
Admission. Tickets are $16 / $11.
Location. At BAM [Brooklyn Academy of Music] in the Fort Greene neighborhood.
Contact. www.bam.org
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 5, 2021 from 4 - 5 pm
Description. 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 northwest entrance near Myrtle Avenue entrance at St. Edwards Street in the Fort Greene neighborhood of BK.
Contact. www.fortgreenepark.org / Fort Greene Park Conservancy (FGPC) at 88 South Oxford Street and Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project / FB - www.facebook.com/events/fort-greene-park/fort-greene-tree-lighting-6th-annual/
As of this Post, we Don't See Anything for 2021 for Menorah or Tree Lighting Event
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
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ 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 & Menorah Lighting Brooklyn NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Events in the Greenpoint Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 4 - 7 pm, with the tree ligthing at 5.30 pm sharp
Description. Tree lighting, visit by Santa Claus, music and dance performances, hot cocoa, sweet treats, toy and lego and food drive. Free.
Location. Near the Pearl Street Triangle at Pearl Street, Anchorage Place and Water Street under the Dumbo Archway in Downtown Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.facebook.com/DUMBOBID / Organized with help of NYPD 84th Precinct.
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - Downtown Brooklyn Holiday Events NYC
Brooklyn Holiday Events in the Downtown Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & Friday, December 13, 16, 19 & 24, 2021 at 7 pm, 7 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm respectively on PBS - see their website below
Description. Choral performances of 20 Years of Christmas. Free.
Location. On PBS TV. They are located at 17 Smith Street between Livingston & Fulton in Downtown Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.brooklyntabernacle.org / Tel - 718.290.2000.
Brooklyn St. Nicholas Day at Ridgewood Historical & Onderdonk House
Colonial Dutch Holiday Celebration in Ridgewood - Holiday Things To Do BK NYC
Saturday, Dec 4, 2021 from 12 noon - 4 pm. Photos with St Nicholas $5 and kids free.
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
Saturday & Sunday, December 11 & 12, 2021 from 12 noon - 5 pm. Winter Open House - free entry.
Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 6 - 8 pm. Evening Tour of the house.
Location. At the Vande Ende Onderdonk House at 1820 Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood.
Contact. www.onderdonkhouse.org / www.ridgewoodhistorical.org
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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
Holiday Events in the Brooklyn Heights Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Saturday December 18, 2021 from 2 - 4.30 pm
Description. The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music embarks on its annual Christmas caroling in Brooklyn.
Admission. Free.
Location. Start at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music at 58 7th Avenue in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC. After a half hour group warm up, spread out in small groups into the borough.
Contact. www.bkcm.org / 718.622.3300
Holiday Events in the Brooklyn Heights Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Thursday December 16, 2021 from 4 - 6 pm
Description. Fire and Ice exhibition by Alexandra Rutsch Brock of the Art Student League.
Admission. Free.
Location. At One Brooklyn Bridge Park at 360 Furman Street in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.theartstudentleague.org
Holiday Events in the Prospect Heights Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Friday November 19, 2021 through January 9, 2022
Description. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden Lightscape Show displays its Lightscape Show.
Admission. Tickets are $18 / $34.
Location. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden at 990 Washington Avenue in the Prospect Heights [near Crown Heights] neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.bbg.org / 718.623.7200
Holiday Events in the Prospect Heights Neighborhood of Brooklyn
Friday November 19, 2021 through January 9, 2022
Description. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden Lightscape Show displays its Lightscape Show.
Admission. Tickets are $18 / $34.
Location. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden at 990 Washington Avenue in the Prospect Heights [near Crown Heights] neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.bbg.org / 718.623.7200
See Brookly Holiday Markets Link at Beginning of this Report for a Hanukkah Market
Brooklyn Museum Hanukkah Holiday Celebration in Brooklyn NYC
Holiday Events in the Prospect Heights Neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC
OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Monday, December 16, 2019 from 6 - 8.30 pm
Description. 11th Annual Latke Festival to celebrate Hanukkah.
Admission. Free with admission which is $16 adults / $10 Seniors & Students / Free for 19 and under.
Location. At the Brooklyn Museum Plaza at 200 Eastern Parkway in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Holiday events not far from Gowanus, Bedford Stuyvesant, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, Fort Greene, and Williamsburg in Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.brooklynmuseum.org
Grand Army Plaza Menorah Lighting in Park Slope Brooklyn - Hanukkah
Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do - Menorah Lightings Park Slope BK
Sunday, November 28, 2021 - December 5, 2021 beginning around 4 pm [unconfirmed] - pre-pandemic times were first five days at 6 pm, sixth day at 3.30 pm, seventh day at 7.30 pm and eighth day at 5.30 pm - check website below
Description. The Menorah Lighting at Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn [not to be confused with the same name / similar event in Manhattan - see above]
HISTORICALLY - Prepandemic there was a concert beginning at 4 pm the first night, providing music, latkes and gifts for children. Free.
Location. At Grand Army Plaza where Flatbush Avenue, Prospect Park West, Union Street and the Eastern Parkway converge in Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.chabadparkslope.com / Tel
646.298.9909
Christmas Tree Lighting at Grand Army Plaza - also see Menorah Lighting Above
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 5 - 7 pm, with tree lighting early in the program
Description. The annual holiday Christmas Tree Lighting at Soldiers & Sailors Monument at Grand Army Plaza at the northern tip of Prospect Park.
In 2021 the St. Saviors Choir will perform and the new Bishop will be there.
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
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
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 6 - 6.30 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.
Contact. www.atlanticave.org
Also See 12/4/21 Holiday Market by Clicking Link at top of this Report
Old Stone House - Small Business Saturday Tree Lighting Celebration in Park Slope BK
Park Slope 5th Avenue BID Holiday Tree Lighting Brooklyn
Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 4.30 - 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
Daily, November 25, 2021 - January 2, 2022 from 5 pm - 9 pm - from Thanksgiving through New Years from dusk to 9 pm
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - Dyker Heights Holiday Tree Lighting - not sure of exact time but likely between 5 and 7 pm
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 6 - 8 pm - At 86th and 11th Avenue the neighborhood lights up.
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. See above for individual dates / locations.
Not sure of exact location of the December 7th tree lighting, but likely within the parameters above.
Contact. Not sure exactly who manages this - here are a few suppoters, but unclear of their respective roles and not sure if any are in an official capacity. www.niabklyn.org / www.facebook.com/dykerlights / this one is expired - www.dykerheights.com / Tel 718.837.0225 ?
Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Posadas Mexicanas NYC Holiday Events in Sunset Park Brooklyn
Sunday, November 21 at 3 pm
Description. The annual memorial Jose Alejandro Guzman concert is being given at the OLPH [Our Lady of Perpetual Help] school auditorium at 5902 6th Avenue on Sunday, November 21 at 3 pm.
HISTORICALLY - 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.
Admission. Tickets are $25 / $20 / $5 at www.reginaopera.org or www.olphbkny.org. In Sunset Park.
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 3, 2021 from 4 to 8 pm / the tree lighting is usually 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. CoVid protocols remain in effect. 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
Fort Hamilton High School Nutcracker Ballet
Bayridge Brooklyn Holiday Events & Things To Do Shore Road Park
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, December 20, 21 & 22, 2021 beginning at 5 pm Monday and 7 pm Tuesday & Wednesday
Description. Classic performance of the Nutcracker ballet by the Joffrey Dance Academy.
Location. Fort Hamilton High School at 8301 Shore Road in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn NYC.
Contact. www.fthhs.org / 718.748.1537
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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
Friday, December 3, 2021 from 6 - 7.30 pm
Description. In 2021 they tell us this is a Sinterklaus tree lighting event with cocoa, cookies & music.
HISTORICALLY PREPANDEMIC - 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
Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 2 - 4 pm
Description. This is an outdoor St Nicholas event with a live horse, sing along and some holiday treats. Free.
HISTORICALLY PREPANDEMIC - 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 - 718.629.5400
Kings Theatre Holiday Theater in Flatbush Ditmas BK
Kings Theatre Holiday Nutcracker Performances in Brooklyn
Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 2 pm & 7 pm - Brooklyn Nutcracker
Sunday, December 18, 2021 at 2 pm & 6.30 pm - Hip Hop Nutcracker
Description. Brooklyn 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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