Christmas in New
York Presenting
Christmas Events in New York
November 1, 15
Gingerbread Housemaking Class Description: Girls 8-12 learn to make this holiday favorite. Location:
American Girl Place Time: 430pm - 6pm Cost: $75
November 1 - December 31
Singing Christmas Tree Description: Enjoy the festive, interactive holiday decorations
at South Street Seaport.
November 5 Christmas in November: Airport Antique Show and Flea Market Description: See over 600 antique, collectibles, and food vendors --
plus Santa. Location: Stormville Airport, 428 Route 216, Stormville
Time: 8am - 5pm Cost: FREE
November 10 American Girl Place Holiday Window Unveiling Description: Be among the first to see the holiday window at this favorite
little girls' store. Location:
American Girl Place Time: 445pm Cost: FREE
November 12 Madison Avenue Holiday Expo Description: See over 500 original artists and crafts plus food, street
performers, and kids activities. Location: Madison Avenue, from 42nd St to 57th Sts. Time: 10am - 6pm Cost: FREE
November 15 - January 1, 2007 Radio City Christmas Spectacular Description: See this New York City holiday tradition, complete with music,
Santa, and the "Rockettes." Location:
Radio City Music Hall Time: Varies Cost: Varies
November 17 - January 6, 2007 Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Description: See the zoo all arrayed for the holidays with thousands of lights. Location:
Bronx Zoo Time: Varies Cost: Varies
November 17 - January 7, 2007 Holiday Train Show Description: See the annual festive miniature trains, set up throughout the
garden. Location:
New York Botanical Garden Time: Varies Cost: Varies
November 18 Times Square Holiday Fair Description: Fun for the whole family, with music, food, antiques and crafts,
and kids games. Location: 45th Street, from 6th to 7th Avenue Time: 10am - 6pm Cost: FREE
November 19 Stamford Parade Spectacular Description: See all of the floats, bands, and Santa himself. Location: Downtown Stamford, Summer St., Broad St., Atlantic St., Stamford CT Time: Noon - 2pm Cost: FREE
November 20 - January 7, 2007 Origami Holiday Tree Description: See the Origami tree that has been a holiday tradition in New York
for over 30 years. Location:
American Museum of Natural History Time: Varies Cost: Varies
November 21 - January 7, 2007 Annual Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Creche Description: See the annual Christmas display at the Met. Location:
Metropolitan Museum of Art Time: Varies Cost: Varies
November 23 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Description: See all of the floats, the bands, and Santa in this
classic holiday parade. Location: Starts at 77th St and Central Park West; ends at
Macy's at Herald
Square Time: 11am Cost: FREE
November 24 - December 30 Balanchine's Nutcracker Description: Enjoy this perennial Christmas ballet
favorite. Location: New York State Theater,
Lincoln Center Time: Varies Cost: Varies
November 25 Brian Seltzer Orchestra Description: Enjoy an evening of holiday favorites Location: North Fork Theater, Westbury Time: 8pm Cost: $46.50 - $56.50
November 27 Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square Description: Enjoy the tree lighting, kids activities, music, food tastings, and
live entertainment. Location: Broadway at Columbus Circle Time: 10am - 6pm Cost: FREE
November 28 Lighting of the Giant Christmas Tree Description: Join in a holiday tradition with music, dance, and of course, the
tree. Location:
Rockefeller Center Time: 3pm - 7pm Cost: FREE
November 28 - December 5 Holiday Tea and Theater Description: Girls ages 6 and older will enjoy a live stage presentation
followed by a traditional holiday tea. Call 877-AG-Place for reservations. Location:
American Girl Place Time: Tea at 4pm; Theater at 530pm Cost: $50
November 28 - December 23 American Girl Place Holiday Celebration Description: Enjoy a live holiday performance, for ages 6 and older. Call 1-877
AG-PLACE for reservations. Location:
American Girl Place Time: Tuesdays: 530pm, 8pm; Saturdays: 6pm, 730pm Cost: $25
November 29 Rockapella Holiday Show Description: Enjoy this rock version of the traditional holiday pageant. Location:
B B Kings Blues Time: 8pm Cost: $30
December 1 - 3 Holiday Crafts Park Avenue Description: See over 175 fine arts and craft vendors with special
gifts for sale. Location: Seventh Regiment Armory, 643 Park Ave. Time: Fri: 3pm-9pm, Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-5pm Cost: FREE
December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 Wild Holiday Party and Presents to the Animals Description: Kids will help feed the polar bears and snow monkeys as
give "presents" to the zoo animals. Location:
Central Park Zoo Time: During Zoo hours Cost: Free with admission
December 2, 3, 9, 10,1 6, 17 The Nutcracker Description: See the New York Ballet perform this perennial
favorite. Location: French Institute, 55 E. 59th St. Time: 11am, 2pm Cost: $30
December 2 - 31 Crystal Winter Description: A variety of winter and holiday activities, which
include a winter sky constellation, a crystal film festival, and
snowflake illustrations. Location:
New York Hall of Science Time: Varies Cost: Free with admission
December 7 Winter Concert Description: The Downtown Glee Club performs a selection of holiday favorites. Location: St. Peter's Church, E 54th St. at Lexington Time: 730pm Cost: $10 - $20
December 9 Ronnie Spector Christmas Party Description: Join this recording legend for an evening of music and festivities. Location: B B Kings Blues Bar and Grill Time: 9pm Cost: $30
December 9 Dickens of a Christmas Description: Join the Staten Island zoo for their fourth "Dickens of a
Christmas" event, with caroling, reindeer, a Christmas tree, and of course --
Santa. Location:
Staten Island Zoo Time: 5pm - 8pm Cost: $15; photos with Santa are $5
December 10 Historic Holiday House Tour Description: See the 18th century buildings adorned for the holidays. Location: Kingland Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing Time: Varies Cost: $12
December 14 Jazzy Chanukah Description: Hear the Avishai Cohen Ensemble play traditional Jewish music. Location: St. Bartholomew's Church, 109 E 50th St. at Park Ave. Time: Varies Cost: Varies
December 15 - 16 New York Pops Holiday Concert Description: Hear the Pops play holiday favorites. Location:
Carnegie Hall Time: Varies Cost: Varies
December 15 - 19 Staten Island Christmas Show Description: Enjoy an evening of music and dance in the holiday spirit. Location: St. George Theatre, Staten Island Time: 730pm Cost: $18 - $38
December 16 Breakfast with the Beast Description: Kids, ages 5 and up, can help feed the reindeer and other winter
"beasts." Location:
Staten Island Zoo Time: 830am - 10am Cost: $15
December 16 Lighting of the Giant Menorah Description: Welcome in Hanukah with this festive ceremony. Location: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Time: Dusk Cost: FREE
December 16 Babes in Toyland Description: Enjoy this classic holiday stage presentation.
Location: North Fork Theater, Westbury Time: 11am Cost: $16.50
December 16 Hands of Hope Christmas Celebration Description: Kids and adults alike will enjoy this holiday drama, which will be
signed as well as
spoken. Location:
Staten Island Zoo Time: 3pm - 4pm Cost: Free with zoo admission
December 16 - 24 Salvation Army Band Description: Hear the Salvation Army Band and Chorale perform at
this annual fundraiser. Location: 21 Club, 21 W. 52nd St. Time: Varies Cost: Varies
December 17 Jim Brickman Holiday Show Description: See this popular jazz artist perform holiday
favorites. Location: B B Kings Blues Bar and Grill Time: 730pm Cost: $48
December 17 Andy Williams Christmas Show Description: Join in the festivities at this annual Christmas
concert.
December 20 Kenny Rogers Christmas Show Description: See the popular country singing star perform
holiday favorites. Location: North Fork Theater, Westbury
Time: 8pm
Cost: $51.50
- $61.50
December 22 The Joy of Christmas with Martina McBride Description: See this popular, Grammy-Award-Winning singer
perform holiday favorites. Location: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale Time: 730pm Cost: $58 - $88
December 23 Hanukkah Party Description: Celebrate the "Festival of Lights" with music from Soulform and Blue Fringe. Location: B B Kings Blues Bar and Grill Time: 8pm Cost: $22
December 31 Fireworks in Central Park Description: Enjoy fireworks to welcome the new year. Location:
Central Park Time: Midnight Cost: FREE
December 31 New Years Eve in Times Square Description: Join thousands in welcoming in the new year. Location:
Times Square Time: 5pm - Midnight Cost: FREE
December 31 Bowery Kids Swingin' New Years Eve Party Description: Enjoy a kids countdown with balloons, confetti and
the whole shebang as well as music by Hayes Grennfield's
Jazz-a-ma-tazz and the Chip and Vince Show. Location:
Bowery Kids Time: Noon - 3pm Cost: $20
December 31 First Night Monclair Description: Enjoy a family-friendly, non-alcoholic new years
celebration, with music, fireworks, and fun. Location: 544 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ Time: 6pm Cost: Varies
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