Holiday Lightings & Things To Do In Queens
Christmas Tree Lightings, Hanukkah Candle Lightings, & Kwanzaa in Queens
December 2012 / Astoria / Long Island City LIC / Sunnyside / Woodside / Jackson Heights / Corona / Flushing / Jamaica / / Queens Buzz. Holiday lighting festivals and ceremonies have been on the rise in Queens in recent years. While some date back many years, most are traditions that started within the past five or ten years.
What does an increase in holiday lightings mean? It means you have ample opportunity to go yourself, or with friends, or to take your kids to one or more of them. Each lighting is a bit different, as some are community and business-oriented, some are religiously oriented, a few have art organizations behind them, and some are backed by non-religious cultural organizations. And if I missed any, please let me know.
This is not meant to be a complete list, but rather a list of the holiday lighting events of which I’ve become aware since 2007. The holiday lighting events are organized by Queens neighborhood. Many include the serving of some beverage like hot chocolate and generally something to eat like cookies.
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I. Astoria
Astoria Holiday Lightings – Christmas Tree Lightings & Celebrations in Astoria
December 1, 2012
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden at 29-19 24th Avenue in Astoria is hosting an annual Czech St Nick's celebration beginning at 2 pm.
December 7, 2012
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden at 29-19 24th Avenue in Astoria is hosting an annual Christmas Tree Lighting in its beer garden beginning at 7 pm.
II. Corona
Holiday Tree Lighting Events in Corona
December 2, 2012
Corona Plaza holiday tree lighting event and Latin cultural Christmas celebration and market at Corona Plaza at 103rd Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Begins at 6 pm.
December 8, 2012
Kwanzaa cultural celebration at Langston Hughes Library at 100-01 Northern Blvd in Corona. From 10 am – 6 pm.
III. Flushing
Holiday Lights Celebration in Flushing – Flushing Holiday Lights
December 8, 2012
Lighting of art installation at Queens Crossing Mall at 39th Avenue off Main Street in Flushing. Begins at 5 pm.
December 9, 2012
Hanukkah celebration with dance and music from Eastern Europe. Dance begins at 1 pm and full program at 2 pm. Admission $16 / $12 / $10.
IV. Jackson Heights
Holiday Tree Lighting Events in Jackson Heights & Kwanzaa
December 13, 2012
Holiday Lighting ceremony at the U.S. Post Office on 37th Avenue at 77th Street in Jackson Heights. From 5 – 6 pm.
December 14, 2012
Holiday Lighting at 37th Road Diversity Plaza between 73rd and &4th Street. Begins at 7 pm.
V. Jamaica
Holiday Lighting Events in Jamaica & Kwanzaa in Queens
December 8, 2012
From 12 - 2 pm. Holiday Family Fun Day. Arts, crafts, nibbles & fun. Free for parents with children ages 4 - 10.
December 29, 2012
From 1 - 8 pm. Kwanzaa celebration at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre on Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica Queens.
VI. Long Island City LIC
Long Island City / LIC Holiday Lightings – Christmas Tree Lightings, Hanukkah Celebrations in LIC
December 3, 2012
Holiday Street Lights lighting in LIC. In front of LIC Bar at 46th Avenue and Vernon Blvd. Begins at 6 pm.
December 5, 2012
Christmas Tree Lighting in LIC at the tree on Vernon Blvd at 50th Avenue. Begins at 6 pm.
December 9, 2012
Hanukkah Chabad at PS 78 at 48-09 Center Blvd in LIC, begins at 12 noon. Admission $10 person / $40 / family. 3rd Annual Menorah Lighting begins at Gantry Park Plaza at 3 pm.
December 15th, 2012
Breakfast at 10 am with Santa at the Riverview Restaurant at 49th Avenue and Center Blvd in LIC.
December 16th, 2012
From 2 - 6 pm. Treats, O'Leary School of dance performance, visit by Santa, arts & crafts, fun & games. Admission $10. Please rsvp by 12/14 to ensure admission. 718.482.0909.
VII. Sunnyside & Ridgewood
Holiday Lights Events in Sunnyside – Christmas Tree Lighting Events in Sunnyside
November 27, 2012
Christmas Tree Lighting event at Joe Sabba Park on Queens Blvd near 49th Street in Sunnyside. Begins at 6 pm.
December 6, 2012
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sunnyside Reformed Church & Lighting of the Queen of Angels Creche - both of Skillman Avenue, with three block candlelight procession from 48th Street to 45th Street. Begins at 7 pm at Sunnyside Reformed Church.
December 10, 2012
Polish & Romanian Carols at the Ridgewood Library from 5 - 6 pm.
VIII. Woodside
Holiday Lights Events in Woodside – Christmas Tree Lighting Events in Woodside
November 29, 2012
Skillman Avenue Holiday Street Lighting event in front of Aubergine Café at 50th Street in Woodside. Begins at 6 pm.
December 1, 2012
Christmas Tree Lighting event at Sohncke Park in Woodside in front of St Sebastian’s at Roosevelt Avenue and 58th Street. Begins at 6 pm.
December 2, 2012
Christ Lutheran Church Christmas Tree Lighting in Woodside. Begins at 6 pm.
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