Queens Holiday Events & Queens Holiday Things To Do

Christmas Tree Lightings, Hanukkah Menorah Lightings, & Kwanzaa Candle Lightings in Queens

Updated December 20, 2024 / Astoria Neighborhood / Long Island City LIC Neighborhood / Sunnyside Neighborhood / Woodside Neighborhood / Jackson Heights Neighborhood / Corona Neighborhood / Flushing Neighborhood / Jamaica Neighborhood / Queens Neighborhoods NYC / Queens Things To Do Holidays / Queens Buzz NYC.

 

NOTE. We added an Update Log at the beginning of the listings, so it's easier for you to stay abreast of changes / updates / new additions.

Be sure to visit our Queens 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.

 

How The Queens Holiday Events Page on this Page are Organized

These holiday events in Queens are first organized by Date in our New Update Log, and then organized with more detail as follows:

 

1. BY NEIGHBORHOODS OF QUEENS

2. BY DATE (not always as it depends on when the info comes in)

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.

4. Note QUEENS HOLIDAY MARKETS are published on a separate page - the links to which are posted above and at the bottom of this page, along with links to holiday events in other boroughs.

 

Queens 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.

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 to learn a bit more about your own culture or the culture of others.

Each lighting is a bit different, as some are community and business-oriented, some are religiously oriented, a few have arts organizations behind them, and some are backed by non-religious cultural organizations. Please feel free to send us a notice of your holiday lighting event if it's not posted herein.

 

Queens Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa Holiday Events Begin in Earnest

This is not meant to be a complete list, but rather a list of the holiday lighting events, many of which I’ve attended one or more times since late 2007. The holiday lighting events are organized individually by each Queens neighborhood including Astoria, Long Island City LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Corona, Flushing, Jamaica and Whitestone. Many include the serving of some beverage like hot chocolate and generally something to munch on like cookies.

• Click here for a schedule of the Xmas / Christmas Tree Lightings, Hanukkah Menorah Lightings, Kwanzaa Candle Lightings - Holiday events in Queens - Kwanzaa, Hanukkah & Christmas Queens.

 

 

Queens Holiday Events: Candle, Menorah & Holiday Tree Lightings

Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & Christmas Events In Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Whitestone & Jamaica

Updated December 20, 2024 / Astoria Neighborhood / Long Island City LIC Neighborhood / Sunnyside Neighborhood / Woodside Neighborhood / Jackson Heights Neighborhood / Corona Neighborhood / Flushing Neighborhood / Jamaica Neighborhood / Queens Neighborhoods NYC / Queens Things To Do Holidays / Queens Buzz NYC. Continued.

 

Note that these events are free unless otherwise noted.

• Click here for our report about the Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas holiday markets in Queens - Holiday markets in Queens, Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Flushing and Jamaica.

 

 

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UPDATED WEEKLY THRU THE HOLIDAYS

Only Asterisked markets have been updated to 2024.

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PLEASE NOTE. These brief Queens holiday events are in 2024 chronological order. For further details on times, locations and event descriptions, scroll down to the Queens geography / section noted at the end of each event.

 

 

November Holiday Events in Queens 2024

• * Floral Park _ Fridays, November 8 & 15 & December 13 & 20 & Saturdays December 7 & 14, 2024 from 8 to 11 pm - 18th Century Tavern Night - at the Queens County Farm at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park. For details and $95 / person tickets excluding beer, wine, cider and cocktails - https://www.queensfarm.org

• * Forest Park _ Friday, November 8 - 26, 2024 at various times - Flip Circus in Queens. At the cricket fields in Forest Park. For details and tickets ranging from $30 for kids to $60 / $65 for adults, see - https://www.flipcircus.com

• * Elmhurst _ Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 1 to 3 pm - Santa & Helpers parade around the Queens Center Mall - at 90-15 Queens Blvd in Elmhurst. Begins on Level 3 in front of the Fix. November 14 - December 24, 2024 - Photos with Santa - also on Level 3 - rsvp recommended. For details see - https://www.shopqueenscenter.com - OR - FB - https://www.facebook.com/events/90-15-queens-blvd-elmhurst-ny-11373/holiday-parade-saturday-november-16-1-3pm/1100955781442228/

• * Flushing _ Wednesday, November 20, 2024 beginning at * pm - Flushing BID Annual Tree Lighting at Macy's at 136-50 Roosevelt Avenue at Main Street in Flushing. As no time was given, it would be a guess on my part, but it's likely to be sometime after sunset, which is about 4.30 pm. You can contact them and obtain details at - https://www.flushingbid.com OR INST - https://www.instagram.com/flushingbid/

• * Sunnyside _ Friday, November 22, 2024 from 5.30 to 7 pm - Sunnyside Shines tree lighting. Generally along Queens Blvd at 46th Street in Bliss Plaza [or underneath the tracks if raining] in Sunnyside. See details below. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/sunnysideshines/

• * Discontinued 2024 / Replaced by Holiday Dinners & Holiday Market _ Little Neck _ Fridays thru Sundays, November 17, 2023 thru Sunday, January 7, 2024 - Illuminate the Farm - at the Queens County Farm in Little Neck. Little Neck Queens. For details scroll down or see - https://www.queensfarm.org/2024-public-events/

• * As of 11.23.24 Nothing Posted _ OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Thursday, November 30, 2023 - Athens Square Park tree lighting in Astoria. See details below.

 

 

December Holiday Events in Queens 2024

• * College Point _ Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 5 to 7 pm - Annual tree lighting at Poppenhusen Institute - at 114-04 14th Road in the Whitestone neighborhood of Queens. For details see - https://poppenhuseninstitute.org

• * Ridgewood _ Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm - Wreath Making Workshop - at the Ridgewood Historical Society & Onderdonk House at 1820 Flushing Avenue in Queens / Brooklyn NYC. Supplies included so you can design your own. For $20 tickets and details see - https://onderdonkhouse.org

• * Astoria _ Sunday & Tuesday, December 1 & 3, 2024 from 12 noon to 2 pm & from 6 to 8 pm - Steinway Street Holiday Caroling - along the Steinway Street shopping district in Astoria. Free holiday events and things to do in Astoria Queens NYC. See details below or copy & paste this link - https://www.centralastoria.org/events

• * Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 6 to 9 pm - the International Food Expo - will be held at the NY Hall of Science at 47-01 11th Street in Corona [in FMC Park]. Proceeds benefit the Queens Together Food Pantry. For details and $100 tickets see - https://expo2024.queenstogether.org

• * Whitestone _ Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6 to 7 pm - Whitestone Holiday tree lighting - at Harpell's Pharmacy Lot at 12-65 150th Street at 14th Avenue in Whitestone. For details see - https://www.harpells.com

• * Jackson Heights _ Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4 to 5 pm followed by caroling, hot cocoa and treats - Jackson Heights Beautification Group Holiday Tree Lighting - at the Post Office at 78th Street and 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights Queens. For details see - https://www.jhbg.org

• * Howard Beach Qns _ Saturday December 7, 2024 beginning at 6 pm - Parish Tree Lighting at Our Lady of Grace Church - at 100-05 159th Avenue in Howard Beach in South Queens. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/OLGhowardbeach

• * Sunnyside _ Saturday December 7, 2024 from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm - Sunnyside Artists Crafts Fair - at 43-18 Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside Queens NYC. Over 40 local artists show their wares, along with raffles, a free glass of Lowerys wine and entertainment of sorts. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/SunnysideArtists/

• * Springfield Gardens _ Saturday, December 7, 2024 with the market beginning at 5.30 pm and the Concert beginning at 7 pm - Braata Productions Holiday Market & Concert - at Merrick Academy Charter School at 136-25 218th Street in Springfield Gardens in Queens . Holiday things to do in Queens NYC. For $10 / $30 tickets and details see - https://www.braataproductions.org/events/christmas-grand-market-(three-locations)

• * Woodside _ Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 6 to 8 pm - Woodside on the Move Holiday Tree Lighting - at Sohnke Square at 58th and Roosevelt Streets in Woodside Queens. Holiday events tree lightings in Queens NYC. For details see - INST - https://www.instagram.com/woodsideonthemove/

• * POST FACTO UPDATE _ Flushing _ Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 12 noon to 5 pm - Winter Wonderland - at the Queens Botanical Garden at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing. For tickets and details see - https://queensbotanical.org/event/winter-wonder-2/

• * POST FACTO UPDATE _ Jamaica _ Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 12 noon to 8 pm - Winter Festival - at Black Spectrum Theatre - at 177th Street and Baisley Blvd in Jamaica. For details see - https://www.blackspectrum.net/entertainment.html

• * POST FACTO _ Jamaica _ Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 2 to 6 pm - Holiday Market at Grace Episcopal Church at 155-24 90th Avenue in Jamaica and beginning at 5.30 pm Holiday Tree Lighting in Rufus King Park - at 153rd Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens NYC. Queens holiday markets, events and things to do. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/CulturalCollab

• * Flushing _ Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 12 noon to 4 pm - Historic Holiday House Trolley Tour - Visit five colonial and pre- 20th century homes / buildings in Flushing including the Voelker Orth Museum, the Bowne House, the Lewis Latimer House, the Kingsland Homestead and the Quaker Meeting House. For $12 / $10 tickets and details see - https://queenshistoricalsociety.org

• * Ridgewood _ Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 12 noon - 4 pm - Queens St. Nicholas Day at Ridgewood Historical Society - at the Vande Ende-Onderdonk House - at 1720 Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood Queens. For $5 tickets and details see - https://onderdonkhouse.org

• * Astoria _ Sunday, December 8, 2024 beginning at 4 pm - Astoria Park Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting - in Astoria Park on the Great Lawn at 19th Street and 23rd Avenue in Astoria. Free holiday events and things to do in Astoria Queens NYC. See details below or copy & paste this link - https://www.centralastoria.org/events

• * Bayside _ Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 3.30 to 5.30 pm - Bayside Village Annual Holiday Party & Tree Lighting Event - on the LIRR Green in Bayside Queens. Tree lighting at 4.15 pm with hot cocoa, caroling adn Santa. Holiday things to do in Bayside NYC.

• * Jackson Heights _ Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 3 to 6 pm - 82nd Street Winter Festival - at 82nd Street and Roosevelt in Jackson Heights. Santa, caroling, refreshments and music. Holiday things to do in Queens NYC. For details see - FB - https://www.facebook.com/82ndStreetPartnership/

• * Astoria / Jackson Heights _ Wednesday, December 11, 2024 beginning at 7.30 pm - Jackson Heights Orchestra Holiday Concert - at Trinity Lutheran Church at 31-18 37th Street in Astoria, Queens. For details see - https://www.jhbg.org

• * Jamaica _ Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 6 to 8 pm - Kwanzaa Celebration - at Rufus King Manor at 150-03 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica Queens. Free. For details see - https://www.kingmanor.org

• * Astoria _ Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 1 to 3 pm - Mariachi Performance - along 36th Avenue between 29th and 36th Streets in Astoria. Free holiday events and things to do in Astoria Queens NYC. See details below or copy & paste this link - https://www.centralastoria.org/events

• * Floral Park / Little Neck _ Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 1 to 2.30 pm - Gift of the Magi Reading - at the Queens County Farm at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park. An outdoor reading [so dress warmly] of a magical story written by O. Henry, one of America's greatest, unheralded authors. For free tickets [$5 suggested donation] details see - https://www.queensfarm.org

• * Floral Park / Little Neck _ Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10 am to 4 pm - 1st Annual Holiday Craft Market - at the Queens County Farm at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park. A craft and food vendor market. For details see - https://www.queensfarm.org

• * Douglaston _ Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 12 noon to 4 pm - 7th Annual Douglaston Winter Festival - at 235th Street and 41st Avenue in Douglaston. Food, drink, arts & crafts, music and entertainment. Organized by the Douglaston LDC.

• * Jamaica _ Sunday, December 14, 2024 beginning at 2 pm - Scrooge - at Black Spectrum Theatre at 177th Street and Baisley Blvd in Jamaica. Holiday Performance in Jamaica Queens. For details and $8 tickets see - https://www.blackspectrum.net/entertainment.html

• * Long Island City _ Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 4 to 6.30 pm - The Nutcracker by the Joffrey Ballet - at The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at 31-10 Thomson Avenue in LIC Queens NYC. For details and $30 / $15 tickets see - https://www.laguardia.edu/news/laguardia-performing-arts-center-hosts-annual-nutcracker-and-visit-to-santas-toyland-with-joffrey-ballet-school/

• * Jackson Heights _ Saturday, December 14, 2024 beginning at 9.30 am - Kwanzaa Celebration at the Langston Hughes Library & Cultural Center - at 100-01 Northern Blvd in Corona / Jackson Heights Queens. This event includes a presentation, arts & crafts, music and dance all related to the origins and Kwanzaa traditions. Free. For details see - https://www.facebook.com/qllhughes

• * Jackson Heights _ Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 7 - 10 pm [UNCONFIRMED] - A Queens Holiday Caroling / Sing-Along tradition that begins at Cassidy's Ale House at 75-02 31st Avenue in Jackson Heights. Free. It's not organized by the pub, and it's uncertain if the originator is still involved, but it's possible the tradition carries on ... That said here's the location information - https://www.instagram.com/cassidysalehouse/

• * Bayside _ Saturday & Sunday, December 14 & 15, 2024 beginning at 7.30 pm - Reenactment of the Nativity Scene - at Redeemer Church - at 36-01 Bell Blvd in Bayside. Presented outdoors on the great lawn at the church. For details see - FB - https://www.facebook.com/RedeemerLutheranBayside/ or WS - http://rlcb.org

• * Flushing _ Saturday, December 14, 2024 beginning at 6 / 7 / 8 pm - Burstin' Boots in Queens by Jalopy Theatre - at Flushing Town Hall at 137-35 Northern Blvd in Flushing Queens. It's a mix, mingle, dance and country music event in Queens NYC. For details and $25 / $20 tickets see - https://www.flushingtownhall.org/event-detail.php?id=751

• * Jamaica _ Saturday, December 14, 2024 beginning at 6 pm - Closing Reception for Trickle Down - at Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning at 161-40 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica Queens. Free holiday things to do in Jamaica Queens NYC. For details and to rsvp see - https://jcal.org/show-details/closing-reception-trickled-down-decadence-screams-for-hope

• * Flushing _ Sunday, December 15, 2024 beginning at 4 pm - Queens College Choral Society performing Haydn's Nelson Mass in a Concert for Unity and Peace - at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College in Flushing. For $6 - $18 tickets and details see - https://kupferbergcenter.org/event/qccs-84/.

• * Whitestone _ Sunday, December 15, 2024 beginning at 2 pm - Poppenhusen Holiday Concert - at Poppenhusen Institute - at 114-04 14th Road in the Whitestone neighborhood of Queens. For $25 / $30 tickets and details see - https://poppenhuseninstitute.org

• * MULTIPLE WEEKS _ Astoria _ Saturday & Sunday, December 7, 8 & 14, 2024 from 12 noon to 2 pm - Ditmars Street & Broadway & Steinway Street Holiday Caroling, each street with each dates respectively - Their website doesn't tell us exactly where along Ditmars or Broadway or Steinway, they'll be caroling, but it's logical to assume it's likely in those shopping districts in Astoria. Santa Free holiday events and things to do in Astoria Queens NYC. See details below or copy & paste this link - https://www.centralastoria.org/events

• * MULTIPLE EVENTS _ Bayside _ Sundays & Wednesday, December 8, 11 & 15, 2024 from 1 to 3 pm, 7.30 to 9 pm & 2 to 5 pm - Bayside Historical Society Quilting, Concert & Crafting respectively. For tickets ranging from $5 - $15 and details see - https://www.baysidehistorical.org

• * Jamaica _ Thursday, December 19, 2024 beginning at 8 pm - Meet the Playwright of Pansy Craze - at Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning at 161-40 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica Queens. Free holiday things to do in Jamaica Queens NYC. For details and to rsvp see - https://jcal.org/show-details/meet-the-playwright-presents-pansy-craze

 

 

 

• * Flushing _ Wednesday thru Sunday, December 25, 2024 thru March 23, 2025 from 5 to 9 pm - Lektrik Festival of Lights - at the Queens Botanical Garden at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing Queens NYC. This display has 40 lamps scenes constructed by 150 artists using silk and steel. Holiday events / things to do in Queens NYC. For $31 / $26 / $21 tickets and details see - https://queensbotanical.org

 

• * MULTIPLE WEEKS _ Flushing _ Thursday, Friday, Saturdays & Sundays, December 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2024 - It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play - at Queens Theatre - at 14 United Nations South in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. For $29 tickets and details see - https://queenstheatre.org/events/theatre

• * MULTIPLE WEEKS _ Flushing _ Sundays, December 8, 15 & 22, 2024 from 2 to 5 pm - Photos with Santa Event - at the Tangram Mall at 133-33 39th Avenue on the ground level Atrium in Flushing Queens. To monitor their updates see - https://www.facebook.com/tangramnyc/

 

• * Bayside _ Tuesday, December 24, 2024 beginning at 7.30 pm - Christmas Carols - at Redeemer Church at 36-01 Bell Blvd in Bayside, Queens. For details see - FB - https://www.facebook.com/RedeemerLutheranBayside/ or WS - http://rlcb.org

• Thursday, December 26, 2024 - Animal Meet & Greet & Winter Wildlife - Seasonal Changes - at Alley Pond Environmental Center. For details see - https://www.alleypond.org or use the MCAL link below.

 

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FYI - HANUKKAH IS 12/25 - 1/2/25 THIS YEAR

Monday, December 11, 2023 beginning at 7 pm - Hanukkah Sisterhood Party at Temple of Gates Prayer Shaarai Tefilla Synagogue. Flushing Queens.

Friday, December 15, 2023 from 5.30 to 11 pm - 9th Night of Hanukkah at Temple of Gates Prayer Shaarai Tefilla Synagogue. Flushing Queens.

 

• * 2024 does not appear to be returning _ OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Sunday, December 10, 2023 beginning at 3.30 pm / tree lit at dusk - Holiday Event & Tree Lighting at Frank Ottomanelli's in Long Island City. LIC Queens.

• * CANCELLED _ Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 5.30 to 8 pm - Governor's Victorian Holiday Ball at Rufus King Manor. Jamaica Queens.

• * 2024 They have a new Pastor and I don't see anything posted for this year _ Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 to 6 pm - Holiday Celebration - Sunnyside Reformed Church. For details and to monitor see - https://www.sunnysidereformedchurch.org/life-event-ceremonies or https://www.facebook.com/SunnysideReformedChurch

• * I don't see anything for 2024 _ Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm - A Taste of College Point in the Whitestone section. See details below.

 

WORK IN PROGRESS. 12.20.24. We'll be updating every week until the end of the year.

ONLY ASTERISKED MARKETS ARE UPDATED TO 2024

PAY ATTENTION TO THE DATES / YEARS

 

CLICK this link to view details of this and other current & upcoming Queens holiday markets & shops QNS NYC.

 

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Astoria Christmas & Holiday Events - Holiday Lightings Astoria

Also see Long Island City LIC or CLICK Astoria holiday markets in Queens

 

Astoria Park CALDC Holiday Tree Lighting Event in Queens

Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3 - 5 pm [lights on at dusk / 4.30 pm]

Description. This holiday tree lighting includes holiday arts & crafts, Christmas Carol singalongs, hot cocoa, coffee and more. This Queens holiday event is organized by CALDC - the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition in Astoria.

Location. The CALDC Holiday tree lighting is located at 19th Street and 23rd Avenue in Astoria Park on the Great Lawn.

Contact. https://www.centralastoria.org - for a map see our Member Calendar - https://www.queensbuzz.com/calendar/event/25/46/11th-annual-holiday-festival-tree-lighting-celebration

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

Friday, December 1, 2023 from 7 - 10 pm

Description. The event features a tree lighting, hot chocolate and cookies, Christmas music and an all around community gathering. In prior years they offerred free hot dogs for kids 12 and under, while supplies last, but this year no mention of such. This Queens holiday event is organized by the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria.

Location. At the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden at 29-19 24th Avenue in Astoria in their historic beer garden.

Contact. https://bohemianhall.com / Tel - 718.274.4925

Athens Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Thursday, November 30, 2023 beginning at 6 pm [parade] and at 7 pm [tree lighting]

Decription. EVENT DETAILS UNCONFIRMED _ The following description is from 2022. A holiday parade featuring Santa and a couple of horse drawn carriages that begins at 49th Street and marches west along 30th Avenue to Athens Square Park at 30th Street in Astoria. At 7 pm there's a tree lighting of what's been billed as the second largest Christmas tree in NYC. While it wasn't publicized, I'm assuming there will be some entertainment and likely some cocoa or cider and treats. Organized by Gus Lambropoulos who works for a real estate development / asset management firm.

Location. Athens Square Park is located at 30th Street and 30th Avenue in Astoria.

Contact. Gus Lambropoulos of Agora Asset Management which is a financial services / real estate development company

Steinway Astoria Partnership Holiday Celebration in Queens

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11.30 noon - 3.30 pm

Decription. Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus. There will be book giveaways and arts & crafts. Steinway Street is a retro small business shopping mecca with about 300 different stores, thus providing shoppers with an enjoyable traditional shopping experience. Organized by the Steinway Astoria Partnership.

Location. Along 31st Avenue between Steinway Street 38th Street in Astoria.

Contact. https://steinwaystreet.org/ / 718.721.8252.

I don't see anything for 2023

In 2023 the property was sold after multiple government giveaways. They discontinued this website and possibly the Xmas tree lighting. Previously, in 2022, they announced the holiday event on fairly short notice.

 

Kaufman Arts District Holiday Tree Lighting Event Astoria

OLD _ NOTE DATE _ Monday, December 12, 2022 beginning at 4 pm

Description. This Queens holiday event includes carols sung by the singers from the Astoria Performing Arts Center and ornaments provided by PS 166 students at the Riis Settlement House and Our World a nearby charter school. This is an Astoria holiday tree lighting event.

Location. At 35th Avenue & 34-12 36th Street next to the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria.

Contact. www.kaufmanartsdistrict.com

In the past, prepandemic, there were holiday events hosted by https://www.facebook.com/RedeemerConcertSeries

http://www.redeemerconcerts.org / https://www.redeemer-astoria.org/

 

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Corona Kwanzaa, Christmas & Holiday Events - Queens

Also see Jackson Heights or CLICK Corona holiday markets in Queens

 

Kwanzaa Celebration at Langston Hughes Cultural Center & Library Corona

Langston Hughes Cultural Center - Kwanzaa Holiday Events in Corona / Jackson Heights

Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 7 am to 4 pm - Kwanzaa Celebration

Description. This year they are featuring a screening of the film Black Candle which is about how Kwanzaa orginated. Also, a libation ceremony, a speech by Andrew Jackson, a gospel singing performance and a number of additional musical and dance performances including by the CarNYval Dancers and a Hip Hop saxaphonist. Kwanzaa events in Queens NYC.

They have not done a Kwanzaa holiday market since prepandemic 2019. Since then the celebration has evolved into a cultural celebration with performance and film.

Location. The Langston Hughes Cultural Center is located at 100-01 Northern Blvd in Corona. This is on Northern Blvd in Jackson Heights / Corona. Holiday events / Kwanzaa events in Queens NYC.

Contact. FB - https://www.facebook.com/events/875615110864467/?ref=newsfeed | www.queenslibrary.org | Tel. 718.651.1100

Louis Armstrong House Holiday History Tour in Corona

Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 1 - 5 pm

Description. This Louis Armstrong House holiday event in Corona Queens is coordinated with six other Flushing historic houses who are participating in the event. Tickets are $20 / $15.

Location. At the Louis Armstrong House at 104th Street and 46th Avenue in Corona.

Contact. www.louisarmstronghouse.org / Tel - 718.478.8274 /

Also announced by https://www.bownehouse.org / https://flushingchamber.nyc

ALSO SEE FLUSHING BELOW

Effective November 29, 2023 - Corona Market is back Wednesdays thru Sundays - Details coming including reduction of vendors and changed operational times

 

Discontinued _ Corona Plaza Holiday Celebration Queens NYC

OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ Friday, December 4, 2015

Description. The festivities include Santa, entertainment, refreshments and tree lighting in Corona Plaza. This Corona holiday tree lighting, Christmas celebration, was a collaboration of QEDC & Queens Museum & Friends of Corona Plaza.

Location. Corona Plaza holiday tree lighting event and Latin cultural Christmas celebration and market at Corona Plaza at 103rd Street and Roosevelt Avenue.

Contact. NA

 

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Flushing, Forest Hills, Elmhurst & Glendale Hanukkah, Christmas & Holiday Events

Tree & Menorah Lightings or CLICK Flushing holiday markets in Queens

 

Queens Theatre - Flushing Holiday Events & Things to do Queens NYC

Performance of 'A Christmas Carol' in Queens - Holiday Things To Do in Flushing

1. Friday, December 15 thru Saturday, December 23, 2023 beginning at 7.30 pm all days except Sunday 12/17 & Saturday 12/23 when there's a matinee at 2 pm [closed Monday & Tuesday 12/18 & 19/2023]

2. Friday, December 22, 2023 beginning at 8 pm - Nacimiento by Ballet Nepantla

Description.

1. Charles Dickens story 'A Christmas Carol' is adapted by Tom Mula and performed the Titan Theatre Company. Tickets cost $27 at website url below.

2. Nacimiento is a world premiere of a new work that explores the birth of the mestiazje with the introduction of Christianity and Christmas in the New World. It explores pre-colonial rituals and the impact that colonization had upon them. The final act explores the celebration of Christmas in modern times in Mexico.

Location. The Queens Theatre is located next to the Unisphere / Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Contact. https://queenstheatre.org

Queens Botanical Garden Winter Wonderland - Holiday Events in Queens NYC

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 12 noon to 5 pm - Winter Wonderland

Also check the Queens Member Events Calendar for additional events

Description. Winter Wonderland. They describe the event as follows, " ... live musical performances, a menorah, tree lighting, holiday crafts, selfies with Santa, and sales at the QBG Shop and outdoor Holiday Market! Enjoy a selection of beverages at the Hot Chocolate Bar for purchase. Performances: The Opera Collective from 1:30 to 2:30 pm & The Jolly Holidays carolers from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Admission $3 / $7.

Location. At 43-50 Main Street in Flushing Queens NYC.

Contact / Tickets. https://queensbotanical.org

Voelker Orth Holiday House at the Museum - Historic House Tour

Holiday Things To Do in Queens & Flushing NYC

Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 1 - 5 pm

Description. This Historic House holiday event in Flushing Queens is coordinated with six other Flushing / Corona historic houses which are also participating in the event. Tickets are $20 / $15.

Location. At the Voelker Orth Museum at 149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing.

Contact. rsvp online at www.vomuseum.org or call ahead 718.359.6227.

Flushing Holiday Historic House Tour in Queens

Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 1 to 5 pm

Description. In the past this event has been described as, "... an Annual Holiday Historic House Tour, featuring seven historic sites in Queens and their unique stories ... [take one afternoon] to tour many of the outstanding landmarks of our community: Kingsland Homestead (headquarters of the Queens Historical Society), Voelker Orth Museum (preserved Victorian house in modern Flushing), Latimer House Museum (home of famed inventor Lewis Howard Latimer), Flushing Town Hall (historic Town Hall built in 1862), Flushing Quaker Meeting House (associated with the movements for public education, women's suffrage, and abolition of slavery), Bowne House (the birthplace of religious freedom), and Louis Armstrong House Museum (home of jazz legend Louis Armstrong)."

Locations. This year they're running a trolley which you can take from one place to the next. In the past it began at the Kinglsland Homestead at 143-35 37th Avenue off Bowne Street in Weeping Beech Park in Flushing. The Flushing Town Hall is located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. Louis Latimer House at 34-41 137th Street in Flushing. Voelker Orth Museum at 149-19 38th Avenue in Flushing. Louis Armstrong House at 104th Street and 46th Avenue in Corona. The Bowne House at 37-01 Bowne Street in Flushing. The Quaker Meeting House along 137-16 Northern Blvd in Flushing.

Contact. Tickets can be purchased via a link from any of their websites - including at https://www.bownehouse.org, www.queenshistoricalsociety.org, www.louisarmstronghouse.org, www.vomuseum.org, or www.flushingtownhall.org - $20 / $15 / $12 kids under 12. The tickets include refreshments served at the Flushing sites, and the Louis Armstrong House is also included, but is located further away - across the park / river in Corona. Tickets are $20 / $15.

Flushing Holiday Historic House Tour in Queens

Louis Latimer House Holiday Events in Flushing Queens NYC

Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 1 - 5 pm

Description. This Historic House holiday event in Flushing Queens is coordinated with six other Flushing / Corona historic houses which are also participating in the event. Tickets are $20 / $15.

Location. At the Louis Latimer House at 34-41 137th Street in Flushing.

Contact. https://www.lewislatimerhouse.org

Flushing Holiday Lighting Event Queens NYC

Queens Holiday Things To Do & Holiday Events in Flushing

Friday, December 1, 2023 beginning at 6 pm - 2nd Annual Tangram Tree Lighting Event

Description. The 2nd annual holiday tree lighting celebration features Christmas caroling, speeches and a visit from Santa. It's unclear whether there are any free refreshments

Location. At the Tangram Mall at 133-33 39th Avenue in Flushing Queens NYC.

Contact. FB - https://www.facebook.com/tangramnyc/ | There's seems to be a problem w/ their website

The photo is from a tree lighting at nearby Queens Crossing Mall in Flushing in a prior year.

Jalopy Theatre Presents An Evening at Flushing Town Hall - Flushing Queens

Holiday Things to do & Holiday Events at Flushing Town Hall in Flushing Queens NYC

Saturday, December 16, 2023 beginning at 8 pm - Jalopy Theatre Presents An Evening at Flushing Town Hall

Description. They describe the event as follows, " ... Songwriter Ali Dineen and Brooklyn-based puppet troupe Boxcutter Collective join forces to present The Loneliness of Either, Or: A Requiem for Joan of Arc, a performance that weaves together personal histories, our present political moment, and the story of Joan of Arc ...
Part concert and part pageant, this evening of song and pageantry will explore the story of Joan of Arc, the 19 year old woman who was burned at the stake in 1431 for refusing to wear women’s clothing. Twenty years later, Joan was declared a martyr, and almost 500 years later she was canonized ... ". Queens holiday events and things to do in Flushing.

Location. Flushing Town Hall is located at 137-35 Northern Blvd in Flushing. Free admission.

Contact. https://www.flushingtownhall.org

Queens Center Mall Holiday Events & Shopping - Elmhurst near Rego Park Queens

November 18, 2023 - Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

November 16 to December 24, 2023 - Santa Visits

Description. Santa will be at the Queens Center Mall for photos daily - generally from 11 am to 7 pm - except Sunday when he closes at 6 pm [and he takes a 3 - 4 pm lunch hour]. BUT, there's variation in Santa's hours which you can use the url below to research. The Queens Center Mall is generally open from 10 am to 9 pm - but they open earlier and close later on some days - so please use the url below to research the hours on specific days.

Location. Located at 90-15 Queens Blvd in Elmhurst Queens NYC. Holiday events and things to do in Queens NYC.

Contact. https://www.shopqueenscenter.com/ / 718.592.3900

Wednesday - Monday, November 22 - 27, 2023 - Universoul Circus in Forest Park NYC

Holiday Events / Holiday Things to do in Forest Park Queens NYC

Wednesday - Monday, November 22 - 27, 2023 - weekdays at 7 pm, Saturday at 11.30 am, 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm, Sunday at 11 am, 2.30 pm & 6.30 pm - Universoul Circus.

Description. A real live traveling circus. Holiday events and things to do in Queens NYC.

Location. At Forest Park at 84-56 Woodhaven Blvd in Forest Hills, Queens. For details and tickets [family rates available] see -

Contact. https://www.universoulcircus.com/.

* Glendale & Forest Hills Holiday Events & Shopping - Atlas Park Mall in Queens

December 1 - 24, 2021 - Generally starting at either 11 am or 12 noon and ending at 7or 8 pm with a break usually between 3 - 4 pm

Description. Santa will be at the Shops at Atlas Park for photos. The Shops at Atlas Park are open from 10 am to 8 pm weekdays, open until 9 pm Friday and Saturday and on Sunday from 11 am - 6 pm. Individual shop times might vary.

Location. Located at 8000 Cooper Avenue in Glendale.

Contact. www.shopatlaspark.com / 718.326.3300

 

* Queens Christmas Tree Lighting at Atlas Park

Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 5 - 7 pm

Description. There will be a Christmas tree lighting on the Center Green. They describe the event as follows,

"... holiday music, face painters, strolling entertainment, fun giveaways for kids and a special visit from Santa..."

Location. Located at 8000 Cooper Avenue in Glendale.

Contact. www.shopatatlaspark.com

ALSO SEE CORONA ABOVE

Temple of Gates Prayer Shaarai Tefilla Synagogue in Flushing NYC

Monday, December 11, 2023 beginning at 7 pm - Hanukkah Sisterhood Party

Friday, December 15, 2023 from 5.30 to 11 pm - 9th Night of Hanukkah

Description. 1. Party and gift swapping. Gift swap ['new'] $20 minimum. Admission $20 / $15. Must rsvp by 12/4/23.

2. Hors d'oeuvres at 5.30 pm, Shabbat at 6 pm, immediately followed by dinner. Must rsvp by 12/11/23.

Location. Located at 171-39 Northern Blvd in Flushing Queens. Note that they recently moved as of 12/23.

Contact.

Queens College Performing Arts Center - Oratorio Society of Queens NYC

Sunday, December 17, 2023 - Oratorio Society of Queens Annual Holiday Concert

Description. They describe the event as follows, " ... Celebrate the season with the Oratorio Society of Queens and Dr. Jin H. Byun, Artistic Director & Conductor. Enjoy excerpts from Handel’s Messiah as well as your favorite Christmas carols, Chanukah melodies and international holiday songs in Korean & Spanish ...". Tickets are $40 / $35 / $10. Holiday events / things to do / holiday concerts in Queens.

Location. At the Kupferberg / Queens College Performing Arts Center at 65-30 Kissena Blvd in Flushing Queens NYC.

Contact. https://www.queensoratorio.org |

In 2023 / 2024 this Holiday Event Moved to Queens County Farm - See Below

 

The Amaze Lights Festival

OLD _ NOTE DATE / YEAR _ November 11th, 2022 through January 8th, 2023

Description. A light show / interactive exhibit.

Location. At CitiField in Flushing

 

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Jackson Heights Hanukkah, Christmas & Holiday Events

Also see Corona or CLICK Jackson Heights holiday markets in Queens

 

Kwanzaa Celebration at Langston Hughes Cultural Center & Library Corona

See Corona Section above.

Jackson Heights Beautification Group Holiday Menorah, Tree & Candle Lighting

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 4 - 6 pm

Description. This holiday menorah, tree and Kwanzaa lighting event includes refreshments and holiday singing for everybody in the community. Santa, hot chocolate and cookies. Organized by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group. Generally there's craft making beginning at 4 pm and the lighting begins at dusk which falls between 4.30 and 5 pm [they said 5 pm this year 2023].

Location. At the Jackson Heights Post Office on 37th Avenue between 78th & 79th Streets in Jackson Heights.

Contact. https://www.jhbg.org/

The Jackson Heights Orchestra Holiday Concert in Jackson Heights Queens

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 beginning at 7 pm

Description. The Jackson Heights Orchestra will perform a concert of classical music including Bach, Handel's Hallelujiah Chorus, Coleridge-Taylor and Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. Tickets $20 / $10.

Location. At St. Mark's Church at 33-50 82nd Street in Jackson Heights in Queens.

Contact. https://www.jhbg.org/

A Queens Holiday Caroling / Sing-Along in Jackson Heights

Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 7 - 10 pm [UNCONFIRMED]

Description. This Queens Christmas caroling event happens regardless of weather. They're celebrating their 14th anniversary [established 2009] and recommend dressing warmly and bringing a flashlight or well protected candle. All are welcome but people aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ann 10a - 12n. Holiday caroling events in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens NYC.

Location. Meet in front of Cassidy's Ale House at 75-02 31st Avenue and 75th Street in Elmhurst / Jackson Heights.

Contact. Tel - 718.424.6549 | https://www.facebook.com/events/10th-annual-jackson-heights-winter-caroling-sing-stroll/1426636640904001/

In the past, prepandemic, Hanukkah events were organized by http://jhtikvah.wordpress.com/ Tel - 718-569-1887 or email kehillat.tikvah@gmail.com. One of the events was in collaboration with the Folk Music Society of New York, website www.folkmusicny.org.

In the past holiday choral events were hosted by https://www.facebook.com/Jackson-Heights-Community-Chorus-1617678375110623/

In the past classical / chamber music concerts were performed by https://www.queensconsort.com

In the past they did Christmas tree lightings at CC Moore Park, prior to the renovation, which began in May 2019 and was completed in August 2021.

 

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Jamaica & the Rockaways Kwanzaa, Christmas & Holiday Events

Tree & Kwanzaa Lightings or CLICK Jamaica holiday markets in Queens

 

Queens Holiday Market & Queens Holiday Concert - Caribbean Style QNS NYC

Braata Productions is hosting a Holiday Market & Concert at Merrick Academy Charter School Qns

Saturday, December 9, 2023 - The market opens at 4.30 pm and the concert begins at 6 pm.

Description. There's a Caribbean holiday market followed by a concert. It's billed as the holidays, Jamaican style. Tickets are $30 at the Door / $25 in Advance.

Location. At the Merrick Academy Charter School at 136-25 218th Street in Springfield Queens NYC. Holiday markets and holiday concerts in Queens NYC.

Contact. https://www.braataproductions.org/.

King Manor Governor's Victorian Holiday Ball in Jamaica Queens

Holiday Events & Things to do in Queens NYC [Rufus King was an NYS Governor]

Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 5.30 to 8 pm - Governor's Victorian Holiday Ball

Description. King Manor is hosting a Governor's Victorian Holiday Ball [Rufus King was an NYS Governor] which they describe as follows: " ... celebrate the holiday season with an evening of historic cocktail making, 19th century dance lessons, live period music, a magic lantern show, light food and drink (cash bar for alcohol, must be 21+ with ID), and more ... Formal dress code is suggested and Victorian Period attire is encouraged ...". Admission $22 - $40 [PRICES UNCONFIRMED].

Location. At King Manor Museum at 150-03 Jamaica Avenue at 153rd Street in Jamaica.

Contact. https://www.kingmanor.org | Tel - 718.206.0545

Jamaica Theatrical & Musical Holiday Events in Queens NYC

Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 8 to 9.30 pm - Thursday Night Jazz: Sabeth Perez

Description. A jazz concert by Sabeth Perez. They describe the event as follows, " ... Sabeth Pérez is a German-Argentinian jazz vocalist living in NYC. As a skilled composer and arranger, she leads her own quartet and sings in multiple languages with natural proficiency. Her voice is characterized by its silky precision and crystal-clear clarity, which she employs in folkloric interpretations of Argentine prose, her own compositions, and arrangements of classics from the Great American Songbook ... ". This is at JPAC. Free, but rsvp.

 

Friday, December 15, 2023 from 7 to 9 pm - Sip N' Paint

Description. They describe the event as follows, " ... 2 hours of creative fun ... Paint materials provided, BYOB. Create a memorable piece of art while being instructed by our professional teaching artist. Socialize, have a drink and enjoy good vibes at JCAL ... This event is free for JCAL Members. Become a member to enjoy free events, discounted classes, workshops and $20 broadway tickets ...". This is at JCAL. Tickets are $23.

 

Thursday, December 21, 2023 beginning at 8 pm - Meet the Playwright of 'Brown Girl in the Ring'

Description. A modern play by a local playwright. This is at JCAL. Free, but rsvp.

Location. At the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning [aka JCAL] is located at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue near 161st Street in Jamaica. The Jamaica Performing Arts Center [aka JPAC] is located at 153-10 Jamaica Avenue.

Contact. https://jcal.org

Holidays on the Avenue / Holiday Market & Holiday Tree Lighting Event in Jamaica QNS

Holiday Event & Holiday Market at Rufus King Park & Grace Episcopal Church QNS NYC

Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 2 - 5 pm / 5.30 pm Tree Lighting in Rufus King Park

Description. Grace Episcopal Church is hosting an ornament making workshop with refreshments and Santa Claus. Must rsvp 718.526.8700. Following this event at 5.30 pm there's a tree decorating event at Rufus King Park - with holiday songs, hot chocolate, cookies and a lot of multi-ethnic, all religions warmth. Free.

A holiday celebration along the Jamaica Avenue shopping district. Organized by the Friends of Rufus King Park in conjunction with Cultural Collaborative.

Location. At Grace Episcopal Church at 155-24 90th Avenue at Parsons Blvd in Jamaica. And the tree lighting at Rufus King Park at Jamaica Avenue and 153rd Street.

Contact. https://www.facebook.com/p/Friends-of-Rufus-King-Park-100064708745300 | Tel - 718.526.8700

* Rockaway Holiday Tree Lighting & Rockaway Holiday Kids Parade

Holiday Tree Lightings in South Ozone Park in Queens NYC

OLD _ NOTE YEAR _ Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 3, 4 & 5, 2021 from 4 pm - 10 pm

Description. Returing for the 7th year. Hope NYC organized a kids parade the past seven years at 142-82 Rockaway Blvd in Jamaica. On Friday the tree lighting is at 7 pm. On Saturday the free toy giveaway begins at 5 pm. And on Sunday the kids parade begins at 5 pm.

Location. At Hope Holiday Village at 142-82 Rockaway Blvd in South Ozone Park in Queens.

Contact. https://www.hopenyc.com | FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hopenyc | Tel - 718.848.2810

 

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Long Island City LIC Hanukkah, Christmas & Holiday Events

Also see Astoria or CLICK Long Island City LIC holiday markets in Queens

 

The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center - Holiday Dance Performances in LIC QNS NYC

The Nutcracker by School Time & Also by the Joffrey Ballet School Holiday Events LIC

1. Friday, December 15, 2023 from 10.30 to 11.30 am - The Nutcracker w/ Schooltime [designed for kids in school]

2. Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 3.30 to 6 pm - The Nutcracker by the Joffrey Ballet

Description. 1. They tell us this, " ... This performance is a special one-hour rendition designed specifically for school-aged students. For reservations contact Isabelle Marsico - (718) 482-5150, Monday through Friday, 9am & 5pm ...". I think it's free, but you must rsvp.

2. The Joffrey Ballet School will perform a feast of dance and music in one of the most classic holiday dance pieces of all time. Tickets are $30 / $25 / $15.

Location. The LaGuardia Performing Arts Center is located at 31-10 Thomson Ave in LIC.

Contact. https://www.lpac.nyc

Long Island City Menorah Lighting & Party in Queens NYC

Menorah Lightings in Long Island City Queens

Thursday, December 7 to 15, 2023 daily Menorah Lightings

Description. Menorah lightings and holiday songs by Chabad LIC of Jewish West Queens, expanded by them to four sites from the one they did in the past [see photo].

Location. They set up menorahs at the Vernon Mall, Gantry Plaza State Park at [at Center Blvd at 48th Avenue in Long Island City - see photo from prior year], the LIC Court House and in Astoria Park.

Contact. https://www.chabadlic.com

Holiday Event & Tree Lighting in Long Island City Queens NYC

Sunday, December 10, 2023 beginning at 3.30 pm / tree lit at dusk

Description. A holiday tree lighting on the East River at Frank Ottomanelli's restaurant. Festivities include face painting, ornament making, photos with Santa, and food and drink specials. Organized by the Hunters Point Park Conservatory, the PS / IS 78Q PTA and Frank Ottomanelli's on the Water in LIC Queens.

Location. At 52-10 Center Blvd between Borden and 54th Avenues in Long Island City Queens NYC.

Contact. FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/372530809525850/

The photo at right was taken many years ago, at a forerunner to this event.

Long Island City Holiday Celebrations in Queens

December 2023 - Holiday Ambiance

Description. This Long Island City bar has an outdoor courtyard and a wood burning fireplace and a holiday drink menu.

Location. At the LIC Bar at the corner of Vernon Blvd and 46th Avenue in Long Island City.

Contact. https://www.licbar.com |

 

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Ridgewood Holiday & Christmas Tree Lighting Events - Queens

CLICK here for Ridgewood holiday markets in Queens

 

Queens St. Nicholas Day at Ridgewood Historical & Onderdonk House

Colonial Dutch Holiday Celebration in Ridgewood - Holiday Things To Do BK NYC

Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 12 noon - 4 pm. Photos with St Nicholas $5 and kids under 12 free.

Description. St. Nicholas Day is a Dutch legend, which The Vande Ende Onderdonk House which is an historic Dutch colonial house celebrates. St. Nicholas Day is celebrated at the historic house with an exhibit, holiday singing, sweets, treats, ornaments and crafts. Suggested Donation is $5 / with young kids free.

Location. At the Vande Ende Onderdonk House at 1820 Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood.

Contact. https://onderdonkhouse.org /

Ridgewood Property Owners & Civic Assn Christmas Carols

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 7 to 8 pm [plus] - Holiday Caroling Concert & Celebration

Description. This Queens Christmas concert event includes the traditional holiday caroling. Carols [maybe Polish & Romanian - not sure]. Holiday events and things to do in Ridgewood Queens / Brooklyn NYC.

Location. At Ridgewood Presbyterian Church at 59-14 70th Avenue in Ridgewood Queens / Brooklyn NYC.

Contact. https://www.rpoca.net | FB - https://www.facebook.com/RidgewoodPropertyOwnersNYC/ | FB - https://www.facebook.com/rpcnyc/

 

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Sunnyside Christmas, Hanukkah & Holiday Events

Also see Woodside Section or CLICK Sunnyside holiday markets in Queens

 

Sunnyside Reformed Church Holiday Event in Queens NYC

Friday, December 8, 2023 from 4 to 6 pm - Holiday Celebration

Description. This is a tree lighting, photos with Santa and some goodies. It doesn't look like there's a market, so far.

Location. At 48th Streeet and Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside Queens NYC.

Contact. https://www.sunnysidereformedchurch.org

Sunnyside Shines BID Holiday Lighting Celebration in Queens NYC

Friday, November 17, 2023 from 6 - 7.30 pm

Description. The Sunnyside Shines holiday tree lighting event includes a visit from Santa, hot chocolate & coffee and entertainment by local performers.

Location. At 46th Street and Queens Blvd in Sunnyside Queens.

Contact. https://www.sunnysideshines.org/

ALSO SEE WOODSIDE BELOW

 

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Bayside, Whitestone, College Point & Little Neck

Holiday Events in Queens

Christmas Events in Whitestone or CLICK Whitestone holiday markets in Queens

 

Holiday Events / Holiday Parties in Bayside Queens NYC

Bayside Historical Society Annual Holiday Festivities

1. Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 7 pm to 9 pm

2. Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 2 pm to 5 pm

1. Description. The Community Singers of Queens will perform a variety of music including classical, standards, spirituals, and popular genres, in addition to holiday and seasonal favorites. For details and to buy $10 / $15 tickets, see their website below.

2. Description.  A festive day of seasonal crafts for kids, music, games, seasonal snacks, storytelling, and of course, a visit from Santa! Our beautiful Castle will be decked out for the holidays — come join in the fun!. For details and to buy $10 / $15 tickets, see their website below.

Location. At the Bayside Historical Society at 208 Totten Avenue in Bayside.

Contact. https://www.baysidehistorical.org / Tel - 718-352-1548

Holiday Events / Holiday Lightings in Bayside Queens NYC

Bayside Village Annual Holiday Party & Tree Lighting Event

Sunday, December 3, 2023 from beginning at 4 pm - Holiday Party in Bayside

Description. This is the village celebration of the holidays with a tree lighting, square dancing, giveaways, hot cocoa, raffles and Christmas caroling. A holiday party organized by the Bayside Village BID.

Location. At the 41st Avenue Green by the LIRR train station next to OSP in Bayside Queens NYC.

Contact. http://baysidevillagebid.com/

Holiday Lighting Event in Whitestone Queens

Friday, December 1, 2023 from 6.30 to 7.30 pm

Description. This is the 9th annual celebration of this holiday lighting event. Whitestone is reported to have some of the best holiday lights / decorated homes in Queens. Organized by the Whitestone Merchants Association with support from the Queens Chamber of Commerce.

Location. At Harpell's Pharmacy Lot at 12-65 150th Street at 14th Avenue in Whitestone.

Contact. https://queenschamber.glueup.com/event/whitestones-9th-annual-tree-lighting-92441/

https://www.harpells.com / Tel 718.767.7868

Poppenhusen Institute - A Taste of College Point & Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm - A Taste of College Point

Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm - Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Description. 1. They describe the event as follows, "... food from various restaurants around the community, including several new ones. You'll have the opportunity to taste Greek, Italian, Chinese, Colombian , Mexican, Japanese, Ecuadorian and other delights. Wine, soft drinks, dessert, and coffee will also be available. ... Entertainment: The band Twin Gold will perform classics from the 1950s and 1960s, and DJ Russel Targove will have karaoke! ...". Proceeds support the Poppenhusen Institute. Tickets must be purchased in advance $50.

2. Annual tree lighting with music, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus. Free.

Location. 1. At 114-04 14th Road in College Point Queens NYC. 2. At 11th Avenue at College Point Road in College Point Queens NYC.

Contact. https://poppenhuseninstitute.org/ Tel 718.358.0067 / Email - poppenhusen@yahoo.com.

Redeemer Church Holiday Choral Concert in Bayside Queens NYC

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10 am to 3.30 pm - Christmas Fair

Saturday & Sunday, December 16 & 17, 2023 beginning at 7.30 pm - Annual Choral Concert

Description. This holiday choral concert in Bayside includes many of the traditional holiday tunes. Holiday events and things to do in Bayside Queens NYC.

Location. At 36-01 Bell Blvd in Bayside Queens NYC.

Contact. http://rlcb.org | FB - https://www.facebook.com/RedeemerLutheranBayside/

The photo at right was taken at a holiday choral performance at St. Sebastrians in Woodside in a prior year.

Queens County Farm Holiday Events & Things to do in Little Neck Queens NYC

1. Fridays thru Sundays, November 17, 2023 thru Sunday, January 7, 2024 - Illuminate the Farm

2. Saturdays & Sundays, December 2 & 3 and 9 & 10, 2023 from 10 am to 12 noon & from 1 to 3 pm - Wreath Making Workshops

3. Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 1 to 2 pm - Gift of the Magi Reading

Description. 1. A light show they describe as follows, " ... a dazzling world of light with over 1,000 Chinese lanterns made by artisans with decades of experience ... interactive experiences such as the Bounce House and Sugar Paintings ... interactive light swings, see-saws, tunnels, and many majestic creatures composed of artisan lanterns ...". Tickets are $26 / $21 / $18.

2. Wreath making workshop. Tickets are $38 and include materials.

3. They describe the event as follows: " ... Grab your fleece, hats, gloves, coats and woolies and throw on your winter boots! Queens County Farm Museum will host a special outdoor holiday reading of O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi led by acclaimed actor Kevin R. Free ...". This was one of my uncle's favorites and it captures the true meaning of Christmas. Free but rsvps encouraged.

Location. At 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Queens NYC. Holiday markets and shopping in Little Neck Queens NYC.

Contact. https://www.queensfarm.org/

 

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Woodside Christmas & Holiday Events - Queens

Also see Sunnyside Section or CLICK Woodside holiday markets in Queens

 

* Holiday Theater at the Secret Theatre in Woodside

Daily Except Mondays & Christmas Day, December 16 - 31, 2022 beginning at 7.30 pm / Saturday Matinees beginning 3 pm

Description. Performances of A Christmas Carol written by Charles Dickens about a rich, lonely, miserly, miserable old man. Admission $30 / $15.

Location. At the Secret Theatre at 3802 61st Street in Woodside Queens NYC.

Contact. https://secrettheatre.com/

Woodside on the Move - Holiday Event in Woodside Queens NYC

Saturday, December 2, 2023 beginning at 6.30 pm - Toy Giveaway

Description. There's a toy giveaway by Woodside on the Move at local public school PS361 at 39-07 57th Avenue in Woodside. This Woodside holiday event is organized by Woodside on the Move.

Location. This year it's being held at PS 361 at 39-07 57th Avenue in Woodside. Woodside on the Move is located at 51-23B Queens Blvd in Woodside.

Contact. https://www.woodsideonthemove.org | FB - https://www.facebook.com/WoodsideontheMove | Tel - 718.476.8449

Queens Holiday Events & Things To Do NYC

• As noted in the introduction, we have also compiled a list of Holiday markets in Queens, Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Jackson Heights, Flushing and Jamaica.

New York City NYC Holiday Shopping & Holiday Events NYC - Related Links

Links to Other NYC Boroughs - Holiday Markets / Holiday Shopping NYC

• CLICK HERE to view a report on Manhattan holiday markets NYC, and here for Queens holiday markets NYC, and here for Bronx holiday markets NYC and here for Brooklyn Holiday Markets NYC, and here for Staten Island Holiday Markets & Shopping NYC.

Links to Other NYC Boroughs - Holiday Events / Things To Do

• CLICK HERE to view a report on & Manhattan holiday events / Manhattan holiday things to do NYC, & Queens holiday events / Queens holiday things to do NYC, Brooklyn Holiday Events / Brooklyn Holiday Things To Do NYC, Staten Island Holiday Events / SI Holiday Things To Do NYC and Bronx holiday events & Bronx holiday things to do NYC.

 

 

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